The Tiing Tejakula Villas
Tropical brutalism meets Balinese craftsmanship. Raw concrete and bamboo dominate, interiors are deliberately spare — wood, rattan, and a signature round indoor bathtub tucked under a light well at the center of each villa. The overall feel is architectural and intimate rather than resort-glam.
Ask for an upper-floor villa for elevated ocean views over the canopy.
Why It Matters
Winner of the 2020 Dezeen Award for Hospitality Building (public vote, over 60,000 voters) and the 2021 Loop Design Award. The architecture is genuinely striking — a red communal pool greets arrivals as a bold counterpoint to the surrounding jungle. It's one of the very few properties on Bali's north coast with this level of design pedigree.
The Tiing is a 14-villa brutalist-inspired resort on Bali's remote north coast, designed by Australian architect Nic Brunsdon in collaboration with local studio Manguning. Concrete walls cast against bamboo formwork give each villa a ridged, textural surface — rooms are laid out as funnels that frame the ocean in one direction and the jungle-backed mountains in the other. It sits right on a black sand beach in the fishing village of Tejakula, well away from the tourist circuit in the south.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
One Bedroom Pool Villa with Mountain Views
Positioned on the upper tier of the property, these villas sit above the beachfront units and capture both ocean and mountain panoramas — including views toward volcanic Mount Agung. Same 125 sqm footprint and the same brutalist concrete-and-bamboo architecture, but the elevated setting and dual-aspect views give these a different feel. Private pool on the terrace, round soaking tub at the center, and the same curated spare interior.
King · 125 sqmOne Bedroom Pool Villa with Ocean Views
Ground-floor beachfront villas positioned directly on the oceanfront, with infinity private pools and private terraces that look straight out to sea. The interior layout funnels views toward the ocean on one end and the jungle on the other. At the center of the plan sits the signature round shower room with a soaking bathtub under an open light well. Interiors are spare — wood, rattan, a comfortable sofa, and a living area, but no fussy resort decor.
King · 125 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Pool/billiards table on property.
Traditional Balinese blessing ceremony, included in the Sacred Balance Retreat package.
Bicycle rentals available for exploring the surrounding countryside and village.
Hiking expeditions in the surrounding foothills can be arranged through the tour desk.
Guests can join local fishermen for a fishing experience — one of the more authentically local activities on offer given the property sits in an active fishing village.
Breakfast served in your private villa pool — a popular Bali resort tradition done here at The Tiing.
Paddleboards available for guest use.
Diving excursions can be arranged. North Bali is considered excellent for diving with strong visibility and vibrant marine life.
North Bali's underwater visibility and reef quality is notably better than the south. Snorkeling equipment is available (complimentary with the Ultimate Offer package). Tangga Reef is approximately 5 km away.
The property hosts destination weddings and vow renewals with a tropical ocean backdrop. Basic wedding packages for 30 guests start around USD $3,500.
Yoga sessions available on-site with open views of the ocean. The resort has hosted full yoga retreat groups.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Bar service at the communal pool area.
Beachfront property with direct access to a black sand beach. Free beach towels provided. Beach club access is complimentary for guests.
Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort, including in-room.
Complimentary on-site self-parking. No reservation needed.
Every one of the 14 villas has its own private plunge pool on the terrace.
A shared outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar. The signature red communal pool serves as the dramatic arrival focal point of the resort.
Outdoor fireplace available on property.
On-property library for guest use.
Dry cleaning and laundry services available.
Room service available during limited hours.
Concierge and tour desk available to arrange activities including excursions to Lake Batur, Kintamani, and local temples.
Airport transfer service available 24 hours at IDR 1,100,000 per vehicle one-way (surcharge applies). Must be arranged in advance.
Scheduled shuttle service to Tejakula town, included with Best Offer package.
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