Maua
About a 30-minute boat ride from Bali lies the stunning island of Nusa Penida. Whether you want to relax completely or seek adventurous excursions, this is the perfect place for you. And to return home to a beautiful villa resort just in time for a breathtaking sunset—that's what holidays are all about.
MAUA is perched atop a hill with a western view over Gamat Bay, with Bali's east coast on the other side of the sea, crowned by Mount Agung. The resort blends seamlessly into the lush natural surroundings and offers, among other amenities, a lovely pool, an excellent spa, and service with a smile. The beach is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
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What you can expect:
- Completely relax at this boutique villa resort
- Each villa is unique, designed to blend with the landscape
- Enjoy views of the lush jungle or the sea
- Unwind by the pool or in the spa
- Discover the beautiful island and the underwater world
Impression
Your Stay
No two villas are exactly alike, as they were adapted to the landscape during construction. If a tree or rock was in the way, they built around it to preserve as much of the original nature as possible. The villas are sleek and minimalist in design, with large floor-to-ceiling windows, sturdy furniture made from recycled hardwood, and stone floors. All villas feature a private infinity pool and offer views of the lush tropical greenery or the sea. In the latter case, you can enjoy stunning color palettes during sunset in the evening.
Hotel Information
Accommodation
The stunning MAUA offers a charmingly intimate setting with 25 villas. The One-Bedroom Luxury Villa is 75 m² and features a wonderful terrace with a private infinity pool. The villa has a seating area where you can start your day peacefully with a cup of coffee from your own Nespresso machine. There is a TV, Wi-Fi, and a small refrigerator. The bathroom includes a rain shower. The One-Bedroom Suite Villa is more spacious at 94 m² and has a separate small sitting room. From your terrace with an infinity pool, you have a breathtaking view over Gamat Bay. For families, there is the Two Bedrooms Suite Villa, which includes a lounge, two bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom with a shower. This villa is 110 m² and features a garden with an infinity pool overlooking Mount Agung or Gamat Bay. Lastly, there is the Two Bedrooms Suite Pool Villa with Jacuzzi. This is the largest villa at 140 m². The villa has a terrace with an infinity pool and a Jacuzzi, with a view of the jungle. This villa also includes a separate lounge and two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom with a shower.
Restaurants
Enjoy a stunning view at the semi-open KOWHAI Restaurant during your à la carte breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The dishes are prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, locally sourced and partly from our own organic garden.
Next to the restaurant and by the pool, you will find the Aroha Bar. Here, you can enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks all day long.
Wellness and Spa
Complete your relaxing stay with a visit to the Maua Spa. You can choose from soothing massages, scrubs, wraps, as well as more extensive spa packages. You can also participate in yoga classes or Pilates here.
The resort also offers a fitness room to maintain your fitness level if desired.
Swimming pool
Start your day with a swim in the infinity pool, surrounded by a deck with sunbeds. Take a seat on a sunbed and enjoy the view of the jungle, the bay, and Mount Agung. There is also a separate children's pool.
Activities
The resort organizes a variety of activities on different days of the week. Enjoy a Balinese dance, live acoustic music in the restaurant, or a 'rindik' performance during breakfast on Sunday. 'Rindik' is a musical instrument made from bamboo that produces soothing tones. Learn how to make a sarong, discover the art of weaving coconut leaves, or explore more about the Balinese offerings that you often see on the streets.
You can also book excursions to explore Nusa Penida. You might go paragliding over the island or take a boat trip at sunrise or sunset. Alternatively, choose a private speedboat excursion and create your own itinerary for the day. Of course, a snorkeling trip is also available.
Sustainability
Maua Nusa Penida aims to create a luxurious experience while simultaneously reducing its ecological footprint. One of the most significant projects is their own organic vegetable garden, where fresh vegetables and herbs are grown for use in the resort's restaurant. They also have their own beehives, with the honey used within the resort. Surplus food is transformed into compost, which is then used in the garden.
Furthermore, the furniture in the resort is made from recycled materials, and the resort features green roofs. Used water is recycled, and paper and plastic usage have been minimized.
Accommodation
The stunning MAUA offers a charmingly intimate setting with 25 villas. The One-Bedroom Luxury Villa is 75 m² and features a wonderful terrace with a private infinity pool. The villa has a seating area where you can start your day peacefully with a cup of coffee from your own Nespresso machine. There is a TV, Wi-Fi, and a small refrigerator. The bathroom includes a rain shower. The One-Bedroom Suite Villa is more spacious at 94 m² and has a separate small sitting room. From your terrace with an infinity pool, you have a breathtaking view over Gamat Bay. For families, there is the Two Bedrooms Suite Villa, which includes a lounge, two bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom with a shower. This villa is 110 m² and features a garden with an infinity pool overlooking Mount Agung or Gamat Bay. Lastly, there is the Two Bedrooms Suite Pool Villa with Jacuzzi. This is the largest villa at 140 m². The villa has a terrace with an infinity pool and a Jacuzzi, with a view of the jungle. This villa also includes a separate lounge and two bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom with a shower.
Restaurants
Enjoy a stunning view at the semi-open KOWHAI Restaurant during your à la carte breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The dishes are prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients, locally sourced and partly from our own organic garden.
Next to the restaurant and by the pool, you will find the Aroha Bar. Here, you can enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks all day long.
Wellness and Spa
Complete your relaxing stay with a visit to the Maua Spa. You can choose from soothing massages, scrubs, wraps, as well as more extensive spa packages. You can also participate in yoga classes or Pilates here.
The resort also offers a fitness room to maintain your fitness level if desired.
Swimming pool
Start your day with a swim in the infinity pool, surrounded by a deck with sunbeds. Take a seat on a sunbed and enjoy the view of the jungle, the bay, and Mount Agung. There is also a separate children's pool.
Activities
The resort organizes a variety of activities on different days of the week. Enjoy a Balinese dance, live acoustic music in the restaurant, or a 'rindik' performance during breakfast on Sunday. 'Rindik' is a musical instrument made from bamboo that produces soothing tones. Learn how to make a sarong, discover the art of weaving coconut leaves, or explore more about the Balinese offerings that you often see on the streets.
You can also book excursions to explore Nusa Penida. You might go paragliding over the island or take a boat trip at sunrise or sunset. Alternatively, choose a private speedboat excursion and create your own itinerary for the day. Of course, a snorkeling trip is also available.
Sustainability
Maua Nusa Penida aims to create a luxurious experience while simultaneously reducing its ecological footprint. One of the most significant projects is their own organic vegetable garden, where fresh vegetables and herbs are grown for use in the resort's restaurant. They also have their own beehives, with the honey used within the resort. Surplus food is transformed into compost, which is then used in the garden.
Furthermore, the furniture in the resort is made from recycled materials, and the resort features green roofs. Used water is recycled, and paper and plastic usage have been minimized.
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