About Bali Island

There is no other place like Bali. The Island of the Gods offers great beaches, countless waves for surfing and wonderful natural sites to visit and explore, colorful ceremonies, and gifted artists. There is an unbelievably wide range of accommodation, restaurants, spas and world-class activities and shopping - all within close distance and at very fair prices. Choose from basic home-stays run by friendly Balinese families, 5star beach resorts or luxurious, privately-serviced Bali villas with your private pool. 


But, Bali is much more than that. There is a special vibe, an essence, something authentic that is difficult to describe, which has touched and inspired visitors from all over the world since decades. It has something to do with the Balinese themselves and their warm and welcoming character.

What to Expect from Bali

Whatever your expectations and desires, they all can be more than fulfilled. Bali is regularly rated one of the Top 10 tropical holiday destinations of the world. However, Bali is not straight forward. It is diverse, complex and sometimes unpredictable.
The island is a vibrant, dynamic organism which is home to 4mio Indonesians and a few thousand expats living and making a living here. Bali is a "real place", with real people. Although one can find the most luxurious resorts, pristine beaches, best cuisines, and coconut trees on Bali, it is not like the Maldives or Bahamas, where everything is streamlined to the standards of global tourism and where Tourism Managers have invented concepts to provide "predictable surprises" for tourists. On Bali one can get lost in the variety of things to do.
Bali.com will help you to understand Bali and make it accessible to you. Take some time out to read and inform yourself in order to make the best choices on what to see and do, where to sleep, eat, drink, party, relax, indulge, surf - whatever your plans and budget.

Where to stay on Bali

Bali is not easy to grasp in the beginning. There is simply too much to discover and all areas are different. Have a look at our Bali area guide on where to stay and then filter our partner hotel list accordingly. There are more than 3000 hotels you can choose from. There are more resorts and small guesthouses coming up. Plus, the many private villas that can be a great alternative for smaller groups or families.
Or check out our partner’s hotel listing with more than 3000 hotels – but make sure you use the filters and the map view, this helps a great deal to narrow down your choices.