Karma Kandara has received worldwide plaudits with two first places at the prestigious CNBC International Property Awards. The resort was honoured with first place in both the Best International Development and the Best International Property categories.

Criteria for deciding the competition include location, external appearance, architectural design, interior design and structural engineering. Judges also consider safety, security, energy efficiency and innovation.

The international awards are considered the most prestigious in the industry and were inaugurated in 1995. They have established themselves as the premier programme recognising excellence in the field of commercial property development internationally.

A secluded cove at the foot of the Uluwatu cliffs, the Karma Kandara (Jl Wijaya Kusuma, T: 0361 848 22 00) resort boasts one of the best natural white sand beaches on the island as well as the funkiest beachside restaurant in Bali – Nammos Kandara bar and grill. It is the ultimate in refined seclusion. Soak up the rays in style then retire for sundown cocktails, gourmet pizzas and ocean fresh barbeque offerings from what is Bali’s most luxurious and downright cool beach bars. Thee perfect party spot, Nammos can be hired for private events or just pack the sunscreen and hit the beach for the day in style.