Riverside Villa in Sidemen, East Bali
Where two rivers meet. A quiet, island-like retreat of Joglo rooms and cabins in Bali’s rice terrace valley, away from the crowds.
A riverside retreat away from the crowds
The River Island sits in Sidemen, a quiet agricultural valley in Karangasem, East Bali, about an hour and 40 minutes from the airport. Two rivers meet here, giving the property the feel of a private island. Stay in a traditional Joglo room or a handcrafted cabin, walk through the rice terraces, and enjoy the slow, real Bali that is hard to find in the south.
Stay in a Joglo room or a riverside cabin
Eight private accommodations in total. Book a single room, or rent the whole property for your group.
Cabin, King Size Bed
A private cabin with a king size bed for 2 guests. Extra bed available.
Cabin, Big Twin Bed
A cabin villa with big twin beds for up to 4 guests. Extra bed available.
Cabin, Small Twin Bed
A compact cabin villa with twin beds for 2 guests. Extra bed available.
Where Two Rivers Meet
Wake up to the sound of flowing water and the cool air of the valley. At The River Island, the rivers wrap around you, and every day moves at the pace of the village.
Unwind at the villa
Sauna, spa, restaurant, and pool, all on the property.
Simple comforts in a natural setting
Riverside Setting
Two rivers meet at the property, with the sound of water day and night.
Air Conditioning
Cool, comfortable rooms and cabins after a day in the valley.
Open-Air Bathrooms
Natural stone and wood bathrooms that open to the garden.
Easy Parking
Parking for guests at the property.
Good to know before you book
Yes. Extra beds are available for every room and cabin. Please let us know when you book.
Sidemen is about 1 hour 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport by car. We can help arrange a private transfer.
Both. You can book a single Joglo room or cabin, or rent the whole property. Each building is one room, so book as many as your group needs.
Yes. The pool is shared among guests rather than private to each room.
Walk the Sidemen rice terraces, cross the yellow bridge, go rafting on the Telaga Waja river, visit weaving and silver workshops, or take a sunrise trek to Mount Batur.
The River Island is in Sidemen, a quiet agricultural valley in Karangasem, East Bali, about 1 hour 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport.
Yes. We offer airport pick-up and drop-off and a private driver. Motorbike rental is available, and bicycles can be used by guests, subject to availability and condition.
Wi-Fi is available 24 hours. Breakfast is available, and room service is available on request.
Plan your stay in Sidemen
Message us for availability, room options, and transfers. Booking direct is the easiest way to reserve a room or the whole property.