Secrets of Bali and Lombok

Alaya Resort Ubud Overview

Located in the heart of Ubud, guests of Alaya Resort Ubud have easy access to everything the city has to offer, including the Sacred Monkey Forest. It’s just steps from main street with its trendy cafes, shops selling handcrafted goods, markets, restaurants and more while providing an enchanting stay in an upscale tropical retreat overlooking picturesque rice paddies. Rooms feature an attractive blend of traditional Balinese furnishings with modern conveniences, including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, minibars, safes, kimono robes and slippers. You’ll also have a furnished patio or balcony with views of the rice paddies. Choose one of the Ayala rooms for a large soak tub. The property includes a beautiful lagoon pool with a natural deck and palm trees, an outdoor shower and a poolside bar. Enjoy relaxing in the spa and dining at the Pentani restaurant which serves Indonesian and American cuisine along with live entertainment.

About Blue Karma Dijiwa Ubud

Blue Karma sits high on a hillside around 10 minutes north of central Ubud. Surrounded by rice fields and rainforest, this high-quality, low-impact boutique hotel offers blissful tranquility with all the shopping and dining amenities of town just a short distance away.

Each of the large suites and villas offers a communion with nature, constructed entirely with locally-sourced materials, with huge picture windows and semi-outdoor bathrooms. Despite their understated feel, all rooms are thoroughly modern, fitted with all the usual contemporary amenities such as minibars, safety boxes, tea & coffee making facilities, and fine linens.

Food on offer is a blend of international and Indo-Asian delights, packed with the freshest Balinese ingredients. The serene spa is open from 8am to 8pm daily, offering a full range of facials, pedicures, and massages. Facilities include a yoga sala and an attractive pool area – perfect for a post-sightseeing dip.

About Uma Como Ubud

Overlooking the Tjampuhan Valley and River Oos, nestling amid rice paddies, coconut palms, and banyan trees. COMO Uma Ubud is a luxury resort that enjoys a prime location in the heart of bubbling Ubud.

You’ll find a high-end contemporary Asian design throughout its 46 rooms, suites, and villas providing sleek, light-filled spaces with all the conveniences and comforts of a modern resort.

Restaurants Kemiri and Uma Cucina boast world-class cuisine, offering a blend of local and international cuisines. There is also a healthy COMO Shambhala Cuisine for those who like lighter, nutritionally rich menus and a special children’s menu offering for younger palates. The spa COMO Shambhala Retreat focuses on holistic wellness. Other facilities include four serene treatment rooms, a reflexology area, steam rooms, a gym, and a 25m outdoor pool.

Sanak Retreat Bali Overview

Sanak Retreat Bali offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by lush rice fields with picturesque mountain views. Ideal for those who want to get off the beaten track, it offers lots to do for those enjoy the outdoors. Go horseback riding through the jungle or hike routes that wind through the rice paddies and mountains leading to sparkling lakes and waterfalls. The property includes a swimming pool with scenic views and 11 bungalows, all of which include private balconies or terraces overlooking the rice fields. There’s also a large villa with three bedrooms, a spacious outdoor/indoor living area, meditation deck and private pool. The spa offers Balinese massage and treatments that use handcrafted masks, scrubs and wraps made with locally sourced products. The on-site restaurant serves Western and Indonesian fare, while the bar is ideal for sunset cocktails. Authentic Balinese cooking classes are hosted so you can learn to make your own traditional dishes.

Munduk Moding Plantation Overview

Nestled among the lush slopes of north Bali’s mountains among rice paddies near the village of Munduk, the Munduk Moding Plantation is a hotel that sits on a 12-acre organic coffee plantation where fruits and vegetables are also grown. Billing itself a nature resort, it’s not only environmentally friendly, it offers a wealth of activities like horseback riding, visits to nearby lakes and walks to waterfalls. Guests enjoy a daily changing program that includes various classes like Balinese dance, coffee processing demonstrations and how to make Balinese offerings. There’s a spa providing a wide range of massages, a library showing nature movies for kids every afternoon and nightly campfires to enjoy under the stars. The on-site restaurant features Indonesian, Asian and Fusion dishes using fresh produce, much of which is grown in the property’s garden. Rooms come in a variety of sizes, some with a private pool or hot tub.

About Elevate Bali

Set in the mist-laden tropical hills of Munduk, Elevate Bali is a piece of high-end paradise. With its setting surrounded by lush waterfalls and jungles, far from the business of Ubud and the south coast, and boasting uber-luxurious accommodation and facilities, this is a truly epic retreat.

Each of the 26 huge, beautifully designed and furnished villas have private balconies for soaking up the views. All have a sense of discrete luxury: combining contemporary and Balinese décor, with signature hand-crafted furniture, exotic fabrics, open-aired dining areas, and spectacular bathrooms.

Modern twists on Indonesian and international dishes are offered throughout the day at the signature ‘Clouds’ restaurant; there is also a pool bar, cozy cafe, and stylish bar lounge for nutritious snacks and refreshments. A stunning infinity pool is the center of the resort, with other facilities including a luxurious spa. Guests are encouraged to get out and explore the surrounding region, with an inviting menu of hikes, treks, and cultural immersion activities on offer.

About Maya Sanur Resort & Spa

Maya Sanur is a deluxe resort located in the gentle resort of Sanur, enjoying a beachfront location and immediate access to the town’s eateries, cafes, bars, and boutiques.

Guests can choose from a variety of room types, including pool access suites and ocean-view villas, all of which offer stunning views of the lush gardens or the beautiful Sanur beach. Each room is meticulously designed to provide both comfort and luxury.

Maya Sanur’s exceptional dining options are another highlight of the resort. The chefs at the resort use only the freshest ingredients to create a variety of dishes that cater to every palate, from authentic Indonesian cuisine to international favorites. Maya Sanur’s beautiful infinity pool is a highlight of the resort: with panoramic views of the ocean and the resort’s private beach, it is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Guests can also take part in yoga classes, water sports, or indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment.

About Tandjung Sari

Tandjung Sari is an ageless beauty. Initiated in the 1960’s, the Dutch-Indonesian artist-entrepreneur Wija Wawo-Runtu bought a piece of land on Sanur beach and built a little house with his wife. The family home evolved into Bali’s original boutique resort: sought after for its rustic, antique-laden architecture; its luxuriant beachside tropical gardens; its superb Indonesian cuisine; and above all, the easy-going hospitality of the Wawo-Runtus.

Accommodation is in beautiful Balinese stand-alone bungalows: each set in walled gardens placed discretely throughout the grounds. Bungalows are oversize with spacious bedroom and living areas, luxurious indoor bathrooms, and outdoor, shaded shower areas.

The heart of Tandjung Sari is the convivial beachside space that flows around the restaurant, the swimming pool, the bar, and an open pavilion called the Balé Beton. The delightful open-air restaurant and bar setting serves a delicious menu of authentic Indonesian cuisine, international favorites, and refreshing beverages. Its proximity within the center of Sanur Beach makes it an ideal location for romantics and families alike.

Pavilions Bali Overview

Pavilions Bali is an intimate, luxurious boutique hotel with 25 villas that are all serviced by butlers and all but the Garden Villas which are hidden in a Balinese walled garden, come with their own private pool. Each one comes with a kitchenette, complimentary bottled water, a refrigerator and minibar, a large tub and separate shower, Wi-Fi and cable TV with a DVD player. Popular among couples, honeymoon packages are available along with special experiences like The Islands of the Gods signature dining experience for two, served in private gazebos at the outdoor Jahe restaurant, or in your villa. Jahe serves fresh local seafood and dishes with other local ingredients, and there’s also a poolside café and bar serving light bites that include outstanding salads while being in an ideal spot for sunset cocktails. The Pavilions Spa offers a wide range of rejuvenating herbal treatments and massages with organic oils.