One of Indonesia's best kept secrets, Alila Manggis is a secluded and stylish luxury resort. Located in Manggis, on the eastern coast of Bali, the hotel is surrounded by coconut groves and is overlooked by the majestic Mount Agung, the island's most sacred mountain. Service is of absolute importance here; discreet and efficient, the staff alone have won rave reviews and a loyal following throughout the world.

The facilities

Not as plentiful as some of the larger resorts, but what is here is of excellent quality. Seasalt Restaurant is widely regarded as one of the best on the island, and runs regular cookery schools that specialise in East Balinese cuisine. The outdoor pool is surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, whilst the spa offers a wide range of treatments such as massage, meditation treatments, reflexology, scrubs and wraps.

The rooms

All of the guestrooms at Alila Manggis face the ocean, offering uninterrupted views across the straits to Nusa Penida. Style-wise, the hotel blends contemporary clean lines and traditional Balinese architecture and all rooms come complete with air conditioning, minibars, private safes, nightly turndown and complimentary wifi.