Village Above The Clouds

Really great stay at Atas Awan Retreat! The staff were friendly and attentive, the grounds are picturesque and immaculate, and the location is remote and peaceful but not too far off the beaten path. It was so nice to get up in the mountains where the air is cool and fresh (no aircon needed), and to be away from the hustle and bustle at a place that is all about relaxation and meditation. I really enjoyed starting the day with yoga. The staff also organized a day tour for us with driver, and we chose to visit the Sekumpul Waterfall, Handara Gate, and Jatiluweh Rice Terrace. All were great destinations I would recommend. Breakfasts and dinners at the on-site restaurant were really tasty with a lovely view and very convenient. Note that the two studio rooms are located above the restaurant, which I imagine may be noisy and less private for some guests though they have the best views on the property. We stayed in a Lumbung bungalow, which is separated from the restaurant, so we were not affected by any noise other than the sounds of nature (chickens, dogs, birds). We also liked the resident watch dog, who barked a little but was really sweet once she became familiar with us. In all, it was a wonderful experience that really added to our Bali vacation. A great place to stay for day trips to the northern sites, which would otherwise be really far if you were instead staying in Ubud for instance.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the hotel was nice, beautiful and had plenty of outdoor sitting areas and terraces to take in and enjoy the breathtaking views of the rice terraces. The staff was extremely friendly, accommodating and made us feel like a family. Complimentary yoga lessons were excellent and a cutest resident dog Chinta had really made our stay! Would highly recommend to visit if you want to get off a beaten path and see another side of the island and Balinese life.