Damai Lovina is hard to find, even harder to leave…
Damai Lovina has a traditional design theme. It is wonderfully authentic with pleasing contemporary comforts.
Located on a hilltop overlooking the northwest coast, with the small town of Lovina about 10 minutes away. The north of the island is different from the highly developed south. Here the style is more authentic and totally charming, with the silence broken by the sounds of roosters and geckos. The drive up to Lovina is spectacular, passing over high misty mountains and through lakeside villages. Once you arrive in Lovina, you turn up a small winding side road for 10 minutes to find the hotel.
The airport, in the south of the island, is a 4-hour scenic drive through the rural heart of Bali.
Damai Lovina has just 14 villas. All are spacious, with the emphasis on dark local woods and antique reproduction furniture.
You have a selection of:
- Garden Villas
- Pool Villas and Larger Luxury Pool Villas
- Two-Bedroom Pool Villas
All have fantastic views over the rice fields and tropical scenery with the volcanic beaches in the distance. The neighbouring island of Java is clearly visible on most days.
Note – The accommodation is located on the hillside going down into the gully. There are several steps, so the resort would not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
- Restaurant specialising in Indonesian and especially North Bali cuisine
- Simple Spa with wonderful treatments, big smiles and strong hands!
- At the beach, there are several simple bars and restaurants and local shops for t-shirts and gifts
- This area is one of the best for soft adventure and trekking to the local villages
- Diving and dolphin watching can all be easily arranged, as well as visits to local temples and waterfalls.
- The hotel can arrange free shuttle transport to the dark sand beaches, about 10 minutes down the steep hill
Damai Lovina is a real romantic hide and chic retreat.
Whilst the south of Bali is rapidly developing, maybe too fast in some areas, the north of the island is much more tranquil and traditional. You come here to enjoy the views, the almost spiritual atmosphere, the fantastic scenery and, of course, something rather unique. Service is so good, with genuine smiles and a real desire to provide you with something different.
We would suggest at least staying for 3/4 nights. There is so much to see in the area, both around the coast and inland with treks and several waterfalls.
The appeal to us would be as part of a combination tour starting in the south of the island, where we think The Pavilions or Kayumanis Nusa Dua would make a good choice, or Legian Seminyak if you want many dining options. Then go up to Ubud for a few nights, where we would suggest either Kaymanis Ubud or Kappa Senses before continuing north to the Damai. An incredible tour, with each stop even more traditional, viewing the most amazing scenery.
David from Chic revisited the resort in late 2025 and would be delighted to discuss it in further detail. It is so different from the highly developed south. This is the Bali of 40 years ago, and David is one of the few that can say that with factual experience!
The Truth About Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Indonesia is located within the dramatically named “Ring of Fire”. As such, earthquakes are almost a daily occurrence in some parts of the archipelago. Anything less than five on the Richter scale of earthquakes hardly breaks a stride locally and is barely reported. There are 130 active volcanoes. Some have been docile for years, others seem to grumble more frequently. So in reality, you can have a natural disturbance, but the chances of it actually happening to you are rare. A little tremble quite probably, anything more serious is unlikely. Neither earthquakes nor volcanic eruptions are seasonal.
Damai Lovina, North Bali
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