Right after we booked our trip to Uluwatu, Bali, a number of friends came out of the woodwork to share that they’d recently visited too. Although Bali is a well-known tourist destination in Hong Kong and beyond, we usually think of the well-trodden Canggu or Seminyak first. Uluwatu, however, has been swiftly on the rise in recent years, transforming from sleepy seaside locale to must-visit bucket-list destination, with all the hallmarks of a Bali hotspot: surfing amenities, beach clubs, yoga studios and spas.
Despite its rapid development, though, Uluwatu’s relative serenity still sets it apart from the rest of the island – as do its spectacular cliffside views and cultural offerings, from the Kecak Fire Dance performed at Uluwatu Temple, to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, home to the 121-metre Garuda Wisnu Kencana, the tallest statue in the country.
Naturally, there’s no shortage of luxury accommodation to book, from Alila and Six Senses to Anantara and a Bvlgari Resort. But we went for something a little more boutique and checked into a villa instead – namely, Lyvin Bingin in the north and Lyvin Melasti in the south.
Both are run by husband-and-wife-owned Lyvin Properties, which encompasses three villa complexes throughout Bali – including Lyvin Berawa near Canggu. Lyvin Melasti is the newest, having opened in June 2025, with 20 ocean-view suites to be added this December. The end of the year will also see the opening of a new on-site spa and Middle Eastern restaurant.
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