Combining with the fabulous views, a tantalizing restaurant and an indulgent spa make Alila Manggis a pampering stay for all the senses.

The rooms in Alila Manggis are housed in a two-storey traditional Balinese pavilion, offering guests optimum panoramas across the coconut grove, the swimming pool and the sea. All rooms feature private balconies with seating areas and large windows optimize the spectacular surroundings. Inside, guests are treated to cozy, well-designed rooms with touches like designer toiletries and organic tea sets.

The resort offers a refreshing outdoor pool for guests to take a dip in while enjoying the resort’s tranquility. Visitors to Alila Manggis can also choose to wind down at the resort’s spa facility overlooking the ocean. If culinary arts and design is an interest then the renowned Alila cooking class is the perfect indulgence.

The open-air Seaside Restaurant offers modern touches without losing any of the intimacy of its beachside location. Here, in this spectacular setting, guests can dine on fresh Indonesian and Balinese cuisines or international dishes with a nod to the local flavors. From sunrise to sunset, the tantalizing views of the ocean horizon and refreshing Bali air form an ideal backdrop.

For a peaceful, refined retreat in East Bali, guests should look no further than Alila Manggis. The design, aura and intimacy of the rooms combined with its tranquil locale will please discerning travelers looking to add a touch of style to their island vacation.

Facilities:

• Swimming pool
• Spa facilities
• Culinary school

Dining:

• Seasalt Restaurant – Open pavilion diner serving contemporary, Indonesian and Balinese meals.

Room type:

• Superior Guest Room
• Deluxe Guest Room

Alila Manggis Resort Candidasa location:
Karangasem, near Candidasa Beach
Bali, Indonesia

Who should go?
Advice: lacking the bars and nightlife of the Kuta beach area, the Alila Manggis Resort Candidasa is suited for those looking for a quiet, relaxing stay in Bali, Indonesia. The resort is located on the eastern end of the island, away from the crowds. Alila Manggis further emphasizes the region’s peace by incorporating lawns, gardens and trees into the resort which will suit couples on a romantic getaway, families on a quiet beach escape trip or just about anyone else looking for a peaceful and rewarding seaside trip.

When to go?
Bali is located about 8 degrees south of the equator, so there isn’t much variation in temperature averaging about 32 degrees Celsius throughout the year. However, Bali’s eastern side is a dryer than the rest of the island and temperatures in Mount Agung can get cold. Bali’s dry season is from April to October and is the best time to visit. The wet season is from November to March and coincides with the southern hemisphere’s summer, so Bali can be a little loud with tourists and parties during this time. December and January are the most humid and rainy months in Bali with about 85% humidity and 290 millimeters of monthly rainfall. April and May are the best months to visit as the weather is the most bearable and coincides with the end of the low season.

What’s not to be missed?
Culinary lessons from the resort’s chefs. Basking in the Bali sun poolside. An indulgent spa session. Reading a book or simply relaxing on the balcony with the gentle sounds of the sea in the background.

What’s cooking?
The chefs at Seasalt Restaurant serve tantalizing contemporary, Asian and Indonesian cuisine. Gourmands can also learn more about the local ingredients and traditional styles of cooking with a hands-on culinary course, ranging from a half-day up to an intensive week-long course.