Alila Seminyak Hotel

Bali

Tickling the sand along a stretch of Bali’s south-west coast, this relaxed beach resort treads a careful line between cool sophistication and tropical modernism. Beloved by ex-pats and visitors alike for its buzzy beach bar and top-notch Seasalt restaurant, open-air walkways draped in hanging greenery connect the architectural space that leads out from a sunken lobby lounge. Generous accommodation, from pool suites to beach-front rooms and garden deluxes, champions minimal-luxe designways with cues taken from Japan – think dark wood and latticed shutters. Days are best spent flitting between the beach and four pools – including a huge two-tier infinity option – with perhaps, a trip to the quality spa. Being within striking distance of Seminyak’s excellent restaurants, cafés and boutiques (and a short hop from the airport), it’s also a good jumping off point for island exploration.

Doubles from £123. 00 62 361 3021 888, alilahotels.com

Words by Blossom Green