Hotels in Indonesia

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005, 2006

At this hotel in verdant central Bali, "the focus is on relaxation." The perfect-scoring thatched-roof rooms have a private garden or a swimming pool, as well as "a spaciousness that brings the outdoors in." The spa, at the end of a winding river-stone path, has "treatments that are a cultural experience." At the Balinese feast, try suckling pig and smoked duck.

30 suites

Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005, 2006

This terraced resort on the island's southern tip sits on a hillside above Jimbaran Bay. Villas are arranged around squares, and each cluster has dedicated staff who create "a personalized vacation experience." Stroll the 35 acres of gardens, try the cooking school, or swim in a pool with a 23-foot waterfall: "I never left the resort." Warung Mie serves noodle dishes at a communal Javanese dining table.

147 villas

Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005, 2006

Crossing a teak bridge over a lotus pond makes for "a standout arrival" at this resort that is "above and beyond in every way",hence its rating as the top-scoring property in this year's Gold List. "To die for" duplex private villas have two terraces, a private plunge pool, hand-loomed fabrics, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the lush forest. Ayung Terrace serves Asian-inspired cuisine: "The daily souffle was an exciting end to each day." Staff "think of everything": "On our honeymoon, they surprised us with a private dinner on the roof of the hotel." A stay here is "a once-in-a-lifetime experience."

60 rooms

Amenities: Pool, Spa

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005, 2006

Set on a bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean, this resort has manicured grounds and "all the trimmings." The remoteness means that "you have to take taxis everywhere," including to the beach (for walkers, there's a 150-step staircase). Rooms come with Balinese furnishings, flower-filled bathtubs, and batik bathrobes. The seven restaurants serve "outstanding but pricey food." The spa has a large thalassotherapy pool.

375 rooms

Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports