Mountain Retreat Center

Bali Mountain Retreat is the perfect place to run off into the jungle for solitude and spiritual elevation. for writing, meditation, and deep soul searching activity. the owners and staff are so incredible. they’ve become like family to me. i will continue leading pilgrimages to Bali and staying at the beautiful and nurturing Bali Mountain Retreat. ??????

We stayed for four days in August, we where the only guests which has a bonus , all to ourselves. The rooms are good and comfortable,the view from the tower is stunning at sunrise. The food was good ,limited due to availability and location but fresh, the staff are happy and friendly. Massage is available ( Lucy) gave us a welcome mid strength,which was perfect. Also we walk with a guide to the temple and due to the lack of people had a solo ceremony which was intimate. Yoga is available when they are busy. Enjoy our stay , reasonable price also . Strange it was actually cold some days up in the mountains be prepared.no mossies at all

ali Mountain Retreat is hidden away on Mount Batu Kari, one of Bali's holy mountains and major temples. The resort is fully staffed in a beautiful location with a wide selection of room types. They have a full restaurant with a beautiful view. The grounds are lush and well maintained. The staff is helpful and can arrange most anything you may be interested in, from yoga and massage to local sightseeing and trekking. They can even host groups looking for a private retreat.

This beautiful authentic retreat nestled on the slopes of Mount Batukaru, Bali's second highest mountain, combines local hospitality with traditional style and good home cooking.The views are a million dollar and the tranquillity is a priceless experience well worth the pilgrimage you make to arrive here. Extra activities include spa options, treks to local temples and lessons in making offerings as well as cooking classes. Working to maintain a low eco footprint this is a space for those who care about the planet and who want to experience a deep harmony with Mother Earth. The traditional studio lends it self to groups for yoga, sacred dance, and other arts.

BMR is a beautiful retreat centre that sits under Mt Batukaru. you can feel the spirit of the mountain. It is a peaceful place the food is good , the rooms are vey comfortable and the staff are all so friendly and helpful. A great place to run or attend a retreat. of just to visit. beautiful walks and a great place to get involved in Local culture. i have been there 4 times and have attend a number of local community and spiritual events . Highly recommend it.

I stayed at Bali Mountain Retreat for four nights. It was a great place to stay as a solo traveller. The staff were so lovely and helpful, the food in the restaurant was delicious and they were great at catering for dietary requirements, including having lots of vegetarian options. I did two of the tours offered, including a rice field trek and a temple walk. Both were incredible experiences. I was lucky to meet some other guests during my stay who I spent some time with. One of my favourite things was being able to start the morning watching the sunrise over the mountains and doing some yoga in the Yoga Shala (which I often had to myself). Staying up in the mountains in such a unique experience and gives you a real feeling of Balinese life. I could have stayed much longer!

Located in the foot hills of Bali’s second highest mountain “BatuKaru” (height around 2,200m), Bali Mountain Retreat offers a pleasant respite from the pollution and traffic of Kuta. The resort altitude at approximately 700m means it enjoys a sublime cooler climate than Bali’s coastal towns with day temperatures in the mid-high twenties and night time temperatures around 15-20 degrees celsius. The resort is off older style with an eclectic arrangement of traditional bungalows within the compound; bungalow designs even include some Joglo structures all the way from Java. As we turned up unannounced and the retreat was not busy we had the choice of rooms and choose a superior room located in a central two story “Teak House” complex which also houses the Yogo Shala on the top floor. The room was comfortable and featured a huge kingsize bed surround by large mosquito net. There was a spare day bed and small ensuite which was rustic but functional. Being in rural Bali you will enjoy sharing the area with a range of birds, lizards, geckos and insects, none of which is anything to worry about. But if you are use to sterile five star high rise accommodation in the smog, this place is not for you. We took all our meals at the resort (there are several other options nearby but relatively limited) and the food was exceedingly good. There is a range of Balinese specialities on the menu plus some regular Indonesian favourites but I strongly recommend the local specialties. We were lucky one of the owners Anita was present and we enjoyed dining with her. As an anthropologist, her insights into Balinese life were fascinating. We took a trek with manager Putu who is also a local farmer. As we past through the many gardens in the area his commentary proved very insightful into local traditional life. All the locals we passed with extremely polite and friendly. We were also impressed how clean the local area was with very little rubbish to detract from the lush rainforest views. I understand a number of guests come for yoga retreats and certainly the yoga room had impressive views of the local area and even as far as Gunung Agung when the skies where clear. Very happy to commend this retreat. 5 stars Thumbs up below if you appreciated this review.

More than adequate room in beautiful surroundings. Our stay at the BMR was a much needed calming and relaxing experience that was not long enough. The welcoming staff were friendly and patient with us during various activities especially our attemps at offering making! Oh how easy that was made to look and how difficult for us to do. The walk to Pura Munaksari was beautiful and informative followed by a very spiritual ceremony at the temple. Thank you Putu. We both had wonderful pampering from Lucy who helped me subide into relaxation with her ministrations. The food was fantastic as stated in every review. Putri was smiling informative and helpful. Even helped finding a lost watch after hours. Thank you to the whole team. Our stay was so short and we will certainly be back. Blessings to you all Judy and Lesley

Tucked away under the silently watchful eye of the Batukaru mountain lies this deeply peaceful Bali Mountain Retreat. The retreat which is often used for yoga and trekking activities, turned out to be an excellent location for our student study trip as well. Set in the maintains away from the tourist spots, amongst the local village and staffed by local villagers, It served to be a true local experience. Activities such as rice field and plantation treks, local community volunteering opportunities, visiting local temples and banana leaf picnics are a few of the many things one could indulge in by visiting this place. Special mention to the staff who went out of their way to accommodate our needs. It was a real learning experience for us, an international group of university students from Singapore, India, Indonesia, Germany, Serbia and Australia.

We stayed at the Bali Mountain Retreat for three nights and couldn't have been more pleased. The location was idyllic, the food was exceptional, the rooms lovely, and the service magnificent. We fell asleep each night to the sounds of the rainforest and woke up each morning to a rural location with beautiful views. We look forward to returning in the near future.

Set in the maintains away from the tourist spots, amongst the local village and staffed by local villagers - how could you want anything else - the real Bali. We had a yoga retreat here, well catered for. The food was made from local foods, was vegetarian and some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. The cooks are amazing and so friendly. This is such a tranquil place. We were also able to do walks to local temples, rice paddy fields and seeing so many produce - cacao, coffee, cloves, snake fruit, bananas...the list goes on. We also went for a drive to a larger temple and hot springs, worth a visit and not hundreds of visitors as is at the more we’ll known temple by the sea. Oh and masseus Lusi was incredible!

The Bali Mountain Retreat is a true hidden gem! The Tabanan region of Bali is my favorite with endless rice terraces, lush jungle, abundant plant life, and quiet village life. The retreat is gorgeous and the intimate size creates a lovely homey feel. Our room was incredibly for the inexpensive price and the food at the restaurant is wonderful! Pletny of vegan options :) The staff were also lovely! Will definitely come back next time I'm in Bali! Don't miss out on this gem!

What a beautiful retreat space has been created here. The salvaged Javanese buildings, the delightful gardens, the yoga/meditation space with a view to Mount Batukaru and the treetops, the opportunities to tap into Balinese culture and village life, massages from Lucy, and the wonderful, relaxed can-do spirit of the staff..made for a calming, nurturing experience. Thank you Bali Mountain Retreat.

WARNING: This accomodation is rated BBB. It has an extraordinary botanical content. Garden enthusiasts will find it very difficult to leave. All guests will find it relaxing to the point of immobility. Visitor discretion is advised! If you are looking for an off-the-beaten-track place to stay in central Bali without aircon and the accompanying big-hotel feel, I can’t recommend Bali Mountain Retreat more highly. It is like a miniature Balinese village but without its own temple. The villas are simple but lovely. The gardens are wonderful. The food is excellent (there are even cooking classes). Best of all, the small number of staff make you feel as though you are staying with friends rather than as guests. My friend even got to help with the cooking and cooked dinner for the staff! 35 years ago I backpacked my way through Indonesia. This beautiful place provides those of us who want a similar experience without all the mosquitos, ants, mandis, endless vegetable-free nasi goreng, dodgy chicken and other discomforts. We climbed Gunung Batukaru (2,275m), we’re invited to attend the annual full moon ceremony in a nearby village (the only outsiders present), saw the village children give a dance performance for their parents to gamelan music played by their fathers, had the best massage ever (which I sorely needed after G. Batukaru!), and totally chilled out. I often say I’ll go back to places I’ve enjoyed staying at, but rarely do. Somehow I feel I will return in this case as, surrounded by the luxury, faux authenticity, fixed smiles and impersonality of my current up-market hotel in Ubud, I miss the simplicity, homeliness and genuine friendliness of the Bali Mountain Retreat already. Thank you Putu and friends. I will see you again. Paul

A truly wonderful place - the photos don't do it justice. As soon as I walked through the entrance gateway felt transported into a wonderful little world of lush gardens that frame a variety of traditional houses - each different. The staff are gorgeous and the activities include pleasant hikes through rice fields, rivers, plantations, and to temple ceremonies with local guides that are passionate about their heritage. At the retreat there are massages and delicious meals. Something magical about this place.

Staying at The Bali Mountain Retreat is one of the best decisions you could make if looking for some peace of mind.With spacious rooms that overlook a luscious green garden and a cool crisp climate that ensure a breath of fresh air,you couldnt feel more relaxed. To add on to it,the food was absolutely delicious! Thanks to Rani and her staff for taking care of us.

Enjoyed our time at this retreat very much. The jungle hike and the bicycle ride to the beach were well done. Our guide Putu did a great job. Also, the massage therapist was very good as was the restaurant and staff. Our room was comfortable and pleasant. The air, especially in the morning, was cool and the lack of insects was a pleasure.

Bali Mountain Retreat is nestled in a luscious setting surrounded by beautiful terrain everywhere one looks! The mountain rises up through miles of gorgeous flowers and rich green rain forest. Lovely accommodations lay among the flowers, shrines and temples gracing the space. Nights are soft with the sweet smell of flowers in the air. The kind and efficient staff made my stay delightful and lovely.

I recently stayed at Bali Mountain Retreat and had an amazing time. The room we stayed in was spacious and clean. Very cool in the evenings, which was a fantastic break from the heat. I loved being sung to sleep by the frogs after the summer storms. So peaceful and a great change from the hustle and chaos of the main 'tourist spots' of Bali. The staff were friendly and very polite. Loved all the fresh organic vegetables grown on the property. Delicious and tasty. I really enjoyed my hot stone massage. A must! I climbed to Mount Batukaru Temple which was a really good workout. Surrounded by jungle, its beauty was exquisite. Butterfly's and there many colours, lizards, and different species of birds. I highly recommend staying at Bali Mountain Retreat.

My girlfriend and I LOVED our stay in the 'Vishnu' room at Bali Mountain Retreat. This place is a WONDERFUL escape, high in the mountains, away from all the problems of modern Bali. Clean air, water and land -- far away from traffic. Beautiful views, jungle walks, great food, friendly service. Rooms are simple, but aesthetic and pleasing, everything you need. Perfect for anyone wanting to get away from tourist-ravaged Bali, back to a far more traditional part of the island. Great for couples - we love it. Had been before, and we will be back!