Bulgari certainly wanted to make a statement with its first outpost in Asia when it opened in Bali in 2006. Perched atop a steep 150-metre-high limestone cliff, the resort hotel shares the same coastline as the renowned Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple – a spiritual connection few can claim. Guests get to enjoy an extra rare privilege – a 1.5-kilometre private beach accessible only by the resort’s inclined elevator.
Within the 59-villa property, design materials refer back to the island's assets, with plush environments featuring hand-cut volcanic and coral stone, handsome native hardwoods, and handwoven fabrics. In a nod to the luxury jewellery maker, black terrazzo and mahogany tones add an elegant finish to all rooms and facilities.