Bali, IndonesiaWest Bali National Park
The Menjangan by LifestyleRetreats
Coastal safari lodge
West Bali National Park Bali, Indonesia
Opened
2002
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Lifestyle RetreatsCoastal safari lodge
The lodge runs like an untamed wilderness outpost, trading typical resort bustle for quiet mangrove shores and birdsong.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Menjangan comes awfully close. After all, the fact that the national park is connected to the rest of Bali is mere geographic happenstance.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Bajul Bay borders the property, and dive boats leave the jetty directly for the coral reefs of Menjangan Island.
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The rooms
Thatched beach villas have open-air garden baths steps from the water, while woodland rooms encircle a central courtyard pool.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Timber walkways and sun loungers line the freshwater pool, set beside an outdoor hot tub in a woodland clearing.
The spa
Open-air gazebos stand over the mangrove waters, with viewing mirrors set beneath massage beds to watch the marine life.
Pantai Restaurant
Timber decks extend straight into the shoreline mangroves, serving grilled seafood and drinks over the shallow waters of Bajul Bay.
Restaurant
Bali Tower Bistro
Open dining platforms climb through the treetops, serving Balinese dishes and cocktails with views reaching across to East Java.
How it began
The lodge takes its name from the park's wild deer, and workers built it in 2002 without felling a single tree.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.