Originally Posted by
FFlash
The executive lounge food/drinks offering was rather slim but I liked the infinity pool and area design, exceptional it is.
breakfast was huge and amazing spread, quality also quite good, one of my best offeringwise. However, as it is a big hotel and lots of guests, the atmosphere is a bit busy but then, the seating areas are okay designed.
I felt in the end the hotel is too much resort, ”isolated from the culture” - full of foreigners on an isolated gated area. Very good for relaxing but I might reconsider spending much time there if want to interact/explore any slightest.
Originally Posted by
Cat88L3
FFlash, how would you rate the overall service of the resort and treatment as a Diamond? I understand your isolated from culture statement. I just want to spend 2 days in Nusa Dua. I'm also going to spend 2 nights at the Rimba Jimbaran/Ayana and 5 nights at the Conrad Bali for my Bali travels. For other parts of Indonesia, I have a total of 6 nights in Labuan Bajo/Nusa Lembongan. Nusa Dua is mostly just 4 - 5 star resorts, but I'm there to experience the beach lol.
I was leaning towards the Hilton Bali over the Melia Bali since I have built-in elite perks as a Diamond. Two nights at the Hilton Bali will cost me about $250 with most likely a comp upgrade to an Executive room, free breakfast, lounge access, etc. I also have the Hilton Aspire card. For the same perks at the Melia Bali, it will be around $650. The Melia Bali is rated higher than the Hilton Bali on TripAdvisor. However, do you think the Hilton Bali will be more than fine for me since I'm staying only 2 nights?
As what FFLash said.
Also to chime in, if you just want to chill at the resort and stay there for a few days, it is totally OK. We had a renovated executive ocean room and the decor was perfectly OK. The offering at the Exec Lounge is weak but at least you can get soft drinks and juices, peanuts and crackers all day. The executive lounge pool is nice and private and we spent most of our time here versus the main pool (plus you can go grab a cold drink and ice anytime). For breakfast, have it in the main restaurant where you should easily be satisfied with variety and quality. The other restaurants are totally OK and reasonably priced for a resort property.
The resort has very little cultural feel or connection to Indonesia but I would be guessing that none of the major resorts along that part of the island will have any cultural connection as well. The beach at the resort is average at best which we avoided. For me, staying at these major resorts is great for a few days at the end of your Indonesian holiday to just relax and chill out, there are many other areas up north or off island that has a greater cultural and local experience.