Uluwatu, Bali, August 2025 — There are places you visit, and there are places that quietly change the way you think about travel. Perched above Bali’s dramatic limestone cliffs, Grun Uluwatu is the latter, a retreat where the ocean’s horizon blurs into the sky and the architecture feels as though it has grown from the very earth beneath it.
Before even welcoming its first guests, Grun Uluwatu has been named Gold Winner for Best Eco-Friendly Hotel in Bali in the prestigious Bali’s Best Awards 2025 by Honeycombers , a rare honor for a pre-launch property. This recognition celebrates Grun’s innovative design, commitment to sustainability, and seamless integration with the surrounding environment.
Founded by Florian Holm, Grun Resorts is more than a collection of villas, it’s a living experiment in how design, nature, and human connection can harmoniously coexist. Here, there’s no “eco” label applied as a trend. Instead, sustainability is embedded in every detail: from hand-shaped bamboo beams and reclaimed wood to rainwater harvesting systems, solar power, and zero single-use plastics.
“Our philosophy is simple,” says Holm. “Nature comes first, we just build around her story. Receiving this award before our doors even open tells us that our vision resonates, and that luxury and sustainability can truly go hand-in-hand.”
That story plays out in light and shadow, morning sun spilling through slatted bamboo walls, dappling handcrafted furniture, and guiding guests along winding stone paths through native gardens to infinity pools that seem to pour into the Indian Ocean. With just 11 ocean-view villas, treehouses, and recovery-focused wellness facilities, the resort invites travelers to slow down, linger, and reconnect, with the land, with the people, and with themselves.
Grun Uluwatu is also home to The Octagon Restaurant and La Cima, a sky-high lounge and pool with 180-degree views of the surrounding forest and coastline. From sunrise yoga to Balinese inspired spa rituals, every experience is curated to restore both body and mind.
Opening in September, Grun expands its portfolio of nature-first destinations, joining Grun Canggu and Grun Ubud, in a continued mission to create spaces that celebrate and harmonize with the natural world.
For more information or reservations, visit Grün Uluwatu, email to reservation@grunresorts.com and follow @grun.uluwatu on Instagram for stay update.