The Watergarden, Candi Dasa, Bali

Imagine elegant Balinese-style cottages, set in luxuriant shady gardens and lily ponds with colourful fish. No wonder this moderate hotel is called the Watergarden.

The simple, elegant cottages have cool marble floors and thatched roofs. The bedrooms open onto wide verandahs over-looking lily ponds where you can enjoy breakfast or a sunset cocktail. Standard rooms are fan-cooled and Deluxe Rooms are air-conditioned.

The Watergarden Kafe serves International style food and features a comfortable bar. You can laze by the swimming pool and unwind, or go exploring by taking one of the hillside trails which lead into the hinterland.