Bali, Indonesia is the perfect place for a company retreat or a group getaway.
It is a beautiful island for you to host your events in a private and secure area on the beach or in a luxury villa.
Your team-building trip will help your team to build better relations with one another especially when it is done in a casual setting where everyone gets to stay together in a place.
A villa makes a better choice for a team retreat compared to a hotel.
Here are some of our recommendations for villas on Bali island:
1) Villa Mannao Estate, Outer Seminyak
This is a beautiful villa on a beautiful island with 12 spacious bedrooms, two outdoor swimming pools, large gardens and even a professional staff of Balinese people available on site.
It is located about a 13-minute drive from Seminyak’s infamous Batubelig beach and other popular places like Canggu.
You can find two vacation properties on this estate: The Villa Manao and Little Mannao.
11 pavilions highlight traditional Indonesian architecture, particularly with Balinese distinctive alang-alang thatch and classic Javanese Joglo style roofs as structural details with massive and ornate tribal paintings and figures adorn the buildings.
The interiors of Mannao Estate are typically furnished with a mix of antique wood and sophisticated, contemporary decor, and rival both the hotel and resort standard amenities that will make your team retreat a truly memorable one.
2) The Chands Estate, Seminyak
With direct access to the beach and eight stunning infinity pools, this will be the best team retreat getaway.
The Chands Estate has 16 bedrooms to fit an incredible group of people with resort-style amenities.
You can find it in Batu Belig Beach where your team will enjoy their free time swimming in the sparkling blue ocean that is completely private.
The interior of the villa is relaxing and minimalist with polished timber floors, bright spacious open spaces, and generous sea views in living areas and bedrooms.
In the evenings, you can take a trip to Seminyak’s vibrant nightlife and the famed Oberoi food strip before retiring to the luxury of their villa.
3) Jeda Villas, Pemuteran
Jeda Yoga Retreat or Jeda Villas is a large complex consisting of three beautiful villas with a front-row view of rolling lawns and the blue sea, and a back-row view of the West Bali National Park’s mountainous splendour providing guests with a private comfortable base with stunning ocean views.
You can find eight bedrooms in three separate villas with their own on-site staff and chefs, garden and swimming pools.
It is a great option for yoga fanatics as they have retreats for teams and companies looking to relax and have fun whilst getting inspiration from its beautiful surroundings.
If you are looking to leave the villa, they also provide a complimentary shuttle service around Pemuteran so you and your team can check out various locations and even eat at a local restaurant nearby.
4) Villa Alea, Kerobokan
Villa Alea is located in a quiet neighbourhood about a 10-minute drive from Seminyak’s centre.
You will find generous views of the rice fields surrounding the villa whilst admiring the contemporary Balinese-style villa with traditional Javanese Joglo architecture that is furnished with a unique combination of Asian-inspired and contemporary furniture.
It uses an open concept for its living and dining space which makes it suitable for a company retreat as the team can easily bond and interact with each other during their free time.
You can also enjoy its enormous private pool and enjoy one of the 9 spacious bedroomsthat are tastefully decorated, each with an en-suite bathroom, king-size beds, air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, and safes.
This is the best place to host dinners for the entire team.
5) Villa Tiga Puluh, Seminyak
Villa Tiga Puluh is one of Seminyak’s most popular venues for special events such as corporate events, birthdays, and weddings thanks to its beautiful pool, expansive grounds, and secured location in the middle of bustling Seminyak.
You can easily walk to Seminyak’s famed high-end shopping street with your team to explore and have fun in the town.
This luxurious villa offers seven beautiful bedrooms spread across pavilions that sit next to the 20-meter pool that blends traditional Balinese elements with exquisite modern comfort.
It also gives you a true sense of the local culture.
You will find beautiful indigenous textiles and stone carvings adorn the open-plan living and dining area overlooking the lush tropical gardens that can also provide plenty of space for fun games or lavish celebrations.
They also have a dedicated crew to keep you entertained in luxury if that is what you are looking to do here in Bali.
Other places to visit on your company retreat
Visit Bali’s active volcanoes
You will find two active volcanoes in Bali that you can hike all the way to the top.
Mt Batur (Kintamani) and Mt. Agung (Karangasem Regency) will be the ultimate team-building challenge on your company retreat.
You can schedule a hike for a fantastic team-building adventure.
Go whitewater rafting on the Ayung River
White water rafting on the Ayung River in Ubud is one of those great adventures you can have in Bali that you will never forget.
It is a great way to explore Bali’s incredible natural beauty whilst soaking up the sun.
This thrilling day out is sure to bring your group closer together, promoting harmony and strong relationships within your team, making it one of those memorable events.
Play paintball
Paintball is a great team–building activity to do whilst in Bali.
You and your team can work together to dodge and run across the jungle-village battlefield and relive your childhood with this exhilarating group game.
There are paintball arenas with excellent facilities, bunkers, fire trenches and derelict houses to play amongst.
It is a strategy-requiring game that requires skilful coordination and cohesive communication among players to win.
There are so many things you can do in Bali on your next team-building retreat.
