Happiness is in the details, and at the Pantai Inn in La Jolla, Calif., the details are perfect — from the sinuous wooden curve of the bathroom vanity to the hammered copper sinks, the intimate beachside boutique hotel channels the exotic aspects of Bali without the exhausting flight. Fresh from a multimillion dollar renovation that left no corner undone, the luxury property provides individually designed guestrooms, suites and spaces including touches such as custom, hand-carved furnishings, Balinese statues and original art from Bali and Indonesia. Hand-dyed Indonesian textiles complement indigenous Balinese teak and mahogany, while Padma sculptures — representing the state of harmony — stand in welcome on either side of the main entrance to the inn.

The recipient of Fodor’s Service of Excellence Award, the hotel offers a variety of accommodations ranging from one-bedroom cottages and three-bedroom suites to studios with ocean views. Room features include full kitchens or kitchenettes, complimentary WiFi, flat-screen televisions, Frette and Anichini Italian linens and Lather bath products. In the bathrooms, custom stone and tile work set off individual features including beautiful sinks and showers. A number of rooms also come equipped with fireplaces, private balconies or patios.

Look for the water features in the peaceful, verdant garden courtyard, meticulously planted with Balinese flora. White coral stone in the walkways and black river rock in the water features add soothing visual accents, while a separate fire pit area with seating invites lingering outdoors to enjoy the sound of waves washing ashore. In the morning, enjoy a freshly prepared hot breakfast in the sunshine facing the sea. Executive chef Scott Ingenito uses his background experience as a pastry chef to delight guests with a variety of fruits, egg dishes and treats served buffet style in a room bearing an original Balinese landscape mural by artist Edmond Piffard.

Guests also enjoy numerous amenities including luxury car rentals delivered to them at the hotel, massages and spa services in the comfort of their room, same-day laundry and dry cleaning and complimentary transportation within La Jolla village courtesy of the property’s Mercedes GLS SUV. Private helicopter tours and sailing excursions can be booked upon request. Easily accessed from San Diego International Airport just 14 miles away, the Pantai Inn sits directly across the street from Scripps Park and the rolling Pacific, where a seaside path leads past frolicking sea lions to Seal Rock and La Jolla Cove. Follow it to The Cave Store, where an interior stairway winds through the cliff to Sunny Jim Cave.