Arna Suites and Ocean Lounge is positioning glamping as a premium accommodation option on Nusa Ceningan, a small car-free island located off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. The cliffside property combines canvas suites with resort-style amenities, ocean views, dining, and access to outdoor activities, offering a model that blends elements of traditional camping with upscale hospitality.
The resort is reached by boat from Bali, with the journey taking about 30 minutes. Its location overlooking the Indian Ocean and the Blue Lagoon places the accommodation within a landscape-oriented setting, while an infinity pool and open-air lounge provide additional spaces for guests to experience the surrounding environment.
Arna Suites and Ocean Lounge has 29 canvas suites, each measuring approximately 530 square feet. The accommodations feature teak flooring, king-size beds, spacious bathrooms, air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Rolled-up canvas windows allow natural airflow through the tents, while private front porches provide outdoor living space. Complimentary sunscreen, bug spray, and beach bags are also provided.
The three accommodation categories—Deluxe, Blue Lagoon, and Oceanfront—have the same floor plan and amenities, with the primary differences being their locations and views. Sofa beds allow the suites to accommodate families traveling with a small child, although the property does not have connecting units.
For outdoor hospitality operators, the property illustrates how glamping accommodations can be developed around both indoor comfort and the surrounding landscape. Rather than treating the tent as simply a place to sleep, Arna incorporates large openings, porches, views, and natural ventilation into the guest experience while retaining features more commonly associated with upscale hotels.
Food and beverage is another significant component of the operation. The property’s Ocean Lounge features an open-air dining and lounge area beneath a large bamboo-thatched roof. Its menu combines Indonesian and international influences, with dishes including fish tacos, tuna poke bowls, Australian wagyu, charcuterie, gyoza, pizza, salmon, and rigatoni beef ragù. Breakfast includes juices, eggs, pancakes, and Indonesian rice dishes, while the bar offers both classic and signature cocktails.
The property also offers wellness services without operating a standalone spa. Guests can book massages in their suites or on daybeds, with treatments using essential oils including coconut, jojoba, and lavender.
Beyond the property, Nusa Ceningan and neighboring Nusa Lembongan provide opportunities for surfing, diving, and snorkeling. Mahana Point, a nearby reef break, attracts surfers, while Nusa Lembongan is connected to Nusa Ceningan by the approximately 450-foot-long Yellow Bridge. The surrounding waters are part of the Coral Triangle, an area recognized for its marine biodiversity.
The combination of accommodation, food and beverage, wellness, and access to outdoor activities gives operators an example of how a smaller glamping property can build revenue opportunities around more than overnight stays. It also demonstrates the potential role of climate-responsive design, with air conditioning and ceiling fans supplemented by the use of open canvas windows to encourage natural airflow.
Arna Suites and Ocean Lounge is not wheelchair-accessible and is not affiliated with a points-based loyalty program. Nightly rates start at $200, according to Travel + Leisure.
