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Oshom Bali: Where Bali’s Soul Meets Barefoot Luxury in Nuanu Creative City

an image of the pool view at oshom bali overlooking the ocean

PUBLISHED April 24th, 2025 10:09 pm

If there’s one thing Bali has never lacked, it’s places that promise paradise. Yet every so often, a new kid on the block dares to redraw the map. Oshom Bali is that kind of place. More than a luxury boutique hotel, it’s a creative sanctuary tucked into the black sand curves of Pantai Nyanyi, on Bali’s quieter Tabanan coast. Here, in the heart of the Nuanu Creative City, Oshom feels like a whispered secret waiting to be shared.

Oshom doesn’t chase trends. It’s carving out its own space, somewhere between wabi-sabi imperfection and cheeky indulgence. Reclaimed teakwood mingles with volcanic sand walls, and yes, disco balls glint from walk-in wardrobes, because who says reflection can’t be literal?

This is barefoot luxury as it should be. Thoughtful, tactile, and just a little rebellious.

Suites Among the Trees, Views of the Sea

an image of oshom bali's ocean view suite

With only 18 keys, Oshom offers intimacy in spades. Eleven Ocean Suites catch the light as it dances on the Indian Ocean, while seven Treehouse Hideaways retreat into a mangrove-fringed riverbank. The Indigo Dreams Suite doesn’t shy away from hedonism. A private jacuzzi, alfresco massage nook, and spa-like bathrooms make sure of that. The Artist’s Suite, meanwhile, leans into its namesake, serving as both canvas and retreat, complete with a meditation dome and indoor-outdoor bar.

This is not just a place to rest your head. It’s a space that invites you to linger longer, to spark connections or simply get wonderfully lost in your own thoughts.

Sunset Rituals and Communal Magic

an image of the communal area at Oshom Bali

At the heart of Oshom, the Sunset Restaurant-Lounge stands perched on a cliff, offering front-row seats to the island’s most captivating show: sunset over the Indian Ocean. This 65-seat communal space, where strangers share stories over a menu that shifts with the seasons, pulses with conviviality. The food? A celebration of local bounty, ocean catches, and botanical cocktails that tread the line between nourishment and indulgence.

When the sun dips, Oshom comes alive. Think poolside lectures, supper clubs, sound healing ceremonies, or a DJ spinning as the stars prick the sky. The hotel is in step with Nuanu’s creative rhythm, part of a 44-hectare ecosystem where 70% of the land is green space and even the vehicles hum electric.

This isn’t a retreat. It’s a rendezvous with the future.

A Conscious Nod to Bali’s Heritage

an image of the treehouse suites at oshom bali

Design here is a love letter to Bali itself. Bamboo nests sculpted by architect Pablo Luna offer quiet refuge, while the saltwater pool, clad in Sukabumi stone, mirrors the hues of the sea. Every curve, every texture, whispers of the island’s heritage from the volcanic sand walls to bespoke artworks by Balinese artists. And true to Nuanu’s commitment to social impact, 5% of each project’s revenue supports local initiatives, ensuring this story is one of giving back, not just taking.

A Little Something to Tempt You

As Oshom Bali opens its doors, there’s an invitation waiting for those curious enough to cross the threshold. To mark its arrival, they’ve curated a grand opening package that feels like the perfect introduction:

  • Daily à la carte breakfast, unrushed and nourishing.

  • Afternoon tea (4-5 PM) at the oceanfront restaurant, the kind of pause that recalibrates.

  • A signature sunset cocktail per guest—timed just so, as the sky catches fire and melts into the sea.

  • A rotation of daily wellness and cultural experiences, from yoga at sunrise to sound healing under the stars.

  • A guided tour of Nuanu Creative City, peeling back the layers of this visionary enclave.

  • Unlimited access to Luna Beach Club, because every stay deserves a bit of sea-salted hedonism.

For those ready to reimagine what a stay in Bali can be, Oshom is now taking reservations. Visit m.oshombali.com/home to step into the story.

Because in the end, it’s not about where you stay. It’s about how you feel when you leave.

sharmaine


A storyteller and explorer, Sharmaine moves through the world with a curiosity for music, nature, and the wisdom of ancient healing traditions. Whether unearthing hidden sounds, wandering through the wild, or crafting narratives, she finds meaning in the details. Because the best stories are lived, not just told.