Sustainable Practices at Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali

Sustainability is the new luxury at Alila Villas Uluwatu.  The EarthCheck Platinum-certified resort provides knowledge and awareness of how to make positive impact to the conscious travelers when staying here.  

Sustainability is in the resort’s design which blends naturally with Uluwatu’s dry savannah environment.  Interiors seamlessly flow from inside to outside, maximizing natural ventilation and views of the Indian Ocean. Lava rocks, which occur naturally in Uluwatu, serve as natural insulation for the buildings and, by absorbing the Bali heat, keep air-conditioning energy consumption to a minimum. The area’s natural ecosystem has also been preserved by incorporating local plants raised in an on-site nursery, encouraging local bird and animal life. 

Here, the resort’s drinking water is stored in reusable glass bottles at an on-site water bottling plant to help reduce plastic waste.  Without compromising luxury or quality, the resort substituted plastic-based amenities with biodegradable and compostable options, such as bamboo straws and dental kits.

Travelers can also learn about the resort’s Sustainability Lab, the heart of its zero-waste policy, which enables it to make zero contribution to the waste situation on the island. At this on-site laboratory, all waste streams are transformed into higher value products and services through a series of simple yet proven mechanical and biological engineering systems.
For instance, glass is recycled and organic waste is turned into compost for use in the organic garden, where it enriches the soil and helps to produce fresh ingredients for the resort’s kitchens. In the garden, travelers can join the in-house chefs to experience the garden-to-table journey while learning traditional recipes. 

Alila Villas Uluwatu is 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport and 15 minutes from Jimbaran Bay near the Uluwatu Temple.

Jl Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Desa Pecatu 80364 Bali, Indonesia