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The Shortlist

Quick hits on the places, spaces, and happenings we love

Des Res Bali’s Shortlist is part review, part postcard, and always through the Des Res lens. From hidden gems and cult-favorite eateries to stays that capture the spirit of Bali, this is where we share the places that make us stop, smile, and stay awhile.

View from a hut balcony at Bali Bohemia showing painted stairs, bamboo bridge, and jungle plants
Bali Bohemia Ubud | A Bohemian Stay Near the Monkey Forest
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Front view of Mingle Café Ubud with wooden patio seating, motorbikes parked, and passersby along Jalan Dewsita
Mingle Café Ubud: A Low-Key Staple on Jalan Dewisita
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Hazelnut praline dessert close-up at Black Sheep Ubud — square version
Black Sheep, Ubud | A Neighbourhood Favourite for Seriously Good Food
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Overhead view of Lazy Cats Ubud showing its vintage-inspired living room, plants, eclectic décor, and cozy boho atmosphere.
Lazy Cats, Ubud | An Urban Oasis in the Jungle
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Lit candle on a dinner table at sunset, with blurred plates, people, and Jimbaran beach in the background.
Menega Café, Jimbaran | A Classic for Beachside Seafood at Sunset
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Plant-based raw chocolate cake at The Cashew Tree, Bingin — layered, creamy, and garnished with mint and fresh fruit, perfect for a post-workout or wellness treat.
The Cashew Tree, Bingin | Coconut Breaks & Endorphin Highs
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Master bedroom at RiverView Gardens overlooking jungle and Petanu River through floor-to-ceiling windows
RiverView Gardens, Ubud | Where Jungle Time Runs on Its Own Clock
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Rusted metal Botanist sign surrounded by lush ferns and palms, with Bali’s misty green hills and bamboo-roofed restaurant in the background.
Desa Eko, Munduk | Bali's Mountain Hideaway & Home to The Botanist
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Aerial view of Malini Uluwatu perched atop the cliffs, overlooking the turquoise ocean and jagged coastline, with the building’s terraces and roof visible.
Malini Uluwatu | Cliff-Edge Dining with a View
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White wooden bridge leading down to Karma Beach Bali beneath the cliffs of Karma Kandara, Ungasan — turquoise ocean, soft sand, and tropical sunlight.
Karma Beach Bali | Effortless Oceanfront Dining at Karma Kandara
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Courtyard view of Spring Spa Uluwatu with tranquil pools, draping plants, and white treatment chairs
Spring Spa Uluwatu | Quiet Luxury in the Bukit
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Alchemy Uluwatu | The OG Raw Food Haven Grows Up
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Wooden villa patio at Madani Antique Villas surrounded by lush jungle plants in Ubud, Bali
Madani Antique Villas, Ubud | A Little Slice of Old Bali
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Closeup of medium-rare wood-fired steak with aioli sauce, beautifully plated at Fuego, Pererenan, Bali
Fuego | Wood-Fired Magic in Pererenan
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Nighttime view of the original Chimichurri in Ungasan, Bali, lit up with colorful lights, open kitchen, and outdoor tables under palms
Chimichurri | A Cult Classic, Now at Fuego
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Colorful interior of Cafe La Pasion Balangan with surfboards, palm tree, spiral staircase, and Mexican-inspired décor.
Café La Pasion, Balangan | Post-Surf, Pre-Siesta Perfection
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Pool overlooking jungle with a small bale corner: “Adiwana Hotel pool with jungle backdrop and private bale, Ubud.
Adiwana Hotels, Ubud | Boutique Jungle Bliss
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Café Vespa cashier behind counter with illuminated dessert display and coffee menu, cakes visible.
Café Vespa, Ubud (Penestanan) | Pumpkin Dosa Dreams
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Customer sitting by the window at Zest Ubud with jungle views and two mugs of cacao.
Zest, Ubud | The Jungle Vegan Café We All Love
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Staff stacking surfboards outside Drifter Surf shop in Uluwatu
Drifter Surf, Uluwatu | AKA 'The Temple of Surf'
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Cliffside pool at Mu Bali in Bingin with sunburst through umbrellas and Impossibles surf view
Mu Bali, Bingin | Our Bukit Sunset Go-To
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