Villa Tara

Named after the Sanskrit word for star — and the revered goddess of compassion in Buddhist and Hindu tradition — Villa Tara is a brand-new two-bedroom retreat tucked inside the exclusive Blacksand Villas complex near Bingin Beach. With a private pool, open-plan living spaces finished in natural wood and stone, and a beautifully designed upper terrace shaded by an airy pergola, this villa punches well above its weight for an Uluwatu stay from just $157 per night.

The interior blends contemporary design with subtle tropical touches. Both king-bedded rooms have their own ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and dedicated televisions with Netflix, while the ground-floor kitchen and dining area is fully equipped for those evenings when you would rather eat in than venture out. Upstairs, the private terrace is the villa’s real showpiece — a generous lounging space with comfortable seating, tropical greenery, and that signature Bali light filtering through the pergola overhead.

Bingin sits on the western cliffs of Uluwatu, a stretch of coastline defined by world-class surf breaks, dramatic limestone bluffs, and a distinctly bohemian character that feels a world away from the busier resort strips further north. Dreamland Beach is barely three minutes by scooter, Bingin Beach around six, and the celebrated El Kabron cliff club is practically on the doorstep. A short ride in the other direction brings you to Padang Padang Beach, the Uluwatu Temple for sunset kecak performances, and Single Fin — Uluwatu’s legendary cliff-edge bar.

For a contemporary Bali base with genuine style, a prime Uluwatu location, and a price that leaves plenty in the budget for cliff clubs and beach days, Villa Tara is a find that deserves its celestial name.