This is the definition of a ‘hidden gem’. You will quite literally be hidden when at this resort in beautiful Amed. There are no distractions except for the sounds of the surf and the excellent food prepared by the great staff. The sunrise viewed from our spacious balcony was magical. The ocean was warm and inviting. The Japanese Shipwreck is a short swim away (note this is ocean swimming so it will be more difficult than swimming in a pool). Snorkeling equipment is offered by the resort. If you need television, the TV has all the streaming services and regular Indonesian channels. They even had board games and books in the lobby area. My wife smoked me in Scrabble played on our balcony while listening to the rocks on the beach being pulled in and out by the surf. The outdoor bathroom is the show stopper. My wife and I didn’t know we needed an outdoor bathroom experience in our lives until this trip to Indonesia. This is the second outdoor bathroom we have had. If the first one in Labaun Bajo was great, this one was awesome. We only stayed for a night but managed to take 3 showers! From our upstairs room, our bathroom view from the two showers featured tall green jungle mountains. We could have stayed here for a week and been happy never leaving the resort. The staff was the best and it felt as if my wife and I were being personally catered to. I can’t recommend any more highly a place for quiet relaxation in Amed, Bali.

There was nothing to not like, but there are some things that a traveler wanting the ultimate relaxation should know before booking. First, the resort is hidden on a very small and busy rural coastal road. It is recommended to have a driver take you and pick you up so you don’t have to navigate this road. Second, you are 30-45 minutes from many touristy places in Amed. If you book this resort, plan on being at the resort. If you must go to Amed, please have the resort organize a driver. Third, since the road is very busy and isn’t without significant potholes, don’t think ‘We can get scooters to go to the center of Amed’. Having ridden a scooter in Bali in Candidasa to the Virgin Beach, I would NOT get on a scooter on this road. Fourth, if you are sightseeing Bali, this is not where you need to stay. You will spend much time navigating the small road in and out before you really get to bigger roads to like Tirta Gangga or Heaven’s Gate. Have a driver take you to famous places on the way to or from the resort. Fifth, the beach is not a normal beach. It is compromised of millions of flat stones. Getting in and out of the water is challenging but very doable with practice. There is a green rope secured to a post that can help you in and out of the water. Sixth, since the beach isn’t ‘beachy’ and entertainment options are limited, this might not be the best resort for kids. The resort does offered tours and snorkeling/diving trips though if your kids would be happy with that. Like I said though, nothing of these compromised my enjoyment of this resort, and I would book again in a heartbeat!

Excellent food,view

Nothing

It is a paradise. So close to the blue sea.. The staff are amazing. The food is great..The masseuse are toooo good..

Food really good Snorkeling on the private beach

Staying at Nalini is like staying with family. We felt so relaxed, warm and welcomed. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble. The food is next level amazing and we'd smuggle the cook home with us if we could. We had no desire whatsoever to leave the resort restaurant for another in Amed. Januare and Ari are the nicest hosts you'd ever hope to meet. Snorkel gear is available to hire, and you can head into the water directly in front of the resort. The pool is clean and well-shaded with plenty of lounges. On our last night, the young girls in the family-run business performed several traditional Balinese dances for the diners...who doesn't love dinner and a show!! I can't recommend Nalini highly enough.

Not a criticism, merely suggestions: The pillows could do with an upgrade, and "Karang" suite could do with a desk or similar.

Quiet, sleep to the ocean waves, food quite good, staff warm , friendly, and helpful

Pool and property a little too narrow

Clean, beautiful, nice staff

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