A very eco-friendly future for Bali tourism promises sustainable travel options, green accommodations, and conservation efforts. This vision includes eco-friendly resorts, community-based tourism initiatives, and environmental protection programs, ensuring Bali remains a pristine paradise for generations to come.
A very eco-friendly future for Bali tourism
Bali, an Indonesian island renowned for its breathtaking scenery and unspoiled beauty, is struggling with an increase in visitors and development. The Begawan Foundation’s managing officer, Sintia Dewi, emphasizes the necessity of a tourist cap and a ban on the construction of new resorts in order to save the island’s ecosystem and resources. While policymakers debate these policies, the Balinese people are attempting to bring the land back into equilibrium.
Paradise cost
In order to restore soil quality, Begawan, a company based in Bali, is advocating for the resumption of cultivating Bali’s traditional rice using regenerative techniques. Since the project started a year ago, two hectares and five farmers have participated. Upscale hotels like The Legian Seminyak and Potato Head use Begawan rice in traditional Balinese recipes, offering tourists a flavor of the region while providing farmers with a steady source of income. Additionally, a hundred energy-efficient solar panels, recharge wells, wastewater treatment, garbage recycling, composting, and support for neighborhood non-governmental organizations are all part of the company’s sustainability mission.
Green revolution
With poorly maintained beaches like Bali’s Potato Head running nearly trash-free, Indonesia remains the second-most plastic-polluting nation in the world. However, organizations like Eco Mantra are promoting greener hotels through audits to combat greenwashing, innovative engineering, and intelligent building design. Working alongside the government and the green construction community, businesses such as the co-founded Potato Head aim to enhance building codes and mitigate their environmental impact.
The business also uses leftover plastic and oil to make eco-friendly items like water bottles, candles, and furniture. Potato Head’s zero-waste initiatives, such as recycling cooking oil and melting plastic to make jewelry and home goods, are on display on their sustainability tours.
Green is the new gold
True luxury for these six avant-garde eco-friendly Bali resorts means taking it easy.
Desa Potato Head
Desa Potato Head, a creative village with a hotel, beach club, and co-working space, has revolutionized Bali’s tourism industry. Its studio accommodations feature walls made from leftover bricks, rugs made from offcuts, and recycled plastic terrazzo—all elements of Ronald Akili’s vision for “sustainable beautiful.” The on-site Tanaman plant-based restaurant launched in 2020 and provides multimodal dining in a neon-themed environment.
Buahan, A Banyan Tree Escape
Made from sustainable materials like reclaimed boat decks, Buahan’s ultra-private “no walls, no doors” apartments are more than simply a unique way to spend a night in the jungle—they’re also a monument to Balinese craftsmanship. Every suite in the opulent resort, known as a bale, boasts a private pool, a copper bathtub, and breathtaking views of the valley that bears the same name as Buahan. The Open Kitchen sources nearly all the ingredients for its mostly plant-based Balinese cuisine from within an hour’s drive.
Lost Lindenberg
This eco lodge in Bali features eight treehouses rising out of the jungle that surrounds a volcanic sand surfers’ beach. From their rooms, visitors may enjoy views of the ocean, lush vegetation, and the sound of birds. With its solar-powered and entirely plant-based design, Lost Lindenberg aims to foster human-nature bonding. Stories are told under the stars, family-style meals are served outside, and swimming adventures are led by knowledgeable instructors.
Nirjhara
The eco-luxury enclave Nirjhara’s architecture adheres to modern minimalism while utilizing traditional Balinese building methods. Participate in yoga sessions at the riverfront shala, constructed entirely of bamboo, or join a guided bike trip to a neighboring temple. Here, sustainability guides operations, focusing on three key pillars: community, land, and climate. Regular beach and rice field clean-ups, smart waste management, and on-site recycling are all part of the operation.
Ulaman
Ulaman is a prime example of conscious luxury; it makes stunning use of eco-friendly materials and technologies. The resort received a UNESCO Prix Versailles award for its sustainable building, specifically for the breathtaking bamboo architecture of its villas. It powers itself with solar panels and hydroelectric turbines and uses natural, low-carbon, and renewable elements such as bamboo, rammed earth, natural stone, and repurposed wood in its construction.
Desa Hay
Desa Hay features six villas with plunge pools, stone bathtubs, and rainfall showers nestled within private gardens, creating a tranquil refuge. Behind the scenes, the property embraces four sustainability concepts—water use, waste reduction, CO2 neutrality, and community and culture—and powers itself with over 100 solar panels.
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