The Istana
Clifftop wedding estate, Uluwatu
The Istana sits high on the cliffs of Uluwatu, above the Suluban surf break at the south-west tip of Bali’s Bukit peninsula. The 32-metre infinity pool runs toward the cliff edge, the lawn faces the open Indian Ocean, and the sunset lands straight ahead. It is a true clifftop setting rather than a property with an ocean view in the distance.
The estate was built to host. There is a restaurant-grade kitchen, a cliff-edge bar and bale, dedicated parking with vendor access, and a full staff and security team, which is what turns a clifftop lawn into a workable venue for around 100 seated guests. Five bedroom suites and a children’s wing sleep the core group on site, with a cinema room and games wing for the days around the wedding. The property now also runs as a wellness estate, so we confirm exclusive-use terms for your date.
We treat The Istana as a match for couples who want the drama of a private Uluwatu clifftop with the infrastructure to run a real reception, rather than a hotel ballroom. The estate has historically quoted an event fee of around USD 3,500 plus a banjar community fee, on top of accommodation, catering, and styling. Those figures move, so we reconfirm current rates and buy-out terms with the property for your dates.
Key details
Ceremony & reception spaces
Why we love it
A true clifftop, not a near-ocean view
The Istana sits on the cliffs of Uluwatu above the Suluban surf break, with the infinity pool set back only 30 to 40 metres from the edge. The lawn faces the horizon and the sunset, so the ceremony backdrop is the open Indian Ocean.
Built to run an event
The estate has a restaurant-grade kitchen, a cliff-edge bar and bale, dedicated parking with vendor access, and a full staff and security team. That infrastructure is what makes a clifftop wedding for 100 workable rather than improvised.
Room for the core group on site
Five bedroom suites and a children's wing sleep the immediate family and wedding party, with a cinema room and games wing for the days around the day. Larger guest counts stay nearby and come up for the event.
What the venue offers
- Clifftop estate above the Suluban surf break in Uluwatu
- 32-metre infinity pool near the cliff edge
- Clifftop lawn for ceremonies and receptions
- Five bedroom suites plus a children's wing
- Cliff-edge bar and bale, cinema room, and games wing
- Restaurant-grade kitchen and dedicated event parking
- Full staff and 24-hour security
Where it is
The Istana · Jl. Pantai Suluban, Pecatu, Kuta Selatan, Badung, Bali 80361
Good to know
Common questions
Where is The Istana?+
It is on Jl. Pantai Suluban in Pecatu, on the Uluwatu cliffs at the south-west tip of Bali's Bukit peninsula, above the Suluban (Blue Point) surf break. It sits around 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport.
How many guests can it host for a wedding?+
The clifftop lawn is set up for around 100 seated guests and up to about 150 for a standing reception. Five suites and a children's wing sleep the core group of roughly 10 adults plus children on site. We confirm exact capacity and fees for your date.
Is it a private villa or a resort?+
The Istana began as a private clifftop villa and now also operates as a wellness estate, while still taking weddings on the same clifftop grounds. For a wedding we confirm exclusive-use or buy-out terms with the property so the day is yours.
What does a wedding here cost?+
The estate has historically quoted an event fee of around USD 3,500 plus a local banjar community fee, on top of the accommodation or buy-out and your catering and styling. These figures change, so we reconfirm current rates with the property for your dates.
