IC Bali Jimbaran Master Thread [merged]
Oct 31, 2018, 8:10 am
#1246
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I know this hotel is a very firm favourite with many, but I last stayed well over five years ago and never returned. Not too crazy about the location and there was something about the hotel that irritated me. But with a couple of days free between Jakarta and KL + a weekend night certificate to use up before year end, I'll back for a two-night stay in December.
The certificate is a bit of a disappointment: forces me into higher flexible rates, so saves only $50 a night. Better than nothing I guess.
I was impressed by the speed of the RA upgrade, which lifted me overnight from my entry level Jimbaran Deluxe to a Club Intercontinental room. Always nice to get club access under this new system, but nicer still if the room upgrade thing works too. I'm never quite convinced that sticking "club" on a room title is a room upgrade, but it's fine.
Getting round to my question - is a two-way airport transfer still a club benefit? Arranging a Grab from domestic arrivals has become much less fraught, but it'd be neater to get picked up and arrive at the hotel in style
The certificate is a bit of a disappointment: forces me into higher flexible rates, so saves only $50 a night. Better than nothing I guess.
I was impressed by the speed of the RA upgrade, which lifted me overnight from my entry level Jimbaran Deluxe to a Club Intercontinental room. Always nice to get club access under this new system, but nicer still if the room upgrade thing works too. I'm never quite convinced that sticking "club" on a room title is a room upgrade, but it's fine.
Getting round to my question - is a two-way airport transfer still a club benefit? Arranging a Grab from domestic arrivals has become much less fraught, but it'd be neater to get picked up and arrive at the hotel in style
Oct 31, 2018, 9:53 pm
#1247
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Included both ways. Just let them know your arrival time. We got it in April and August. Usually for RA book entry level like you did or a Club room and negotiate whether you can get an Uluwatu / Bukit Suite or so as they have neatly excluded all suites above the generic Club Duplex (only 1-level upgrade even for RA) via Ambassador T&Cs. The best flex rate being artificially set high sucks pretty much, I agree.
Was going again over Dec Christmas holidays, but silly / greedy rate policies did it for me this time. Just because we want to book a room over holiday period (not New Years) even the highly inflated best flex rates come with a 6 weeks prior cancellation deadline before turning non-refundable. So given we need to be close to Ubud and the drive is a pain we booked boutique villa at less than half the price of a Club room with a private pool, breakfast, afternoon tea and all andI safe over 50% in cost.
I said it before, it is a very good resort (grounds wise) and Club Staff are mostly excellent, but current Management Team is overplaying its hand in my book. Prices are getting ridiculous for Club and above and F&B is just okay these days while prices have been continuously jacked up. YMMV.
Was going again over Dec Christmas holidays, but silly / greedy rate policies did it for me this time. Just because we want to book a room over holiday period (not New Years) even the highly inflated best flex rates come with a 6 weeks prior cancellation deadline before turning non-refundable. So given we need to be close to Ubud and the drive is a pain we booked boutique villa at less than half the price of a Club room with a private pool, breakfast, afternoon tea and all andI safe over 50% in cost.
I said it before, it is a very good resort (grounds wise) and Club Staff are mostly excellent, but current Management Team is overplaying its hand in my book. Prices are getting ridiculous for Club and above and F&B is just okay these days while prices have been continuously jacked up. YMMV.
Nov 1, 2018, 3:33 am
#1248
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Just in Ubud at the moment in a boutique hotel that is lovely. First time at the IC in a club room as a Spire Ambassador in a few days, they’ve got their work cut out for them to match the service here.
Nov 1, 2018, 6:34 am
#1249
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Correction to my original post: I booked a classic room, lowest of the low
although I'm not impressed by the online upgrade - the speed with which they managed it was impressive.
Nov 1, 2018, 9:07 am
#1250
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Included both ways. Just let them know your arrival time. We got it in April and August. Usually for RA book entry level like you did or a Club room and negotiate whether you can get an Uluwatu / Bukit Suite or so as they have neatly excluded all suites above the generic Club Duplex (only 1-level upgrade even for RA) via Ambassador T&Cs. The best flex rate being artificially set high sucks pretty much, I agree.
I would probably take it only one way, upon arrival, as my local friend will probably drive us to the ferry terminal.
Nov 1, 2018, 8:19 pm
#1252
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I've been reading the Q&A section on Tripadvisor with an IC Bali rep responding to some of the questions. From a post 8 months ago standard upgrade for a Plat Amb booking a Singaraja Room gets you a Duplex Suite (without club access). Club access can then be added for $80++ per night.
Nov 2, 2018, 3:39 am
#1253
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I booked a Singaraja Room and have been upgraded to a Duplex Club Suite for a one-night stay in December en route to the Gili Islands. Do I understand correctly that I'm entitled to a free airport transfer? I had not heard of this before.
I would probably take it only one way, upon arrival, as my local friend will probably drive us to the ferry terminal.
I would probably take it only one way, upon arrival, as my local friend will probably drive us to the ferry terminal.
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Nov 2, 2018, 3:44 am
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Grab car also ranges from 50-60k IDR if you can manage the slightly more cumbersome pick up situation.
One can get transfer to Ubud from some of the 5* boutique hotels for 650k IDR and that's 1.5 - 2hrs depending on traffic.
Nov 2, 2018, 3:51 am
#1255
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I've been reading the Q&A section on Tripadvisor with an IC Bali rep responding to some of the questions. From a post 8 months ago standard upgrade for a Plat Amb booking a Singaraja Room gets you a Duplex Suite (without club access). Club access can then be added for $80++ per night.
Nov 2, 2018, 6:46 am
#1256
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Yes, gone are the days when it was 12 USD one way and later 20 USD. The IC is 20-30 mins away from the airport even with a bit of traffic. The hotel transfer at the lowest rate is about 10x what a cab costs from the airport (best try to get a Bluebird). That is just too much.
Grab car also ranges from 50-60k IDR if you can manage the slightly more cumbersome pick up situation.
One can get transfer to Ubud from some of the 5* boutique hotels for 650k IDR and that's 1.5 - 2hrs depending on traffic.
Grab car also ranges from 50-60k IDR if you can manage the slightly more cumbersome pick up situation.
One can get transfer to Ubud from some of the 5* boutique hotels for 650k IDR and that's 1.5 - 2hrs depending on traffic.
Nov 2, 2018, 6:50 am
#1257
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Nov 2, 2018, 7:56 pm
#1259
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Has anyone had day use of the resort without charge? I am considering the IC for my trip in February, but my flight home departs at 1am. Would they let me stay on the grounds until evening if I check out on time, or would I have to book an additional night? Or does anyone know what the day rate would be if they offer one?
Nov 2, 2018, 9:59 pm
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Possible, they have a room / lounge setup over on the 2xxx wing for late departing guest. Has showers, lockers, sofa etc. May just get a bit crowded depending on usage.