Villas Bukit Lipah

Rooms

Each of the five villas sleeps 4-7 apiece, depending on whether there are two or three bedrooms, and is set over two storeys with multiple terraces. A sweeping wooden staircase connects the floors, with a kitchen on the first floor and the sea-view pool and second lounge area on the floor below. There are dining tables, day beds and loungers throughout, as well as a small lawn to catch the last of the sun’s rays. All bedrooms have kingsize beds and ensuite bathrooms with rain showers – one bathroom in Villa Fire also comes with a tub. For groups or retreats, all five villas can be booked sleeping 36 (26 adults and 10 kids).

We stayed in Villa Spirit which has room for six across three spacious bedrooms – one with a super-kingsize bed and two with kingsized – plus a day bed for a child or additional adult. The upstairs bedrooms had vaulted ceilings and expansive, open-air bathrooms with stone walls, twin sinks, bamboo towel ladders and tropical plants, whilst the downstairs bedroom was a little smaller but equally charming. Vibrant textiles, paintings, and cushions adorn the bedrooms with Balinese design and ornaments throughout.

Though villas themselves feel very private, the pools are slightly overlooked by your neighbour – but we hardly noticed. No doubt because we were mesmerised by those wonderful views down to Lipah and the ocean beyond.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Coffee / tea making
• Cots available
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Terrace/balcony
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

Each villa is equipped with its own kitchen area with a full-sized fridge, sink, hobs and a kettle, perfect for whipping up your own meals or snacks.

But with Balinese chefs prepared delicious Indonesian food each day at the restaurant, you won't need to lift a knife if you don't want to. The cooking is fresh and focused on what can be produced or sourced locally, often from their own gardens or nearby markets. Fish is caught daily and fruit falls almost straight from the tree to your plate.

Breakfast options are abundant. We enjoyed daily smoothie bowls, cinnamon and coconut pancakes, and chia seed puddings. Lunches took the form of delicious nasi gorengs or satay while pepes Ikan (grilled fish in a banana leaf with turmeric, lemongrass, and ginger) was a firm dinner favourite. We also devoured coconut curries and soy noodle salads, laced with local chilli – flavoursome and fragrant. There's also a small alcoholic drinks list with a few cocktails, a couple of beers and a fruit punch.

There are small tables for intimate dinners or long, sharing tables to while away the evenings with your group or with other guests. We had most of our meals ordered to our villa but loved dining in the restaurant when we did.

The restaurant is open from 7am until 10pm. There are also loads of cool cafes, fresh seafood warungs and laid-back restaurants in sleepy Amed and the Lipah Beach area, if you can bring yourself to leave.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Vegan options
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Relax in your villa, by the pool, on the lawn, or lazing on the day bed.
  
• Get into wellness with a yoga class in the on-site shala or a massage
  
• Snorkel on Lipah Beach amongst the abundant coral and if you’re lucky, swim alongside turtles – ask the team to arrange a couple of loungers and snorkel equipment down on the beach one day
  
• Head to Amed and join dive masters at the renowned Japanese wreck or venture further to the world-famous USAT Liberty at Tulamben, both accessible from the shore
  
• Take a trip to one of the nearby volcanoes (Batur or Agung) or waterfalls. Despite Bali’s busyness in places, the nature is still incredible and the island is beautiful
  
• Organise a cookery class through the villa and learn a few traditional Indonesian dishes
  
• The villas can organise day trips to temples, other beaches, markets, caves, coffee plantations, and villages. Depending on your appetite, you could be as busy in the surrounding area as you wanted. It has it all

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cooking classes
• Scuba diving
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Well being
• Wildlife
• Yoga

Kids

Villas Bukit Lipah is good for families with slightly older children – you have your own space, pool and kitchen, but bear in mind there's not huge amounts for them to do otherwise on site. Note that the beach is a 15-20 minute drive away.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

Every villa has multiple bedrooms and a day bed for additional guests so can sleep a family easily. The two-bedroom villas plus a day bed can sleep a family of 5, and the three-bedroom villas plus a day bed can accommodate a family of 7 or 2 families travelling together. Villa Air is the only one with a bathtub.

Cots Available

Distances:

• Airport: 2.5-3 hours
• Hospital: 30km in Amlapura (private clinic 1km)
• Shops: 15 minutes

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Villas Bukit Lipah is located on a hillside overlooking the ocean, just 15-20 minutes from Lipah Bay and Amed on Bali’s unspoiled Northeastern coast.

By Air:
Fly to Denpasar Ngurah Rai airport. There are regular flights from all over the world but no direct flights from the UK. Quickest connections are via Qatar, Bangkok, and Singapore for UK visitors.

From the Airport:
It is about a 3hr drive from the airport. Transfers can be arranged.

Getting Around:
Villas Bukit Lipah offers free transport in the Amed area, you'll need to arrange this in advance. A moped/motorbike is included in your rates if you book this ahead of time.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.