Bali is a staple on the travel scene – and for good reason!
From budget backpackers to luxury-seekers and every one in-between, Bali is a tropical paradise with something, and somewhere, for every style of traveller.
The vibrant South-West coastal resorts of Canggu and Seminyak offer bars, restaurants and energy aplenty. The swell of Southern Uluwatu attracts avid surfers from around the world, offering world-class surfing conditions and a lazy, beachy vibe. Nusa Dua plays host to a plethora of sprawling five star resorts, the Eastern shores of Sanur are a firm favourite with expat retirees, and centrally located Ubud offers a balanced measure of culture and nature.
These areas of Bali are the areas that get the limelight. The Instagram reels, the word-of-mouth review from friends and family members, and mentions in press publications.
But there is one extra special area of the Island of the Gods that has kept a low-profile amongst the influx of tourism – and, the subsequent construction and (over)-development that tourist masses lead to.
This area is West Bali.
An area of natural beauty where the coconut groves outnumber the population. Where the beaches are still
deserted, the roads are empty, and the sounds of ocean waves replace the pollution of car horns and motorbike engines.
West Bali is a rare part of the island that still feels like Bali. Local traditions remain intact, and easily-lost arts such as that of the Jegog instrument are practiced with pride and shared with honour. Cuisines are still authentically prepared using
remarkable techniques, such as masak di bulu – cooking in bamboo – a beautiful example where marinated ingredients
such as fish, rice and vegetables are sealed inside green bamboo tubes and roasted over an open fire.
A walk on the beach showcases a dramatic, private sunset, and a venture inland is met with national parks and high-elevation vantage points of coco trees and coconut groves as far as the eye can see.
West Bali is a perfectly preserved slice of the real Bali…and her biggest and best kept secret!
What does a holiday in West Bali look (and feel) like?
- Bali’s ultimate hidden gem offers an experience that cannot be found anywhere else on this island. A place where Mother Nature’s beauty prevails, West Bali is a destination where a real escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life can be found. A complete transportation from the world you know, West Bali is the perfect backdrop for a voyage into a magical world you have never known before.
- Relax. Reset. Reconnect. West Bali is a dream come true for those of us who want (need!) to take a meaningful pause from our busy lives and truly experience the definition of resting. Relaxing is effortless when the only sounds you can hear are that of ocean waves and the breeze whistling through the leaves of palm trees. Resetting comes naturally when your mind, body and soul’s batteries all recharge and fill you up with energy and inspiration once more. And reconnection is inevitable when you give yourself the gift of detachment from outside stresses and distractions, and return your focus inwards to yourself.
- Privacy and seclusion are waiting for you in West Bali. No prying eyes, no listening ears. Real space to expand into – and savour. From luxurious private accommodations through to the scale of the natural environment surrounding you, when you visit West Bali you will never feel contained or exposed. A private moment in time is always available in West Bali.
Natural beauty, peace and calm, and privacy are all important aspects to consider when making your travel plans. With time to ourselves, and our loved ones, such a limited commodity, making intentional decisions about how to spend the currency of time we do have available, is essential.
At Kelapa Retreat and Spa we understand and appreciate this necessity. It is the very reason our owners Ibu Isma and Bapak Gordon created Kelapa Retreat!
An intentional space designed with you in mind, Kelapa Retreat is a sanctuary for resting, healing, and enjoying this blessed moment in time in the luxurious standard it deserves.
Quiet luxury is a defining principle of Kelapa Retreat and Spa. From the attentive personalised service our staff offer at every touchpoint to our luxuriously appointed private villas, our idyllic beachfront spa and yoga shala where the only soundtrack you will heard is that of the ocean waves through to a delectable taste of the archipelago courtesy of Chef Huda at Tides Restaurant, Kelapa Retreat and Spa is a completely self-contained paradise destination.
A hidden gem nestled in the untouched wonderland of West Bali, Kelapa Retreat is a haven of harmony just waiting to be discovered.
The secret is out! West Bali is Bali’s ultimate hidden gem. The question is: what are you going to do with the gift of this insider information?
To learn more about Kelapa Retreat, enquire here. Our team are ready and honoured to serve you in any way they can.
