the best hotels in bali

And if that doesn’t dissuade you major rental agencies such as Hertz and Avis are poorly represented and only available at the airport. The beachside lagoon-shaped pool with swim-up bar is enticing and the young ones would relish the colourful Kids Club. The extended entrance flanked by numerous ponds of goldfish epitomises this expansive, traditional-style resort. One of Bali’s most tasteful, arty luxury resorts.

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Opulent and secluded villas with arguably the best views on Bali. Considerably more appealing are the ground-level rooms with wooden decking for verandas that open out directly to the pool, which can often be busy and noisy. The pool (with swim-up bar) is lined with appealing gazebos, while kids would certainly revel in the kids’ club, games room and dedicated eating area. The driver will offer you up to 10 different itineraries for daytrips from wherever you are. I will be traveling to Bali for 11 days with family this August- myself and my siblings are between 17-24 and our parents. It’s also clear that most people agree that Bvlgari is the best based on the poll results. Get there before midday to avoid the tourist buses, and before 9am you may have the place to yourself.Another is Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, the postcard-perfect temple often seen in brochures and even on the 50,000 rupiah note. All rooms are spacious, feature an elegant traditional design, and face the sea – with most boasting genuine uninterrupted ocean vistas. Ayana is certainly romantic (perfect for honeymoons), so perhaps not the ideal choice.As you only have one night you don’t want to waste too much time travelling to/from your hotel, and assuming you will be staying at Sanur before you start, you may want to consider Jimbaran.

You are likely to relive some wonderful memories, although almost all of what you may remember (hotels, cafe etc) may no longer exist.But if you want to avoid the crowds, you don’t crave 5-star treatment, you want to experience the ‘real’ Bali, and you enjoy outdoor activities, you may also consider these bases:1) Ubud – this is an obvious choice, but (a) it is the cultural heart of the island; (b) it is easy to get a nice villa/room among the rice-fields to escape the crowds; (2) there is so much to see and do in around Ubud; and (d) it’s the perfect base for outdoor activities like hiking, walking among rice-fields, rafting, elephant-riding, mountain-biking down volcanic slopes etcObviously without being an expert, it is difficult to advise about your dietary considerations. Another option with an equally great location for cafés, shops and beach, but also cheaper and more authentic, is the Anantara Seminyak Resort.Ubud has plenty to see, such as the Monkey Forest, while many places nearby are also worth exploring. Some swaying palms do provide limited tropical ambience but the multi-tiered ponds and non-swimmable pools seem pointless.

It’s spread across two jungle-smothered valleys and faces a 900-year-old temple – but, remarkably, is within a 15-minute stroll of downtown Ubud, three major art museums and numerous classy cafés in Penestanan village. I’m from Peru, South America, and will travel with my fiance to Bali in october (honeymoon, it will be our first time in Asia). Facing pristine jungle spread across a ravine, and surrounded by rice-fields, this resort feels remote but is only a 10-minute stroll from all the shops and cafés along Monkey Forest Road. Ask your driver (which is best arranged through your hotel) and he will arrange two day’s of wonderful sight-seeing for you in/around Ubud from Seminyak.With regards to temples, another benefit of staying in Seminyak is proximity (20 minutes if traffic isn’t too bad) to arguably Bali’s most picturesque temple – Tanah Lot. (Formerly the Grand Nikko Resort.) It is accessible from two main roads, so many affordable shops and cafés are within walking distance.