On Bali’s southernmost peninsula, famed for its white-sand beaches, ocean-side temples and frangipani-scented hillsides, Aman Villas at Nusa Dua rest poolside in lush tropical gardens just 25 minutes by car from Bali’s international airport. Each is an Eden-like retreat serviced by two butlers and a private chef, and provides easy access to a private Beach Club, the Bali National Golf Club, and the island’s many attractions.

Promising alfresco living at its most luxurious, the Villas are designed for Bali’s idyllic climate with a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Each is set on over 4,000 square metres and encompasses a number of freestanding pavilions arranged around a 25- to 50-metre private swimming pool. Reflecting the gracious lines of traditional Balinese architecture, the Villa’s pavilions complement their verdant surroundings and claim views of landscaped gardens. One Villa overlooks the fairways of the Bali National Golf Club, with the Indian Ocean on the horizon.

Offering from one to six bedroom suites, the Villas are all subtly different with their own unique layout. All feature private libraries, expansive living areas and outdoor dining bales, and are decorated with original artworks. One offers a children’s swimming pool, and another a gym. Pathways wind through each Villa’s beautiful garden, leading to private courtyards and sacred shrines. Here, Villa staff place delicate floral and rice offerings on a daily basis – testament to the island’s deeply spiritual nature. Suites within the Villas can be booked independently.

Ideal for special events, every Villa has its own private chef, who personalises menus according to individual tastes. Fresh seasonal produce is handpicked daily from the Jimbaran market, and seafood purchased from local fishermen. Guests can dine wherever they desire – in the alfresco pavilion, the outdoor dining bale, poolside or in the gardens.

Consummately private, the Beach Club is just 15 minutes down the hill by car, or 20 minutes by bicycle. A coral reef provides a safe lagoon for swimming and seasonal watersports. Guests also enjoy a priority reservation system at the Bali National Golf Club, and have access to a private car and driver for exploring further afield.

Nusa Dua’s coastline is famous for its picturesque temples, including Pura Luhur Uluwatu, while the boutiques and restaurants of Jimbaran, Sanur, Legian and Seminyak nearby are world class. Bali’s many other attractions include legendary surf breaks, sacred mountains, terraced rice paddies, picturesque villages and colourful festivals. White-water rafting, hiking and mountain biking can be enjoyed inland, while out on the water cruising, island hopping, fishing and scuba diving are all possibilities.

Guests of Aman Villas at Nusa Dua can use Amandari in Ubud or Amankila in East Bali as alternate bases for discovering all that the island has to offer. Amanjiwo in Central Java and Amanwana on Moyo Island are also within easy reach, offering guests the chance to experience an extraordinary Aman journey through Indonesia.