Jimbaran
RIMBA by AYANA Bali
Part of the AYANA estate above Jimbaran, with 14 outdoor pools, an 18-hole golf course and a shuttle to a private beach.
9.4/10 Loved by guests — from 949 guest reviews, read 2026-10-09.
Short answer
Part of the AYANA estate on the headland above Jimbaran, and the strongest-rated property we have looked at: 9.4 from nearly a thousand guests. Fourteen pools and an 18-hole course mean a week here without leaving is a real plan rather than a compromise. The catch is the one thing people assume about a Bali beach resort — it is not on the beach. The sand is a shuttle ride away, and if walking barefoot to the water matters to you, that is the deciding fact.
- Area
- Jimbaran
- Style
- Resort estate
- Best for
- Couples · golfers
- Pools
- 14 outdoor
- Beach
- 15 min drive · shuttle
- Price band
- $$$–$$$$
What you actually get
Fourteen outdoor pools
Not a typo and not one pool complex — fourteen separate outdoor pools across the estate. It is the single most unusual thing about the property and the reason it rarely feels crowded.
9.4 out of 10 — the highest we've reviewed
Across 949 guest reviews it rates 9.4, 'Loved by guests', and carries Hotels.com's top-rated-by-travellers flag. That is an exceptional score for a resort of this size.
An 18-hole golf course on site
Rare in south Bali, and paired with a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court. If golf is part of the trip this removes the drive entirely.
Private beach, by shuttle
The estate sits above the coast rather than on it — Jimbaran Beach is about a 15-minute drive. A free shuttle runs to a private white-sand beach with towels and umbrellas, so the beach is included but not on your doorstep.
It suits
- Couples who want space, quiet and a very high standard
- Golfers — an 18-hole course on the property is rare in south Bali
- Anyone who hates a crowded pool; fourteen of them solves that
- Travellers happy to take a shuttle to the beach rather than walk
Who it's not for
- Anyone who wants to step from their room onto sand — the beach is a 15-minute drive
- Budget trips; this sits in Bali's upper price band
- Travellers who want a walkable neighbourhood, bars and warungs outside the gate
- Surfers, who should be in Canggu or on the Bukit proper
Common questions about RIMBA by AYANA Bali
Is RIMBA by AYANA on the beach?
No. The resort sits on the headland above Jimbaran, about a 15-minute drive from Jimbaran Beach, and runs a free shuttle to a private white-sand beach with towels and umbrellas. Beach access is included, but you cannot walk to it.
How many pools does RIMBA by AYANA have?
Fourteen outdoor pools across the estate. It is the resort's most distinctive feature and the main reason guests rarely report crowding at the water.
Does RIMBA by AYANA have a golf course?
Yes, an 18-hole golf course on the property, alongside an outdoor tennis court and a fitness centre. On-site golf is uncommon in south Bali.
Is RIMBA the same as AYANA Resort Bali?
RIMBA is part of the wider AYANA estate above Jimbaran rather than a separate location, and it is listed and booked under its own name, RIMBA by AYANA Bali. Guests can generally use facilities across the estate, so confirm what your rate includes when you book.
Is RIMBA by AYANA worth it?
It rates 9.4 out of 10 across 949 guest reviews, the highest of any property we have reviewed, and carries a top-rated flag. It suits couples and golfers who want a large, quiet, high-standard estate. It suits you less if beachfront access is the point of the trip.
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