Balquisse & Nicolas

Discover the Island

Whether you stay for the beach escape or venture further,
here are the places we love and recommend.

Jimbaran

south of Bali

known for

Calm beaches, traditional fishing villages, fresh seafood


Where to stay

Balquisse Heritage Hotel, Four Seasons Resort, Intercontinental

Where to dine

Balique (our family restaurant), L’Osteria, Menega right on the beach

Beach club

Sundara

JIMBARAN

south of Bali

Uluwatu

south of Bali

known for

Cliffside views, surf, sacred temples, Kecak dance

Where to stay

Alila Villas, Bvlgari, Aman Villas, Private Villas

Where to dine

Yuki, The Warung, La Baracca

Beach club

Blue Karma, Ulu Cliffhouse, Savaya

ULUWATU

south of Bali

Seminyak

central Bali

known for

STYLE, DESIGN, DINING, NIGHTLIFE

Where to stay

POTATO HEAD, THE LEGIAN

Where to dine

BAMBU, LA LUCCIOLA, MAMASAN, JOHN HARDY

Beach club

POTATO HEAD

SEMINYAK

central Bali

Canggu

central Bali

known for

SURF CULTURE, CAFÉS, YOUTHFUL ENERGY

Where to stay

COMO UMA, THE SLOW

Where to dine

YEMA KITCHEN (SHAHINAZ’S SOULFUL RESTAURANT), YUKI, MASON’S, NUMERO QUATTRO, LONGTIME, MEIMEI

TO DO

SUNSET AT ECHO BEACH, MASSAGE AT COZY, BEACH CLUB DAY AT LA BRISA OR THE LAWN

CANGGU

central Bali

Our Places in the Area

Whether you stay for the beach escape or venture further,
here are the places we love and recommend.

Yema Kitchen

Shahinaz’s soulful restaurant

Balquisse Living Boutique

Zohra’s interior design curated boutique

Ubud

north of Bali

known for

Arts, temples, rice terraces, healing

Where to stay

Como, Aman, Alaya, Bambu Indah

Where to dine

Rusters (our favorite for coffee and breakfast), Locavore, Melali

TO DO

Visit Jati Luwih & Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Sacred Monkey Forest

UBUD

north of Bali

Amed

north of Bali

known for

Tranquility, diving, volcano views

Where to stay

Private villas via Airbnb or Booking.com

Where to dine

Local eatery

TO DO

Sunrise trek to Mount Batur, snorkel the Japanese shipwreck

AMED

north of Bali

Island Extensions

Nusa Penida

a continuity of Bali

known for

Dramatic cliffs and pristine water

Where to stay

Raja Lima, Villa Sowilo (owned by close family friends)

Where to dine

Ideally from your hotel or within local proximity

TO DO

Kelingking Beach, Diamond Beach, snorkel with manta rays

Nusa Penida

a continuity of Bali

Beyond Bali – Indonesian Archipelago

Lombok

Quiet, spiritual, and surf-friendly

Lombok

Quiet, spiritual, and surf-friendly

Gili Islands

Peaceful, car-free (Gili Meno for quiet, Gili Air for balance)

Gili Islands

Peaceful, car-free (Gili Meno for quiet, Gili Air for balance)

Sumba

Remote, raw beauty (Sanubari, Cap Karoso)

Sumba

Remote, raw beauty (Sanubari, Cap Karoso)

Komodo Islands

Sail through ancient islands, see dragons, snorkel pink beaches

Komodo Islands

Sail through ancient islands, see dragons, snorkel pink beaches