Mana Earthly Paradise

Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Located in a peaceful outskirt of Ubud, Bali, Mana Earthly Paradise is a ‘next generation’ eco-resort founded and operated by Earth Company, a Bali-and-Japan-based NGO committed to empowering and inspiring change-makers across Asia Pacific to realise social change.

Believing that tourism needs not and should not create negative social and environmental impact, Mana Earthly Paradise employs a variety of innovative eco-technologies and sustainable practices to demonstrate how hospitality businesses of the future ought to be while being mindful of the cultural context of Bali. 

The buildings at the charming eco-resort combine elements of traditional architecture with minimalism. The six eco-villas are built with earth bags that are not only durable and eco-friendly, but also help keep the interiors cool even under tropical sunshine, eliminating completely the need for air-conditioning. 

All buildings are furnished with recycled or sustainably-sourced wood, bamboo, locally crafted furniture and natural stone

To complement its eco-friendly architecture, the eco-resort employs eco-flush toilets, uses only solar power for lighting and rainwater as water supply, and recycles wastewater for use in its gardens. Single-use plastics are, of course, nowhere to be found.

On the F&B side, the on-site restaurant serves probiotic Japanese-Indonesian fusion dishes featuring organic ingredients and heirloom vegetables grown in the eco-resort’s own permaculture garden.

All food waste is converted into compost. Other wastes are recycled through a local impact enterprise.

nornnorn is proud to be a part of Mana Earthly Paradise’s exemplary sustainable practices.

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All photos courtesy of Mana Earthly Paradise.