Bali's private playgrounds

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Bali's private playgrounds

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Bali has made a name for itself as a leader in luxury accommodation, from simple one-bedroom digs to lavish multi-bure affairs that cost up to $10,000 a night. Here are ten of the best.

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1. Sentosa Villas, Seminyak. Set at the bottom of Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak's most happening street, Sentosa's villas are glamorous and luxurious, as guests such as Olympic swimmer and Balinese royal in-law Michael Klim can attest. Costs: From $US420 ($405)/one bedroom, $US550/two bedrooms.

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2. The Istana, Uluwatu. The Istana has what money can't buy (permanently) on Bali any more: the most spectacular views over the southern tip of the island at oh-so-romantic Uluwatu. Designed in 2002, the Istana is still the benchmark villa in Bali. The five-suite, two-pool, super-slick cliff-top villa sleeps 10, with additional rooms for kids and domestic staff. Costs: From $2285 a night, minimum five nights.

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3. Space Villas, Seminyak. Space has one of the best addresses in town, on Jalan Drupadi (Drupadi Street), between Jalan Dhyana Pura and Jalan Laksmana, yet you'll never hear the roar of traffic or feel the crush of humanity. Set on a long, manicured gang (alleyway), Space's 11 chic villas comprise six two-bed and five new one-bed villas aimed at couples, yet they're still airy and large, with a good-size pool, cabana and open-air bathrooms. Costs From $US385/two bedrooms and $285/one bedroom a night.

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4. Puri Bawana, Canggu. Surrounded by rice paddies, luxurious Puri Bawana still has its roots in the Balinese countryside. Set in the upcoming Canggu region, north of Seminyak, it comes with 12 staff including a notable chef and security. The layout is a little bit rock-star, with manicured lawns, romantic day beds, a big media room/kids' den and nannies' rooms. Costs: From $US1095 a night, minimum two nights.

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5. Atas Ombak, Oberoi. Atas Ombak is a rare creature: a luxury villa with a 100-metre swathe of beachfront just a heartbeat from bustling Seminyak. There are five bedrooms, each with a divine open-air bathroom, particularly the main suite's garden of lichen-covered statues and outdoor showers. Costs: From $1925, minimum five nights.

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6. Kubu Villas, Seminyak. Kubu Villas have been on the scene since 1999, and are well established on prime real estate in the centre of Seminyak. Yet there's not a hint of traffic and, yes, you will hear roosters crowing as you take a morning bath amid the palms and ferns. There are 15 villas in the complex, from one to three bedrooms, serviced by knowledgeable staff and excellent drivers. Costs: From $US245, one bedroom, minimum two nights.

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7. Villa Kakatua & Vila Kedidi, Canggu. Two sisters, these are standalone villas in the rural Umalas area, just 15 minutes north of Seminyak. They're a short walk down the street from Echo Beach and have been designed for families - we're talking permanent pool fences and rates easily comparable with booking a swag of hotel rooms. Villa Kakatua has four bedrooms that can sleep up to 10 (one room is a quad), and you can join up with the three-bedroom Kedidi (pictured) for a seven-bedroom extravaganza that sleeps 16. Villa Kedidi costs from $US348, minimum two nights.

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7. Villa Kakatua & Vila Kedidi, Canggu. Two sisters, these are standalone villas in the rural Umalas area, just 15 minutes north of Seminyak. They're a short walk down the street from Echo Beach and have been designed for families - we're talking permanent pool fences and rates easily comparable with booking a swag of hotel rooms. Villa Kakatua (pictured) has four bedrooms that can sleep up to 10 (one room is a quad), and you can join up with the three-bedroom Kedidi for a seven-bedroom extravaganza that sleeps 16. Costs Villa Kakatua costs from $US458 a night, minimum two nights.

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8. Villa Sungai, Tabanan. Villa Sungai is a single, private villa designed with an eye on the fabulous, from the white-washed teak to Kartell and Philippe Starck statement pieces. Costs. From $1000 a night.

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9. The Orchard House, Seminyak. The Orchard family's Bali home for more than a decade, this four-bedroom villa, with another one-bed garden bungalow, is in downtown Seminyak, yet still includes massive lawns and a pool. Costs: From $US825 a night, minimum two nights (low-season promotion).

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10. Sungai Tinggi, Canggu. Built for house parties, the living pavilion of this beachfront villa in Canggu is designed as a traditional Balinese wantilan, or meeting hall, overlooking the 18-metre pool and south-western Bali's rugged, black-sand beaches. Costs: Four bedrooms from $US875 a night, two bedrooms $US500.