While Seminyak and Canggu continue to draw the crowds, a different corner of Bali is quietly capturing the attention of travellers looking for something more elevated and less hectic.
Perched on the southern Bukit Peninsula, Ungasan offers dramatic limestone cliffs, pristine beaches and sweeping ocean views at a pace that feels worlds away from Bali’s busier tourist precincts, yet remains within easy reach of the airport and many of the island’s most celebrated attractions.
Melasti Beach is Ungasan’s standout drawcard, a stretch of white sand framed by cliffs and turquoise water that remains comparatively uncrowded despite its extraordinary beauty.
A short drive away, the clifftop Uluwatu Temple is renowned for its sunset views and nightly Kecak fire dance, while the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park showcases Balinese culture and performances on an impressive scale.
Active travellers will find world class surf breaks, coastal walks and ATV tours across the Bukit Peninsula.
Overlooking Melasti Beach from its clifftop setting, Umana Bali features 72 all-pool villas, each with a private pool and heated outdoor hot tub alongside indoor and outdoor living and dining spaces.
Eleven villa categories cater to every family configuration, from the entry-level one-bedroom valley pool villa to the three-bedroom Uma ocean estate spanning 1,200 square metres with a private bar and cinema.
Dining ranges from Mediterranean fare at Oliverra to Japanese and Peruvian flavours at Uma Beach House, with Balinese cooking classes, communal Indonesian rijsttafel feasts and artisanal arak tastings also on offer.
Children under six eat free when dining with parents, while the Anjali Kids Club runs daily.
