Couples and large groups of friends who want to experience the quieter, more rural side of Bali.
Alila Villas Soori is on the South West coast of Bali, in one of the most picturesque, rice-terraced regions of Tabanan.
From enormous ten-bedroom villas, to one-bedroom beach-front properties, the 44 Alila Villas are stark yet beautiful: cleverly designed to showcase the remote setting, whilst maintaining a great deal of privacy. Inside, the angular lines are softened with stone-coloured cushions, lanterns, and voile curtains that flap gently in the breeze. Everything is designed to flow, inviting you to step off the expansive decking area, slip into your infinity pool, and melt into the panoramic views around you.
The clever design continues at Alila Villas Soori spa, built beneath a glass bottomed pond that fills the room with hypnotically watery light. Here you can enjoy so much more than your standard massage thanks to the kind, knowledgeable therapists who are fully versed in nutrition and overall health. As far as dining is concerned, you can choose from 3 restaurants, with casual elegance at Cotta, quiet refreshment at Drift, or hands-on cooking experiences at Coast. The latter serves eclectic fusion cuisine, including fearlessly spicy Indonesian dishes.
A stay at Alila Villas Soori is about experiencing the unique natural surroundings, and un-harried village-life – just ask the friendly staff to point you in the right direction, and they may even join you for a stroll. You can also go for a cycle along the rice-paddy paths, spotting the incredible bird-life along the way, before meandering to a remote village (they’re so un-used to tourists here that children are likely to run alongside your bike to say hello!). In fact, the only place where you’ll see more than a handful of tourists is the stunning Tanah Lot Temple, jutting out on a craggy rock peninsula, oblivious to the waves around it, and just 20 minutes from Alila Villas Soori.
Head to the dance-school in the village of Abiantuwung, and join the locals for a traditional Balinese dance-class.