Bali Eco Stay: 8 Open-Air Bungalows and a Private Waterfall on Mount Batukaru

At around 450 metres above sea level on the southern slopes of Mount Batukaru, Bali Eco Stay occupies a narrow valley in Banjar Kanciana, Kemetug, Gunung Salak village, Selemadeg Timur district, Tabanan. This is more than a green-themed hotel: most of its electricity comes from a micro-hydro turbine in the river below the bungalows, the tap water arrives straight from a mountain spring, and the kitchen harvests from its own permaculture gardens. There is also a private waterfall that only guests can reach.

Eight Bungalows and Their Rates

• Harvest Bungalow — up to 6 people, from about Rp3.5 million per night
• Waterfall Bungalow — up to 6 people with direct waterfall access, from about Rp3.5 million per night
• Rice Water Bungalow — up to 4 people, from about Rp2.95 million per night
• Pondok Java Bungalow — up to 4 people, from about Rp2.65 million per night
• Pondok Guru Bungalow — up to 5 people, the best choice for families, from about Rp2.45 million per night
• Little Padi Treehouse — 2 people, from about Rp2.75 million per night
• Spring Water Bungalow — 2 people, from about Rp1.95 million per night
• Buddha Bungalow — 2 people, from about Rp1.95 million per night

Every unit is open-walled with adjustable bamboo blinds, and comes with a mosquito net, filtered spring drinking water, coffee and tea, organic toiletries, a safe and Wi-Fi.

Micro-hydro, Spring Water and a Private Waterfall

• Power: a micro-hydro turbine in the river supplies roughly 70 percent of the resort's energy; only the refrigeration systems still rely on backup sources.
• Water: Batukaru spring water flows straight to the taps and is safe to drink, so guests need no plastic bottles.
• Waterfall: guests can swim in the clear river or book a picnic at the resort's own waterfall.
• Activities: rice-field and jungle trekking, yoga and meditation in the shala, Balinese massage in an open-air bale, craft workshops, and day tours to the waterfalls of the north.
• Dining: a farm to table restaurant using produce from the gardens; dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

Access and Arrival Tips

• From Ubud: about 1.5–2 hours by car through the Tabanan highlands.
• From Kuta and Ngurah Rai Airport: roughly 2 hours; airport transfers start at around Rp500,000.
• The final stretch is narrow and hard for unfamiliar drivers to find — the resort recommends arranging a pickup or using the specific map links they send you.
• Best arrival time: before dark, as the village lanes are unlit. It is far cooler here than on the coast, so pack a warm layer.

Practical Info & Booking

• Location: Banjar Kanciana, Kemetug, Gunung Salak village, Selemadeg Timur, Tabanan 82162 — View on Google Maps
• Booking: the official booking engine at baliecostay.com, email [email protected], or WhatsApp +62 822-4735-7768 — you can also book a stay voucher on AccessiaPass
• Instagram: @baliecostay
• Opening hours: the resort and restaurant operate daily; check-in and check-out times are confirmed at booking
• Price range: roughly Rp1.95 million to Rp3.5 million per night for two to six people

If the slopes of Batukaru are on your itinerary, compare your options first and book a stay voucher on AccessiaPass before you set off.