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.

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.

Accommodation
Alila Manggis combines contemporary features with traditional Balinese design to form an exemplary symbiosis. This resort demonstrates creative function, elegant luxury and pure well-being.

World-renowned architectural firm Kerry Hill’s interplay of light, water, plants and geometry result in details which never fail to excite the eye. The four 2-storey buildings are built around a palm-fringed pool which looks onto the ocean.

The 54 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 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 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.

Facilties & Services
Swimming Pool
Alila Manggis' 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.

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

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.

Water Sports
Wave skis and snorkel masks and fins are available for hire. The resort also has its own Balinese outrigger that can take guests from the beach in front of the hotel to the Blue Lagoon, a beautiful and colourful reef teeming with marine life. East Bali has the most spectacular dive sites on the island, and all are located close to Alila Manggis. Diving and fishing trips can be arranged through the hotel.

Trekking
Two to six-hour treks are available at Alila Manggis in the company of knowledgeable local hotel guides. 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.

Mountain Biking
Mountain bikes are available for hire at the hotel along with maps of suggested routes through the spectacular scenery and villages.

The Alila Manggis Wedding Experience
Alila Manggis has the perfect setting for an intimate wedding. We warmly invite you to experience the tranquil and inspiring surroundings amidst the beauty and tradition of Bali. Ceremonies can be organized on the grounds of Alila Manggis or on the beach in front of the hotel (tides permitting). With advance preparation, Alila Ma

Dining
Inspired by a neighbouring organic salt farm, Seasalt Restaurant is set in a traditional Balinese pavilion on a lotus pond. Serving both a contemporary menu and a range of Indonesian and Balinese favorites, Seasalt is also an integral part of the Alila Manggis’ Cooking School. Elegant and relaxed, the restaurant looks out on to the ocean and the resort’s beautifully landscaped grounds.

Alila Manggis offers poolside and garden dining. Set beneath the tranquil coconut grove, the pool and extensive lawns are just a step away from the beach.

Cooking School
Alila Manggis opened the first cooking school in Bali and has the only East Balinese specialty program on the island. Half the course is spent cooking and the other discovering Bali from a culinary and cultural point of view. From satays to sambals, to traditional sweets, your taste buds are put to the test. The school offers a half-day session, as well as two-day and five-day programs, turning up the heat in some very exotic locations.

New for 2006 are "Cooking for Life" and "Temple Cooking" Culinary courses as well as varied half-day to five-day programs along with an extensive three-week course. All are made available upon request. Certain restrictions may apply. Please enquire directly with our Leisure Concierge.