LXR Hotels & Resorts' Destination: The Divine Island of Bali
Umana Bali Resort: A Luxurious Haven Blending Modern Elegance and Authentic Balinese Culture
Nestled on a clifftop in Ungasan, the Umana Bali Resort has made a grand entrance as the first LXR hotel in Southeast Asia. This stunning resort offers a unique blend of modern luxury and authentic Balinese culture, reflecting the island's Tri Hita Karana philosophy, which emphasizes harmony between people, nature, and the spiritual realm.
The resort boasts 72 luxurious clifftop villas, each offering spacious living with private gardens, infinity pools, Jacuzzis, high ceilings, and relaxing areas, providing guests with an expansive and private retreat atmosphere. The villas exude a harmonious blend of authentic Balinese artistry and modern elegance, creating a culturally rich yet contemporary environment.
Guests can indulge in exclusive dining options such as the Commune Restaurant, Mer Lounge, and Pad Pool Bar, which offer a variety of culinary experiences, including couples/private dining and poolside bars. For those seeking relaxation and wellness, the resort offers a gym, outdoor pool, steam room, yoga classes and room, and a full-service spa offering facials, massages (including couples massages), and body treatments.
The Umana Bali Resort caters to families, with family-friendly amenities like private pools for villas, supervised kids’ activities, indoor play areas, children's television networks, babysitting services, and kids’ meals. Outstanding guest services include 24-hour front desk, concierge, valet parking, airport shuttle (on request), and butler service, ensuring personalized and attentive hospitality.
The resort's location on a clifftop offers stunning views, enhancing the experience of natural beauty and tranquility integral to the resort’s ambiance. Nearby, Melasti Beach is home to an amphitheater and does not miss the Kecak dance show, a traditional Balinese dance.
The Kecak dance, developed by drawing inspiration from ancient Balinese ritual dances and the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, tells the story of Prince Rama and his quest to rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana. Unlike many dances, no musical instruments are used in the Kecak dance; instead, a large group of male performers chant "cak" in various rhythmic patterns.
Visitors can also explore lesser-visited ancient temples such as Pura Batu Pageh, a temple within a cave overlooking the Green Bowl Beach, where visitors can have their souls blessed. Canang sari offerings, an important part of Balinese daily life, are made to give gratitude and demonstrate devotion to the gods.
During their stay, guests can enjoy unique experiences such as chartering a yacht to sail around Nusa Penida and Lembongan, where they were lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins. Agus, the rooms division manager at Umana Bali Resort, shares his home with his wife, children, and 26 rescued dogs.
The Three-bedroom Umana Ocean View villa, set within its own 12,915-sq-ft estate, offers an indoor dining room, a marble-clad bar with an adjacent pool table, a huge tub, outdoor and indoor rain shower, and a living room with a piano. Inside each villa, there is a large living area, dining space, guest bathroom, enormous master bathroom with a deep soaking tub, his-and-hers vanities, and a dressing area. Each villa also features an infinity pool and hot tub, a spacious deck, alfresco dining space, an outdoor shower, and a blossoming frangipani tree.
Overall, Umana Bali Resort offers a distinctive boutique luxury experience combining cultural integrity, wellness, family friendliness, and stunning natural surroundings, marking its status as the pioneering LXR brand property in Southeast Asia.
- The Umana Bali Resort, a blend of modern luxury and authentic Balinese culture, offers 72 luxurious clifftop villas, each boasting private gardens, infinity pools, Jacuzzis, and rooms exuding a harmonious blend of artistry and modern elegance.
- Diners can indulge in diverse culinary experiences at the Commune Restaurant, Mer Lounge, and Pad Pool Bar, with options ranging from couples dining to poolside bars.
- For relaxation and wellness, the resort provides a gym, outdoor pool, steam room, yoga classes, a spa offering a variety of treatments, and even couples massages.
- Families are catered to with family-friendly amenities such as private pools, kid-friendly activities, children's meals, and babysitting services.
- Guests can enjoy unique experiences such as chartering a yacht to witness a pod of dolphins, visiting lesser-visited ancient temples like Pura Batu Pageh, or attending a traditional Kecak dance show.
- The Kecak dance, inspired by ancient Balinese ritual dances and the Hindu epic, the Ramayana, tells the story of Prince Rama's quest to rescue his wife, Sita, without the use of musical instruments, relying instead on the chanting of "cak" by a large group of male performers.
- TheThree-bedroom Umana Ocean View villa features an indoor dining room, a marble-clad bar, a huge tub, outdoor and indoor rain showers, a living room with a piano, and a 12,915-sq-ft estate with an infinity pool, hot tub, alfresco dining space, and a blossoming frangipani tree, providing a spacious and private retreat for guests.
