VILLA LATITUDE, ULUWATU

There’s liTTle else you need to do to relax than watch the sun go down at this hideaway on the Bukit Peninsula. But the stunning sunset over the Indian Ocean – best viewed from the infinity pool – is only one of the charms of this six-bedroom abode (left). Perched on a cliff above the barrelling Uluwatu surf break, Villa Latitude features modern furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. There’s a butler on call 24 hours a day, a personal chef and a chauffeur-driven car so you won’t need to lift a finger.

Secluded though it may be, this luxurious pad is also well equipped for a party; an entertainment pavilion, two outdoor Jacuzzis and a karaoke lounge amp up festivities. But if low-key is more your groove, just kick back and watch the antics of the turtles, dugongs, manta rays and migrating pilot whales in the waters below.

While many five-star resorts now populate the coastline here, Uluwatu is first and foremost a gateway to one of the best waves on the Bukit. Swimming is not advised but watching the pros paddle out from a cave near the famed Uluwatu Temple can be addictive. Up the stairs from the beach, the cliff-side Delpi Waroeng has cheap Bintang beers and the best surf-watching seats in the house.

If you want to turn up the luxe factor, head to Karma Beach Bali (karmagroup.com/ karma-beach), a secluded James Bond-style escape at the foot of the limestone cliffs. Arrive via inclinator, snack on fresh fish and Mediterranean-inspired dishes or doze off mid-massage at the seaside Karma Spa tent.