The Damai, Lovina: Hillside Boutique Resort with Its Own Organic Farm

About 15 minutes up from the Lovina shoreline, a winding road climbs into the Kayuputih hills. That is where The Damai sits: a small boutique resort of just over a dozen villas inside a single tropical park, looking out over Bali's north coast and the distant volcanoes of Java. The scale is kept deliberately small, so it feels closer to a private house than a hotel.

Villas and Private Pools

Rooms are split across several categories, most of them with a private plunge pool on the terrace.

• Categories include the Garden Villa, Pool Villa, Luxury Pool Villa, and a Two Bedroom Pool Villa for four guests
• Only around 14–15 villas in total, so privacy and the staff-to-guest ratio feel generous
• Interiors use hardwood and local antiques, with terraces facing either the sea or the gardens
• There is a main infinity pool plus a spa offering traditional Balinese-style treatments

The Organic Garden and Restaurant

Damai's biggest draw is not only the rooms. Its restaurant has long been known as one of the best tables in north Bali.

• Most vegetables and herbs come from the resort's own garden and farmland
• The menu blends Balinese and European flavours with fresh seafood from the north coast
• The restaurant serves breakfast through dinner; outside guests are strongly advised to reserve ahead
• Garden tours and cooking classes can usually be arranged through reception

Access and Who It Suits

It sits far from the crowded south, and that is part of the appeal.

• Roughly 3 hours by car from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport via the Bedugul route
• Around 20–30 minutes from central Singaraja, and 10–15 minutes down to Lovina beach
• Best suited to couples, honeymooners, and travellers chasing quiet
• Less ideal if you want nightlife — the area goes silent after dark
• Pack a light jacket: the hill air turns noticeably cooler at night

Info Praktis & Reservasi

• Location: View on Google Maps
• Rates: from around Rp2.5–3 million per night for the entry category; private pool villas can run roughly double, depending on season
• Best time: April to October in the dry season; the restaurant is most enjoyable around sunset
• Booking: through the official The Damai website, or order a stay voucher on AccessiaPass
• Social: search on Instagram

If north Bali is on your itinerary, check AccessiaPass hotel vouchers before you lock in your dates.