Now how many hotels in the world provide guests with a spiritually gifted man who believes the gods bestowed upon him the gift of healing? At the ALiLA Manggis luxury resort in Bali, Indonesia, Bapak Nengah, the "village masseur," provides deep muscle massage with locally made jamu oils, medicines, and special blend of homemade coconut oil laced with powerful snake, ginger and turmeric root. Just give him 24 hours notice.
Referred by locals as Bali's "best kept secret," the ALiLA Manggis is secluded on a tranquil beach surrounded by a coconut grove in East Bali near the majestic and sacred Mount Agung. Rooms and suites face the sea with clear views across the straits to Nusa Penida, a collection of three lush islands. Go on walking tours of Mount Agung, spectacular terraced hillsides, Balinese villages, water palaces and Hindu temples. For the adventurous, guests can go mountain biking, scuba diving and snorkeling, take yoga classes and hike along the many trails.
Guests also can enjoy beauty, business, concierge, dry cleaning and laundry services; high-speed Internet access; banquet facilities; outdoor swimming pool with bar; 24-hour room service; and an on-site spa and nearby fitness center. Rooms include balconies, cable/satellite TVs, iron and ironing boards upon request, minibars, free bottled water, trouser pressing, bathrobes and slippers, and special ALiLA soaps made of natural ingredients. In addition to the resort's complimentary American a la carte breakfasts, guests can savor regional specialties in the Seasalt restaurant and unwind with refreshments and cocktails in the Lobby Lounge.