Samanvaya Sidemen: A Boutique Resort With Infinity Pools Over Rice Terraces and Mount Agung

Sidemen is Bali before Bali got busy: a valley of terraced rice fields at the foot of Mount Agung, about an hour's drive from Ubud and 1.5 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport. On a hillside in Tebola village stands Samanvaya, an adults-only boutique resort best known for infinity pools that seem to hang above the paddies. This is not a large resort with hundreds of rooms but a scatter of villas across terraced gardens.

Pools, views and facilities

Samanvaya has several infinity pools: two facing the rice terraces and another suspended above a riverside amphitheatre garden. In the morning Mount Agung often stands clear before the clouds rise, which is the best time to swim.

• A natural-temperature jacuzzi and hot tub
• Ananda Wellness & Bath House: private massage rooms, a gym, sauna, steam room and cold plunge
• Asri Dining for breakfast through dinner, plus a Lounge Bar and Garden Bar
• A yoga studio with classes for guests

Villa types and rate ranges

Accommodation splits into two characters. The Lifestyle Villas such as Sundari, Kayu, Mandala, Kenyeri, Alila, Joglo and Rice Barn are traditional in style and folded into the gardens. The riverside Wellness Villas (Sari, Mulia, Maya) are built for deep rest and come with private pools. All rates include breakfast for two.

• Lifestyle Villas: roughly Rp3.5–5 million per night
• Premium and two-bedroom villas: roughly Rp7.5–9.5 million per night
• The two-bedroom Sungai Residence: around Rp18 million per night

Access and things to know

• Adults-only policy, guests from age 14, so not a choice for families with small children
• Check-in from 14.00, check-out at 11.00 WITA
• The resort can arrange private transfers, costing around Rp1 million each way
• The approach road is steep and narrow; use a driver rather than a scooter, especially in the rain
• Dining options outside the resort are limited, so order dinner in-house if you arrive late

Info Praktis & Reservasi

• Location: View on Google Maps — Jl. Raya Tebola, Telaga Tawang, Sidemen, Karangasem, Bali 80864
• Hours: 24-hour reception; check-in 14.00 and check-out 11.00 WITA
• Price range: about Rp3.5–9.5 million per night for two including breakfast; the two-bedroom residence up to around Rp18 million
• Reservations: weekends and the dry season fill up fast — book a stay voucher on AccessiaPass well in advance
• Social: search on Instagram

If you want two or three genuinely quiet nights in east Bali, lock in your dates early and book a stay voucher on AccessiaPass.