Alila Manggis

Top choice in East Bali


A huge swimming pool fringed with palms is the centrepiece of this family-friendly resort on the coast. The 55 good-sized rooms have a simple but stylish decor and good amenities. There's a restaurant (mains 85,000Rp to 285,000Rp), a beach bar and a small spa. We award top marks for the complimentary afternoon tea, free bicycle use and daily yoga and tai chi classes. Check online for deals.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby East Bali attractions

1. Pura Candidasa

2.37 MILES

Candidasa's temple is on the hillside across from the lagoon at the eastern end of the village strip. It has twin temples devoted to the male-female gods…

2. Blue Lagoon Beach

2.61 MILES

On the far side of Padangbai's eastern headland, about a 500m walk from the town centre, is this small sandy beach. It has a couple of warungs and gentle,…

3. Pura Silayukti

2.76 MILES

See the place where Empu Kuturan – who introduced the caste system to Bali in the 11th century – is said to have lived by following a path up to this…

4. Pura Segara

2.91 MILES

Hindu temple close to the beach, in the centre of town.

5. Pura Dalem

3 MILES

One of Padangbai's major temples, in the centre of town.

6. Masjid Padang Bai

3.14 MILES

Small mosque located at the west end of Padangbai, near the post office.

7. Pura Penataran

3.16 MILES

A small Hindu temple in the western section of Padangbai; to find it, continue walking past the mosque.

8. Bias Tugal

3.18 MILES

Walk southwest from the ferry terminal and follow the trail up the hill for about 1.3km to Bias Tugal, also known as Pantai Kecil (Little Beach), on the…