Image courtesy of Alila Manggis Bali.
Villa Idanna at Alila Manggis (compare rates|buy direct) in Bali is perched on a promontory overlooking the landscape of Sidemen Valley, a view carpeted with rice terraces and forested hills leading up to the sacred Gunung Agung volcano.
It's the perfect place from which to explore East Bali: set at an elevation of 1,000 feet, Villa Idanna stands inside the Karangasem regency in the village of Sidemen, an hour and a half drive from Bali's airport and 45 minutes from the main Alila Manggis property.
The Sidemen Valley has always been viewed by the Balinese with profound significance: an important pilgrimage route during Besakih ceremonies for centuries, Sidemen contains the highest number of pedandas (Brahman high priests) per capita in Bali.
Image courtesy of Alila Manggis Bali.
Guests at the Villa Idanna can experience the Valley for themselves, while staying amidst luxurious accommodations: the villa offers two large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and one kids' room, all under one roof with spacious al-fresco seating areas and a well-appointed library.
The rooms have no TVs, but data connectivity is available via WiFi. From the Villa's private 20-meter swimming pool, guests can survey stunning views of the surrounding countryside: a setting that encourages reconnection with nature while rejuvenating body and soul.
Introductory rates for the Villa Idanna are as follows: single bedroom available from $200++ per night; two-bedroom (whole villa) from $400++ per night.
Guests enjoy a la carte breakfast; a daily authentic Balinese tasting menu dinner; and afternoon tea with choices of tea, herbal tea, coffee and Balinese sweets. Private return airport transfer available at special rate at $50 per car per way. (Terms and conditions apply.)
For reservations, contact Alila Manggis at +62 363 41011, or email manggis@alilahotels.com. Visit their website at www.alilahotels.com for more on the Alila Manggis and other Alila properties in Bali.