Experiences — Villa Melissa

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Explore Bali’s top attractions with Villa Melissa as your base. Take a day trip to Jatiluwih’s lush rice terraces, hike Mt Batukaru, visit the serene Pura Taman Ayun, tour Junglegold’s organic chocolate factory, or marvel at the iconic sea temple of Tanah Lot.

DELIGHT in EXQUISITE DINING

Dining at Canggu

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HOME BY CHEF WAYAN

This local restaurant (1.7km away) is an experience for all those curious about local food, with a chance to see it elevated by a chef who combines international experience with home-style authenticity. You’ll even find some vegan dishes here, such as the tempe lodeh served with young jackfruit, eggplant, green beans, and a light coconut curry broth.

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SHELTER PERERENAN

Inspired by the vibrant and intense flavours of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Shelter (1.8km away) uses only the finest ingredients within its array of contemporary delights, ranging from black angus ribeye to ash grilled calamari with lemon salsa, sorrel burnt butter and garlic yoghurt. The flavours are complemented by an extensive wine and drinks menu.

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MONSIEUR SPOON PERERENAN

This café and bakery (2km away) serves a range of artisanal French pastries, cakes, bread and savouries in a relaxed, friendly environment; it has 5 outlets in Bali. It’s ideal for breakfast and lunch; the signature French all-butter croissant is a best-seller. The all-day menu includes soup and classic French sandwiches such as the Salmon Croissant and Croque Monsieur.

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WOODS BALI

This restaurant (1.8km away) is entirely crafted from reclaimed wood, creating an elegantly rustic ambience. The Mediterranean menu includes dishes such as the Moroccan Shakshouka — a savoury mix of eggs, tomatoes, feta cheese and coriander pesto, baked and presented in a cast iron pan. The restaurant also features live jazz and vinyl nights.

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PANTAI LIMA BEACH

Bordering the villa’s garden, this quiet rugged beach is known for its dark sand and scenic views. It is extraordinarily clean thanks to the villa’s full-time staff. Although not safe for swimming, this offers fun breaks for experienced surfers at the Pantai Lima river mouth.

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KINTAMANI

Take a daytrip to Kintamani (56km) to see one of Bali’s most photographed volcanoes. Here, you can enjoy locally harvested coffee or an Indonesian buffet lunch while marvelling at the spectacular views of Mt Batur and the crescent-shaped Lake Batur, set within the gigantic caldera of an extinct volcano. Mt Batur is Bali’s second most sacred mountain after Mt Agung.

TANAH LOT

L E G E N D A R Y S E A V I E W S

The dramatic and venerated sea temple (9.8km away) is perched on a craggy wave-lashed rock just at the edge of the frothing white surf and glistening black shoreline. Dedicated to the sea spirits, this temple is probably the most photographed sight in Bali, especially in the late afternoon when its splendid profile is silhouetted against the setting sun.

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More Activities

Vagabond Design Lab

Vagabond Design Lab is a creative workshop and co-op studio space, 2.3km from Villa Melissa, in Pererenan. It offers classes in ceramics, air-dry clay crafts, painting, candle making, macrame, and more, including an intro painting class for you and your children. Here, artists can mingle during open studio sessions.

Go Surfing

Bali’s legendary breaks attract surfers from all over the world and Canggu is a great place to start. Here, fully-licensed surf instructors will tweak your surfing skills or teach you from scratch. Canggu Surf Pro at Echo Beach (7.5km) offers private surf lessons for all levels, while Canggu Surf School, in the same location, offers 2 on 1 lessons.

Spa & Massage

Since the late 1990s, spas in Bali have sprouted, grown and blossomed like lotus flowers. If you’re seeking an indulgence that will ease fatigue, stimulate the senses and awaken the spirit, check out the Balinese massages and other body-soothing treatments available at Spring Spa (7.3 km) or Therapy Canggu (7.4 km).