Villa Shantitara is comprised of 4 separate clean and pleasant bungalows which surround a lovingly landscaped tropical garden. Each bungalow provides private outdoor bathroom, hot water, air con, cable flat screen tv with cable and a dvd player; the VIP bungalow offers a private kitchen as well. There is complimentary high speed internet everywhere on site. A custom designed turquoise lagoon pool provides a sense of lounging beach side; the pool is situated between the open-plan kitchen and spa. Located on across the garden, there is a large dining table under a bale which is close to the BBQ. Two fish ponds enhance the tranquil feeling and sit in the shade of a hand-built tree house that overlooks the entire property. About as far away from generic as you can get, Villa ShantiTara is a sui generis special place to stay.

Sanur is a quiet seaside village with a picture-postcard beach and suited for those who wish to have a break from the more congested and party-focused scenes and love watersport. An Idlyllic place to recharge, there are plenty of options for yoga and meditation, healthy eating and the beach is family friendly due to its calm lagoon. It’s an ideal setting for watersports, sunbathing or having a laid back afternoon with a book and a massage. With it’s central geographical position, Sanur makes a logical base from which to sightsee around the island. It’s 25 min by car from the south beaches of Nusa Dua and the Kuta/Seminiak nightlife, and a 35 minute drive from the cultural artistic center of Ubud. Shantitara is located in a serene residential area, yet 5 minutes away from restaurants and shops.