Adiwana Warnakali resort, the first of its kind on Nusa Penida island, opened its doors in September 2020. With its 15 well-appointed rooms, scenic restaurant, relaxing sun deck, sparkling pool and serene spa, this 4-star boutique hotel offers a unique seaside experience with breathtaking views of Mount Agung and the sunset. In a short time it earned a stellar reputation for high-end service and outstanding hospitality, quickly becoming one of the best places to stay in Nusa Penida. Its PADI 5-star instructor development dive centre has its own 3-metre-deep pool, training and classroom facilities and equipment rooms — everything you need for a memorable scuba diving adventure. Don’t miss the chance to create unforgettable memories of Bali and Nusa Penida at Adiwana Warnakali, truly an awesome place to visit on the island.
Adiwana Warnakali dive resort
The rooms
Adiwana Warnakali has 12 Ocean View Suites, each with a spacious balcony, and 3 Grand Deluxe Ocean View rooms with smaller balconies — 15 rooms in total. The view from each is stunning at any time of day. You wake up in bed facing the sea, as if on the deck of a boat: you can see Ceningan Island and Mount Agung even from the shower, and enjoy a beautiful sunset from your balcony sofa.
Each room is spacious and comfortable, with a nautical look — an oar as part of the décor and beautiful blue tiles in the bathroom.
Pool and deck
The ironwood sun deck is a great place to enjoy the sun, sip a cocktail or simply rest in front of Mount Agung. You can cool off in the pool or even have a floating breakfast, and the elegant pergola provides shade when the sun is strong.
Restaurant
The Warnakali Restaurant is one of the best dining destinations in Nusa Penida — and not only for the view. The chef prepares fresh seafood and Indonesian specialities, as well as pasta, pizza, sandwiches and burgers.
Spa
After a busy day on the roads of Nusa Penida or out diving, it’s time to relax in the spa. Adiwana Warnakali offers a wide choice of massages and treatments — a complete experience that starts with a foot bath and ends with an amazing ginger tea, facing the sea.
A sustainable resort
Adiwana Warnakali is committed to sustainability. The roof is fitted with solar panels to reduce the resort’s carbon footprint, single-use plastic has been removed from operations, and guests are encouraged to use reusable materials — small but real steps to help preserve Nusa Penida’s natural beauty.
A video tour of Adiwana Warnakali
Dune Penida PADI 5-star dive centre
Dune Penida Dive Center opened in Nusa Penida in August 2017 under the name Warnakali. From the start, its goal was to reach the highest level of diver satisfaction in safe conditions — and the effort paid off: it joined the list of PADI 5-star dive resorts in Bali in under two years, and after only three years became an Instructor Development Dive Resort. Divers come from all over the world to dive Nusa Penida’s waters and meet the oceanic sunfish (Mola Mola) and the manta rays at Manta Point. But there is much more to see: with the right guide and the best dive centre, you’ll get the most out of diving in Nusa Penida and Bali.
Dune Penida: a unique 3-metre-deep pool
The swimming pool is emblematic of the dive centre’s ambition. Its design meets all the objectives of professional scuba diving courses and fun dives.
An awesome tool for scuba diving initiation and courses
The pool is divided in two. In the shallow part, people who have never dived get used to the equipment and breathe underwater for the first time. The 3-metre-deep part is important for a complete initiation before going to sea, because the first few metres are the most critical for equalising ear pressure. Mastering every exercise in the reassuring setting of a pool means you enjoy your dives at sea even more — it would be a shame to miss out on diving with manta rays because you were poorly prepared.
The pool is also more than 10 metres long, because some PADI courses require it: you develop your basic skills there for your PADI Open Water course and practise some exercises before performing them at sea. It’s also reassuring for refreshing the skills of certified divers who haven’t dived in a while.
Dune Penida instructors know Nusa Penida’s dive sites inside out
Nusa Penida’s dive sites are world-famous, but they’re also quite technical: the currents around the three islands (Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan) can be strong. Diving with an instructor who knows every detail of each site is a real asset — a guarantee of a successful dive where you see as much as possible, in total safety, especially if you’re hoping to spot the Mola Mola.
It’s also a guarantee of successful training, whether you come for a discovery dive, a PADI certification or a more advanced course. The centre recently certified a rescue diver who completed all her training after originally planning only to snorkel with manta rays.
Dune Penida dive centre equipment
New, well-maintained equipment is a key to enjoyable dives, and the centre also carries everything needed for safe diving — including two essentials on board the boat: a radio and an oxygen kit.
Diving initiation in the pool
If you’ve always wanted to breathe underwater but never dared ask, the Dune Penida instructors are at the infinity pool every day between 4 and 6 pm, offering a 30-minute diving initiation to Adiwana Warnakali guests. After 6 pm, the pool is also a great place to relax: perched on a hill above the Lembongan Strait, with Mount Agung to the east and superb sunsets to the west. Even if you don’t want to take the plunge, the place is worth the trip — and the centre runs sunset aperitifs (a pool discovery dive followed by drinks at sunset) that are wonderfully romantic for couples.
Book your stay (and save 10%)
Booking direct is the best way to stay at Adiwana Warnakali: use the code AWK for 10% off direct reservations. Prefer to combine your stay with the island’s icons? Pair it with a sunset dinner at our sister venue, the Amok Sun & Cliff Club, about 25 minutes away on the west coast.
Adiwana Warnakali FAQ
Where is Adiwana Warnakali?
Adiwana Warnakali is on the north-west coast of Nusa Penida, at Toyapakeh, facing Mount Agung and just a few minutes from the harbour where the fast boats from Bali arrive.
How many rooms does it have?
15 ocean-view rooms — 12 Ocean View Suites with large balconies and 3 Grand Deluxe Ocean View rooms — all decorated in a nautical style with a private balcony.
Is there a restaurant and a spa?
Yes. The sea-facing Warnakali Restaurant serves Indonesian and international dishes, and the spa offers traditional Balinese massages and treatments facing the ocean — open to outside guests as well, not only those staying at the resort.
What is Dune Penida, the resort’s dive centre?
Dune Penida is the resort’s PADI 5-star Instructor Development dive centre, with a 3-metre training pool for discovery dives and courses, a full equipment room and a boat to explore Manta Point, Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay.
How do you get to Adiwana Warnakali from Bali?
Take a fast boat from Sanur or Padang Bai to Toyapakeh harbour (about 30–45 minutes). The resort is only a few minutes from the harbour and arranges transfers from the pier. See our guide on how to get to Nusa Penida from Bali.
They talk about Adiwana Warnakali resort
About the author — Blaise Jaeger
Blaise Jaeger opened Nusa Penida’s first PADI dive centre in 2017, lived on the island in 2020–2021 and is now based in Bali, where he still visits Nusa Penida regularly. He knows Adiwana Warnakali and the Dune Penida dive centre inside out.