Cover Māua Nusa Penida, a private haven on the island
Māua Nusa Penida, a private haven on the island
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Māua Nusa Penida serves as the perfect sanctuary base to explore the island's dramatic coastlines before returning home to rest.
Nusa Penida is renowned for its raw, towering limestone cliffs and untamed landscapes. Yet navigating this rugged island calls for a comfortable place to recharge. Māua Nusa Penida by Swiss-Belhotel fills this role effortlessly. Perched above Gamat Bay—a coastal haven renowned for its pristine coral gardens and abundant marine life—the resort serves as an elegant base from which to explore the island. Designed for travellers eager to venture into Nusa Penida's wild terrain, it offers a welcome retreat to return to at the end of each day.
Just a 40-minute fast boat ride from Sanur Harbour, the contemporary resort blends seamlessly into the clifftops rather than dominating them, opening onto sweeping views of tropical valleys and the distant silhouette of Mount Agung.
Whether staying in a Deluxe Room with a spacious balcony overlooking the valley or a One Bedroom Pool Villa with Sea View, guests can look forward to a restorative retreat after a day spent exploring beneath the island sun.
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Above MĀUA Nusa Penida is perfect for a quick getaway from the main island of Bali
Above The main pool of MĀUA Nusa Penida
MĀUA Nusa Penida is perfect for a quick getaway from the main island of Bali
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This intuitive care is best felt in how the resort handles your schedule. Knowing that a day of island exploration rarely aligns with strict timetables, breakfast is available whenever and wherever you want it. Whether ordered directly to your room for a slow morning or enjoyed at Kōwhai Restaurant before catching a morning boat, the kitchen adapts to your day.
This intuitive sense of hospitality is perhaps best reflected in how the resort accommodates your schedule. Recognising that a day of island exploration rarely adheres to strict timetables, breakfast is available whenever and wherever you prefer. Whether served in the comfort of your room for a leisurely morning or enjoyed at Kōwhai Restaurant before an early boat departure, the experience is tailored to your day.
Kōwhai Restaurant takes a thoughtful approach to its menu, offering nourishing breakfasts such as Eggs Benedict Royale, Ricotta Hotcakes, and Mushroom & Burrata Toast to fuel a day of adventure, alongside a refined dinner selection best enjoyed beneath Nusa Penida's quiet, star-filled skies. Afterwards, Aroha Bar provides a warm, convivial setting to unwind over classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list.
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While the resort offers a wellness spa, yoga sessions, and a gym, its true strength lies in its positioning as a gateway. Beyond the snorkelling and diving spots of Gamat Bay, guests are perfectly placed to explore a string of Nusa Penida’s most famous coastlines.
A short trip connects you to the clear, calm waters of Crystal Bay, the dramatic lookout of Kelingking Beach, or the remarkable rock formations at Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong. After a day spent tackling Nusa Penida's steep paths, coming back to the quiet, structured ease of the resort provides the ultimate luxury: a soft place to land.
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Since embarking on her career as a food journalist in 2012, she has penned hundreds of articles delving into culinary trends, chef profiles, and gastronomic destinations across Asia. Born and raised in Bali, Eve is dividing her time between Bali and Jakarta.
