A highlight is the breakfast and dinner in the hotel. The restaurant has its own pastry department so the croissants etc. are fresh. I also liked the fresh tangerine (orange) juice. In the morning I recommend to try the Booster bowl (order from the menu) some time (and ask for some additional yoghurt for at the bottom) but also try the delicious Indonesian options. And in the evening the special dish called Megibung. The evening menu has great Indonesian (e.g. fish) and Western options (e.g. grilled chicken or beef). On Friday there is often an extensive BBQ that you can join. And in some cases they will replace that with a delicious sea food plate (recommended). A thank you for the great hospitality of the manager in the restaurant Joni and the very friendly restaurant staff like Agus, Muli, Sari, Saarti, Andi etc. together with the trainees.
Also at the front desk you will find big smiles from Puspita, Epris, Ayus, Winda and Moerdika together with the trainees. And Handa for the events. The hotel has a nice large pool where you can relax for hours with a great view. Often a free mini massage is offered at the pool around 14.00.
The rooms have enough space to sit outside to enjoy the weather (with sun or rain).
The sea (that is very close by) is not really accessible for swimming although some locals seem to find a way. 
From 15.00-16.00h there is a possibility to meet other guests during complimentary tea time (with some nice Indonesian snacks (Lak lak, pukies etc.) and (ice)tea/coffee) at the sea side bar. Here you will often find the friendly Wayan and Eddy for a nice drink, chat or help.
Interesting attractions in the area are e.g. Besakih Temple (mother temple), the water palaces and Lempuyang Temple (gate to heaven). You can e.g. ask Budhi, Torro and Moerdika for information or with help with other matters. Taxi apps like Grab are discouraged by the local authorities so if you want to be sure of a ride from that area you best also have a local taxi company service ready.

East Bali Bliss

I just stayed 1 night in Alila Manggis but everything was beyond my expectation. When I first arrived, the bell desk team greeted us friendly, helped us with the luggage and park our car. In the lobby, the manager I believe his name was Pak Budi (sorry if it’s wrong) surprisingly greeted us by name which was very unexpected and I felt very welcomed. The check in process was very smooth, comfortable and helpful. Next Ibu Winda helped us to get to our room, she was so friendly and informative. The room was huge and clean and they put us on the ground floor room right in front of the pool which is good since I stayed with baby that likes to play on the ground. The FnB Manager which sadly I forgot to ask his name was very friendly that he offered to take picture of me and my family in the lobby and I really appreciated it. At the breakfast place, all the staff greeted us with smile as always and helped us with all of our request. Upon checked out, Ibu Puspita helped us with the bill and got little chit chat with her. Overall all the staff were amazing, friendly and helpful and I felt so welcomed there. Thankyou Alila Manggis ❤️

Super Friendly Staffs

A wonderful resort with excellent service and great attention to detail. The facilities are beautiful, the staff are warm and attentive, the food tastes wonderful, and every part of our stay felt relaxing and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a perfect getaway.

Wonderful resort

An unrivalled oasis of peace and calm in East Bali. I have been coming here for the last 25years and they have somehow managed to maintain their authenticity.

Totally Unique

We’ve just spent a couple of wonderful days at the Alila Manggis. A stunning boutique resort with great views to the sea. There is no beach but with that view who needs one!

The F&B service is top notch. There is a wide selection for breakfast and extensive lunch and dinner menus. The homemade ice cream and sorbets are highly recommended.

We enjoyed a lovely sunrise yoga session with Gede Windana (yoga instructor). 

They have a fantastic team serving the guests with such intimacy. Some of the staff that looked after us with such kindness included Suseni, Winda (Mgt/Reception), Joni, Sari, Satra and Surka (F&B).

I would highly recommend this resort if you’re looking for a quiet but luxurious hotel in Candi Dasa.

Amazing stay at the Alila Manggis

Owner Response

Much better than expected, the rooms just need dehumidifiers and less bleach when laundering the bed linens. Breakfast was my favorite part each day.

Better than expected, despite humid rooms

Although there was noisy work at the sea front when we arrived the event manager did  everything to stop this at the day of the wedding. The food, drinks and entire setting was just stunning and made this a perfect experience for the couple and us as family and friends.

Perfect wedding setting

Excellent stay at Alila. The resort is beautiful, the staff was friendly and the whole experience was very relaxing. The hotel arranged nice personalized tours for us which was a bonus.

Excellent stay

I had a truly wonderful experience at Alila Manggis. The staff, especially at reception, were incredibly helpful and always went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. Whether I needed simple things like scissors or an iron, or even when my partner’s sandal broke, they responded immediately and fixed it in our room , such thoughtful service!

The transportation team was also excellent —, always on standby and quick to assist whenever needed. Everything felt smooth, easy, and welcoming.

Alila Manggis has become my go-to whenever I visit Candidasa. It feels more like coming home to family than just staying at a hotel.

My only small wish is that they add a gym in the near future,  that way, I could stay even longer and keep up with my training while enjoying the beautiful atmosphere.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for warm service, great hospitality, and a peaceful retreat. Can't wait to return!

A Peaceful Hotel t with Outstanding Hospitality

Fantastic relaxing stay after a long flight from Europe. Amazing staff. 
The beachfront area will be magnificent once complete

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