Menjangan Resort, Pemuteran Indonesia, Bali

After years of neglect this wonderful property in the heart of West Bali National Park was restored to the style and grandeur that befits this stunning location. Surrounded by 382 hectares of forest, mangroves and coral reefs the resort provides a unique and special way to see Bali

With a range of accommodation from beach villas, jungle suites and a cliff top villa spread across the huge resort, the resort fits all needs and provides a huge array of options and activities. The six beach front villas, built into a beautiful little bay with their own restaurant and service area, provide modern style that fits in with the remote and idyllic surroundings. The good sized rooms have been designed around the surrounding nature and open out onto the sea.

The monsoon lodge jungle suites, with a 24 hour concierge service, are tastefully decorated in a traditional Balinese manner with hardwood antiques. They are set around a pool and provide a beautiful location from which to explore and enjoy the forest. For families there is the three bedroom Menjangan Residence, a beautifully restored, fully staffed, cliff top villa with panoramic sea views and a private pool.

A real highlight of the resort is the spectacular views on offer from the main tower restaurant. Made entirely from wood, and supported by five 33 metre long logs, this 5 story pavilion style structure reaches well above the tree line. All that can be seen from here are the endless forests, the idyllic coastline and the towering volcanoes, both in Bali and nearby Java.

The famous Menjangan Island, a short boat trip away, offers some of, if not the, best snorkeling and diving in Bali, while the idyllic lagoons provide some of the last remote, unspoilt and white sand beaches on the island. This is a setting that is equally conducive to relaxing and doing nothing or enjoying the wide range of activities available including the dive school, overnight diving trips, kayaking, horse riding, forest trekking, bird watching and bicycle hire. Covering such a large area, and with such contrasting accommodation options, a split stay is highly recommended.