Natya River Sidemen

My husband and I have been fortunate enough to stay in some stunning places, but this place takes the cake. When we arrived we were actually a little speechless. Driving past the rice fields on the way to the resort was stunning- and so lovely to see authentic Bali. Our driver wanted to stop and take it all in himself! Rice workers in this area still farm by hand which is amazing to observe. The resort grounds themselves are beautiful and well maintained. The restaurant was quiet (presumably due to the rural location meaning they only serve guests. There aren’t that many tents/much capacity, but that makes it peaceful. ) Food was excellent (in our opinion- the manager told us some tourists have critiqued the traditional bali menu in the past, but it suited us.) There aren’t really any other places to eat nearby unfortunately. If you are looking for some time to chill away from busier parts of Bali this is for you- there are activities you can arrange nearby such as water rafting, traditional cooking classes, jewellery making (we did and adored!) If you don’t have a car the hotel can arrange a driver for you but best to do this in advance. Swimming in both the pool and river was lovely. Our tent was clean and cool, and the outdoor shower water pressure was surprisingly good. There were some creatures keeping you company but we don’t mind that- it’s to be expected with glamping.

Amber