Manggis

Alila Manggis

Official Rating

‘Unique Cultural Opportunity’ 

One of Bali’s best kept secrets, this secluded stylish seaside resort in Manggis, East Bali is set amidst a coconut grove overlooking the sea; it’s contemporary design uses clever interplay of light, water, plants and geometry which never fail to excite the eye. The area is renowned for its spectacular beauty with the local people following traditional lifestyles such as rice cultivation, basket-weaving, salt making etc. The hotel is famed for its Cooking School specialising in East Balinese cuisine and its wondrous dive sites.

In Our Opinion

'An adult environment; well worth reading up on the cookery and culture courses - guests do not regret taking advantage of this memorable opportunity.'

Seasalt
Featuring the flavours of both local and international cuisine, Seasalt specialises in sharing menus in the traditinal Balinese way and features both spicy and more subtle dishes.
Organic Garden
A 30-minute cycle ride will take you to the resort's organic garden where the gardener will talk you through the vegetation and introduce you to different methods of irrigation used. At the outdoor dining Ocean Bale the chef will design a menu based on your personal preferences or you may order from the Seasalt menu.
The Living Room
This relaxing lounge is an ideal place for you to enjoy pre-dinner drinks, board games or simply reading a good book.

Leisure
• Swimming pool in unique design
• Spa Alila
• Trekking
• Mountain bike hire

Water sports
• Water ski’s and snorkel masks for hire
• Fishing trips arranged
• Services
• Outrigger to take guests from the beach to the Blue Lagoon

Services
• Alila Living shop
• Complimentary transfer service to Candi Dasa & Tenganan Village
• Organic fruit and vegetable garden
• Cooking School (see full details under ‘Special Features’

Seasalt Restaurant
Traditional Balinese pavilion on a lotus pond. Elegant and relaxed serving a contemporary menu.
Poolside and Garden Dining
Set beneath the tranquil coconut grove, the pool and extensive lawns are just a step away from the beach

Alila Manggis Cooking School
With courses from a half-day to up to 3 weeks offering tours into Eastern Bali’s villages and markets to buy fresh produce then learning how to use and prepare it using traditional Balinese methods. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the true essence of Balinese life and culture; to discover and try handicraft making, dancing and music making. Further details of courses and durations available, please ask your Destinology travel advisor.

Location

Alila Manggis is located on Buitan Beach in the regency of Karangasem close to the village of Candidasa.

Nearby
• Ngurah Rai International Airport 28miles / 90 minutes
• Candidasa Town 1.2 miles  / 10 minutes
• Pura Besakih 16 miles / 1 hour
• Tirta Gangga 15 miles / 30 minutes