Camaya Bali is a small couples retreat in Bali’s rice terraces: seven open-air bamboo houses and one Balinese cottage in Padangaji, Selat, East Bali, 20 minutes from Sidemen. Most of our guests are couples, and guests must be 12 or older. Every stay includes breakfast at Camaya Terrace, one scooter, turn-down service, Wi-Fi and free use of our private sauna and cold plunge, which you book with 60 minutes’ notice.
Each house opens onto the valley, so you wake up to the rice fields rather than a wall. Open-air living is part of the stay: the houses have no air conditioning, every bed has a mosquito net and a fan, and geckos and insects live in the garden with us. Nights in the valley are cooler than the south of Bali.
Five houses for 2 to 4 guests with heated jacuzzis, and three for two: Santai, with a jacuzzi and a copper bathtub; Sayang, a lava-stone house with a small dipping pool and a large hot bathtub; and Nirvana, a Balinese cottage with a heated outdoor bathtub. Compare all eight houses.
Camaya is one of the more unique places to stay in Bali because the whole stay happens in the open, above the rice fields. These are the things our guests mention most.
Each house is built from bamboo and natural materials and faces the rice terraces of Selat. Curtains close the open sides when you want privacy.
Six houses have a heated outdoor jacuzzi, and Santai adds a copper bathtub. Sayang has a large hot bathtub and Nirvana a heated outdoor bathtub.
Every house except Pyramid has its own fire pit, and the bonfire is free. Pyramid has none, for fire safety under its roof.
The private sauna and cold plunge overlook the rice fields and are free for guests. Book 60 minutes ahead for a private 60 or 90-minute session.
Your regular breakfast arrives on a flower tray floating in your jacuzzi, or in the dipping pool at Sayang. Book a day ahead.
Meals from Camaya Terrace can be delivered to any house at no extra charge, and Lotus has its own private dining area in the garden.
Our restaurant looks over the rice terraces and serves Balinese and international food from breakfast to dinner. See Camaya Terrace.
Camaya is part of Padangaji, a working Balinese village, and our small team comes from the village. Farmers still work the terraces below the houses.
East Bali is the quieter, greener and more traditional side of the island. Compared with the busy south, East Bali has fewer resorts and more working villages, and Mount Agung, the highest mountain on Bali, rises above most of the region. Days here are about rice terrace walks, temples, royal water palaces and the black sand coast of Amed, not beach clubs or nightlife.
Camaya sits in the Selat valley in Karangasem, the regency that covers most of East Bali. Sidemen is 20 minutes away, the water palace of Tirta Gangga about 40 minutes, and the snorkelling coast at Amed about 75 minutes. The roads are narrow and winding, so most guests plan one trip a day and spend the rest of the day at Camaya.
The honest trade-off: East Bali has no nightlife, fewer restaurants and a longer drive from the airport, about 2 hours.
Plan your days with our East Bali guide and our Sidemen guide.
| From Camaya to | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Sidemen | 20 minutes |
| Tukad Cepung Waterfall | 35 minutes |
| Tirta Gangga | 40 minutes |
| Amed | 75 minutes |
| Lempuyang Temple | 75 minutes |
| Ubud | 90 minutes |
| Ngurah Rai International Airport | 2 hours |
These are the times we give our guests. Traffic and temple ceremonies can add time.
Camaya Terrace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and everyone is welcome, not only hotel guests. The menu mixes Balinese and Indonesian dishes such as beef rendang and nasi campur with international plates and homemade desserts, all with a view over the rice terraces.
Balinese, aromatherapy and hot stone massages in our private massage room, plus a 2-hour Romantic Couples Treatment.
Breakfast on a flower tray in your jacuzzi, and a flower bath with Balinese flowers in your own house.
Drivers and day trips to Tirta Gangga, Besakih, Lempuyang and Tukad Cepung, plus rafting and a silver ring class near Sidemen.
Also at Camaya: private dinners for two in our covered bamboo pod on the hill, private yoga and guided rice terrace walks.
Planning a honeymoon, an anniversary or a proposal? See how couples shape their stay at Camaya, from flower baths to a private dinner above the fields.
Rice terrace walks, crafts, food and getting there, from our team 20 minutes away. Read the Sidemen guide.
Amed, Tirta Gangga, Lempuyang and Besakih, with drive times from Camaya. Read the East Bali guide.
What the wet months are really like, and what still works. Read the rainy season guide.
Which area suits you, from Seminyak to Sidemen. Read the where to stay guide.
No. Camaya is in Padangaji, Selat, Karangasem, a 20-minute drive from Sidemen. Most guests use Camaya as a base for Sidemen and the rest of East Bali.
Yes. Every stay includes breakfast at Camaya Terrace, one breakfast dish and one hot or cold drink each, with a shared fruit platter.
No. The houses are open-air and built for natural airflow, with fans and a mosquito net over every bed. Nights in the valley are cooler than the south of Bali.
Guests must be 12 or older. The houses sit in elevated spots reached by long sets of stairs, so for safety we cannot host younger children or guests with physical disabilities.
Camaya is about 2 hours by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport. We can arrange a private transfer for IDR 700,000 per car, incl. tax and service. See getting here for other routes.
Booking on our reservation page shows live availability for all eight houses and puts you in touch with our team directly. You can then plan experiences and transfers with us on WhatsApp before you arrive.
It’s a shame you can only leave a 5-star review because the entire Camaya Bali team deserves 10 stars for THE best vacation my fiancee and I have ever had. From the day we arrived until the moment we left, we were treated like family by every member of the staff. They took care of every detail to make our stay an A+ experience, including delicious food made by their on-site restaurant, setting up flower arrangements in our jacuzzi, arranging tours and excursions, and even helping my fiance set up a surprise proposal.
Camaya Bali exceeded every expectation and was truly one of the most memorable places we’ve ever stayed. The views are simply breathtaking, waking up to the stunning scenery each morning was an experience in itself. The food was exceptional throughout our stay, with every meal beautifully prepared, fresh, and full of flavour. … What really sets Camaya Bali apart, though, is the people. A huge thank you to Kanuk, who provided outstanding service and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. … Santai bamboo house was exceptional, we can’t wait to try a different one when we return!
Our stay at Camaya Bali in the Metangi Hill bamboo villa was MAGICAL. The villa is beautiful like no other. … My husband and I were celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary and they decorated the room beautifully. … The whole time we were there it rained like crazy, but that just made it more romantic. In the morning, mother nature gifted us a rainbow just in front of the villa.
We had an amazing stay at Camaya. The staff were very helpful and always happy to see us. … Food at the restaurant is delicious and organic (from their own garden). Also you can have a floating breakfast/dinner in the warm jacuzzi (filled with flower petals). … The Lotus house is taking vacationing and relaxing to the next level, it was without a doubt the highlight of our Honeymoon!
This was hands-down the most beautiful, breathtaking place we have ever stayed. Me and my husband kept saying that we can’t believe we were really there, it felt like a dream. Everything felt like a 5 star experience, from the delicious and big breakfast, the spa, to the littlest details such as the flower petals in the bath and amazing smelling soaps and lotions. … Although there wasn’t many doors, only curtains (which I was very worried about) we still didn’t have any bugs in the room and it was nice and cool with the fan. The staff were sooooo kind and accommodating, they were always just a Whats App message away and always responded within less than 5 minutes.
I’ve travelled all over the world and stayed in different hotels and air bnbs and Camaya was the most magical place I’ve ever stayed. The pictures don’t do it justice I felt like I was in a fairytale. The service was five star all the way they thought of everything. We did a hike, floating breakfast and massages and love it all. Seriously if you’re considering it go you won’t regret it. One thing to note which is weird because we were prepared but there wasn’t any bugs? So if that’s a worry of yours don’t sweat it. I haven’t been that relaxed in years thank you Made we will definitely be back.
Camaya was beautiful, but it is hard to describe the experience because I have never seen anything like it. First, the pyramid home was spectacular, the design and craftsmanship was of the highest quality. The home blended with nature and the way it makes you feel while experiencing it is what is so hard to explain. It is like you are one with nature but with all of the luxurious amenities of a hotel. Yes you do live with some creatures but they don’t bother you they are just there for the experience. … Second, the people at Camaya are the best! From check in to check out everyone was so friendly and so helpful they truly made it seem like you were part of the family.
Villa Nirvana was the best welcome to Bali we could possibly have asked for. The pictures don’t do this place justice, it is beautiful beyond description and waking up to a sunrise amongst the stunning garden and rice paddies was peace and serenity at its best. The Villa was very comfortable, sparkling clean, stayed pleasantly cool, had unmatchable charm, and somehow kept the bugs out (not a single mosquito bite in three days). There was also an outdoor bathtub/shower that was awesome with great views. … The best part was Made and his family, who were always happy to cook a delicious meal, organize activities such as spa, rafting, or hiking, or just let you do your own thing.
This is a MUST STAY for a once in a lifetime experience. Not only are the views incredible and the experience is unique, but the service is unmatched. Staff were always there to help us and had all items we requested. We had an elopement ceremony here and they even helped set up a private dinner overlooking the rice fields. It is all open air, so of course you’re signing up to be a part of the wildlife. It was as expected and a wonderful experience!
This villa is even more beautiful in person than it is in the pictures. The bamboo house is stunning and the view / surroundings are even better. All of the staff at the villa are incredibly kind and accommodating.
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