5 Best Ocean View Wedding Venues in Bali for a Dream Island Ceremony

Planning a wedding in Bali with an ocean-view backdrop? You’re in the right place. Here are five exceptional wedding venues on the island where the sea isn’t just a view, it’s part of the story. Each offers a slightly different tone, from dramatic cliffs to soft beachfront lawns, so you can find the setting that reflects you. Written with the insight of a local travel guide, the descriptions include sensory detail, cultural nuance, and practical advice to help you plan a memorable, authentic Bali wedding.

1. The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas – Nusa Dua, Bali

Located in the upscale resort enclave of Nusa Dua, this venue elegantly combines luxury resort service with a deep sense of place. Imagine saying your vows with the Indian Ocean stretching infinitely before you, palm trees framing the horizon, and the soft whisper of waves in the background.

Why it stands out

The venue offers specialised wedding spaces like the “Harmony” chapel facing the sea, the “Glass House” with full-length windows and ocean views, and the “Unity Garden” lawn, 2,000 sqm of beachfront space ideal for up to 500 guests.

Their wedding team handles fine detail: gourmet menus, in house floristry, bridal makeup, customised cakes.

Because of its resort location, you also get ease of guest accommodation, in-house backup options (weather contingency) and modern infrastructure.

What the experience feels like

Picture arriving in the golden hour: the sky softens to apricot, the water mirrors light, and you take a moment, barefoot or in sandals, walking across a lawn that slopes gently towards the sea. Inside the glass walled chapel you feel a cool breeze even as the space remains climate controlled. During reception you hear the low hum of the ocean just beyond the open terrace and smell tropical plumeria from the decorative arrangements.

Practical details & travel tips

• Location: Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Bali 80362.

• Ceremony times: multiple slots available (e.g., 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM).

• Tip: Choose a late afternoon slot (3 PM – 5 PM) to capture sunset light on the ocean.

• Bring: Lightweight formal wear (linen suits or flowy dresses) because the sea breeze can pick up, shoes that can adapt between lawn and sand if opting for a beachfront lawn.

• Cultural note: Being in Nusa Dua, a resort enclave designed for tourism, there’s a mix of luxury and convenience, but still adopt respectful attire/habits when visiting nearby temple sites or local villages.

2. Tirtha Uluwatu, Bali

For couples seeking drama, elevation and an ocean-view that feels like it reaches to infinity, Tirtha Uluwatu delivers. Set on the southern cliff edge of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, it offers sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and a sense of secluded grandeur.

Why it stands out

The venue is described as “set on the southern cliff tops of Bali, with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.”

Its “Glass Stage” wedding chapel offers immersive visual scenery: you face the ocean through glass walls, giving a sense that the horizon is part of your ceremony.

Receptions can be held in a dining pavilion with two floors or on the garden terrace facing the sea.

Experience in vivid detail

Imagine arriving via a palm-lined drive, stepping onto the cliff edge, and standing with the wind on your face. The sound of waves far below becomes part of your ceremony. Guests sit facing the horizon; the sky gradients from deep blue to rose as the sun descends. After vows, the reception opens onto a terrace where you feel suspended between sky and sea. At night, the lights of the coastline glitter and the sea breeze brings salt-tinged air.

Practical details & travel tips

• Location: Jl. Raya Uluwatu Banjar Dinas Karang Boma, Desa Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Badung 80364.

• Guest capacity: Up to around 250 for some of their larger packages.

• Tip: For best light and ocean view, schedule your ceremony about an hour before sunset (roughly 17:00 in Bali depending on season).

• Transport: Allow extra travel time to the Bukit Peninsula (traffic in southern Bali can be heavy); consider guest transfers.

• What to bring: Wrap or shawl for evening (cliff winds can be cool); consider backup lighting for photographs after dusk.

3. Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

Tucked on a clifftop site, Samabe Bali offers both the dramatic ocean view and the privacy and exclusivity that destination couples often crave. It’s ideal for those who want something a little more intimate or boutique.

Why it stands out

Their “Pearl Chapel” is described as a contemporary cliff-side glass sanctuary with a 180-degree view of the Indian Ocean.

They also offer a beach side ceremony option, “Wedding by the Beach,” for a setting where the waves become soundtrack to your celebration.

Private villa buy-outs are possible, offering full use of resort facilities for you and your group.

Sensory story

Envision the morning of your wedding: the sun rises over the ocean, turning the water to liquid silver. You step out of your villa onto a private terrace; palm fronds rustle overhead. Later, as you walk down the glass-walled chapel aisle, you feel as though you’re floating above the sea. The breeze carries the scent of tropical blooms and salt. Post-sunset, the candles at your seaside dinner flicker in rhythm with the waves.

Practical details & travel tips

• Location: Ungasan, Badung Regency, Bali. (Exact address available via their website)

• Tip: When selecting the beach ceremony option, check tide times and beach access (villas/cliffs sometimes have private stairways).

• What to ask: Whether the ceremony time and venue include contingency for rain or wind; also check sound restrictions and lighting for evening events.

• Guest logistics: If you book multiple villas for guests, ensure transport between ceremony/reception venues is clear.

4. CANNA Bali

This venue offers a collection of bespoke spaces, all with ocean view charm, making it ideal for couples who want flexibility, style and a slightly less conventional setting.

Why it stands out

CANNA advertises several distinct ocean-front wedding settings: Cliff at CANNA (on southern cliffs), Sands at CANNA (private beach) and Stone at CANNA (intimate ocean-front venue) with capacities ranging from around 80 to 250 guests.

Each sub venue brings a slightly different flavour, cliff top drama, barefoot beach luxury, or intimate seafront elegance.

Atmosphere & story

For the Cliff at CANNA: imagine standing at the very edge of land where the earth drops away and the sea becomes your backdrop. You may hear the wind rush in your ears and taste the sea spray. For the Sands at CANNA: guests notice bare feet in the sand, toes digging in, the gentle lapping of waves during dinner. For Stone at CANNA: a more private setting, haloed by tropical garden and ocean view, a moment that feels personal and timeless.

Practical details & travel tips

• Location: Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Badung 80363.

• Guest capacity varies: up to about 250 for Sands, smaller for Stone etc.

• Tip: For beach-level ceremonies (Sands) pick a time when the tide is lower; check whether sand, steps or access are required for guest mobility.

• What to bring: Inform guests ahead of time if dressing involves bare feet on sand; have a flip-flop station or comfortable alternatives for elder guests.

• Note: Cliff-top venues may require guest transport (shuttle or 4WD if roads steep).

5. Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Spa – Bali

If you’re seeking a beachfront wedding with direct access to sand and sea (rather than perched on a cliff), Grand Mirage Resort offers a simpler yet still beautifully romantic setting.

Why it stands out

Their “Bali Beach Wedding Venue” features “unobstructed beach as a background” and the combination of sky, ocean and sand described as drawing “the mind into a perfect intimate wedding.”

They accommodate larger gatherings (300 guests for cocktails) and provide stylised flower decoration and beach-specific set-ups.

Visual feel & story

Envision the beach at golden-hour: the sand warmed by day, the sea now mirrored by the setting sun, guests seated beneath a simple arbor, palm trees rustling overhead. The air smells like tropical sea-salt and frangipani. At dinner, tables sit just meters from the surf; you might feel a breeze roll in, hear soft laughter and waves, and see lanterns lit along the shoreline. This venue has more of the “beach party” feel combined with elegance.

Practical details & travel tips

• Location: Jl. Pratama No. 72-74, Kel. Tanjung Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Badung 80361.

• Tip: For best results, plan for a sunset ceremony or early evening beach reception; monitor tide and wind conditions.

• What to bring: Anchor for decoration (sea breeze can be strong); consider sand-friendly footwear; ensure guests have a shaded area if midday event.

Guest experience: Tanjung Benoa is a more accessible location, less dramatic than clifftops but still very romantic and convenient for guests flown in.

Reflection & Closing

Each of these venues offers more than a beautiful view of the ocean, they offer a moment of immersion. The salt on your skin, the vast horizon stretching beyond your vows, the hushed hush of guests as the sun dips. In choosing such a setting, your wedding becomes not just a day, but a memory anchored in place: the island of Bali, the sea, the tides, the gentle hum of nature and culture entwined.

What you’ll remember is not just where you said “I do,” but how you felt it. The breeze that played with your hair. The golden light on the water. The laughter of loved ones on the lawn or the beach. And the sense that for a few hours, you stood at the edge of the world, with the ocean as your witness.

This is the real Bali: where nature, community, and timeless beauty combine. Where a wedding isn’t simply an event, but a moment suspended in place and time. When the waves recede, the vows remain. When the sun sets behind you, the horizon still stretches forward into your new life together.

Let the sea hold your memories long after the day ends.