The Istana

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People, Activities, Fitness centre/facilities, Sunset

Restaurant/places to eat, Food and drinks, Food, Drinks

8.7Excellent

(102 Ratings)

"This place is paradise. This is my second stay and I have my third coming up. Literally my favourite place to be in the world"

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8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(102 Ratings)

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About this resort

Located in Uluwatu, a 5-minute walk from Suluban Beach, The Istana has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. The property is around 1.4 miles from Uluwatu Temple, 7.

Amenities at The Istana

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Air conditioning

Pool

Non-smoking

Gym

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Garden

Sauna

Fireplace

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

Map of Bali

Nearby attractions

Banyumala Twin Waterfalls

41.5 mi

Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium

24 mi

Available Rooms

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Top rated by guests

8.7Excellent

(102 Ratings)

"This place is paradise. This is my second stay and I have my third coming up. Literally my favourite place to be in the world"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(102 Ratings)

Resort in Bali

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Bali

Nearby attractions

Banyumala Twin Waterfalls

41.5 mi

Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium

24 mi

Available Rooms

About this resort

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Air conditioning

Pool

Non-smoking

Gym

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Garden

Sauna

Fireplace

Housekeeping available

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10.0

Excellent(102 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Magic

This place is paradise. This is my second stay and I have my third coming up. Literally my favourite place to be in the world

10.0 / 10.0

Paradise

Wow! This is the perfect holiday spot. The location is unbeatable, coupled with the facilities and the staff? Highly, highly recommended,

Meat dishes

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic experience.

The property was amazing, especially the sauna facilities and the swimming poool with a great view for sunset. The staff was very welcoming and ready to help whenever. I will definitely come back for a longer stay.

10.0 / 10.0

A hidden Uluwatu gem

It’s like a hidden gem in Uluwatu. One of the best views here, or maybe the best view. I loved the place, people who work there - they all were very sweet and kind. Bed is very comfortable, toilets and showers are very clean. It all smells so nice. At night, when everybody leaves, you can lay next to pool and listen to waves and it’s magical.

Influencers sneaking behind guards back and taking pics for the gram. I really don’t get breaking the rules.

8.0 / 10.0

Spectacular location great facilities and lush rooms and bathroom. Food and reception could be impro

Beautiful location nice small hotel

The good is vegan which is fine but the food is not amazing is not stay here again because it ruined my stay

10.0 / 10.0

Great experience.

Amazing place. I highly recommend. Location is convenient too. Spa and pool are next level.

Restaurant wasn't my favourite and quite expensive.

9.0 / 10.0

For those who looks to do yoga/spa with nice accommodation - this will be a good hotel to go to

Room size is comfortable for 2 pax Spa facilites are good Restaurant serves only vegan but there are some cafes/restaurants nearby hotel Yoga sessions are good There are 2 kinds of Oxygen chamber - one is "soft" (for those with sensitive ears due to pressure) and the other is "high" (where pressure of the oxygen flow is higher) Hotel does not have massage facility - but they can organize a third party therapist to come to your room which is good! Aircon and shower pressure works very well No clogging in shower/bathroom

Very little shops to walk around (to do shopping if you are into shopping) In Room One which I stayed in, there is no 100% privacy though the blinds are lowered - they are still "gaps" which you can still see outside from your room or people from the outside can see you! Hotel does not provide coffee/tea though they put a kettle in the room (not sure what is that for in this case). They called themselves a Luxury Hotel but I think no one would agree a Luxury Hotel lacks of this "basic" amentiies. I communicated with hotel staff about this prior to my arrival and they said will bring up to operational/management team - not confident they will do so Cryotherapy was not in working conditon during my stay, hence did not get to try which is sad...(was looking forward to it)

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing!

Great sunset view, friendly staff, amazing facilities.

9.0 / 10.0

Incredible location

Amazing location right beside the sea, a great place to doze off to the sound of the waves. The staff were lovely and the rooms were good and provided everything you could need.

Only thing I’d say is to put some non vegan and vegetarian options on the menu. We didn’t eat anything here and while we didn’t actually know it was a “yoga retreat hotel” it’s a bit bold to assume every person who practices yoga is vegan/vegetarian and I’m sure there would be some people who would appreciate some meat options to choose from.

10.0 / 10.0

Calming, exceptional beautiful setting, facilities were extremely high quality

Exceptional facilities, helpful and friendly staff, a place of peace and tranquility

No bedside light available for reading in the double bedroom

8.0 / 10.0

Relaxing with a good vibe

Lovely room Peaceful and amazing view Facilities good

Check-in was very disorganised after a long journey there Didn’t realise there would be so many people coming and going to use the facilities

9.0 / 10.0

Peaceful, beautiful and a great place to meet likeminded people

Super comfortable even in the dorm, was only there 2 nights but it was great. The spa is great, the view from the main outside area is outstanding and the restaurant is great too.

The chlorine from the spa ruined my swimsuit. When I asked staff to change the water glasses in the room as I couldn’t remember whose was which they seemed annoyed and then proceeded to rinse them in the sink (didn’t use dish soap…). I also asked to keep a kombucha aside for me the morning I had to leave and the staff didn’t bring it to me (didn’t have time to chase them as I was already late for my flight)

8.0 / 10.0

A special experience

Location vibe and facilities awesome

No reception and staff communication was very poor. Giving incorrect times for yoga on Sunday and generally average for this pricing. Lots of visitors not guests had the security being rather rude to begin. Not personal service for such a small resort. Though the place itself was spectacular. Attention to staff training is required.

2.0 / 10.0

POOR

The location and amenities are out of this world

Would've been better off trying to get some sleep in a party hostel. This low quality accommodation with horrible view and dark lit room is next to a wedding venue, absolutely screaming music through our room until late hours of the night. No pre warning of this chaos, will never stay again.

9.0 / 10.0

Incredible stay!

The breakfast was outstanding - the protein waffles were a winner. The accommodation was super comfy and very clean. The grounds itself was very clean. The extra activities (e.g. yoga and breathwork) had amazing instructors. The Istana was better than I could have imagined.

The sensory deprivation tank - the water looked very dirty and it had a certain smell that was off putting. Also, I know it was in a tank but it could be more appealing. It is only minor though, the other therapies and facilities were immaculate.

10.0 / 10.0

Wonderful. A great first stop on our Bali adventure

It was very comfortable, clean and tranquil. View was amazing and juices, smoothies and food was delicious. It was a short taxi ride to restaurants and shops. Suluban beach is a short walk.

Complementary treatments included in our booking was not available during our stay as they was cleaning the machines.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay

I loved everything about the stay! The hotel is just amazing and offers spa services and all the activities (yoga, meditations) complimentary for in-house guests. One of the best sunsets I’ve seen in Uluwatu! Lovely people around , great atmosphere!!

10.0 / 10.0

Rejuvenating retreat to nourish mind, body & soul ✨

Everything! From the incredible ocean view, the top of the line biohacking facilities, to great yoga classes & wonderfully accommodating staffs, it’s my favorite place in the world ❤️

It’s only in Uluwatu 😭

10.0 / 10.0

Stayed a day in an ocean view room, complete with a bath and outdoor shower. It was very pleasant with the cliff view.

The view was amazing

No food other than vegan menu

9.0 / 10.0

Relaxing, inviting and tranquil

Overall we had a magical experience at the Kayon. Initially we were a bit disappointed with the noise from the construction from the neighbouring development. We mentioned this to the staff and they gave us a complimentary massages and free transit to visit the sister hotel Kayon Jungle for the day. The service was amazing and one of the best hotels visits we have ever had. Highly recommend. We relaxed and had a great time. Thank you for looking after us.

Construction work in neighbouring site.

10.0 / 10.0

5 STARTS

Comfortable queen/ king beds. I was waking up every day to courtesy green juice, ocean view, access to sauna, icebath, yoga and other biohacking facilities, all inclusive so was so worth it for the price.

Great Vegan food, very nourishing and cleansing. However, The menu could have had more option but there were many restaurants to explore near by.

8.0 / 10.0

Good but..

That’s really amazing! It’s beautiful and peaceful, but...

The only thing I would say is that, right now, I’m not sure Istana is the best option for booking a room. There are always a lot of people coming in from outside, and the price is quite high-end. It’s not my first time here, but I honestly think it makes more sense to stay somewhere else and just come for the yoga, spa sessions or events.

10.0 / 10.0

No Phone Zone LOVE

Ahhh gosh — I loved the no phone and no technology policy! I really think more hotels should adopt this. It created such a peaceful and present atmosphere — we even connected with other guests, which rarely happens these days, simply because no one was on their phones. The location on the cliff was absolutely breathtaking — the views, the fresh air, and the sense of space were incredible. The yoga sessions were beautifully run and a highlight of the stay. The sauna, spa facilities, and overall calming vibe made it feel like a complete reset for the mind and body. And the fire pit in the evenings — magical. Sitting under the stars, chatting with fellow guests — it was the perfect end to each day. Truly a special place. I’ll be back!

The room we had was quite simple — not the most luxurious, but perfectly fine since we spent most of our time outdoors. Just something to note if you’re expecting high-end finishes. Similarly, while the staff were all lovely and friendly, the service felt more relaxed than polished — not quite at a five-star level. I also found it a bit surprising that the morning yoga classes weren’t included in the stay. For a place so centered around wellness, it feels like that should be part of the overall offering. Lastly, it would have been nice if staff or security gently reminded guests to put laptops away — the no-tech policy is such a unique part of the experience and really worth preserving as you don’t get that and WE LOVED IT. Being forced off your phone or computer is what we all need more of.

1.0 / 10.0

Honestly if they just turn it into a spa instead of having rooms to stay would be better

The facilities were nice, their spa, and pool was nice and the view especially during sunset was beautiful

The cleanliness of the hotel was so bad, almost everything was rusty, the trash can, the kettle the bath tub everything was either covered with limestone or rust, there was nothing in the room, i understand the policy about no alcohol but there wasn’t even a kettle or glasses or tea cups to use in the room. The phone was out of service the moment i arrived and had to walk to reception every time to talk to them. I asked for so many things to be fixed in just 4 days it was ridiculous and the cleaning staff do a half ass job every time they clean the rooms

9.0 / 10.0

Superb

Best views in Bali and awesome spa and overall wellness experience!

It feels like everyone knows each other, we felt a bit like outsiders

8.0 / 10.0

nice and easy

nice restaurant and pool

not much, was pretty cool.

4.0 / 10.0

Do not recommend for a stay, recommend for a spa and to enjoy the sunset

It’s a brilliant location and assuming with a great spa - tons of people come to visit this

Do not stay here! It’s just not a hotel, it’s more of a SPA and a site seeing location. It’s great if you visit just for the spa, but quite disturbing and disappointing if you book a room here - you won’t have privacy at all and will have to stay with your windows closed all the time.

7.0 / 10.0

enjoyed our stay, food was delicious and most of the staff were great! wouldn’t go back as the basic rooms were very bas

it was a beautiful property, with great facilities

for the most part the staff were wonderful, however they failed to mention the free spa treatments we should have received and when letting the front desk know, they basically suggested we were told and didn’t know what we were talking about.

6.0 / 10.0

Wouldn’t stay here again but would definitely come and use the spa

Amazing spa facilities and the bio hacking treatments were excellent

Room was quite basic for the price and the bathroom wasn’t very clean when I arrived Staff didn’t seem to have much of an idea about things in the local area

5.0 / 10.0

Nice facilities, but too busy and overpriced.

The location is stunning - right on the cliff, the view is amazing. Facilities are OK, three different saunas and some HBOT and CRYO is nice if you want to do some physical recovery during the stay.

The place gets super busy during the and toward the evening because they accept drop in visitor for a minimal fee to use the facilities, so peace and relaxation can only be enjoyed early in the morning, rest of the day you are best off escaping from there. Multiple times I could not even use the sauna because all three of them were fully packed with people queuing outside. It's not really fair for people booking rooms at almost 400USD per night that come for the promise to "unwind" and "optimize in paradise".

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful stay with one of the most beautiful views in town.

LOVE the place, views, room, and all the spa facilities.

The place has a very deep community vibe, everybody knows everybody but as outsiders it feels a bit intimidating.

5.0 / 10.0

Passable

nice pool area and rooms

there were events on every night we were staying there and the hotel was packed. i felt like I couldn’t even use the pool or spa area that we paid top dollar for. we may just be uneducated on the area and didn’t realise this was going to be a problem at this resort.

6.0 / 10.0

it was ok I wouldn’t stay here again. there are better options in Bali

location and staff were lovely

so many people that you don’t get the opportunity to enjoy the facilities properly.

FAQs

Is parking included with this resort?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Istana. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Istana. Enjoy the water!

Is The Istana pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Istana?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, pool, and non-smoking.

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