overview
Naya Gawana Resort & Spa occupies an unusual position on Menjangan Bay in Bali's far north-west, with the monsoon forest of West Bali National Park on one side and mangroves and sea on the other. Suites are finished in natural colours and fabrics amid tropical gardens, each with a generous sun deck and a private bathroom supplied by local hot spring water.
The Bay Restaurant and Bar is positioned for sunset views, while the Menori Room stays open around the clock with a pool table, chess, darts, and satellite TV. The bay is a common departure point for snorkelling and diving trips to Menjangan Island, the main draw for most guests visiting this remote corner of Bali.
Naya Gawana Resort & Spa
A breathtaking sanctuary of nature and peace.
Base yourself at Naya Gawana Resort & Spa in Lovina
Start with Naya Gawana Resort & Spa's live prices for your dates, since room rates in Lovina swing with the season. Then look at activity packages, since the sunrise dolphin trip and the Banjar hot springs are easy to add once your base is set. Finally, price a car: it is three hours from the south and the sights are scattered. The three links below go straight to each.
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our review
Monsoon forest on one side, mangroves and sea on the other. Naya Gawana sits on Menjangan Bay in Bali's far north-west, and the position is genuinely unlike anywhere else on the island.
Suites are finished in natural colours with a generous sun deck, and the bathrooms run on local hot spring water. The Bay Restaurant and Bar faces the sunset, and the resort is a departure point for snorkelling trips out to Menjangan. The 8.8 rests on 100 guests. Understand the isolation before booking: this is hours from the south, there is nothing to walk to, and the reason to come is the water and the park. We think that is the point rather than the problem.
Highlights
On Menjangan Bay beside West Bali National Park's monsoon forest
Suites with private sun deck and hot spring-supplied bathrooms
Bay Restaurant and Bar with sunset views
Departure point for snorkelling and diving trips to Menjangan Island
VH79+3X6, Jl. Banyuwedang, Pejarakan, Kec. Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81155, Indonesia
Where to Eat
Kalibukbuk for the widest restaurant choice
Beachfront warungs for fresh seafood
Anturan for simple local meals
Singaraja for markets and Indonesian food
Hotel restaurants for evening dining
Banjar for cafés near the hot springs
The best things to do nearby
Take an early dolphin-watching boat trip
Snorkel the calm reef close to shore
Soak in the Banjar hot springs
Visit Brahmavihara-Arama monastery
Walk to Gitgit or Sekumpul waterfalls
Explore Singaraja’s old harbour district
Dive the reefs around Menjangan Island.
frequently asked questions
Where is Naya Gawana Resort & Spa located?
Naya Gawana Resort & Spa is in Lovina, a quiet black-sand coast in the north, known for dolphin trips. That makes it a base for the things Lovina is known for rather than a spot to see the whole island from.
Is Naya Gawana Resort & Spa a good hotel?
It holds a guest review score of 8.8 from 100 reviews on Booking.com, and is rated a 4-star property. Guest scores move over time, so check the latest before you book.
How do you get to Naya Gawana Resort & Spa from the airport?
Naya Gawana Resort & Spa is roughly 2.5 to 3 hours by car from Ngurah Rai Airport in normal traffic. A private transfer or a car with a driver is the simplest way, and traffic in the south can add to that at peak times.