Our People

Our people make Bliss what it is…


Our people are so important to us as both the faces of Bliss in our beautiful Bali Women’s Retreats and behind the scenes. Zoë has spent a lot of her time hand picking exactly the right staff and hostesses to look after you during your stay.
Every person working at Bliss does so with love, kindness and nurturing at the forefront of what we do. If a meal isn’t as good as it can be, we let the staff know it doesn’t have enough love in it. If we inspect a room and find some things not quite right we ask them to put more love into it and guide them.
Our amazing hostesses all speak fluent English and our staff are all Indonesian.
We don’t separate our people from our product, which means we don’t hire villas that just come with staff. We train and mentor all of our own staff. Bliss is more of a family. We take care of each other, help each other, we’re there for each other. All of our Balinese staff have been with us for a long time and we are growing every year and adding more and more wonderful souls to our team.
Our hostesses are handpicked by Zoë with an emphasis on their ‘can do’ attitude, empathy, caring and ability to get things done. A lot of love and care goes into the selection process and we choose amazing Indonesian Women with great English to look after our guests who are smart, empathetic and full of love. Each of them have contributed positively to Bliss in their own way and we take great pride in helping to empower Indonesian women in management roles caring for our guests which they excel at thus earning us the coveted best Cultural Retreat in the world title (World Luxury Hotel Awards – Best Luxury Cultural Retreat, Global).

Some of our team stories…


Ririn
Villa Operations Manager

Our people - Ririn - Operations Manager

Born and raised in Bali, Ririn studied Accounting at university in Denpasar. As our Operations Manager, she oversees our office management team and supports the smooth running of all Bliss sanctuaries behind the scenes. Ririn is married and the proud mother of a son.

Ambar
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Ambar - Kitchen/Housekeeping - Canggu Sanctuary

Ambar is a young mother with one child who has been part of Bliss for four years. Known for her cheerful personality and has charming dimples, she is also a skilled barista. Guests especially love her iced coffee creations.

Yuni
Gardening

Our people - Yuni - Gardener - Seminyak SanctuaryOur people - Seminyak Staff - Yuni - Gardening

Originally from Java, Yuni joined the gardening team 10 years ago. She helps maintain the gardens across all sanctuaries and is loved for her warm smile, kind heart, and dedication.

Viko
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Viko - Kitchen/Housekeeping - Seminyak Sanctuary

Viko has been with Bliss for more than 11 years. She learned to cook during her time with us and is now famous among guests for her delicious dishes, especially her Beef Rendang. Married to Sofi from our security team, she is loved for her warm and caring nature.

Poppy
Therapist

Our people - Poppy - Therapist

Originally from Java, Poppy moved to Bali to study massage and reflexology. She first worked with Bliss as a freelance therapist before joining the team full-time. A mother to one son, she assists across all sanctuaries wherever needed.

Riska
General Manager (Bali)

Our people - Riska - General Manager (Bali)

Riska is our incredible General Manager and one of the most valued members of the Bliss family. Starting her journey in the kitchen at our original Canggu sanctuary, she has worked her way up through dedication, reliability, and an exceptional work ethic. Having been with Bliss for more than 14 years, Riska takes immense pride in everything she does. Originally from Java, she is married to a Balinese man and together they care for her father in Bali.

Wayan
Driver

Our people - Wayan - Driver - Canggu SanctuaryOur people - Canggu Staff - Wayan - Driver

Wayan is one of our trusted drivers and is often praised by guests for his safe driving and calm, caring personality .He is coming from Tabanan and his local knowledge helps guests navigate Bali comfortably and efficiently.

Yanti
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Yanti - Kitchen/Housekeeping - Villa Peace

One of our original team members, Yanti worked with Mrs. Zoe before Villa Peace became part of Bliss. Her warm personality, beautiful smile, and heartfelt cooking make her a favorite among guests. Originally from Java, she is a mother of two beautiful daughter.

Iluh
Kitchen Manager

Our people - Iluh - Kitchen Manager

Iluh has been with Bliss for 10 years and leads our kitchen operations across all sanctuaries. Friendly, hardworking, and always smiling, she is especially passionate about cooking traditional Balinese dishes. She is the proud mother of two daughters.

Putri
Therapist

Our people - Putri - Therapist - Villa Peace

Putri has been with Bliss for three years as therapist at Villa Peace.  A mother to a beautiful daughter, she brings valuable overseas experience and is known for her energetic, strong massage techniques.

Ani
Guest Services Manager

Our people - Ani - Hostess Manager

Ani leads our Customer Service team and oversees the wonderful hostesses across all Bliss sanctuaries. With a strong hospitality background, she loves connecting with guests from around the world and ensuring everyone feels warmly welcomed. Ani is married and a devoted mother of three, and her caring nature shines through in every guest interaction.

Ratna
Therapist

Our people - Ratna - Therapist - Seminyak Sanctuary

With more than 10 years of experience as a therapist, Ratna is known for her strong massage style and vibrant personality. Originally from Singaraja in North Bali, she has two children and has been with Bliss for four years.

Tini
Therapist

Our people - Tini - Spa Therapist - Seminyak Sanctuary

Originally from Java, Tini has been a valued member of the Bliss spa team for eight years. Guests love her Balinese and Thai massages, as well as her beautiful manicures and pedicures. She is married to a husband from Sumatra and is the mother of three children.

Vera
Head of Spa

Our people - Vera - Head of Spa - Canggu Sanctuary

Vera is loved by guests for both her incredible massage skills and her vibrant personality. Her infectious laugh, wonderful stories, and caring nature make her unforgettable. She is married with two sons and is best friends with Wayan.

Ketut
Driver Manager

Our people - Ketut - Driver Manager - Canggu Sanctuary

Ketut is our lead driver in Canggu and oversees all drivers across the Bliss sanctuaries. Guests appreciate his safe driving, extensive knowledge of Bali, and wonderful sense of humour. A devoted husband, father of two sons, and proud grandfather, he has been with Bliss for more than 10 years.

Arik
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Arik - Kitchen/Housekeeping - Seminyak Sanctuary

Arik originally from Karangasem east side of Bali, she has been with Bliss for six years. With a hospitality background, strong English skills, and a friendly personality, she is known for her warm smile and excellent guest care.

Alit
Security

Our people - Alit - Security - Seminyak Sanctuary

Alit has extensive experience in security and has been with Bliss for eight years. He is also actively involved in his local Balinese community and is known for his quiet, dependable nature.

Sulis
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Sulis - Kitchen/Housekeeping - Seminyak Sanctuary

Sulis leads the kitchen team in Seminyak. Originally from Java, she has been with Bliss for eight years. A loving single mother to her son, she is known for her leadership, kindness with her team and passion for singing.

Kerti
Therapist

Our people - Kerti - Therapist - Canggu Sanctuary

Kerti joined Bliss eight years ago as a single woman and is now happily married with two gorgeous children. She is known for her strong massage techniques, caring nature, and dedication to helping guests feel their best.  

Desi
Therapist

Our people - Desi- Therapist - Canggu Sanctuary

Desi travels over an hour each day from Tabanan to work at Bliss. Before joining our team seven years ago, she gained valuable experience working overseas. She is a young mother to a daughter and is highly valued by guests and colleagues alike.

Trisna
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Trisna - Kitchen/Housekeeping - Canggu Sanctuary

Trisna has cheerful laugh and bright smile bring joy to everyone around her. Born and raised in Bali, she is married with three young children and has been with Bliss for nine years. With her bubbly personality and strong English skills, she loves connecting with guests.

Putu
Main Driver

Our people - Putu - Driver - Seminyak Sanctuary

Putu is our lead driver in Seminyak and an exceptional tour guide. With excellent English and a university education, he provides unforgettable sightseeing experiences. He is married and has a young daughter.

Made
Main Driver

Our people - Made - Driver - Seminyak Sanctuary

Made is known for his bubbly personality, great sense of humor, and ability to make every journey enjoyable. Married with two children, he loves sharing laughs, music, and stories with guests.

Putu
Gardening

Our people - Putu - Gardener - Canggu Sanctuary

Putu has worked with Bliss for seven years. Although her hospitality background is in housekeeping, gardening has always been her true passion, and she takes great pride in caring for our beautiful grounds.

Wayan
Spa Manager

Our people - Wayan - Spa Manager

Wayan was the very first therapist hired by Zoe and remains an essential part of Bliss today. She oversees and trains our spa teams across all sanctuaries and is particularly renowned for her exceptional Thai Massage. Wayan is the proud mother of a wonderful daughter.

Riani
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Canggu Staff - Riana - Kitchen and Housekeeping

A Bali native, Riani has worked at Bliss for nine years. She cooks with love and passion, and guests frequently praise her delicious meals. She is married with three beautiful children and enjoys meeting people from all over the world.

Ketut Manis
Security

Our people - Ketut Manis - Security - Villa Peace

Ketut Manis has many years of security experience and joined Bliss three years ago at Villa Peace.  A hardworking mother of three teenagers, she is passionate about ensuring guests feel safe and cared for.

Suriana
Driver

Our people - Suriana - Driver - Villa Peace

With many years of hospitality and driving experience, Suriana has been part of Bliss for seven years. A father of three teenagers, he enjoys helping guests explore Bali and creating memorable experiences.

Agung Dewi
Office Manager

Our people - Agung Dewi - Office Manager - Canggu Sanctuary

Agung Dewi joined Bliss four years ago and manages administration for the Canggu sanctuary. With a background in front-line hospitality, she is hardworking, helpful, and highly dependable. She was recently married.

Ketut Murni
Security

Our people - Ketut Murni - Security - Villa Peace

Murni is a dedicated member of the security team and a mother of four children. She has worked at Bliss for three years and is known for her strong work ethic and supportive nature.

Novi
Kitchen/Housekeeping

Our people - Novi - Kitchen/Housekeeping - Seminyak Sanctuary

Novi has worked at Bliss for three years. A hardworking and helpful mother of two, she enjoys cooking and brings a great sense of humour to the workplace. She is Balinese and married to a Javanese husband.


Our Language is Love

Infused with kindness, caring, empathy and pride. 

Our Bliss Family

We love and care for each other deeply and we do the same for you.

Handpicked by Zoë

All of our hostesses and management are chosen with love care and attention.