Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali

A world-renowned luxury wedding venue perched dramatically on Bali’s limestone cliffs, around 100 metres above the Indian Ocean. Known for its iconic Cliff Edge Cabana, contemporary sustainable architecture by WOHA, and breathtaking sunset views, the resort offers an intimate, design-led setting for destination weddings. With all private pool villas, personalised service, strong sustainability credentials, and strict sunset-timed ceremonies, it is ideal for couples seeking an exclusive, architecturally striking, and eco-conscious wedding experience in Bali.

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Alila Villas Uluwatu, Bali

Wedding Venue Assessment

Address
Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu, Bukit Peninsula, Bali, Indonesia 80364

Wedding Contact:

uluwatuevents@alilahotels.com | +62 361 848 2166

Designed by: WOHA Architects
Certification: EarthCheck Platinum
Elevation: ~100 m above Indian Ocean
Resort Type: All-Pool-Villa
Brand: Part of Hyatt

Key Property Snapshot

Villa Collection Cliff Height Max Capacity Base Package (30 pax) Sustainability
64–65 All-Pool Villas ~100 m above Indian Ocean 400 (Full Buyout) USD ~23,100 First EarthCheck Platinum in Indonesia

Venue Overview & Architecture

Alila Villas Uluwatu is perched dramatically on limestone cliffs approximately 100 metres above the Indian Ocean on Bali’s rugged Bukit Peninsula — a wild, savannah-like landscape unlike anywhere else on the island. Designed by award-winning Singapore architectural firm WOHA, the resort is widely considered one of the world’s finest examples of ecologically sustainable luxury design.

It was the first resort in Indonesia to achieve the highest level of EarthCheck certification for environmentally sustainable design (ESD) and exceeds Green Globe 21 requirements. The resort also holds the distinction of being the first all-pool-villa property in the Alila Signature collection (now part of Hyatt).

Its architecture — locally sourced limestone walls, volcanic lava rock roofs, bamboo ceilings, railway sleeper timber, rattan interiors, and water gardens — is inseparable from the wedding experience itself.

Architectural Highlights Relevant to Weddings

  • WOHA-designed contemporary Balinese pavilion architecture

  • Interconnected pavilion platforms across water gardens

  • Terraced design following the cliff gradient with ocean views

  • Iconic Cliff Edge Cabana (“Sunset Cabana”) suspended above the ocean

  • 50-metre infinity pool along the cliff edge (buyout only)

  • Flat volcanic batu chandi lava stone roofs for insulation

  • Open-plan villas allowing natural sea breezes

  • Materials: batu palimanan stone, reclaimed ulin wood, bamboo, rattan

  • Co-master-planned with OMNIA Dayclub on the same cliff

  • “Alila” means “Surprise” in Sanskrit, reflected in personalised experiences

Note:
Alila Villas Uluwatu is part of the World of Hyatt portfolio. Booking and loyalty benefits operate through Hyatt systems.

Wedding Venues & Event Spaces

All ceremony time slots are fixed at 17:00–19:00 (sunset) for standard packages.
Reception dinners run 19:00–22:00.
Outdoor venues are subject to wind conditions.

Venue Table

Venue Type Ceremony Cap. Reception Cap. Availability Key Description
Cliff Edge Cabana (Sunset Cabana) Cliff-suspended Pavilion 50 80 17:00–19:00 (exclusive) See-through pavilion above ocean; 180° panorama
Cliff Edge Cabana Lawn Outdoor Clifftop Lawn ~120–150 120–150 From 19:00 Open-air lawn; versatile for ceremony & reception
Cliff Temple Terrace Private Clifftop Terrace ~20 ~20 17:00–19:00 Intimate, secluded terrace
Cliff Top Lawn (CIRE Lawn) Outdoor Lawn / Garden ~80–100 ~100–150 17:00–19:00 & reception Adjacent to CIRE restaurant
Cliff Villa Lawn (3-Bedroom Villa) Private Villa Outdoor 50 50 17:00–22:00 Private villa lawn; DJ included
Main Pool Resort Infinity Pool ~200 300 Full buyout only Floating stage possible
CIRE Lawn Lawn / Open Air ~60 ~80 Evening Casual elegant setting

Critical Venue Rules

  • Ceremony slots are strictly 17:00–19:00

  • Reception dinners: 19:00–22:00

  • Late-night dancing not available on-site (non-buyout)

  • Morning ceremony slot (08:00–10:00) available at Cliff Edge Cabana

  • Main Pool accessible only with full resort buyout

  • No curfew only with full resort buyout

  • Area can be windy; June–September is calmest

  • Electricity: 3,000W standard; 10,000W with buyout

Alert:
Maximum capacity without full buyout is ~150 guests.
For 200+ guests, full resort buyout is mandatory.

Guest Rooms & Accommodation

Alila Villas Uluwatu is an all-pool-villa resort.
Total: 64–65 villas | 86 bedrooms

Villa Breakdown

Villa Type Units Bedrooms Size Range Key Features
One-Bedroom Panoramic Pool Villa 56 1 From 300 sq m Ocean views; main guest unit
Two-Bedroom Hill Villa 2 2 ~600 sq m Elevated garden views
Three-Bedroom Cliff Villa 5 3 900–1,200 sq m Cliff position; wedding lawn
Four-Bedroom Hill Villa 1 4 ~1,500 sq m Single unit
Five-Bedroom Hill Villa 1 5 Up to 3,000 sq m Largest unit; estate-style

Standard Villa Inclusions

  • 24-hour personal Host (butler)

  • Private pool and cabana

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

  • Espresso machine, tea selection, minibar

  • Indoor & outdoor rain showers; oversized bathtub

  • Spa Alila bath amenities; luxury linens

  • Daily refreshment service

  • Morning yoga (on request)

  • 24-hour in-villa dining

  • Airport transfers (wedding packages)

  • Personal Preference Menu

  • Complimentary yoga classes

Food & Beverage

All food must be from the resort’s in-house kitchen.
Outside catering is not permitted.

Dining Venues

Dining Venue Cuisine / Concept Setting / Notes
CIRE Contemporary Western, seafood Clifftop; indoor & outdoor
Warung Authentic Indonesian Cultural dining experience
Quila Mediterranean-inspired Evening restaurant
Batique Whiskey & Cigar Cocktails, whisky, cigars Cliff-hanging lounge
In-Villa Dining Full menu, comfort foods Butler-served, 24-hour

F&B Details for Weddings

  • 3-course Western or Indonesian Family Style menus

  • Beverage credits by package size

  • Minimum F&B spend for buyout: IDR 700,000,000 net

  • Corkage: IDR 575,000 per 750ml bottle

  • Canapés included in packages

  • 10% government tax + 11% service charge included (NET pricing)

Wedding Experience & Aesthetics

  • Dramatic minimalist architecture

  • Cliff Edge Cabana is globally iconic

  • Sunset-timed ceremonies

  • Trio musicians included

  • Signature mocktail welcome ritual

  • Private mixologist experience

  • Spa Alila treatments included

  • Morning yoga for guests

  • Floating breakfast experience

  • Cultural journeys and excursions

  • On-site Sustainability Lab

  • Exceptional photography locations

Logistics & Operations

Aspect Status / Detail
Airport Distance ~30 minutes from DPS
Location Bukit Peninsula, Pecatu, Uluwatu
Parking On-site; valet
Electricity 3,000W standard; 10,000W buyout
Sound System One mic; background music
Bridal Prep On-site bridal salon
Wi-Fi Complimentary throughout
Banjar Permit Applies
Nyepi No check-ins/outs
Wind Windier than central Bali
Spa Marine-inspired Spa Alila
Yoga Complimentary
Surf World-class breaks nearby
Gym 24-hour fitness centre

Alert:
Late-night dancing is not available on-site without a full buyout.

Vendor Policies

Vendor Type Policy Notes
Photographers Permitted Entrance fees may apply
Decorators Permitted Basic décor included
Entertainment Permitted Power limits apply
Caterers Not permitted In-house only
Alcohol Corkage applies IDR 575,000 per bottle
Wedding Planners Encouraged External planners welcome
Makeup & Hair Permitted Bridal salon on-site
Celebrants Included Non-legal ceremony
Mehndi Artists Permitted Entrance fees may apply

Wedding Packages & Pricing (2025 Rates)

All prices NET (inclusive of 21%).

Sample Packages

Package Capacity Price (NET)
Cliff Temple Terrace 20 pax IDR 179,999,999
Cliff Edge Cabana 30 pax IDR 197,999,999
Cliff Villas Wedding 50 pax IDR 475,999,999
Cliff Edge Cabana 100 pax IDR 769,999,999
Full Resort Buyout Up to 400 IDR 4,399,999,999

Location & Accessibility

Reference Point Distance
Bali Airport ~30 min
Uluwatu Temple ~15 min
OMNIA Adjacent
Padang Padang Beach ~10 min
Seminyak ~40–50 min
Ubud ~1–1.5 hrs

Sustainability, Awards & Brand

Sustainability Highlights

  • First EarthCheck Platinum resort in Indonesia

  • Green Globe 21

  • Zero Waste Policy

  • On-site water purification

  • No single-use plastics

  • Local and reclaimed materials

Brand & Awards

Recognition Detail
World of Hyatt Loyalty eligible
EarthCheck Platinum Highest ESD level
Green Globe 21 Eco benchmark
WOHA Architects Award-winning firm
Bridestory Featured venue

Property Information

Detail Information
Brand Alila Hotels & Resorts
Category 5-Star Luxury Eco-Resort
Architecture WOHA Architects
Cliff Height ~100 metres
Villas 64–65
Max Wedding Capacity 400 (buyout)
Catering Policy In-house only
Music Curfew 22:00 (standard)
Wedding Contact uluwatuevents@alilahotels.com
Phone +62 361 848 2166

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