Get out of Kuta & explore the lesser known parts of Bali. Follow my #PerthGirl in Bali series for tips & recommendations on where to go next time you visit.
Karma Beach Bali is an intimately private beachfront venue by upscale resort, Karma Kandara (part of the Karma Group) It’s been newly re-branded, styled after a ‘sensual, wind-swept beach cabana’ with a restaurant that is organically designed by locally grown yellow bamboo, classic thatched roofing, white-washed timber furnishings and misting fans to keep guests cool. It was voted ‘Best Beach Club in Bali’ by Hello Bali magazine and was recently named amongst the ‘World’s 50 Best Beach Bars’ by CNN Travel.
The crystal clear ocean off Karma Beach Bali is ideal for all levels of sea enthusiasts: go stand-up paddle boarding or view the dramatic limestone cliffs while sea kayaking.
On our last day in Bali, we decided to back to Uluwatu to explore more luxurious beach-side venues after spending the previous day for my birthday at Uluwatu Beach and El Kabron and loving it. Despite the grey weather on our last day, we were both determined to get back to the beach, even if it was a little stormy!
I came across Karma Kandara’s Private Beach via The Bali Bible and I’m glad we went, it was worth the trip back there again.
At Karma Beach Restaurant I had a great view overlooking the Karma Kandara luxury Resorts & Apartments.
Driving to Karma Beach Bali was a little confusing simply because Karma Group is huge. Our taxi driver took us to Karma Kandara Beach Resort first (which is the accommodation section). Security there directed we had to go back down the road to the Karma Kandara Beach Club & Restaurant.
Once at the cliffside restaurant, we went to the desk and paid an entrance fee of IDR 350,000 which includes a IDR 150,000 Food and Beverage credit. He then directed us to the corner to where the inclinator is that takes you down the stunning limestone cliff to the private beach.
Check out my instagram footage of it:
Whoaaaa! Beautiful. Just lovely. We were enthralled! Ooh I like that word, enthralled!
In case the instagram video doesn’t work, here’s a pic of the inclinator at work!
Set in Bali’s most stunning cove at Karma Kandara, Karma Beach Bali is really its own tropical oasis. It boasts crescent of white sand that leads to a tranquil blue lagoon, exclusively available for the enjoyment of Karma members and/or visitors paying the entrance fee. Once we got in, we sat down and really soaked it all up – it was beautiful and what we wanted – something chilled and laid back for our last day in Bali.
Check out more photos of my experience below:
What more could I want? My boyfriend, a private beach set beneath cliff tops. Awesome. But my first question was: where’s the emergency exit in case a tsunami hits? Oh well, let’s just relax first and ask questions later.
Hollywood Style Glam Shot in sexy, exotic location. Check. Upload to Facebook and Instagram, Check.
Sushi and pizza was our cuisine of choice for the afternoon. Delicious, a little expensive for Bali standards, but we weren’t fazed – we were in a luxury private beach restaurant after all.
GoPro action in the water in front of Karma Bali. Loving it, even when the storm clouds rolled in.
Was getting a little choppy out there….
The front of the Karma Bali restaurant – beautiful, tropical looking hut.
Closer inspection.
Me feeling like a proper traveler 😉
Took this pic with my Canon, just liked the composition for some reason… nice ambiance.
Weren’t too many other tourists at the private beach, and once the storm clouds rolled in, majority of them left.
Can’t go to a tropical paradise without COCKTAILS!
Taking paparazzi style pictures of my boyfriend, because.
Further down the coast, there was another beach club. Not sure which one it was though. Would have kept walking but cliff rocks were in the way.
We claimed our own mini-cabana to relax on. It was so tranquil.
And them BAM! We noticed lizards in the fittings of our cabana! We spent ages watching them. They are so cute!
This one is big.
This one is small and growing back their lost tail 😛
Yes, we were so chilled we noticed cute lizards running along our cabana. Lizard-watching…. natures T.V.
If you’re staying in the area for longer, you should do your own personalised itinerary at the exclusively private beach, like Stand Up Paddle Yoga, sea kayaking and snorkeling, or relax with a beachfront massage and beauty treatments at their own Karma Spa. If you have kids, they also provide activities for all ages at their Three Monkeys Kids Club. There wasn’t a DJ when I was there, but they do offer dining and entertainment events with DJ appearances.
Taken at the Karma Kandara Restaurant. Their private beach is down the inclinator below. I don’t know who that lady is, but I like her Titantic Style Pose.
In my personal opinion, Karma Beach Bali is a nice, romantic escape for couples or those on a honeymoon. There is great ambiance there, and no pretentiousness. The cocktails were ridiculously expensive though (they are more expensive than Perth prices, and that’s saying something) but I do understand that it is a fancy, exclusive area and that’s to be expected, so I really shouldn’t whinge too much about that! The food was nice and high quality, just wish the weather was sunnier! A highlight was watching a random wedding-style photography shoot happen in front of us. Then the storm clouds rolled in and drenched everyone.
That night we went to Mama San for dinner back in Seminyak – YUM YUM! That place is awesome!
Tahnee xxx
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KARMA BEACH BALI by Karma Kandara
Address:Jalan Villa Kandara, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ugansa
Phone: +62 361 8482200
Website: https://karmagroup.com/karma-beach/
