Imagine you are on Gilligan’s Island, but in Bali. And that you’re paying. Oh, and your bungalow is fitted out with mini-bar, air-conditioning and large bed. Now open your eyes. Surprise! It’s Waka Gangga, featured in the book “Hip Hotels”, a mere 22 kilometres from Ngurah Rai International Airport and set in scenic Tabanan Regency, Bali.

Yes, there are the rice paddies and bracing sea air, but your beach fringing the Indian Ocean is of volcanic black sand – so dramatic! The touches in the bungalows include accents of slate, wood, bamboo and stone, plus a generous draping of homespun fabrics and alang-alang grass roofing.

The health spa, pool, Jacuzzi and sauna are top notch, as are the stables – budding equestrians take note. The one restaurant serves up affordable meals and the “sunset cocktail” is complimentary, as is the tour of the famous Tanah Lot temple, only 8 kilometers away.

Location & How to get there

Hotel
Restaurant, Room Service, Poolside Service, Traditional Spa, Sunset Cocktail at Restaurant, Laundry Service, Gallery, Swimming Pool

Rooms
Standing fan, Mini Bar, Refrigerator, Coffee Making Facility (on request), Hair dryer, Iron / Board (on request), Private bathroom, Combined bath / shower, Separate outdoor shower, Shaving outlet, Bath robes, Mosquito net

Additional Information

STYLE

Rustic Charm

SETTING

Mystical & Unspoilt

ROOM RATES

From US$ 121/Night

YEAR OPENED

2006

ENVIRONMENT RATING

SIZE

12 Bunglaows

ARCHITECT

GREAT FOR

Tranquiility, Escape, Nature

BEST ROOM

2 Bed Villa
All have enchanting 270-degree views, but go for one of the northernmost , as these are the closest to the terraced rice paddies and therefore afford the most covetable vistas from their wooden sun decks.

RELAX

Poolside or Beachside

Top priority on the list is to just chill out, soak up some sun, get thru those books you’ve been meaning to read all while topping up your glorious tan.

TRY

Rafting on the Ayung River

Ayung River is Bali's most spectacular place to raft, hosting a tantalizing twenty seven sets of challenging rapids while being surrounded by a pristine, wild rainforest.

EXPLORE

Diving

Bali’s is gifted with naturally brightly-hued reefs and astounding assortment of marine life.

SHOP

Seminyak

Wander down Jalan Seminyak where you'll find amazing boutique clothing and homewares and antiques shops.

LEARN

Surf school Kuta

Learn to catch some waves at the popular surfing joints such as Kuta beach where locals and visitors share the same waves.