Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Alila Manggis - East Bali, Indonesia

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 is nestled 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 its Cooking School specializing in East Balinese cuisine and its wondrous dive sites off Manggis.

ACCOMMODATIONS
The 53 rooms and two corner suites of Alila Manggis are housed in traditional two-storey thatched Balinese pavilions 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 maximise 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 beach. Large balconies surround the suites suitable for use as an outdoor dining area or sundeck. The spacious rooms include a living and dining area. All interiors are designed with fabrics and finishings to reflect the local environment.

Enjoy blissful bedscapes featuring down comforters and soft high thread count bed sheets, a pile of plump pillows and a new fresh, white look, inspired by the niche brand 'Ploh' – hand-finished, distinctive bedlinen that's all about understated luxury.

LEISURE
Swimming Pool
The swimming pool is a central feature of the resort and is designed as an unusual inverted pyramid. This creates shallow waters around the edges and deep water in the middle. Set in landscaped gardens under swaying coconut palms, it provides the perfect place to lay back and enjoy the resort's peaceful, sunny environment.

Spa Alila
Spa Alila offers a uniquely relaxing experience featuring traditional Indonesian and Balinese treatments, from facials to aromatherapy massage.

New at Alila Manggis are two outdoor spa bales located right on the grounds of the Pandan Forest, facing the sea and offering a haven to rebalance your mind and body.

Leisure Concierge
The hotel has its own leisure concierge where guests can book trips to local attractions and excursions, from whitewater rafting to deep-sea fishing.

EXPLORE
Alila Manggis 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. Here the local people follow a traditional lifestyle, whether it is cultivating rice, farming, fishing, weaving baskets and the famous double ikat textiles or salt making.

Various walking tours are available at Alila Manggis, taking in sights like Mount Agung, home to Bali’s mother temple at Besakih, and the spectacular terraced hillsides. Other tours can be arranged to see the traditional Bali Aga village of Tenganan, the water palaces of Tirtagangga and Ujung, the weaving village of Sidemen, the Kerta Gosa Palace of Justice at Klungkung and various Balinese temples.

The waters east of Manggis teem with rich and diverse marine life and are home to seven wondrous dive sites.

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