Mandala Eco-Resort sits in the hills inland from Selong Belanak, surrounded by rice terraces, coconut palms and smallholder farmland, with the coast visible in the distance. The setting is the point of difference: rather than a beachfront position, the resort trades walking distance to the sand for quiet, greenery and long views over the valley toward the bay.
Accommodation is arranged as standalone villas in one, two and three-bedroom layouts, aimed respectively at couples, small groups and families or larger celebrations. The property lists private saltwater pools (chlorine-free) with the villas, along with handcrafted furnishings, locally made chemical-free toiletries and in-villa dining drawing on the resort’s own organic gardens. Specific villa sizes, inclusions and rates vary by category and are worth confirming with the property directly.
Food is handled on site at Arkana Hub, the resort’s farm-to-table restaurant, which builds its menus around produce grown in the gardens and other locally sourced ingredients, and which takes outside reservations as well as resident guests. Beyond eating and the pool, the property advertises wellness and spa treatments, yoga, permaculture and green-living activities, and it also takes weddings and events. It describes its wider approach in terms of working with local farmers and artisans, fair wages and eco-education.
Because Mandala is an inland hillside property rather than a beachfront one, guests should plan how they will get to Selong Belanak, Mawi, Torok and the other south-coast beaches, and confirm transport, transfer times and access with the resort before arrival. Availability, current rates and what is included are best confirmed directly with the property by phone.