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Aerial view of the bay at Lean, Amed, with jukung boats on the water and green hills behind

Amed · East Bali · Since 2004

A beachfront yoga retreat where the sun rises over the sea

Boutique cottages and villas on a sandy beach in the fishing village of Lean, Amed. Watch dawn break behind Mount Rinjani on Lombok, then roll out your mat in our garden shala.

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  • On the beach

    Built on flat land right on one of Amed’s few sandy beaches.

  • Sunrise over Lombok

    The sun comes up over the sea, with Mount Rinjani on the horizon.

  • Yoga in the garden

    Classes twice a day in our wooden-floored shala, a few steps from the beach.

  • Reef at the door

    Snorkel straight from the beach over a living coral garden.

Aerial view of Life in Amed on the beach in Lean village, with jukung boats and green hills behind
Jukung outrigger boats on the sandy beach in front of Life in Amed

Welcome to Life in Amed

The quiet side of Bali, right on the beach

Life in Amed is a boutique beach hotel and yoga retreat in the village of Lean, Amed, in the Karangasem region of east Bali. It is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of the island, far from the crowds of Kuta and Canggu, yet only about two and a half hours from the airport. We will happily collect you.

We opened in 2004, when the coast road was still rocky and there was no electricity or phone line. The sandy ground full of crab holes has since become a fragrant garden of sandat, gardenia, frangipani and cempaka, whose flowers we use every morning for our offerings. Most days you will have the beach almost to yourself, between the traditional jukung boats.

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The open-sided, wooden-floored yoga shala at Life in Amed, surrounded by the tropical garden

Yoga in Amed

Yoga by the sea, morning and evening

Our shala has warm wooden floors and open sides, set in the tropical garden a few steps from the beach. Morning flow classes start as the day begins; evening yin and restorative classes end as the stars come out.

Join a class during your stay, design your own personal yoga retreat, or bring your students and host your own retreat with us. Beginners are always welcome and classes are kept small.

  • Classes twice a day, all levels
  • Personal retreats, any length
  • Shala for up to 18 students
  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food
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The sun rising over the sea in front of the black-sand beach in Amed, Bali

Facing east

Wake up to the sunrise over Lombok

Amed looks east across the Lombok Strait. On clear mornings the sun rises out of the sea beside Mount Rinjani, the great volcano of Lombok, while Mount Agung watches over the village from behind. Watch it from the beach, a few steps from your room, or from the four-poster bed of our beachfront villas.

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Cottages and villas between the garden and the sea

Six garden cottages around the pool, two beachfront villas and a three-bedroom beach house with its own pool. Every stay includes breakfast.

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Smoothie bowl with dragon fruit, granola and coconut
Balinese sate lilit on lemongrass sticks with rice and sambal on a banana leaf
Two fresh tropical juices decorated with frangipani flowers
Guests enjoying dinner in the candle-lit Life Restaurant

Life Restaurant

Fresh, colourful food for every diet

We were the first in Amed to serve organic green salads and vegan dishes. Today our kitchen cooks locally caught fish, Balinese curries and sambals, plant-based bowls, gluten-free pancakes and the Chocolate Decadence Cake that people cross the island for.

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Around Amed

Reefs, temples and village life

Snorkel the reef in front of the hotel, dive the famous Liberty wreck, climb to the Gates of Heaven at Lempuyang or simply watch the fishermen bring in the morning catch.

Aerial view of the turquoise reef and fishing boats in Lean bay, Amed
The Gates of Heaven split gate at Pura Lempuyang temple, reflected in the courtyard
A diver swimming beside a large sea fan on a coral reef in Amed
Balinese villagers in traditional dress walking to a temple ceremony
Green rice terraces in the hills of east Bali with mountains in the distance

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For teachers & facilitators

Host your retreat by the sea

Yoga teachers, coaches, artists and writers have been bringing their groups to Life in Amed for years. We take care of rooms, meals and excursions so you can focus on your guests.

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Yoga mats, bolsters and blocks laid out in the shala in the morning light

Recognised by travellers and guides

  • KAYAK Travel Awards winner badge

    Travel Awards winnerKAYAK

  • Experts’ Choice: top 3% of hotels in BaliTripExpert

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    “Bathrooms are open-air works of art.”Lonely Planet

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Life in Amed?

In Lean village (Bunutan), on the Amed coast of Karangasem in east Bali, about 2.5 hours’ drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Follow the “Follow Your Heart” signs along the coast road. See how to get here.

Can I join yoga classes if I am not staying at the hotel?

Yes. Visitors to Amed are welcome in our classes. Hotel guests get a reduced rate. See the weekly class schedule.

Is the sea safe for swimming and snorkelling?

Yes. The hotel is in a bay with a sandy beach and healthy coral directly in front. You can rent snorkel gear for a few dollars a day or bring your own.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. All room rates include breakfast, tax and service. See our rooms and rates.

Your place by the sea is waiting

Book directly with us for the best rate, or tell us what you have in mind and we will help you plan your stay or retreat.

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