
Sua Bali
Bali — Indonesia
- Rural
- Foodies
- Culture
- Wellness
- Nature
A slow, thoughtful stay among rice fields and village life in Bali
Set among the rice paddies of Kemenuh, just outside Ubud, Sua Bali offers a low-key, homely stay. Rooms are housed in traditional wooden joglos, furnished simply with handwoven textiles, open-air bathrooms and views over the gardens or paddies. A central bale (pavilion) acts as a communal lounge and kitchen, where guests often gather for breakfast or to share local tips. There’s no pool or spa, but the real draw is the sense of calm and the chance to engage meaningfully with Balinese culture. Staff can arrange walks to nearby temples, introductions to local artisans, or transport to Kemenuh Butterfly Park and Tegenungan Waterfall. Sua Bali works closely with the local community through its Village Support Fund, with a portion of each stay going directly to grassroots initiatives.
Sustainability
How this escape gives back
Climate & conservation
- Sustainable build / reduces consumption - Guest rooms are housed in traditional wooden joglos, featuring open-air bathrooms to minimise energy use for lighting and ventilation.
- Reduces energy / water / waste - The property deliberately forgoes a swimming pool and spa, significantly reducing its overall water and energy consumption.
- Guided walks to temples in the surrounding Kemenuh area
- Helps preserve the working rice paddies of the Kemenuh landscape
Community & culture
- Guest stays contribute to the Village Support Fund for local initiatives
- Built with traditional wooden joglos and Bale pavilions
- Connects guests with local artisans and Tegenungan Waterfall
- Founded in 1986 by Ida Ayu Agung Mas as a respectful alternative
- Embedded in the village life of Kemenuh - just outside Ubud
Commercial
- Revenue from stays is channelled into the Village Support Fund
- The guesthouse decor features handwoven textiles sourced from local Balinese artisans
Details
- PRICE BRACKET
- £
- Type of property
- Guesthouse
- No. of rooms
- 10 rooms
- Max guests per room
- Single rooms sleep one
- Facilities
- Garden · Wifi · Airport transfer
- Activities
- Hiking · Cultural visits · Cooking class · Village walks
- Setting
- Rural · Rice paddies · Village
Location
Bali, Indonesia
Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night