Originally Posted by
vienna-resident
The Bulgari Bali has absolutely spectacular ocean views, including sunset view. Check out the pictures in the Bulgari Bali thread...
Yes, the views from Bulgari are lovely, but the resort is seriously challenged. You cannot swim off their beach (reached via a steep funicular) and the bathrooms and rooms are so dark that you need a torch to see. Also, the resort is built on very hilly terrain (a bit like FS Koh Samui) so you need a buggy to get around.
Karma Kandara has a much better beach (swimmable) and even more spectacular views, but you need to take one of the big 3-bed or more villas on the edge of the cliff for really stunning views. Other villas are inland. Nice thing is, if you book a 1-bedroom, you are invariably upgraded to a 2-3 bedroom.