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Laid-back coastal eco-luxury with genuine cultural depth. The pace is slow and deliberate. Guests tend to be divers, couples seeking real quiet, or travelers who specifically want East Bali rather than the crowded south.
Step up to a Deluxe room — upper floor, private balcony with daybed, sea views over the coconut grove. Worth the modest premium over Superior.
Why It Matters
EarthCheck Platinum certified since 2023. Home to Bali's first hotel cooking school. Seasalt is the original property in the Alila 'Seasalt' dining brand, named after the ancient salt pans at nearby Goa Lawah. The resort trains and employs local villagers through its Greenbank community recycling project and maintains a zero-waste policy.
A 55-room boutique resort on Bali's quieter east coast, sitting directly between the ocean and the slopes of Mount Agung. Housed in traditional two-storey thatched Balinese pavilions spread across a coconut grove, every room is angled toward the water — even the entry-level Superiors. Look, this is not Seminyak. There's no beach bar scene, no nightlife nearby, and the road out front is too busy to walk along. But that's exactly the point. The resort holds EarthCheck Platinum certification (achieved in 2023), runs a coral reef conservation programme with local divers, and opened the first cooking school in Bali — with the only East Balinese specialty culinary programme on the island.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Deluxe Room — 1 King Bed
Upper-floor rooms with the best standard views in the house — palm fronds at eye level, coconut grove below, sea beyond. Private balcony comes with a daybed for lounging. The step up from Superior is about position and the balcony, not square footage.
1 King · 34 sqm
Deluxe Room — 2 Twin Beds
Upper-floor twin configuration of the Deluxe. Same private balcony with daybed, same elevated sea views over the coconut grove and pool. Practical choice for two guests who want individual beds without sacrificing the better view.
2 Twin · 34 sqm
Seaside Suite
The resort's largest room at 114 sqm, positioned at the upper-floor corners of the pavilion buildings directly by the sea. A large wraparound balcony handles outdoor dining, entertaining, or just full-day lounging with uninterrupted sea views. Comes with a proper living area, a large entry hall that can double as a dining room, and a bathtub alongside the shower — the only room category with both. Seaside Suite guests also receive a complimentary 60-minute professional photography session.
1 King · 114 sqm
Superior Room — 1 King Bed
Ground-floor rooms opening directly onto a private terrace with coffee table, looking across the coconut grove, swimming pool, and sea. White walls, natural light, clean lines. No balcony daybed at this level — the terrace is at garden level, mere steps from the pool.
1 King · 34 sqm
Superior Room — 2 Twin Beds
Same layout as the King Superior — ground floor, private terrace, garden and sea views — but configured with two twin beds. Good for friends or families with one older child.
2 Twin · 34 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Daily complimentary afternoon tea served in the hotel garden / poolside from 3:00pm to 4:00pm (some sources note 3pm–5pm). Traditional Balinese sweets served with ocean backdrop.
Hands-on cooking experience starting in the garden where you pick ingredients with the chef, then cooking together using the traditional firewood method in the resort's open-air kitchen. Indonesian spices ground from scratch, traditional feast prepared.
Visit Goa Lawah, Bali's sacred Bat Cave temple, then on to Kusamba for an introduction to ancient coastal salt-making. A half-day trip that blends spirituality with East Bali's living coastal traditions.
Cycle to the ancient Bali Aga village of Tenganan — one of Bali's original pre-Hindu settlements — renowned for its double-ikat Gringsing woven cloth. Explore the village on foot, taste wild honey, and witness traditional rituals.
Morning tai chi sessions for guests, complimentary and run on a scheduled basis. Held with ocean views.
Morning yoga sessions in the Surya Shala — a 10m x 10m open-air pavilion overlooking the ocean on the east coast, oriented toward where the sun rises. 'Surya' means sun in Sanskrit. The schedule runs on specific days.
Complimentary short massage at the poolside, available every Monday and Thursday from 2:00pm to 3:00pm for all guests.
Complimentary diving try-out for beginners, held every Monday from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. Partner Gecko Dive Bali runs full dive trips to East Bali's top sites including Puri Jati (macro diving) and Manta Point in Nusa Penida.
East Bali's clear waters and diverse marine life make snorkeling a primary draw. Trips arranged through the resort's leisure concierge.
Learn to make Jamu, traditional Indonesian herbal beverages packed with health-promoting blends of herbs and spices. A hands-on introduction to East Bali's herbal tradition.
Cycle downhill from the cool mountain village of Selat through rice paddies, snake fruit farms, and coastal paths, finishing with a seaside picnic at Pasir Putih beach. A full-day physical journey through the East Bali countryside.
Visit a traditional Balinese healer (Balian) for ancient spiritual and physical healing rituals. Also offered as part of the Bali Serenity Escape wellness package. A genuinely different offering beyond standard spa treatments.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Business centre and conference/meeting room facilities available. Located just 90 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport, making it a viable small retreat venue.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access throughout the property. Speed of 25+ Mbps noted in guest reports.
Centrally located pool set amid the coconut grove lawns, steps from the beach/shoreline. Sun loungers in the coconut grove surrounding it.
Dedicated Alila Leisure Concierge team organising activities across five experience themes: Cultural Learning, Conscious Living, Active Spirits, Culinary Arts, and Couple Celebration.
Ongoing coral reef conservation in partnership with a local diving operation. EarthCheck Platinum certified (2023). Zero-waste policy. Greenbank community recycling project employs local villagers.
Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Candi Dasa / Candidasa area. Confirm schedule at check-in — runs on fixed times, not on-demand.
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