The Apurva Kempinski Bali stands atop the cliffs of Nusa Dua, descending in a grand procession of terraces, pools and stone stairways towards the Indian Ocean. The resort’s architecture draws on Indonesian palaces and temple compounds, with rooms, suites and villas framed by carved details, generous terraces and sea or garden outlooks. Dining and social spaces are spread through the hillside and beachfront, including dramatic restaurants, lounges, pools, a spa and landscaped ceremonial spaces. The route from clifftop arrival to beach-level pool gives the hotel its ceremonial axis of water, stone and palms.