My girlfriend and I stayed for a 6 nights in November - what we found was a peaceful, quiet oasis of calm and tranquility away from the busier, more touristy parts of Bali. The location is a little out of the way, and the hotel can organise an airport transfer from Denpasar. What you will find is a beautifully designed, stylish boutique hotel that is feels authentically Bali but at the same time, something different and unique. The restaurant is a level above anything you will find on the island. Our villa was clean, comfortable with every detail perfectly designed from the private outdoor showers that make you feel like you're showering under a waterfall surrounded by plants to the wonderfully luxurious bed linen. Just wandering round the grounds of the hotel will help relieve the stresses and strains of every day life but if you're still feeling a little tense after the flight then definitely book a massage in the spa. Pretty much the best spa experience of my life. I would definitely bring a book or two as like us, you'll find yourself just relaxing by the pool most days, unless you book a tour or two to some of the surrounding areas. The hotel can arrange these for you and anything else you feel like doing. Such attentive, friendly and helpful staff made our stay so much more pleasurable and from the moment you wake up to the end of the day, they are on hand to help and assist. Highly recommended. And if you're not convinced, just take a look at some of the photos on social media!

I genuinely cannot rate this place more highly. We were here two years ago and decided this year that we wanted to go to Bali purely to come and stay again at The Damai. It’s a beautiful place, well run and isn’t huge which allows you to really feel like you are getting away from it all and being taken care of in unique surroundings. Having stayed at quite a few places in Bali, the Damai strikes a really good balance of being a luxury hotel but doing it in a very authentic Balinese way. The architecture and little touches of services feel very well considered and appropriate to the region it’s in. The staff are probably one of the main things that I have to credit the Damai for as well as the food which is great. Rooms are also great. This time we chose to stay in a pool villa which was decadent but with stunning views from our own private pool, it felt like we had our own slice of paradise. Last time we stayed in one of the garden villas which was also nice but the pool does give you you that extra sense of privacy. Location wise it is in Lovina, so a bit of a trek (3hrs from Denpasar airport/2.5 from Seminyak) but I think it’s worth it for something that feels less commercialised and the scenery around there feels more “real” Bali. Also importantly your money goes further there so staying at the top villas is the same a “standard” one in one of the luxury resorts in the south.

Stayed at Damai for 3 nights and wish we had longer. The villa was outstanding in modern Bali style. The open doors to pool and deck made the villa feel even bigger than it was. The hotel service was outstanding as was the food. A shuttle service can take you to Lovina (about 10 mins) and you can arrange pick up also. Can’t fault this place at all. An absolute gem!!