Where Bali’s Soul Still Lives Between the Hills and the Sea
If you’ve ever stayed at a Lovina Bali resort, you already know that North Bali moves to a different rhythm. But just a short drive uphill from the black-sand coast, there’s another layer to explore — older, quieter, and far more intimate.
Welcome to Pedawa, a traditional Bali Aga village hidden in the forested hills above Lovina. And just beside it, gently tucked into the slope, sits Umah Lusa — a North Bali resort designed for travelers who seek meaning, not just scenery.
Here, culture isn’t a performance. It’s a pulse. A pattern. A memory kept alive in morning offerings, shared meals, and warm conversations between strangers who become something more.
From the Coast to the Hills: A Different Kind of Journey
The road from Lovina to Pedawa curves gently upward. As the sea disappears behind you, the scent of salt is slowly replaced by clove trees, damp soil, and mountain air.
You’ll pass temples with moss-covered shrines, school children walking barefoot, and farmers carrying harvest baskets filled with turmeric or sweet potatoes.
By the time you reach Umah Lusa, nestled between jungle trees and rice paddies, something shifts. You’re not just arriving somewhere new — you’re arriving into a new state of mind.
Umah Lusa: A North Bali Resort Rooted in Heritage
Unlike many Munduk hotels or larger hillside retreats, Umah Lusa doesn’t borrow from Bali’s culture — it’s part of it.
Our team includes members of the Pedawa community. The seasonal fruits on your plate? They came from our hillside farm, where the staff may have picked them that morning. The clove-scented air in your villa? It’s not aroma oil — it’s the wind itself.
Every detail is intentional. Every space open. This is a place to stay, yes — but more so, a place to belong.
Food That Carries Stories: Dining at Cengkeh
Culture isn’t just seen in ceremonies. It’s tasted at the table.
At Cengkeh, Umah Lusa’s restaurant, every dish tells a story. You might start with a bowl of Moringa & Sweet Corn Soup, then move to a plate of Umah Lusa Burger with hand-cut fries, or a traditional Kecombrang Nasi Goreng served with chicken satay and sambal matah.
Vegetarian? Try the Grilled Tempeh with Coconut Cream Sauce, made with wild rice and garden vegetables. Everything is seasonal. Everything is local. Everything is slow — in the best way.
More than food, it’s an invitation to pause and listen.
What It Means to Be in Pedawa
Pedawa isn’t designed for visitors. That’s what makes it so beautiful. Homes are still built with bamboo. Ceremonies follow the Bali Aga calendar, not Instagram trends. Children still climb trees. Elders still teach by showing, not telling.
If you’re staying at a Lovina Bali resort and feel a pull to understand Bali more deeply — this is where you come. And from Umah Lusa, it’s not a tour. It’s next door.
Learn more in our blog: A Day in Pedawa, and see why many of our guests call it the most meaningful day of their stay.
Final Thought
Lovina may bring you to North Bali. But Pedawa — and Umah Lusa — will stay with you.
In a region full of beauty, it’s rare to find something this real. Umah Lusa is not just a North Bali resort — it’s a bridge between sea and sky, between the past and the present, between where you are and who you’re becoming.