5 Days Yoga Wellness Retreat in Bali, Indonesia

"I booked the 10 days yoga retreat at Puri Bagus Lovina and enjoyed every second tremendously. I had such a good time that I decided to stay 4 nights longer."

"Location is perfect a true haven of solitude and chilling out. The room (like a little cottage really) was spacious and super clean. Bed sheets were cleaned every day. Everywhere in the room and in the resort itself you could see that so much attention to details was paid. I mentioned one morning that a mosquito woke me up and the problem was quickly solved by hanging a mosquito net above my bed. People are super friendly and help you to make your stay relaxing and welcome."

"The yoga retreat was excellent. We had our yoga every morning with the sound of the sea in the background. I especially loved the combination of the yoga with the possibility to get to know the people of Bali and their culture and tradition better. Food was excellent."

"So really nothing to complain and full of praise for this lovely place. I will definitely come again and would really recommend this place!!"

"Thank you Ayu, Ketut, Katek, Puya, Winda, Wiwi and all the other, you are lovely people!!"

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"We are a couple from Austria and Spain and we spent the best 10 days of our life in Puri Bagus Lovina. Seriously! We travel a lot and have seen a lot of places, but this Yoga Retreat was one of the best. The location is charming, the accomodation spacious and romantic (I recommend the bungalows with ocean view!) and the staff super friendly. Everything was really good organized,especially the excursions to amazing places: don’t miss the Sekumpur Waterfall! There was no wish, which could not be fulfilled. Far from tourism we found an oasis of peace and happiness. We highly recommend Puri Bagus Lovina."

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"Our 9 day yoga retreat at Puri Bagus was an amazing experience. The resort itself was a piece of paradise. The traditional Bali layout of the resort was great. The rooms were large, very clean, furnished to a high standard. The beds were comfortable, aircon worked a treat and the place was very quiet. Most areas, including the incredible yoga shala and the open area spa,, had views of the waters."

"Staff were a delight and made the experience special. Their happy, relaxed, unhurried workplace created an aura of calm."

"The organic food and use of natural, local products was a great fit with a yoga destination. the Hatha yoga was a little different to what we were used to but we soon got used to it. The class was suitable for a range of levels from beginner, through middle of the road twice a week practitioners to real experts with some difficult poses offered for those more advanced students."

"The program arranged around the yoga gave a great overview of the culture and customs of the Balinese Hindu people. Some of the activities that we thoroughly enjoyed were:"

"Hindu purification ceremony; Trip to the food markets to purchase tuna and other ingredients for our Balinese cooking class; Dolphin cruise; snorkeling trip by boats to a local coral reef; visit to an ashram and orphanage; visit to a local rice farmer and his family. It goes without saying that the spa treatments were of good quality and very enjoyable."

"Overall this was a magical and all round experience."

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"I went here for seven days solo for the yoga retreat and had an amazing time. The rooms are spacious, clean with a beautiful indoor and outdoor shower. The pool area was beautiful overlooking to the sea. The spa was amazing, definitely one of the best massages I've had, and you get given delicious honey ginger tea before your treatment. The staff were definitely the best out of any hotel I've been before. They all made me feel very welcomed, most of them knew my name without me even telling them. All so friendly and kind, especially Ayu. Want to say a big thank you to her, she replied very quickly to my endless emails before coming to the resort, and would always check on how I was doing while at the resort. I would recommend this hotel, and definitely will be coming back."

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"Tolle Anlage, erstklassiger Service. Punktabzug nur für das Yogaprogramm.... und dafür, dass nochmal einiges an Extrakosten dazukommt, wenn man die Anlage verlassen möchte, oder zwischendurch was trinken oder Essen möchte.....sehr ruhig und prima zum Relaxen und Entspannen"

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"Close to a Picture-Perfect Idyll..... The resort consists of several bungalows with porches at the front door in a lush setting. The pool is big and offers views to the sea where swimming is possible as well as diving. The bungalows show a certain age but are in a very cultivated state. "

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"The adjacent restaurant offers dinner and breakfast in a tropical ambiance."

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"A Hindhu temple separates the public area (swimming pool + restaurant) from the bungalows."

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"You have no need to leave the resort and you will not find very much appealing."

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"Beautiful resort, amazing staff!"

"We booked an ocean view villa, and were immediately impressed with how spacious and beautifully the room was preared for us. So many special little touches (flowers, fruit, soft bathrobes), and especially loved the outside shower! We could just take a few steps to the beach, to the spa, a covered shore side sun bed, or lounge by the pool. Puri Bagus was just the right size for us. It's large enough to have all the amenities we wanted, but small enough that the staff soon knows you by name. We booked a yoga retreat package - it was amazing. Beautiful wood yoga facility beside the ocean, two wonderful instructors, Cadet and Gusti. We had a daily scenic or cultural excursion or activity, with still lots of time to relax. And the food....simply delicious! The hotel managers, Ayu and Keta, were so attentive that we felt pretty special. Thank you for an excellent stay. Gerry and Christine"

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"Second time still beautiful"

"After being mesmerised several years back by this beautiful Balinese villa by the sea, where you have the opportunity to observe dolphins st dawn, I booked it again and was still very pleased with the experience. "

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"The only downside was the menu at the restaurant, which had become too Westernised for my liking. I guess it is in response to guests' feedback but I find it really sad that people would go to Bali to have pizza, when a rich and flavoursome local cuisine is available. "

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"All in all, I would still very much recommend this hotel. It is distinctive and authentic and has so much more character than the huge 5-star resorts down south. "

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"I loved it so much as it is that I am almost reluctant to recommend it. "

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"The staff was lovely, as most on this magical island."

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"visited Puri Bagus for a one week yoga retreat earlier in March. This place is right on the ocean with gorgeous views from a pedicured landscape and that infinity pool that everyone dreams of in the dead of winter in England. "

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"The first thing that is obvious is how lovely and helpful the staff were, every step of the way. Ayu (customer relations) was always so kind and helpful, even via email before I arrived. She went above and beyond her duties to ensure I, as well as the other yoga retreat attendees had everything we needed for a peaceful and relaxing trip. "

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"The restaurant was great with delicious and fresh food and very polite staff. If anything, there were too many menu choices! Very large portions, I could barely ever finish my entire meal. "

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"The spa is in a beautiful outdoor space that reminds me of Ancient Rome or something. This is the one aspect, although so beautiful left something to be desired. The staff there were friendly. I got one massage and one pedicure. For the level of service, it was overpriced. They didn't have the full set up for comfortable pedicures and the polish selection was poor and no brands that I recognized. "

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"My room was great. The only complaint I have is that for me personally, the bed was way too hard and the pillows too stiff. That said, it was like that at every hotel I stayed at in Bali, save the Sheraton. I like firm mattresses with a nice soft layer on top or I don't sleep very well - which has only happened to me since I had two children and crept up closer and closer to 40 ;) "

"Looking back, I could have asked for a huge stack of blankets and made my own topper. The indoor and outdoor showers were great and the staff kept the rooms clean. "

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"I enjoyed the yoga and the space for this was so beautiful. One of the instructors was a little inexperienced, but in speaking with Ayu about this, she said they are improving this area and will have more experienced instructors, but at the moment they teach beginner to intermediate. "

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"All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there. It was my first solo vacation since having kids 5 starting 5 years ago. Did it feel like a yoga retreat? Not fully, but I didn't mind that."

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"Would I go back? Probably yes. Would be great for the whole family too. "

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"Puri Bagus.... perfect! We found this hotel on line and are very satisfied. We checked in at 4am.... so not perfect, but the staff were on hand and very happy to assist! The location is very good and very quiet. The pool is nice and having beach right here you have both options. Breakfast is included and has options. There is not a lot to do around the area unless you head into Lovina town.... but very relaxing and the yoga is awesome. There are a small number of good restaurants walking distance too. The rooms are really spacious and very clean offering inside and outside showers! Really recommend and we would come back."

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"I booked the 10 days yoga retreat at Puri Bagus Lovina and enjoyed every second tremendously. I had such a good time that I decided to stay 4 nights longer"

"Location is perfect a true haven of solitude and chilling out. The room (like a little cottage really) was spacious and super clean. Bedsheets were cleaned every day. Everywhere in the room and in the resort itself you could see that so much attention to details was paid. I mentioned one morning that a mosquito woke me up and the problem was quickly solved by hanging a mosquito net above my bed. People are super friendly and help you to make your stay relaxing and welcome."

"The yoga retreat was excellent. We had our yoga every morning with the sound of the sea in the background. I especially loved the combination of the yoga with the possibility to get to know the people of Bali and their culture and tradition better. Food was excellent."

"So really nothing to complain and full of praise for this lovely place. I will definitely come again and would really recommend this place!!"

"Thank you Ayu, Ketut, Katek, Puya, Winda, Wiwi and all the other, you are lovely people!!"

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"Puri Bagus Lovina - a haven for body and soul"

"I booked the 10 days yoga retreat at Puri Bagus Lovina and enjoyed every second tremendously. I had such a good time that I decided to stay 4 nights longer"

"Location is perfect a true haven of solitude and chilling out. The room (like a little cottage really) was spacious and super clean. Bedsheets were cleaned every day. Everywhere in the room and in the resort itself you could see that so much attention to details was paid. I mentioned one morning that a mosquito woke me up and the problem was quickly solved by hanging a mosquito net above my bed. People are super friendly and help you to make your stay relaxing and welcome."

"The yoga retreat was excellent. We had our yoga every morning with the sound of the sea in the background. I especially loved the combination of the yoga with the possibility to get to know the people of Bali and their culture and tradition better. Food was excellent."

"So really nothing to complain and full of praise for this lovely place. I will definitely come again and would really recommend this place!!"

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"Thank you Ayu, Ketut, Katek, Puya, Winda, Wiwi and all the other, you are lovely people!!"

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"My husband and I spent 2 days here and had a great time. Beautiful setting, huge pool by the beach, nice rooms and very good food. A little isolated but you can drive to Permuteran and have the best snorkeling of your life.."

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"We stayed at this hotel in January during our 10 week travel through South East Asia. We arrived late afternoon and were a little stunned to find no one to help carry our heavy bags up the stairs into the foyer, which is a far cry from the last hotel we stayed at where a few people would be clammering over each other to claim your bags."

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"The hotel is a little out of town, though we came here for only two nights for an early morning boat ride to see wild (yes wild, not captured) dolphins, and we were ideally placed for that alone."

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"The resort is actually quite fantastic in its layout and amenities, and we made great use of the pool and beach area while we were there. "

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"We stayed in a deluxe ocean view room and were not disappointed, the room was exactly as advertised, a good size room, and had superb views and beach access. The room stay in the room was let down by the poor TV (only four or five poorly received TV channels) and in room entertainment."

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"The restaurant staff at the hotel were very friendly, especially the restaurant manager, what a lovely guy. We had dinner in the dining room the first night, both Raquel and I ordered separate set menus. Mine was quite delicious with ample food for a hungry person, though Raquel's fish was way too salty so it was returned to the kitchen. And we had a very awkward breakfast experience; Raquel had ordered a continental breakfast which normally includes fruit and a selection of danish/breads, though she was only served fruit and when we asked about the danish it all become very awkward when they asked what she wanted? Sad watching your partner sit with a plate of fruit while you eat you breakfast and she’s waiting for her main, and is near begging for some actual food, of which it’s a good thing I had some danish, cause all they brought her out was some plain croissants, just damn right rude and unconcerning."

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"We were going to rate this hotel one star due to the tardy front office when we arrived and the very poor form at breakfast, though we hired the hotel driver to take us to Sanur (over three hours away) and he made our journey such a good one. He offered to stop for us to take photos, he was concerned for us not eating, so we stopped to get corn, he even helped us in Sanur by being patient while we found a place to stay. I’m really sorry to forget your name, but Raquel and I really appreciate your kindness and caring attitude, and your wonderful humility, you’re such a lovely guy. Blessings :-) So sad the hotel isn’t full of guys like this."

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"This is a find: very good food, lovely large room with ocean view (there are also garden rooms which are nice too, and less expensive); yoga twice a day; other activities (scuba, snorkeling, scooter rentals, touring, etc. all nearby. Gorgeous infinity pool, lovely grounds with flowers, statues, all impeccably kept. Also, a very reasonable spa."

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"We loved this resort ! The food was excellent with beautiful five star presentation ! The staff was so friendly and nice! Very Attentive to your needs! The excursions that hotel organized we did were amazing and you experience the local culture everywhere! I love that this is not a tourist area! Our suite was amazing with our family of four. Very spacious with our own private pool !"

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"Stopped in 1 night on our way around the island. The dinner was fantastic, the best tuna we've had on the trip! The yoga session was a little disappointing but I think they are just getting it going in their new beautiful beach front pavilion. "

"Room was spacious and the outdoor shower was a plus!"

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"What I say! Amazing, Fantabulous. . . The resort itself a beauty of nature, sea and ambiance. I would must must recommend it to stay. The Black sand beach, the entire silence and natural beauty the room, the service all are excellent. everyone should stay at least 2 nights to enjoy the momentum here. Breakfast is good and pool is amazing! Rooms are spacious , nice bathroom, amenities and outdoor shower!!! You can roam around the resort and feel the touch of nature. Loved it Very much!"

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"Puri Bagus Lovina is a picturesque beach side resort with ready access to snorkelling and dolphin watching and other sites in the Singaraja area. It is a great resort to relax and unwind. The staff were very friendly and tried their utmost to provide excellent service. The Ocean Deluxe villas have beautiful views on the beach, are spacious and have great outdoor showers and a lovely veranda. I loved that the resort's temple was in the centre, rather than the southwest corner, which is traditional (all resorts in Bali have a Hindu temple onsite). The restaurant manager was kind enough to provide me with access to the temple and explained the alters and some of the Balinese views on spirituality. I had a wonderful massage and hair treatment onsite by a very caring and well trained therapist. They also provide yoga classes by well trained yoga teachers. I really enjoyed participating in the more traditional hatha style yoga classes. There is some reasonable snorkelling in front of the resort but you need to be careful of sea urchins, so we took at boat out, which gave us access to better fish and coral. Lovina is still a quiet area in regards to tourism which has its pros and cons. The food in the region is average, but i think they are trying very hard to accommodate foreigners. Personally, I would have preferred to see more Balinese and Indonesian options on the menu and a few more vegetarian items at Puri Bagus. The pool was great and very safe for families. We would definitely recommend Puri Bagus to travellers and hope to return again soon."

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"I went here for 7 days solo for the yoga retreat and had an amazing time. The rooms are spacious, clean with a beautiful indoor and outdoor shower. The pool area was beautiful overlooking to the sea. The spa was amazing, definitely one of the best massages I've had, and you get given delicious honey ginger tea before your treatment. The staff were definitely the best out of any hotel I've been before. They all made me feel very welcomed, most of them knew my name without me even telling them. All so friendly and kind, especially Ayu. Want to say a big thank you to her, she replied very quickly to my endless emails before coming to the resort, and would always check on how I was doing while at the resort. I would recommend this hotel, and definitely will be coming back"

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"I stayed in Bali on my own in June, I spent a week travelling everyday trying to see as most of the country as I could. I then traveled to Lovina to start my relaxing 10 day yoga retreat, I had high hopes and I definitely wasn't disappointed! When I arrived I was greeted by all members of staff who would be taking care of me including the lady I had been emailing over the past month - Ayu. My first activity was 5 p.m. yoga, wow! Yoga in front of the sunset on the beach was incredible! The following morning I was taken for a purification ceremony in the local temple which I highly recommend! I loved how the staff in the hotel wanted to make you feel as involved and immersed in the culture as possible! During my stay I had 7 a.m. yoga one on one everyday and I also got to do other activities including a sunrise dolphin tour, trips into the town, spa treatments and an authentic cooking lesson! I did get lots of time to relax in the sun or in the pool also. By far one of the most amazing experiences was a visit to a local ashram/orphanage where I met a yoga master and all the beautiful children he cares for. I was luck enough to have two yoga lessons with them and it is a memory I will treasure forever. My stay was made especially special by the people I met. Firstly Ayu who I spoke with before I arrived and who organised my who timetable! She was amazing and attentive and made my experience fulfilling. Secondly Kadek who was the most amazing yoga teacher, spa therapist and friend to me while I was there. She was so patient with me in yoga and taught me things that I have taken home with me. She was very attentive and made sure I was always happy and enjoying my time. She took me to the purification ceremony and also to the ashram and it was so lovely! Then there was Ketut, he was so amazing! He worked in the restaurant and couldn't have been more helpful! I am a vegan and he couldn't have been more considerate and accommodating towards me. He also ran the cooking class and took me into town where he showed me the traditional foods and also some traditional Balinese vegan dishes. Also credit to Winda who worked in the restaurant for being the sweetest to me and taking me to the best juice bar in town. To all the girls in the Spa, to all the care takers and all the waiters. Everyone was amazing and I cannot recommend this place enough!! I will definitely be going back and hope to bring family with me on my next visit! "

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"We have just returned from our third visit to this truly special place in the North of Bali . There are newer , flashier hotels at Lovina but none that have the beautiful gardens and spacious layout of rooms as does the Puri Bagus . A clear sea laps against a garden laden with exotic flowers and trees and this is framed each evening by the most spectacular sunset. We would sit on our verandah, gin and tonic in hand , enjoying the gentle breeze and perfect tropical scene . The staff are excellent , the rooms large with lovely outdoor showers and the dining area is cleverly designed to maximise the wonderful views out to sea . The pool is deceptively large , the spa facilities very good indeed and it is possible to walk from the resort to a number of little restaurants nearby. We love it and wouldn't stay anywhere else."

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"I wasn't sure of being so out of the way, but this place is the perfect getaway. There is enough to do if you want sightseeing and water activities. Otherwise the perfect place to rest, read, massage, yoga, swim and eat ! The gardens, pool area, rooms were all immaculately kept. I loved the Traditional bungalow of yesteryear with all the comforts of today. The food was amazing, Ketut in the restaurant could not do enough for us. The Spa is a dream, on the beachfront, fresh air and one of the best massage I have had. Can't wait to try the other Puri Bagus properties around Bali."

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"Very friendly and helpful people with good taste, both in room decoration and in food. Too bad we could only stay for a night, our 6 years old would have loved to play with the girls for another week or so."

"Now I'm not blaming the hotel as they are only offering the activity like everybody in Lovina, but do yourself and the dolphins a favor and don't go on a dolphin watching trip. They are completely overcrowded and a sad sight of you care about animal welfare at all."

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"We arrived after a long drive over from Kuta to Lovina and were greeted with smiles. The view from reception was stunning and it just got better. The accommodation is gorgeous and villa style. The infinity pool is amazing, like swimming in the ocean without the salt and seaweed as you look like you're about to swim into the ocean. Staff are wonderful and the food is amazing. The restaurant has a variety that will please any appetite. Will be back here very soon. Thanks to the staff for making out stay memorable. Ayu is right there with anything you will ever need."

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"This was the best hotel we had in Indonesia. It has very lovely huts with lot of space and a nice shower inside and outside. After arriving from Java we were very surprised how nice this hotel was! The welcome was great with a nice tea and a cold tower so we could refresh ourselves after a long ride. The people at the desk were very kind to ask if they could provide anything. The bedroom was very clean and the bed was very comfortable."

"The breakfast buffet was complete and of good quality and the personnel is happy to provide you with anything you need (tea, scrambled eggs or anything customized)."

"The gardens outside the huts are also clean and calm, you can have a view on the calm sea or use one of the sunbeds at the pool. There are not too many huts in the resort so the pool isn't overwhelmed either. This hotel was one of the best places to relax on our round trip, although Bali has many nice calm and comfortable resorts, we would choose this one when we'd ever return."

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"Spent only one night at the Resort gave us positive impression on the Resort. The bungalow is really bungalow overlooking to the ocean. The landscape is neatly maintained, the surrounding atmosphere is cozy. The staff are very attentive and the service is flawless. The only minor is the TV channels which was very limited and bathroom amenities are too simple. Wish I could spend more nights."

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"Quaint hotel, beautiful surroundings and a fantastic room with an outside shower. Can't fault anything with this place. What a great place to chill out. You can also take an early morning trip out on a balanese fishing boat to see the dolphins before breakfast. Would definitely visit again."

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"I had the absolute pleasure to stay in the Puri Bagus Lovina resort for a Yoga treatment."

"going completely on my own I was really nervous because I didn’t know what to expect."

"It’s always good to face new challenges and broaden your horizon. So that’s what I did, one of my Bucket list things:"

"Going on a Yoga retreat in Bali and discover."

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"I felt like an absolute princess. The communication and all the arrangements made me feel really comfortable about my trip."

"They arranged a pick-up from the airport, even though it is a three hour drive to the resort it kinda felt like a hidden secret."

"Driving through Bali was amazing and the views were already astonishing along the way."

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"The people of Puri Bagus Lovina created a complete program for me during the week."

"From spiritual activities, to cultural, to social activities. They connected important aspects that will help you relax and become a purified and better person."

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"I had the privilege to attend a full moon ceremony which was absolutely amazing. Being part of this opened my eyes and I have learned so much about the culture and the lovely"

"and friendly people in Bali. With all the negativity that has been going on in the world right now we can actually learn something from the people in Bali."

"Give and open your heart to every person you meet along the way in your life, and always believe in the good side of people. "

"I know it sounds like being a hippie but love is what they give and what you will receive and I felt so much love and care from all the people I have met during my travels in Bali."

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"Amazing location, good food, and perfect service that is what Puri Bagus Lovina has got to offer. The resort isn’t only for newly weds or families but also for people like me,"

"traveling on my own and taking the time to unwind. I didn’t just feel like a guest, I felt part of a family."

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"Thank you so much for the amazing experience. Thank you for the stories and the memories I have created and thank you for opening my eyes and "

"make me become a new person."

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"I can and will highly recommend Puri Bagus Lovina when you want to do a yoga retreat in Bali."

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"And maybe someday have my wedding there."

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"We have just returned from our second trip to the Puri Bagus Lovina and once again it was just paradise. Ayu and Ketut could not do enough for us to ensure our stay was more memorable than last time. I would definitely recommend a room overlooking the sea as it is just the perfect place to sit on the patio and reflect or relax on the Bali Bulong with a slight sea breeze lulling you to sleep. The rooms are large and welcoming and the outdoor shower is amazing, showering under the stars! The gardens are beautifully tended and we were given a coconut each time one was cut down. Breakfast is typical buffet style with eggs cooked to order but the food in the restaurant is excellent the chef will go out of his way to cook anything just how you like it or at variance to the menu. We were lucky enough to stay over New Year's Eve and all the staff made an exceptional effort to make a wonderful evening's entertainment and meal. It really was an evening to remember. Having travelled many times to Bali and stayed all over the island, I would thoroughly recommend making the effort to travel north to Lovina and stay at the Puri Bagus for a completely relaxing experience. Hopefully see you again in May!"

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"My wife and I stayed here for two nights in December. We loved how well maintained the grounds were, how beautiful the pool was and how amazing the staff was. Food was great. We both got massages and loved them. The hotel is secluded off a main road, but is only 800m from town, which makes it very walk able. Rooms were clean and very spacious. This was a great place and we recommend it to anyone."

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"This is a small hotel but the grounds and the rooms are just beautiful! I stayed here for one night with my husband and two children (10 and 13) where we had our own private pool shared between two rooms. The staffs were very attentive and we all enjoyed our food in their restaurant. It was such a pleasure to stay away from the noise and the smell of the petrol from other places. Definitely the place to go to and relax, enjoy the slower pace of life. I would have stayed longer here for my entire stay in Bali."

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"So my family and I moved to Bali about three months ago to put our kids in the Green School here. Since arriving we have been doing a couple of weekend escapes per month to various areas on the island. If you are looking for the true unspoiled Bali, this is it. I was told that once upon a time all of Bali was this stunning. There is zero night life here. Thank goodness. But if you are looking to find stillness and inner peace, they are in abundance here. I've now been twice, but we just got back from three days there with another family who also have three young children (all under 10).Our family rented the family villa. It was clean, large, and right on the manicured lawn, 20 meters from the ocean. To rent this villa at a comparable resort in Nusa Dua or Jimbaran would cost double. The other family stayed in two adjacent garden view villas, which they loved as well. The owner of the resort also owns an organic farm, so much of the produce is organic. And the resort is sitting on top of a natural spring, so the beautiful infinity pool is filled with mineral water. The Spa is open air and lovely, and the massages are great, and a great value (less than 20 USD).The breakfast buffet is great. Kids were happy with all meals - parents, too. A special shout out to the restaurant manager Ketut - he is a wonderful steward of the place and easy conversationalist who taught me more about Bali in three conversations than I've learned in months. And to Ibu Ayu but as far as I can tell, she is the heart and soul of the place. On a previous visit two weeks earlier a friend visiting from the States came down with a very intense flu, and Ayu and Ketut were his caretakers and nursed him back to health.An absolute must-do day trip is to go hike and jump off the three waterfalls at Aling-Aling (about 20 minutes away). There are also two natural rock slides there. Our two year old went down the tiny rock slide with her mommy, our six year old went down the 35 foot rock slide, and our nine year old son jumped off the 16 meter cliff which was easily the peak experience of his life. There is a local guide there named Bob. Bob is a beautiful man and a bit of a shaman whether he knows it or not. We rented a small boat one morning at sunrise to go see the dolphins. While we didn't see any dolphins, the boat ride was worth the price. Apparently the dolphins are more abundant during the rainy season. The best snorkeling is on the reef to the right of the tall buoy, about 300 meters offshore, straight out from the new yoga building."

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"Eni and I stayed four nights in a super clean spacious ocean view room overlooking the Bali Ocean which was fabulous. A lovely veranda where you can sit, read a book, have a coffee or whatever, great bathroom (toiletries provided) with a small courtyard, hot and cold shower and cloth rack that we put to good use. All rooms are separate so you have privacy."

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"Staying in Lovina, we were looking for a nice and luxurious spa to treat ourselves well. On the web we found Puri Bagus Lovina hotel should have a spa as well. Just on the outskirts of Lovina, sandwiched between the beach and the rice paddies, the hotel is located on an amazing spot! We were picked up by the Puri Bagus Lovina hotel driver and enjoyed their hospitality.The lovely garden, the friendliness of the staff, lots of eye for detail. It made it all a great experience. We received our massage in the garden on the edge of the beach area in a small "gazebo" where during the massage we could listen to the crashing waves. I would suggest to spend a bit more time on their premises like we did and it is definitely worth it!The place should definitely be listed in the attractions section, but that seems unavailable, therefore I put it under the hotel review. "

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"I was never too fond of Lovina, neither my husband, until we visited Puri Bagus Lovina. We did not know there was a hotel of this category located just on the beach in this area. The place maintains the traditional Balinese feeling, offering elegant decoration and good comfort. The location cannot be better, on the beach, there is no other tourist around, and the locals here doesn't try to sell you anything. They come to beach just to enjoy or fish as they used to do before the tourists arrive. Their restaurant is excellent, very good quality and incredible portions. I would say is one of best restaurants in this area, even people from other hotels come here to eat.From here you can easily spend two or three days visiting interesting places: Buddhist temple, hot springs of Banjar, the waterfalls, snorkeling, watch the sunrise with the dolphins on a boat, and trekking. If you have more time, I would recommend to also go to Pemuteran and take a boat to Menjangan Island. Puri Bagus Lovina, there is one of the most amazing (and easy for any beginner) snorkeling experiences that I had until now. If you are looking for a real Balinese and relaxing experience, this is the place to go to in the North Coast."

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