Experiences

With Villa Melissa as your home base, you’ll be well positioned to visit many of Bali’s tourist attractions. Take a day-trip to the spectacular Jatiluwih rice terraces; hike Mt Batukaru, Bali’s second highest peak; visit Pura Taman Ayun, the garden temple in Mengwi; tour Junglegold organic Balinese chocolate factory; or marvel at the sea temple of Tanah Lot.

Dining in Canggu

L O C A L C U I S I N E

HOME by Chef Wayan (1.7km) is an experience for all those curious about local food, with a chance to see it elevated by a chef who combines a wealth of 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.

HOME by Chef Wayan

M I D D L E E A S T E R N C U I S I N E

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean fare at Shelter Pererenan

Inspired by the vibrant and intense flavours of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Shelter (1.8km from Villa Melissa) 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. 

F R E N C H P A S T R I E S

Monsieur Spoon (2km) serves a tempting range of high-quality handmade French pastries, cakes, artisan bread and savouries in a relaxed, friendly environment.​ The bakery (with 5 outlets in Bali) is 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.  

Monsieur Spoon Pererenan

M E D I T E R R A N E A N C U I S I N E

Woods restaurant (1.8km from Villa Melissa) is entirely crafted from reclaimed wood, creating an elegantly rustic ambience. The delicious Mediterranean menu includes dishes such as the Moroccan Shakshouka, a delightful mix of eggs, reduced tomatoes, feta cheese and coriander pesto, baked and presented in a cast iron pan. The food is paired with events such as live jazz, and vinyl nights.

Mediterranean delights at Woods Bali 

Experience Wellness

S P A

Feel like a body scrub or massage? The beachside relaxation pavilion can be transformed into a completely private massage or spa treatment pavilion (extra charge).  

Massage & Spa Treatments

R E L A X

At the end of the day, snuggle down in your luxurious bed and be lulled to sleep by the sound of the ocean waves. 

At the End of the Day

C O N N E C T

If you want to post photos of the villa on Instagram, you’ll be well connected with free Wi-Fi in truly amazing surroundings.

Free Wi-Fi

Explore Bali Nature

  • Pantai Lima Beach

    Bordering the villas’ 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 who set out with plastic bags in hand each morning to keep it so. Although not safe for swimming, it offers fun beach breaks for experienced surfers at the Pantai Lima river mouth.

  • Tanah Lot

    The dramatic and venerated sea temple of Tanah Lot (9.8km) 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, it is probably the most photographed sight in Bali, especially in the late afternoon when its splendid profile is silhouetted against the setting sun.

  • 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.

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.

  • Spa and 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).

  • 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.

Book Villa Melissa

The location of Villa Melissa offers the double attraction of being absolutely beachfront, while also being surrounded by rice fields, which will present you with a fascinating insight into the farming traditions of rural Bali with rice planted and harvested throughout the year.