Samanvaya Bali

Samanvaya, a small and intimate boutique resort, nestles perfectly on the sweeping rice terraces of the Sidemen Valley on the tropical island of Bali. The word Samanvaya comes from the ancient Hindu language of Sanskrit and translated, means ‘Harmony’, a perfect interpretation of the resorts stunning location and ethos. Only one and a half hours from the international airport and half an hour from the coast, yet Sidemen represents the true Bali that most people still dream about, the Bali of years gone by. Here, a strong cultural identity and religious beliefs are retained and are reflected throughout the traditional Balinese communities of the Sidemen Valley.

The seven guest lodges at Samanvaya; Jepun, Lotus, Champak and Kenyeri have been built by local craftsmen using reclaimed timbers and the very best sustainable hardwoods from the forests of East Kalimantan, and together with the traditional Alang Alang straw roofs, they blend effortlessly with the surrounding gardens and environment. With their high vaulted ceilings and unique design of folding doors to the whole terrace, the lodges themselves become seamless to the outside and you cannot help but imagine yourself in the rice terraces itself. The ambiance of the Balinese bathrooms, complete with rainwater showers and tropical gardens, compliments the lodges perfectly. For the comfort and enjoyment of guests, all lodges offer a fully stocked mini bar, safe, premium quality mattresses, complimentary toiletries and big fluffy towels. Every lodge has the luxury of its own spacious private terrace; a great place to witness the sun rising above the hills as the valley slowly stirs to life; and as the sun sets and darkness falls, amidst the serenity of Samanvaya, the distant lights of the coastline glisten as they meet with the stars in the clear night sky.
Lumbungs are traditional rice barns originally used for the storage of harvested rice. Our stunning lumbungs have an added touch of luxury and as with our lodges, are built on the original rice terraces of Sidemen. Here, there are no formal gardens, just rice and vegetables and when harvested, used by Chef in the kitchen of our restaurant. The Padis are of a high quality construction of bamboo and alang alang and are perfectly entwined with the rice crops and simply enhance ones senses of the environment. They have been designed for comfort and style and to reflect the natural beauty of their location.
All lodges and lumbungs are strictly non smoking (including the terraces), however, you are welcome to smoke in the public areas of Rice and Samanvaya.

In the Pavilion, guests may enjoy breakfast at the restaurant or for lunch, snacks or dinner, savour the delicious Balinese and International cuisine, a menu unique to Sidemen. Samanvaya has a cosy bar/lounge where drinks are served. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, wines, spirits and cocktails are all available, either at the poolside, bar/lounge or in the comfort of your lodge.

Enjoy the relaxation and pampering of the 'Ananda Spa' here at Samanvaya with the hotel's Masseuse and Beautician. Samanvaya recently opened our new Yoga, Meditation and Spa centre at Rice which is situated adjacent to Samanvaya. For those guests wanting something slightly less energetic, then relax in the adjacent natural temperature Jacuzzi whilst still enjoying the stunning vistas. Samanvaya has an enviable location on the upper slopes of the rice terraces in the Sidemen Valley. The infinity swimming pool which is 11 metres x 5 metres (max) takes full advantage of the breathtaking views.