02/10/2026
I love discovering new hotels in Bali, and this one really was something special.
We spent our final night in Bali at Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, right on beautiful Jimbaran Bay, and I completely fell in love with it.
One of the things I loved most was how much Balinese culture has been preserved throughout the resort. The Kori Agung, the traditional Balinese gateway temple within the resort symbolises balance, protection and spiritual passage. The resort also has Balinese Hindu temples within its grounds, surrounded by tropical gardens, lotus ponds and traditional architecture. It gives the property a real sense of place.
And there is some lovely history behind Jimbaran Puri. Its story began in the mid 1980s, when a local family bought the beachfront land and built just nine simple cottages. The property grew over the years before becoming part of Orient-Express Hotels, now Belmond, in 2006. What I love is that despite all those years and changes, it has retained so much of its original Balinese character.
The location is also fantastic. You are directly on Jimbaran Bay, with that gorgeous long stretch of beach in front of you, yet only around 15 minutes from Bali’s international airport. If you have a couple of nights to spare at the end of your Bali holiday, it is such a lovely way to finish your trip.
The hospitality was exceptional. The staff were warm, attentive and genuinely lovely, and the whole resort has such a relaxed feel.
After so many trips to Bali, I still love finding somewhere new that surprises me. Jimbaran Puri certainly did. I would happily stay here again, and next time for longer. ❤️
Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel
