About the Pala
Even before stepping into The Pala’s grand foyer you know you have arrived at a special place. The villa’s double-height entrance, beautifully carved in gold, red and sea-green-painted wood and flanked by stone frescoes depicting the fragrant frangipani, is truly magnificent.
The Pala – meaning ‘Nutmeg’ – is Pandawa Cliff Estate’s flagship villa. Commanding unrivalled views over the ocean from its dramatic clifftop setting, this fabulous six-bedroom property is destined to become one of Bali’s most sought-after villas. Its thoughtful design makes The Pala as suitable for a grand wedding venue as it is for a special family holiday, or even as an extravagant hideaway for a romantic couple.
Newly launched The Pala North Wing can be booked along with The Pala to accommodate larger groups. With ten bedrooms, the two villas can host up to 20 adults and boast plenty of space to spread out. Separate private pools and gardens offer a place to retreat to, while the spacious living areas beg for social evenings.
Floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame wonderous views and each bedroom in this extended haven is a sanctuary in itself. Socialising in the exquisitely decorated lounges, gazing at the ocean views from the balconies, multiple dining rooms to savour delicious meals cooked to your taste, massages in your private spa treatment room while the kids play in the playroom and your partner works out in the fitness center. The Pala has something for everyone.
Step outside and you will realise why Pandawa Estate is Bali’s most sought-after event venue. At The Pala, wide lawns sweep towards the 20-metre infinity-edge swimming pool, to one side of which a ten-seater table is set up below a covered barbecue and bar area, and a stone amphitheatre makes the perfect setting for a traditional Balinese dance performance.
The Pala’s garden links through to that of neighbouring Villas Rose and Markisa, providing an unbeatable clifftop setting for events. The gardens have been purposefully designed with events in mind, providing plentiful washroom facilities and extensive deck and lawn areas. With The Pala North Wing now available, this exceptional venue can host up to 800 guests, making it an unparalleled destination for weddings, celebrations, and grand occasions.
A large team of professionally trained staff, including a Villa Manager, skilled chefs, chauffeurs and a veritable army of service, housekeeping and grounds staff, tend to your every need at Pandawa Cliff Estate, while the provision of a private sports centre with full-size tennis court, squash court and well-equipped gym, together with a dedicated spa staffed by trained therapists, means that guests will want for nothing at this superbly self-contained hidden paradise above the ocean on Bali’s beautiful Bukit peninsula.
Villa Layout
The Pala’s grand entrance opens to a light-filled reception with ‘birdcage’ chandeliers and plantation fans hanging from a double-height glass roof. Flanking the reception are four virtually identical guest suites, arranged over two floors.
A corridor of glass with cooling water features on either side guides you first to a foyer displaying colourful artwork, and then to a stately living room with a curved, glass-fronted, furnished balcony giving spectacular ocean views.
To left of the living room a corridor extends to the master bedroom wing – which incorporates a comfortable TV lounge – and a spiral wood staircase leads down to ground level and the sixth bedroom, dining room and superbly equipped professional kitchen. A hallway to the back of the dining room brings you to the spa treatment room, and pathways lead through the gardens to the back of the villa where a children’s playroom and games room are neatly tucked away.
A covered dining area, the spectacular infinity pool, a sunken stone amphitheatre and a relaxation balé punctuate the villa’s broad lawn, while colourful bougainvillea lines the cliff edge, beyond which stretches the mesmerising ocean panorama.
In the north wing of The Pala lies the newly built four-bedroom retreat, The Pala North Wing. Located adjacent to the main villa, this exclusive extension boasts its own private pool and sweeping ocean views, creating a serene sanctuary for those wishing to enjoy additional seclusion while remaining closely connected to the main villa. The Pala can be booked separately as a six-bedroom villa or together with its extension as a massive ten-bedroom villa spread over multiple pavilions.
Living Areas
The Pala’s splendid upper-floor living room is divided into two comfortable sitting areas, with massive sofas in blue and cream on either side. A highlight of this room is the tiered ceiling, which features a delicate fresco of natural scenes depicting flowing water, trees and birds. A curved, glass-fronted balcony to the front of the room looks out to the ocean, over the garden and pool. An intimate TV lounge lies just beyond the living room, at the entrance to the master bedroom wing.
Below the living room, the huge dining room, with a furnished balcony opening to the garden, offers a choice of dining options. For large formal dinners there’s a 12 seater rectangular table to the far side of the room while, to the other side, in front of a bar counter and butler station, is a circular table for eight, ideal for more relaxed mealtimes. A door leads through to the villa’s spacious professional kitchen, fitted with absolutely everything required to prepare exceptional feasts for guests.
Spa treatment room
Behind the dining room, a corridor leads to a peaceful spa treatment room with two professional massage beds and a shower room with lovely tiled feature wall and ornate mirror.
Children’s playroom and games room
A winding pathway between The Pala and its boundary with Villa Rose leads to the children’s playroom and a games room. Warmly lit and painted in powder blue, the playroom is equipped with toys and puzzles and there’s a Nintendo Wii to keep young and old amused. A handy guest bathroom serves both of these rooms.
Outdoor living
On the ground floor, at the front of the master bedroom wing, is a covered outdoor dining area where a table and 10 chairs in ocean turquoise and sandy beige sit below a ceiling fan. A bar-style serving counter makes this an ideal spot for alfresco meals and two smart guest washrooms are conveniently situated for villa and party guests. Just in front of the outdoor dining area, and virtually on the cliff edge, is a sunken stone amphitheatre especially designed for traditional dance performances. Next to this is the 20 x 6-metre pool with a shallow section for toddlers, infinity edge at the front and broad wooden decking behind, furnished with all-weather lounge seating. On the clifftop, a relaxation balé looks down onto the peaceful Pandawa Beach.
Bedrooms
Master suite
With floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides and a glass-fronted balcony looking down to the turquoise ocean and white sands of Pandawa Beach, The Pala’s master bedroom wing is reminiscent of the prow of a fine ship.
A sitting area with a 40-inch satellite channel TV and two comfortable sofas leads to the air-conditioned master bedroom and its divine panorama. So as not to compete with the views perhaps, the bedroom is simply but stylishly furnished with a pair of two-seater sofas, a writing desk and a king-sized bed below a brightly coloured, traditionally woven panel. Beyond the spacious walk-in dressing room is an equally spacious bathroom with double vanity, a separate shower area and a freestanding tub.
Guest suites
Four of The Pala’s five guest suites are arranged in pairs, one above the other, on either side of the villa’s entrance with views over the gardens or the ocean. All are very private and will appeal to both families with young children and those who appreciate having some extra personal living space, thanks to the clever addition of a sliding partition wall that separates the sleeping area from a light-filled anteroom that works well as a study, sitting room or kids bedroom. Two of the suites are furnished with king beds and the other two with split-king beds giving plenty of flexibility for different guest group configurations.
All four suites feature cool marble floors, sofas or daybeds, writing desks, top of the range audio-visual equipment, bar fridges and attractive latticework panels between the beds and dressing areas. Bright ensuite bathrooms are fitted twin vanities, freestanding tubs and generous glass-fronted shower cubicles; all are finished in soothing white and cream marble. One of the ground-floor suites also boasts an outdoor shower.
At the front of the villa, a striking spiral staircase leads down to final guest suite, which is immediately below the master suite and opens onto the lawn. The room is furnished with a split-king bed and sofa and accented in warm reds. Its ensuite bathroom has both indoor and outdoor showers.
Quick Facts
Location
Kutuh village, The Bukit Peninsula, South Kuta, Bali, Indonesia.
Capacity
12 adults (3 king-size beds and 3 twin beds convertible to king). Maximum 20 adults when booking The Pala along with The Pala North Wing. Extra beds available on request at additional charge.
Living areas
Indoor and poolside lounge; dining room with table for 14; table for 10; outdoor dining for 10; playroom; TV lounge; private sitting areas in bedroom suites.
Pool
20m x 6m. 0.6m-1.45m depth (The Pala); 13m x 4m main pool and 4.5m x 4.5m children's pool (The Pala North Wing).
Estate staff
Villa Manager; assistant manager; full-time chef; 24-hour housekeeping, butler service and security; garden and pool staff; maintenance engineer; in-house spa therapists. Babysitters available on request.
Dining
Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s dishes. Requests accommodated (including special diets).
Communication
WiFi internet access; landline for international and local calls; mobile phone coverage.
Entertainment
Satellite TVs; DVD/Blu-ray players; surround-sound system; CD players; iPod docks.
Full-size tennis court; squash court; spa and gym.
For families
The Pala is exceptionally well-equipped for families.
Transport
A 7-seater car with driver is available on a complimentary basis for up to 8 hours a day. Additional hours are charged on guest account.
Offering an unbeatable clifftop setting, with large lawns and exceptional purpose-built guest facilities, weddings and events for up to 80 people can be arranged at the estate with prior notice, provided The Pala and The Pala North Wing are booked together.
Additional facilities
Barbecue; diesel powered back-up generator; safety deposit boxes.
Property area
3,000 sqm (The Pala); 800 sqm (The Pala North Wing).
