Taman Bidadari Eco Wellness

Pemuteran is the sort of place where the day can take its time, and this eco-lodge follows that rhythm. Taman Bidadari Eco Wellness is built around natural materials, tropical gardens and a quieter approach to travel, with yoga, nature and sustainable living at the centre of the stay.

You can settle into a garden, pool or mountain-facing room, take part in a yoga or meditation session, then wander over to the restaurant for food grown partly on the property. It is suited to divers who want more than a bed between boat trips, particularly couples and families who would rather have space, greenery and something to do on a non-diving day.

The address is on Jalan Raya Seririt-Gilimanuk in Pemuteran, in the north-west of Bali, Indonesia. Pemuteran Beach is about 0.7 miles away, so this is not a hotel where you step straight from your room onto the sand. A short drive takes you to the beach, while the setting itself brings mountain and tropical forest views into the picture.

Pulaki Temple is around 1.8 miles away, and Gunung Bratan is roughly 1.8 miles from the property. West Bali National Park is about 8 miles away, with Munduk Kemiri around 7 miles away. For a meal away from the hotel, Warung Krama Bali and Warung Makan Mai Laku are both roughly 0.9 miles on foot.

The rooms are made with wood and stone, with large windows and views towards the mountains, garden or pool. Each has air conditioning, hot water, free Wi-Fi and a balcony or terrace, giving you somewhere to sit outside without turning the bed into a storage bench for the day's clothes and camera kit. Soundproof rooms are also part of the accommodation mix.

For two, the Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Pool Access puts the swimming pool within easy reach, while the Apartment with Pool View gives a couple more room to spread out. The Junior Suite with Pool View is another straightforward choice when the priority is a little more space and a pool outlook rather than a family layout.

Families can look towards the Garden View Quadruple Room, with room for four and a garden setting. Family rooms are part of the hotel, and children of any age are welcome; cots and extra beds can be requested according to the room selected. The practical point is simple: choose the accommodation around who is travelling, then let the card below deal with the measurements, beds and photographs.

Full board keeps the eating arrangements pleasantly simple: the restaurant is on site, and the kitchen works with local cuisine and produce from the property's permaculture farm. Organic fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown there and used in the cooking, so the food is tied to the place rather than being an entirely imported hotel menu.

There is also a bar, a coffee house and a snack bar for the less formal moments, with outdoor seating when you want to remain outside. Room-service dining and breakfast in the room are possible, while packed lunches can be arranged for a day away. Special diet menus are handled on request, and wine or champagne is also served. Cooking classes and themed dinner nights add something to the evening beyond deciding whether you are hungry enough for dessert.

The swimming pool, sun terrace, loungers, umbrellas and gardens cover the essential post-dive routine: get wet again if you wish, or find a horizontal position and defend it. A hot spring bath and spa facilities add a warmer option, with massages, body treatments, body scrubs, wraps, foot baths and a relaxation area. Couples can book a couples massage when the day's exertions have left both of you walking like badly folded deckchairs.

Yoga classes run daily for all levels, and meditation takes place in a studio surrounded by greenery. There is also a fitness centre, fitness classes and a personal trainer for anyone who prefers movement before dinner rather than another careful study of the sun lounger.

Away from the pool and spa, the programme includes walking and cycling, hiking, bike tours, cultural activities, Balinese dance lessons, cooking classes, sunrise walks, nature walks and time spent learning about local farming. Beach picnics, archery, badminton, darts, karaoke, live music and evening entertainment give families and couples several ways to fill a surface interval that has accidentally become a whole day.

Banyuwangi International Airport is roughly 37 miles away, with a road journey of about 1 hour 38 minutes. Car hire, a tour desk, currency exchange, an on-site cash machine and luggage storage are all part of the practical setup, while the 24-hour front desk and private check-in and check-out help with awkward arrival times. Free private parking is available on site without reservation.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to midnight, and check-out from 10:00 to 12:00. Cash is the accepted payment method. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and room service, daily housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning services are available. Pets are not allowed, while children of any age can stay; cots and extra beds depend on the accommodation selected.

Sustainability is built into the way this place presents itself. The accommodation uses locally sourced, environmentally friendly materials such as wood and stone, with buildings designed to blend into the surrounding landscape rather than dominate it.

The permaculture farm is more than a kitchen garden: you can learn about sustainable farming and take part in farm activities. Organic fruit, vegetables and herbs grown there go into the restaurant, linking the food on your plate with the land around the lodge.