How Our Story Starts
Sixteen years ago, Villa Wilali began with a shared love of scuba diving and a visit to Bali’s northern coast. While exploring the area, Nick and Cisca came across a peaceful stretch of shoreline with vibrant marine life and tranquil surrounds. Drawn to its quiet beauty, they chose to build a family retreat—designed with warmth, comfort, and nature at its heart. Named after their children, William and Alison, ‘Wilali’ embodies the spirit of family, exploration, and considered intention.
Today, Villa Wilali reflects Nick and Cisca’s enduring love for Bali. Set on 3,500 square metres of tropical gardens with 25 metres of beachfront setting, the villa offers a serene retreat of comfort and understated elegance. It captures the essence of northern Bali—where each sunrise marks the beginning of another memorable day.
Where We Are Today
Home Away from Home
Villa Wilali is more than just a place to stay — it’s a promise of serenity by the sea. Carefully shaped by Nick and Cisca, the retreat transcends the ordinary, with warm hospitality woven into every moment.
Choosing Villa Wilali is the beginning of a journey — one of discovery, whether you're relaxing by the pool, sailing into a sunset, or exploring the culture that surrounds us. It’s a journey of connection — to nature, the sea, and the soul of Bali.
Your Bali adventure begins here, with us. We invite you to become a part of the story, to immerse yourself in the beauty that drew us in and to discover the serenity that awaits by the sea.
Meet The Team
Our dedicated team brings each stay to life with quiet care and thoughtful hospitality. From the friendly, intuitive presence of villa manager Direksen — a favourite among guests — to our chef’s seasonal dishes and Gede’s gentle work in the gardens, every detail is shaped to feel personal and serene.
Many of our staff have been with us since the beginning. Their warmth and deep connection to Wilali reflect the essence of Bali.
What Our Guests Say
Simply Amazing
Well only a few words can describe Villa Wilali. Simply Amazing. From arrival the service was excellent. To walk into the entrance and then flow through to the view over the private pool to the beautiful manicured grounds was breathtaking. We rate this place better than 5 stars.
The best we had in Bali
The house was amazing! The best we had in Bali. We loved the privacy, the proximity to the ocean, the outdoor showers, and the beautifully landscaped grounds. Staff were welcoming and extremely helpful. The included breakfast was filling. We ordered dinner at the house each night and the food was restaurant quality.
Balinese Hospitality
The staff fully represent Balinese hospitality. They wanted to ensure all of our needs were met and were warm and full of smiles. The meals at the villa were also excellent, and made to order. Direksen arranged a snorkeling trip for us. The boat came right to our beach and picked us up for great snorkeling around Menjangan Island. He also arranged a trek through the West Bali National Park. We recommend it highly.
Experience Serenity by the Sea at Villa Wilali
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