In the lap of Bali’s majestic landscape, the Umana Bali Resort, an LXR Hotel & Resort jewel, emerged in 2023 as a haven of opulence interwoven with cultural authenticity. The resort, devoid of traditional doors, greets guests with the sonorous clang of a gong, an auditory embrace that echoes the island’s reverence for the sacred heights where coconut palms sway.
Upon arrival, guests are adorned with a tri-colored bracelet, an emblematic representation of Bali’s life cycle: red symbolizing creativity, black embodying protection, and white signifying the spiritual realm beyond. This accessory is more than mere decoration; it is an initiation into the Balinese ethos, a thread connecting the traveler to the island’s soul.
Positioned precariously on a cliff 230 feet above the mesmerizing Melasti Beach in Ungasan, Umana Bali Resort offers a vantage point where the sunsets don’t just set but perform a celestial ballet, captivating and enchanting. For those seeking the zenith of this natural spectacle, villas 218, 219, and 221 are the coveted keys to a front-row seat to the horizon’s kaleidoscopic display.
Nestled in the heart of Bali’s breathtaking clifftop landscape, the Umana Bali Resort, a gem in the LXR Hotels & Resorts collection, made its illustrious debut in 2023. It stands as a testament to the seamless melding of sumptuous living and cultural reverence. At Umana Bali, the traditional concept of doors is eschewed in favor of open, welcoming spaces that resonate with the island’s spiritual ethos.
Upon their esteemed arrival, visitors are bestowed with a bracelet of intertwining hues—each a vibrant storyteller of the Balinese life philosophy. Red whispers tales of creativity, black offers a mantle of protection, and white guides the spirit towards the ethereal afterlife. This adornment is a tangible connection to the island’s rich tapestry of tradition and lifestyle, a circle of life that guests are invited to join.
Perched 230 feet above the sapphire waters of Melasti Beach, the resort’s location is nothing short of spectacular. It’s a place where the day’s final act is painted across the sky in strokes of fiery oranges and mellow purples, a spectacle best viewed from the coveted villas numbered 218, 219, and 221.
Each villa is an expansive retreat spanning 4,340 square feet, where the grandeur of luxury meets the essence of tropical living. Infinity pools extend into the horizon, their waters merging with the sky in a dance of infinity. Hot tubs, nestled within this paradise, offer a tranquil escape, their warm waters promising relaxation and rejuvenation.
The villas’ bedrooms, swathed in floor-to-ceiling glass, create a barrier-free interaction with the lush surroundings, inviting guests to transition from the comfort of their beds into the embrace of the water with effortless grace. The outdoor areas pay tribute to the leisurely pace of island life, featuring loungers, daybeds, and dining spaces under the watchful presence of a frangipani tree. This fragrant beacon serves as a symbol of the island’s love affair with beauty and the sacred rituals that permeate its culture.
Within these walls, the amenities are as vast as the ocean views: expansive living quarters, a guest bathroom, and a master suite that boasts a luxurious tub, dual vanities, and a dressing area. Yet, in this paradise, one must heed the call of the wild, for the local monkeys, with their larcenous tendencies, may lay claim to unattended garments, as I discovered during an impromptu tussle over my swimwear—a battle of wits I narrowly claimed as my victory.
