Plataran Menjangan Resort & Spa

An eco-resort located within West Bali National Park, Bali’s only national park, Plataran Menjangan aims to get you as close to nature as possible while maintaining the lightest environmental footprint. Far from roughing it, though, this resort shows that protecting nature and pampering guests can exist in harmony, just like the park’s biodiverse inhabitants. 

The property sits on the park’s northwestern shores, backed by forests and mangroves and fronted by shallow waters teeming with coral reefs. The villas—which vary in style from A-frame cabins to stylized bungalows with ornate woodwork and temple-like roofs—hide within the dense forest or gaze across the beach and ocean.  Even the bathrooms are swoon-worthy, with hidden-from-view outdoor bathing areas and solarium-style washrooms. From the comfort of shaded terraces or personal plunge pools, watch as herds of wild deer swim through the surf or lounge amid the grass. 

Evidence of Plataran Menjangan’s commitment to nature is evident through its operations. Buildings feature native materials and low-impact construction, and waste management programs are in place to reduce energy and water usage and even reduce the resort’s carbon emissions. It also gives back by supporting conservation and environmental projects to protect the park’s coral reefs and wildlife.  

Furthering the resort’s mission to immerse you in nature, meals are enjoyed on breezy decks and open-air kitchens where you can soak up the sights and sounds of Bali while savoring its flavors. From offshore snorkeling to forest hikes in search of some of the park’s renowned wildlife (especially the rare Bali Starling), the national park is your playground. Before departing, take part in the resort’s reforestation project and plant a native tree; the perfect excuse to return in a few years and check its progress. 

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