Originally Posted by
Londonjetsetter
Musken my view is that you should be cautious about Amanusa. Overall I liked it for the service and the amazing private beach, but you need to remember that you are still in Nusa Dua, overlooking a golf course. This is not unspoilt nature and reminded me of the Costa del Sol. 2 or 3 nights would absolutely be enough. I know others disagree, but I didn't love the rooms either. The checked floors and use of black and white felt a bit 80's to me. Just my taste perhaps. For me Amankila outclasses Amanusa in every way, other than the beach and maybe the food.
Since we have been to Bali many times before and since we would combine Amanusa with another property (or two), I do not worry about the Nusa Dua location. I think the rooms look lovely, though, and the pool and the beach club, so I think we will keep it in, but maybe for less days than otherwise planned.
Originally Posted by
Groombridge
Have you considered Alila Uluwatu? That would be the only resort on Bali I would be considering other than Amankila and Amanusa.
Funny you mention it. I was not aware of it, but just looked at it today since I read in a Norwegian newspaper that it had been voted best rooms or something. I will have a closer look. Is service good there?
Originally Posted by
Ericka
I 2nd this. Nusa is a great hotel in many ways, but the location and setting is not what you will be used to from other Amans. It's an excellent stopover but you wouldn't want to build your trip around it.
I can't remember, have you been to Jiwo?
Actually, if I were headed back to Indonesia and had some extra pocket change, I'd do Wana and one of the Amanikan cruises!
We have been to Jiwo and Wana as well. I thought bout the Amanikan cruise, but my pocket money does not go that far, it is really VERY EXPENSIVE, but I agree that it would have been fantastic.