Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran, Indonesia | (937) 315-4602
Oceanfront setting in Jimbaran, on a white-sand beach
Water-sports center, beach volleyball and soccer
35-meter bay-facing swimming pool and five other pools
Spacious and luxurious Balinese-style rooms, suites, and villas
Rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs
All rooms have balconies or terraces, some with bay views
Club InterContinental rooms with butler service and dedicated lounge
Spa with hot tub, steam room, sauna, and relaxation area
Kids' club open late plus tennis and 24-hour fitness center
Several restaurants and bars, including beach bar and grill
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Beach is narrow at high tide
Occasionally hard to get a sun lounger on beach
Some rooms need sprucing up
Food and drink prices are expensive; fees for kids' club
INTERCONTINENTAL Bali Resort is a four-and-a-half-pearl property on Jimbaran Bay, a short walk from the Jimbaran Fish Market as well as numerous shops and restaurants. The beach and six swimming pools are the main draw here, and the resort also offers tons of other features, including a kids' club, tennis courts, water sports center, and several restaurants. The 417 rooms, suites, and villas have traditional, but mostly elegant, Balinese decor and include minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Higher-category rooms feature extras like butlers and airport transfers. The AYANA down the coast has a more secluded setting and brighter rooms that might be more appealing, though rates are higher.