Magia de Uma, Umalas, Bali, Indonesia
An Intimate Heritage Retreat Where Indonesian Craftsmanship, Slow Living, and Contemporary Design Meet
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A beautifully restored collection of 150-year-old joglo houses that celebrates Indonesian heritage instead of replacing it.
● Warm, residential interiors where handcrafted furniture, antiques, and contemporary design create a deeply authentic atmosphere.
● Farm-to-table dining, holistic wellness, and genuine connections with local artisans make every stay feel rooted in Bali.
A Home Reimagined
Tucked away in peaceful Umalas between Seminyak and Canggu, Magia de Uma feels less like a hotel than a family estate. Created by husband-and-wife team Jacopo and Rosa Sertoli, the property evolved from a historic Balinese residence into an intimate boutique retreat centred around preservation rather than reinvention. Ancient joglo structures, mature gardens, and working rice fields remain at the heart of the experience. History has been protected, not polished away.
Architecture with a Soul
Every building reflects a careful dialogue between old and new. Original teak timber, handmade tiles, carved doorways, natural stone, and restored Javanese architecture are complemented by contemporary interventions that quietly improve comfort without diminishing authenticity. Colonial influences appear subtly through lofty interiors, steel detailing, and generous proportions, while handcrafted furniture by Bali-based Warisan and carefully collected antiques complete the warm residential atmosphere. The craftsmanship feels timeless. The design feels effortless.
Rooms That Tell a Story
Accommodation is spread across beautifully restored joglo bungalows, elegant rooms in the main house, and a secluded private villa. High ceilings, organic materials, open-air bathrooms, handcrafted beds, vintage objects, and carefully chosen artworks create interiors that feel refined yet entirely unpretentious. Modern comforts are discreetly integrated, allowing the historic architecture to remain the true centre of attention. Comfort follows tradition. Luxury never overwhelms it.
Rooted in the Island
Life at Magia de Uma revolves around Bali’s culture and landscape. At Maharasa, Indonesian culinary traditions are reinterpreted with seasonal ingredients harvested from the hotel’s gardens, rice fields, and nearby markets, creating an authentic farm-to-table experience. Beyond the restaurant, yoga, meditation, holistic spa rituals, Balinese ceremonies, cooking classes, painting workshops, and sound healing strengthen the connection between guests and the island’s living traditions. Every meal tells a story. Every experience feels genuine.
Between Rice Fields and Canggu
Despite its peaceful rural setting, Magia de Uma remains only minutes from Bali’s creative west coast. Guests can explore Canggu’s cafés, surf beaches, galleries, and boutiques before returning to a landscape of rice paddies, tropical gardens, and quiet pathways. It is a rare balance between cultural immersion and contemporary island life. The energy remains nearby. The tranquillity stays here.
Why It Works
Magia de Uma succeeds because it understands that true luxury begins with authenticity. Rather than creating an idealised version of Bali, it preserves its architectural heritage, celebrates local craftsmanship, supports surrounding communities, and embraces the slower rhythm of island life. The result is one of Bali’s most soulful boutique retreats—a place where history, hospitality, and contemporary design exist in complete harmony.
