Grand Hyatt Bali (Joint with Bali Hyatt pre-closing 11/14) REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 1, 2016, 6:22 am
#766
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 123
Just arrived today for 5 nights booked with points. We booked 3 nights in a Club Room and 2 nights in a Standard Room, because of lacking points. We could upgrade the last 2 nights for $85/night at check in. My wife being Platinum, we got a small upgrade to a Deluxe Club Room, but I don't really know the difference. It's a nice garden room with a lot of privacy and close to the Club.
The welcome at the hotel was great and we could check-in with cold drinks in the Club. I only missed an alcoholic welcome beverage
Happy Hour had a decent food selecting, but we didn't like the wine, bubbly and gin, so we stuck with beer. We arrived shortly after 5 pm and seating was only limited from 6 pm on, so no need to hurry.
We checked out Bali Collection, but found prices to be higher than elsewhere. Reading the reviews on Tripadvisor we cancelled our massage appointment there and made an appointment at Zahra Spa. They are around the corner and even pick us up und drop us off and their prices are only a third of Bali Collection and 10% of the hotel spa...
Anyone else here at the moment?
The welcome at the hotel was great and we could check-in with cold drinks in the Club. I only missed an alcoholic welcome beverage
Happy Hour had a decent food selecting, but we didn't like the wine, bubbly and gin, so we stuck with beer. We arrived shortly after 5 pm and seating was only limited from 6 pm on, so no need to hurry.
We checked out Bali Collection, but found prices to be higher than elsewhere. Reading the reviews on Tripadvisor we cancelled our massage appointment there and made an appointment at Zahra Spa. They are around the corner and even pick us up und drop us off and their prices are only a third of Bali Collection and 10% of the hotel spa...
Anyone else here at the moment?
Aug 3, 2016, 10:46 pm
#767
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 202
Nice review. Was there in 2014 and would love to be back again!
In my last stay I did use a DSU and specifically requested for the newly renovated suites in the North Village. Much smaller than the one you had but newer and very cosy! Service was also spectacular and best amongst the Hyatt I've been to.
The lounge as I know went through some renovations but hasn't changed much at all!
In my last stay I did use a DSU and specifically requested for the newly renovated suites in the North Village. Much smaller than the one you had but newer and very cosy! Service was also spectacular and best amongst the Hyatt I've been to.
The lounge as I know went through some renovations but hasn't changed much at all!
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Aug 20, 2016, 11:00 pm
#768
Join Date: Nov 2013
Programs: AS Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Starriott LTPP
Posts: 341
When I stayed at the property 5 years ago, as a Diamond, I asked one of the managers about breakfast, and was allowed to eat at any of the restaurants in addition to the lounge.
If you are Diamond now, I don't know why you are even booking a club room. DSU's are usually easy here.
If you are Diamond now, I don't know why you are even booking a club room. DSU's are usually easy here.
Aug 21, 2016, 1:35 am
#769
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Even switching between restaurants, breakfast got boring here fast.
Sep 20, 2016, 10:31 pm
#772
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ORD, MIA
Programs: AA EXP, JL JGC, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 382
From early summer this year, we asked for a better view with a DSU and ended up with the grand executive suite facing the ocean, though not located in the grand club village. I think a few people up thread got the same suite type.
Sep 22, 2016, 2:59 am
#773
Join Date: Aug 2005
Programs: AA Plt 3MM; UA 1K 2 MM; MR Lifetime Plat; HH Lifetime Diamond; HH Diamond; IGH Spire Ambas; SPG Gold
Posts: 2,149
So does "view" equate to old decor, no view means refurbished suite?
Sep 22, 2016, 9:05 am
#774
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Santa Monica CA
Programs: UA LT 1K HYglob Marr LT Titanium
Posts: 881
There are no old suites.
What differs is view, location and size.
Some say the rooms furniture is on the dark side and could use a refresh.
The Grand Club was remodeled ~18 months ago and has a nice feel and great staff to serve you.
Oct 22, 2016, 10:24 am
#775
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Jersey
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Posts: 1,272
Sorry if this is a silly question, but is snorkeling off the hotel beach worthwhile? I'll be there in December and wondering if I should pack my snorkel gear. Thanks!
Oct 23, 2016, 12:28 am
#776
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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I literally just stepped out of the ocean in front of the Hyatt...and I would say no, nothing to see. In December with the rain season in flight the water will be even less clear. Regardless, all I've seen is patches of dead coral...no fish whatsoever.
Oct 24, 2016, 9:33 am
#777
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Jersey
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Thanks very much for this information. I am planning to go on an organized snorkeling trip away from the hotel, so that will have to be enough.
Oct 24, 2016, 10:49 am
#778
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Oct 24, 2016, 6:21 pm
#779
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Oct 25, 2016, 3:32 am
#780
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I'd recommend posting what activities you're doing, and prices if you want feedback from others who have gone on similar tours.
If it's something like a simple Turtle Island tour in a glass bottom boat, these can be had for $5-10 a person (3-4 people min).
My wife really wanted to go parasailing. We went near the hotel, I think it was in Tuban, that a lot of watersport companies operate out of. We saw people launching off boats and a special dock. Everything went fine for those people.
For her, they went to a beach nearby, with rocks and coral pieces on the beach. She got her leg scratched up badly when landing.
NBC Watersports, a big NO!