Essentials
• Location: Jalan Jaya Amed in Lipah village.
• Hotel website: thegriya.com
• Hotel phone: +62 (0)363 23571
• Check prices for Griya Villas
All villas at The Griya feature private pools, most with magnificent views of the sea and the sunrise.
The Griya Villas & Spa – Opulent and secluded villas with unrivaled views.
Each one, two, and three-bedroom villa features a classy interior, private pool, charming kitchen, large bathroom with a free-standing tub, abundant luggage space, and magnificent views from all windows. Villas are tiered up a steep hill, so a golf buggy is offered to get around. The whole place, particularly the lobby with its bistro and infinity pool, is spacious and open-air, offering a welcome breeze and striking views of the ocean and hills. Located in the less developed Lipah village, with a typically rocky beach across the road and a few cafés within a short stroll.
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The Griya Villas & Spa – The Location
- Area: Midway along the laidback area known as Amed which stretches about 10 km along the east coast of Bali. A few classy eateries nearby, but this is a less developed region.
- Address: Amed Bunutan Village, Karangasem. Along Jalan Raya Amed, the only road in Lipah village.
- How to Get There: No taxi from the airport will come this far, so organize transfers by car through the hotel – which takes about 2.5 hours. Many people stop at Amed on the way to/from the Gili Islands, which is connected by speedboats run by Freebird Express and Gili Sea Express. Book at travel agencies at either end, or compare schedules and book online.
- Handy to: Snorkeling spots and scuba-diving agencies.
The Griya Villas & Spa – The Basics
- Guests: The setting, seclusion, and prices attract couples, especially those on honeymoon.
- Beach: Amed is a chain of coves and cliffs, with rare beaches packed with rocks and boats. To access the closest beach, cut through one of the resorts on the other side of the road. The beach is very rocky and lined with boats, but decent enough for snorkeling just offshore.
- Views: Each villa offers views of the sea in front and hills to the back, while views from the restaurant/bar and main pool are of the hills.
- Kitchen: All villas (the only type of accommodation) come with kitchens.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: The resort only offers villas, each featuring a private pool.
- Extras: Free bicycle hire (but roads are steepish).
- Parking: Some limited free and secure parking, but think long and hard before driving anywhere in Bali.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: +62 (0)363 23571
- Email: info@thegriya.com
- Website: thegriya.com
The Griya Villas & Spa – Amenities
- Pool: Although each villa features a private pool, there is also an attractive infinity-edged pool alongside the café and lobby. With mountain views, swim-up bar, and plenty of decking.
- Spa & Fitness Center: The Channa Spa, Sauna, & Gym provides an impressive range of treatments and equipment for complete well-being.
- Other Facilities: Boutique sells clothes and souvenirs.
The Griya Villas & Spa – Food and Drink
- Restaurants & Bars: Safka Restaurant – Alongside the pool, with superb meals at pleasingly affordable prices. Mountain views are particularly notable from the rooftop bar, with its cushioned lounges and impressive happy hours. The wide menu includes Mexican delights and vegetarian options, and most nights feature either live music or a Balinese dance/music show. • Maku Healthy Café – Attached to the restaurant, with all sorts of healthy food and drinks as well as coffee and desserts.
- Breakfast: Excellent a la carte breakfast included. Served at the café or delivered to the villa for an extra charge.
- Room Service: Available during restaurant hours from about 7am to 9pm.
The Griya Villas & Spa – Rooms
- Room Types: Only offers villas with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms. • List of all Rooms
- Smoking Rooms: No smoking allowed in the rooms or eating areas, but okay elsewhere.
- Best Room: The 1-Bedroom Deluxe Pool Villa is ideal, especially for those on honeymoon. Separate living room and a wide pool surrounded by a deck.
- For Families: Some villas feature 2 or 3 bedrooms, and all have kitchens and private pools.
The Griya Villas & Spa – Local Transport
- Note: All cars/buses enter Amed from the north (via Culik) because the road from the south (via Ujung) is too windy, narrow, and steep for anything but motorbikes.
- Walking: Amed is spread out, and the road often steep, so be prepared for a lot of walking. Bikes can be rented from the resort, but roads are reasonably steep.
- Public Transport & Shuttle Bus: No reliable public transport anywhere through Amed. Perama, the main operator of tourist shuttle buses throughout Bali, offers a couple of services daily to Kuta via Padangbai and Ubud – but, inconveniently, leaves from northern Amed. Other local companies connect to Lovina. Get shuttle bus tickets through the hotel or a nearby travel agency.
- Cars, Motorbikes, & Taxis: No metered taxis anywhere, so charter a car with a driver through the hotel or a travel agency. Renting a motorbike is a terrific way to explore the east coast. Nowhere to rent a car, which is not recommended anyway because of the condition of local roads.
The Griya Villas & Spa – What’s Nearby?
Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars
- Barong Café – Little classier than rivals, with a higher position offering better views. Virtually next to the Griya.
- Bo’s Restaurant – Also raised, with terrific views and tasty seafood. About 300m northwest along the road.
- Warung Gado-Gado – Typically small and family-owned café offering huge portions at little prices. Just past Bo’s.
- Puri Wirata Restaurant – At the resort opposite Bo’s. One of few places to actually face the sea (although there’s no real beach).
Nearby Shops
- Minimart about 70m down the road, but nowhere else in Amed to really shop.
Nearby Attractions
- Amed is not close to anything, which is part of the attraction. But the main reason many come is snorkeling, often accessible just offshore, and scuba-diving, which can be arranged at any of the numerous agencies dotted along Amed, including Bali Reef Divers at the Puri Wirata resort, just northwest of The Griya.
The Griya Villas & Spa – The Hotel
The Griya Villas & Spa is in a quiet and isolated area of Amed, along the east coast of Bali.
The Griya is squeezed between the beachside road and dramatic hills.
The beach is accessible through any resort on the other side of the road, but is rocky and lined with fishing boats. Decent snorkeling just offshore, however.
The large infinity-edged pool features a swim-up bar.
At the resort, the Safka Restaurant provides abundant casual seating as well as tables for fine dining.
The Safka offers an extensive menu of Indonesian, western, and Mexican food.
Some nights, a charming Balinese dance/music show is held at the Safka Restaurant.
Next to the Safka, the Maku Healthy Café serves a range of healthy food and drinks as well as coffee, desserts, and pastries.
Tables at the Maku are inside, with air-conditioning, or along a terrace facing the hills.
Above the Safka Restaurant, the rooftop bar offers impressive happy hours.
The rooftop bar is loaded with lounge chairs which are especially enjoyable when the sun sets (over the hills, not sea).
A lovely boutique facing the pool sells elegant clothes and better-than-average souvenirs.
The Griya only offers villas with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms.
Each villa features a private pool, most with views of the sea.
Each villa features an outdoor area, alongside the pool, with a kitchen and dining area.
Next to the kitchen/dining area is an extended living room.
The very spacious bedrooms feature a lovely traditional design.
The bathroom is extended and mostly open-air.
Bo’s is one of several eateries within a few minutes’ stroll of the hotel entrance.
The Puri Wirata Restaurant faces the beach not far from the entrance to the Griya.
Also very close to the Griya, Warung Gado-Gado is typical of many found along Amed.
Offering superior views is the popular Barong Café, virtually next to The Griya.
Amed is famous for scuba-diving. Agencies are dotted along the entire length of Amed, including Bali Reef Divers, just down the road from the Griya. Check rates and availability: The Griya Villas & Spa
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