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Bali with Kids, Part 2: Cliffside Luxury at Alila Villas Uluwatu and a Kecak Dance

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Hello. For the second half of our summer 2024 Bali trip, we left Seminyak behind for Alila Villas Uluwatu, an ultra-luxury hotel on the southern peninsula of Bali. Built along a cliff lined with palm trees, it was a complete change of pace from where we'd been — read about the first half of our trip in Seminyak in a separate article. Every photo here is my own.

What you'll find here

1. Cliffside luxury at Alila Villas Uluwatu

📍 Alila Villas Uluwatu — Jalan Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu, Uluwatu 80364, Bali, Indonesia / +62 361 8482166 / about an hour by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport

For the back half of the trip, we moved to Alila Villas Uluwatu, on Bali's southern peninsula. Built along a cliff lined with palm trees, it has an infinity pool between the guest wings that looks straight out to the ocean — widely considered one of Bali's most stunning resort settings, and true to the polished style of the Alila brand, part of the World of Hyatt family of luxury hotels.

The ocean view from the cliff at Uluwatu
The ocean view from the cliff at Uluwatu
The cliffside infinity pool seen through the palm trees
The cliffside infinity pool seen through the palm trees

After checking in, we took a moment to unwind on the terrace — my child with a tablet, both of us glad to rest after the journey.

Relaxing on the room's terrace
Relaxing on the room's terrace

2. Time at our room's private pool

Our room came with its own private pool, and our child fell in love with a pink flamingo float, swimming with it again and again.

Our child swimming in the private villa pool (with a flamingo float)
Our child swimming in the private villa pool (with a flamingo float)

As evening fell, we spent a quiet moment together on a terrace overlooking a garden in bloom with frangipani flowers — the kind of calm that only a cliffside resort like this can offer.

Mother and child embracing on the terrace at dusk
Mother and child embracing on the terrace at dusk

💡 Tip with kids: with a private pool in the room, our child was plenty entertained without leaving the villa — a good option during the strongest sun of the day too.

3. Cliffside walking paths and Bali's ocean

From the resort's walking paths, the ocean below was a dramatic sight — waves rolling in one after another. The Uluwatu area is also famous for surfing. The path itself winds through jungle-like greenery, so just walking toward the cliff felt like a small adventure.

A walking path wrapped in jungle-like greenery
A walking path wrapped in jungle-like greenery
The view looking down from the cliff
The view looking down from the cliff
The cliffside view of Uluwatu's waves
The cliffside view of Uluwatu's waves

From a high point on the property, the sky opened up beyond a row of red-tiled roofs — a memorable view in its own right.

Blue sky beyond the red-tiled roofs
Blue sky beyond the red-tiled roofs

💡 Tip with kids: some stretches along the cliff aren't fenced, so hold hands with little ones while walking there.

4. A Kecak dance performance on the property

One evening during our stay, there was a performance of Kecak, a traditional Balinese dance, held at a venue on the hotel's own grounds. Bare-chested men sit in a circle, chanting "cak, cak, cak" to build the entire rhythm with just their voices, while elaborately costumed dancers perform at the center — a striking, distinctive kind of theater. Watching it at dusk was a uniquely Balinese experience.

The Kecak dance performed at a venue on the property
The Kecak dance performed at a venue on the property

From the same venue, we also caught a beautiful view of the evening sky.

The evening sky seen from the Kecak dance venue
The evening sky seen from the Kecak dance venue

💡 Tip with kids: the chanting is loud and continuous, which can startle sound-sensitive kids. Telling them beforehand — "it's a show where everyone dances and chants loudly" — helps.

5. Honest Q&A for families (Uluwatu)

Q. Can kids enjoy a cliffside luxury resort? A. With a private pool in the room, our child was plenty entertained without leaving the villa. Walks along the cliff paths were fine with an adult alongside.

Q. Is moving from Seminyak to Uluwatu a hassle? A. There's travel involved within the island, and Bali's roads can get congested, so it's worth building in extra time between hotels.

Q. Do you have to leave the hotel to see a Kecak dance? A. During our stay, it was performed right on the hotel grounds, so we enjoyed it without any extra travel.

6. When to go & what to wear (Uluwatu in August)

Our visit in August fell in the dry season, with clear skies most days. It can be windy along the cliffs (impressions only; always check the latest forecast before you travel).

7. A rough budget & official site (please verify)

Just an example (amounts vary — always confirm on the official site).

8. Practical notes (transport, packing)

📌 Last updated: July 2026. Prices, facility details, and operations change. Please reconfirm on official sites and current info just before you go.

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All photos were taken by me in August 2024. Prices, hours, and facility details change, so please confirm on official sites or on-site before you go.

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