Clove Tree Hill

Clove Tree hill is a place you should absolutely visit if it is on your route. It has 5 bungalows, that are positioned in a way that you cannot see each other. The bungalows are quite spacious. Plenty of room to put your stuff. Many seats, inside and out. There is a minibar and coffee/tea. A large bed with klambu. Outside is a large balcony/porch with comfy couch. There are yoga mats and such supplied. The open air bathroom is one you’ll love. Good shower and also large. They have thought of everything you might need, even a torch, walking canes, umbrellas, incense etc. And then the view… stunning! Difficult to break away from. There is a pool and a serene area that is used for massage. You can start a hike right from the hotel grounds; all very clear. A walk to the waterfall will take you 10 minutes. There are no shops nearby and nothing touristy. Even better for a real “break away” feel in a lush green environment. The small restaurant serves very good food. Really tastefull. Bert and Dian make sure all your needs are met. Lovely people who really make you feel at home.

Everything exceeded our expectations. So nothing negative to mention.

We loved everything about our stay at Clove Tree Hill. The property is a hidden gem in the hills of Bali…. completely removed from the hustle and bustle of the tourist hot spots. Everything about this place is absolutely divine. We are a family of 3 and we stayed in Villa Manggis, which has magnificent views of terraced rice fields and surrounding jungle. Walking around the property, there are stunning views at every turn. There are squirrels in the trees, beautiful native birds and the jungle chickens kept us very amused. As the sun goes down, you hear frogs, crickets and other insects singing, it’s just fantastic! We were looked after so well by Dian and the other staff. The food is delicious and lots to choose from. There is also a waterfall on the property. It was incredible having this all to ourselves to swim in. We had a massage in the open air spa hut… I will remember this massage with the sound of the waterfall behind us for the rest of my life. In fact, we will remember our stay at Clove Tree Hill forever. Absolute perfection! If you want to experience the beauty and peace of the real Bali, away from the tourist crowds, you will not be disappointed.

It is not only that Clove Tree is beautiful, but the people who run it make it even more special. We felt welcomed as one of the family and learnt so much from our conversations with them in an easy, no pressure way. Rice fields and food forests are on your doorstep with easy walks (we loved seeing a monkey in the tree on our rainforest walk), plus you get to swim in a waterfall 5 mins walk away, No transport needed, no other tourists, just you.

Loved the quiet location, beautiful views. Gardens are amazing and each bungalow is very private.

Limited in where you can eat since there’s not much around. We didn’t mind it anyway!