Alila Manggis

One of my favorite hotels in East Bali—and honestly, in all of Bali. The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, with only a limited number of rooms, so it never feels crowded. The property features a beautifully expansive lawn garden, creating a serene and refreshing vibe. The buildings themselves are older, yet meticulously maintained, giving a sense of timeless elegance and understated luxury.

We began our trip to Bali here which is exactly what we needed. A beautiful, quiet, relaxing space surrounded by the amazing staff that made our experience here such a memorable one. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly and accommodating.|| The food was amazing and I appreciated the effort made to accommodate for my dietary requirements. The afternoon tea every day along with the cultural experiences on offer at the resort were fabulous.||Through the resort, we booked the most amazing trek through the jungle, mountains, rice fields and historical village. We certainly experienced the untouched parts that Bali has to offer and will cherish this memory as it was a highlight of our trip. We loved our holiday here and would highly recommend a stay at this resort, especially if you are wanting to escape the crazy busy.

Beautiful hotel. Staff were wonderful - so kind and friendly. Lovely pool, very comfortable rooms. The food was excellent in the restaurant that was located next to the most calming ponds and with a great view of the gardens and sea. Loved sitting at the bar next to the beach with the waves crashing next to us. Were with another family and children from 14 to 17 and all thoroughly enjoyed.

This hotel is simply amazing in every way, from the restaurant to the beautiful grounds and the fantastic service, I couldn’t fault it. We enjoyed our stay so much and loved the fact that activities are offered every day. |We also did a snorkelling trip to the Blue Lagoon through the hotel and I can highly recommend it. We arrived at the beach early so were the only people there and were able to see a huge number of fish. |It is a quick taxi ride to Candidasa where there are lots of great restaurants if you want to try somewhere else, but the food at the Alila is excellent. We also visited Besakih temple while we were staying here and the views on the way to the temple are beautiful.|There aren’t many hotels that I’ve stayed at that I would want to return to but this is definitely one of them. I hope to be back one day, thank you Alila for an outstanding stay.

What an incredible stay. I’ve lived in bali 32 years and have seen countless hotels come and go, and few hotels stand the test of time and even fewer actually grow more special as time goes on. Alila Manggis is one of these places. Serene, tasteful, elegant, grounded. Cannot saw enough great things for this hotel. Also they have amazing programming on the property all throughout the week, mostly complimentary to your stay.

Alila is not just a hotel. It’s a whole mood. Manicured lawn looks like a golf course, coconut trees straight out of a yoga retreat photoshoot , and the views make you forget you had a job back home, kinda. Check-in was smoooth, thanks to Pak Budi, the concierge boss. He sprayed our faces to rid ourselves from bad spirits (kidding), with refreshing scent to help us freshen up and herbal juice for a kick and handed us a cold towel. He casually arranged a free massage session for us like a boss while walking us to the room, tell me if that ain't efficient. And Hyatt Prive got us an upgrade, the deluxe room. They hyped it up as one of the best, and they weren't lying. Front row seat to the beach, ocean views. Only downside is no bathtub. But at least the room was clean and the TV was… there. But who watches TV on vacation anymore? Breakfast was not a buffet spread. You order off the menu, which is cool but enough variety to keep us mildly impressed for two mornings. They have little stalls with local stuff and fruit. The restaurant has this dreamy fish pond that i'd love to build for myself back home and killer ocean views. All of which reminds you again that you're on vacation. At the Spa, Ibu Tini and Ibu Yanti did magic with their hands. Soft where you want it, but firm where you need it, with the soundtrack of waves crashing in the background. I got out of there fully charged. Enough said, my pregnant wife and i were happy customers. We ended the stay with a free photoshoot at checkout. The shots were better than we imagined. Totally worth it. Yes, Manggis is a little off the beaten path, in that you’re not stumbling out of your room into Starbucks, but that eastern Bali peace and quiet is somethin'. We rented a car, so exploring was no hassle. Final thoughts: we loved it. From concierge to spa they treated us like we were the main characters, and that's all we needed.

What a wonderful hotel - we stayed for 3 nights having travelled from Ireland. The service was exceptional - each member of staff remembered us by name and we were treated so well with such courtesy by each member of staff. The hotel is so relaxing - a true Balinese Gem!

We stayed for three nights at Alila Manggis, and were blown away by Alila Manggis’ hospitality and service, from our warm welcome by Winda, to the thoughtful gestures of bringing banana bread and icy water after a snorkelling trip. Every member of staff including food and drink, gardeners and front of house, always had a warm and genuine smile, and nothing was too much trouble. The food and drinks were exceptionally high standard, including varied menus and spectacular presentation. The menus catered for both Balinese and Western tastes, and were full of flavour. Joni and the food and beverage team brought the Alila flair to even more basic Western dishes, which further elevated the experience. The pool and estate were immaculate and the staff worked extremely hard round the clock to ensure the best possible experience. Alila Manggis had an extremely peaceful and tranquil environment from check in to check out, and it is the perfect retreat for those wanting a quiet reset. Thank you so much, we hope to come back again next year - but for a longer stay!