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An Insider Look at Bali Most
Inspiring Sustainable Businesses

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Join us behind the scenes of Bali's top responsible destinations. From hotels and restaurants to bars, beach clubs, spas, and stores, The Punch invites you to take a different look at the island's vibrant tourism landscape.

Discover in-depth editorials, inspiring interviews, and honest visuals that celebrate the people, places, and processes driving positive change. Each story is a window into the most forward-thinking businesses—crafted to inform, connect, and inspire.

• Hotels & Boutique Stays

• Culinary Experiences

• Wellness Retreats

• Shopping Destinations

FEATURES • DESTINATIONS

Hotels & Boutique Stays

Bali’s hotels and accommodations showcase the island’s cultural heritage, natural beauty, and warm hospitality while offering diverse options for conscious travelers, all selected for their exceptional quality and commitment to sustainability and ethical values.

Boutique Stay • Central Bali

Nadi’s Living Loop: Hospitality that Regenerates with Purpose

Just a 30-minute drive from the UNESCO-protected rice terraces of Jatiluwih, Nadi is a place where the conversation is not led by words, but by the breath of waterfalls, the hush of wind through forest, and the soil—dark, alive, and humming with a memory older than maps.

Hotel • Lombok

Sempiak Seaside Resort: The Sound of Stillness

Tucked quietly along the southern curve of Lombok, far from the buzz of Bali yet close enough to feel its breath, Sempiak doesn’t announce itself. It waits with open skies, soft light, and a stillness that is both grounding and liberating.

Hotel • Lombok

INNIT’s Journey Through Fire, Sea, and Soil

There’s a quiet rhythm to the southeastern edge of Lombok. A hush where cliff meets sea, where salt air hangs low over fields of corn and stone. This is where INNIT Lombok lives–not built so much as revealed. A place not for spectacle, but for listening. For restraint. For return.

From Art to Hospitality: Komaneka Resorts Redefining Bali’s Heritage

Koman Wahyu Suteja founded Komaneka Resorts to celebrate Bali’s culture by blending contemporary art, tradition, and hospitality.

Hotel • Ubud

Alchemy of the Earth: Bisma Eight’s Balanced Revolution

Greater than its detailed local craftsmanship, Bisma Eight takes a proactive stance on sustainability, from filtering rainwater and converting organic waste into fertilizer to producing their eco-enzyme–a multi-purpose, in-house solution.

Boutique Stay • Ubud

How does Bambu Indah Combine Luxury & Circularity?

Bambu Indah combines the best of antique, innovative bamboo architecture to achieve luxury and circularity in Bali.

Boutique Stay • Central Bali

Rooted in Heritage: Hideout Bali’s Tribute to Nature & Community

In the remote mountains and untouched landscape of Bali, Hideout Bali is proof of how nature and thoughtful design can come together like instruments in an orchestra. The collection of Airbnb houses feature bespoke design decisions, all built entirely of bamboo, honoring the earth in every detail.

Hotel • Nusa Lembongan

Hydroponic Garden: Sustainability on a Remote Island

To combat logistic challenges and maintain a high standard of culinary excellence, Batu Karang resort has implemented an innovative solution – a hydroponic garden.

Boutique Hotel • North Bali

Reef, Roots & Renewal: Sumberkima Hill’s Vision for a Collaborative Future

Sumberkima Hill started as a simple vision for a second home but quickly evolved into a vibrant community of villas, attracting visitors with its stunning natural beauty and serene atmosphere.

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Culinary Experiences

Bali's culinary scene offers a rich blend of traditional Balinese and international fusion cuisine, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and eco-conscious practices. Explore our curation of the island's top responsible restaurants and bars for memorable dining experiences.

Restaurant • Uluwatu

Ulu Garden: A Harmony between Earth, Art, and Soul

Ulu Garden is a living space in Uluwatu where music, nourishment, and human connection meet. Founded by Wayan Armin after stepping away from conventional tourism, it was created from reflection rather than ambition. More than a venue, Ulu Garden invites people to slow down, listen, and reconnect—turning travel into a search for essence rather than escape.

F&B Lifestyle • Around Bali

Motel Mexicola: The Art of Being Conscious in Creative Chaos

Motel Mexicola is famous for its colour, music, and high-energy nights—but beneath the party lies intention. What started in 2013 as a small taco joint has become a cultural landmark, blending Mexican spirit with Balinese warmth and a deeper sense of responsibility.

Café • Canggu

The Avocado Factory: Made to Remember, Built to Belong

The Avocado Factory is Bali’s first avocado bar, inspired by Edis and Adis Dozovic’s journey from Italy to Australia, where they fell in love with the fruit’s role in everyday café culture. In Canggu, they’ve turned that love into a space where avocado is more than a trend—it’s a way of living.

Restaurant • Ubud

The Future-Focused Yet Authentic World of Room4Dessert

R4D has always been more than a restaurant. It has evolved into a small village of its own, yet remains unpretentious at heart.

Café • Across Bali

Baking & Roasting Change: The Heart and Soul of BAKED

BAKED. Bali, founded by Gustav Groenendijk, champions intentionality and purpose, offering artisanal coffee, handcrafted pastries, and community connection.

Restaurant • Ubud

Is Locavore NXT the Future of Sustainable Dining?

Locavore NXT offers an immersive, hyper-local dining experience with exceptional dinners and overnight stays, set in a stunning Lodtunduh location. Born from creative limitations, it pushes culinary boundaries, providing a journey-driven concept five years in the making.

Restaurant • Ubud

Room4Dessert's Miyawaki Forest Transforming Sustainable Dining

Helmed by renowned pastry chef Will Goldfarb, R4D is known not just for its exquisite desserts but also for its unique approach to sustainability. At the core of this vision is a Miyawaki forest.

Restaurant • Canggu

Lulu Bistrot: An Unforgettable Dining Experience Empowering Local Talents

Lulu encourages creativity and collaboration, allowing the local team to bring their unique perspective to their French-inspired menu.

Store & Café • Canggu

Embracing Mindful Living: The Bokashi Experience

Drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, Bokashi offers a serene escape from the frenetic pace of everyday life.

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Wellness Retreats

Bali's wellness destinations are perfect for a refreshing escape that focuses on overall health and caring for the environment. Our curated selection of the best responsible spas and activities is designed to boost your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Retreat • Central Bali

Desa Seni: Remembering the Land, Relearning the Way

Desa Seni first opened in Berawa in 2005, when the area was still all rice fields and fireflies. As Bali evolved, so did the village—quietly relocating to the cooler highlands, where forests grow thick and the land breathes slow.

Retreat • Central Bali

Custodia: A Renaissance in Bali's Rainforest

Custodia is a regenerative village and living prototype tucked in the jungles of Jatiluwih, Bali. It’s not a retreat, but a reckoning—a place born from burnout, clarity, and a shared question: how do we build a world we don’t want to escape from?

Retreat • Ubud

The Healing Power of Tradition & Care at Fivelements

Tucked along the serene Ayung River in Bali, Fivelements Retreat is a sanctuary of holistic wellness where ancient Balinese traditions merge with modern care to inspire transformation.

Spa • Nusa Lembongan

What sets Spring Spa Nusa Lembongan Apart in the Wellness Industry

Spring Spa Bali has established itself as a premier destination for those seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. Among its various locations, the Nusa Lembongan spa reflects the very essence of what Spring Spa represents—luxury, wellness, and a profound connection to nature.

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Shopping Destinations

Discover our curation of Bali's best responsible stores for a feel-good shopping trip! These stores blend style, quality, and eco-consciousness for a shopping experience that's as kind to the planet as it is to your home or wardrobe.

Fashion Store • Canggu

Lovejoy: The Soft Weight of Simplicity & Stillness

Lovejoy is a quiet, intentional brand born in Bali. Founded by Poornima Lovejoy, whose path led from DJ booths in Europe to a slower life in Canggu, the label reflects a shift from noise to nuance. Through natural fabrics, soft tones, and thoughtful design, Lovejoy embodies a grounded way of living—where rhythm becomes ritual, and clothing is an extension of calm, conscious presence.

Home Store • Around Bali

Closing the Loop at Kevala Ceramics w/ Sara Howard

For a quarter of a century, Kevala has been the creative force behind ceramics on the island of Bali, driven by Wendy Thomas's vision to harness the unmatched talent of local artisans.

Home Store • Ubud

Tao Collection: A Sanctuary
of Stories, Design and Craftsmanship

Tao Collection is a reflection of Sylvia Fairman’s extraordinary journey, blending her love for design, storytelling, and Indonesian heritage.

Lifestyle Store • Around Bali

Cove: Celebrating Island Life Through Carefully Curated Treasures

Founded by Lisa, Cove brings together a love for fashion, sustainability, and a desire to create a space that feels like home. Today, with locations in Berawa, Bingin, and Seminyak, Cove has become a beloved destination for those seeking beautiful, conscious products.

Fashion Store • Canggu

Elevating Denim: Les.Basics' Approach to Sustainable Fashion

Frederique Lessard could hardly have foreseen the journey that awaited her—a path leading to the creation of one of the island’s most successful denim and clothing brands.

Fashion Store • Ubud

Exploring the Art of Natural Dye Process with Rimmba The Brand

Embracing the essence of the Indonesian term "Rimba", RIMMBA invites you on a journey immersed in ethical craftsmanship.

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