One of Bali’s best kept secrets, Alila Manggis is a secluded, stylish seaside resort in Manggis, East Bali. Set amidst a coconut grove, the resort nestles between the sea and the majestic Mount Agung, Bali’s most sacred mountain. All rooms and suites face the ocean with clear views across the straits to Nusa Penida.
A contemporary interpretation of traditional Balinese architecture is artfully combined with modern amenities to create a relaxed environment in harmony with its natural surroundings. Famed for featuring east Balinese food and its dive sites.
Dive islands and palaces
Alila Manggis, just 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from the international airport at Denpasar, is situated within the regency of Karangasem, close to the village of Candi Dasa, and provides the perfect base from which to explore unspoiled east Bali.
This area of the island is renowned for its spectacular beauty, where the steep rise from coast to mountain creates magical scenery.
It is also the gateway to the dive islands of the East Coast, the mother temple of Besakih and the great water palaces and kingdoms of east Bali.
The hotel has its own leisure concierge where guests can enjoy various lifestyle activities.
Views across the coconut grove
The 53 rooms and two corner suites of Alila Manggis are housed in traditional two-storey thatched Balinese pavillions reminiscent of the village wantilan or meeting hall. The superior rooms, located on the lower floor of each block, boast a private terrace while the deluxe rooms on the upper level have a balcony with day bed. All rooms are designed to maximize the views across the coconut grove, the swimming pool and the sea.
The two spacious suites are situated on the upper level of the building closest to the sea. Large balconies surround the suites and serve as an outdoor dining area or sundeck. The spacious suites include a living and dining area. The bathroom includes a bathtub, separate shower and dressing room.
The name Alila comes from Sanskrit meaning ’surprise’, which truly describes the hotel.
Authentic luxury: trekkings in Bali
Two- to six-hour treks are available at the Alila Manggis, together with a local guide. Trips include a trek to Gumang Hill for stunning views of verdant rice terraces and Mount Agung; Kastala to Tenganan, a trek off the beaten track through rice terraces and small farms to the Bali Aga village of Tenganan, famous for its double ikat weaving and unique basket-making and the Mount Agung trek for the truly adventurous, a four-hour climb reaching the top in time for sunrise.
But there are also other options: you could do a mountain bik tour through the spectacular scenery and village and learn all about the local cuisine at the Alila Manggis cooking school, which is one of Bali’s most renowned cooking schools specialising in East Balinese cuisine.
The name Alila comes from Sanskrit meaning ’surprise’ which suitably describes the refreshing character of the property and the reaction of the guests upon arrival and throughout their stay at this unique hotel.
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