Maya Ocean Resort

Maya Ocean Resort is a small hotel in Mekar Sari, the village behind Tampah Beach on the Mawun road. Its A-frame buildings look out over farmland to the hills and sea, and the rectangular pool, long enough for short laps, shares the same view. The coast is about a ten-minute walk away.

Rooms are Deluxe Doubles and Twins, some with ocean views, all with air conditioning, a fridge, kettle and TV. The open-sided restaurant catches the sea breeze and serves simple, well-made local and Western food. Guests highlight the warm, helpful front-desk team, who can arrange transport, hikes and surf trips, and the location suits anyone training at the paragliding school nearby.

This is a quiet, village setting with only a handful of houses, so expect local life rather than nightlife. Kuta is around 25 minutes by scooter. Google reviewers rate it 4.7; book via the website or email.