Alila Uluwatu & Alila Soori Resorts Bali
Feb 17, 2012, 7:56 pm
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Alila Uluwatu & Alila Soori Resorts Bali
I tried to search this forum but there are few posts on these two resorts. Anyone here tried them before? Appreciate some feedback.
Feb 17, 2012, 8:06 pm
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yes.. from your post, not sure if you found the posts by posters who stayed, at least at soori. i asked at least one of them some questions.
i also heard a positive soori report from a regular who did not post. as it was a PM, that is all i will say.
i also heard a positive soori report from a regular who did not post. as it was a PM, that is all i will say.
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Feb 18, 2012, 1:57 pm
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The absolutely black fine lava sand beach is absolutely unique, so is the little temple next to the resort, where you can sometimes see dozens of villagers going to and praying. The view of the Vulcanos behind the rice fields is absolutely romantic. Food is excellent, and the value is, especially compared to Four Seasons and Bulgari, very good.
Do go there!
Feb 19, 2012, 5:17 am
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If you are going to Bali, try at least to go to Alila Soori (I didn't stay at Alila Uluwatu yet, so i cannot comment on that). Alila Soori a very good resort with brillant modern design instead of the fake-pseudo-Balinese design of much other resorts.
The absolutely black fine lava sand beach is absolutely unique, so is the little temple next to the resort, where you can sometimes see dozens of villagers going to and praying. The view of the Vulcanos behind the rice fields is absolutely romantic. Food is excellent, and the value is, especially compared to Four Seasons and Bulgari, very good.
Do go there!
The absolutely black fine lava sand beach is absolutely unique, so is the little temple next to the resort, where you can sometimes see dozens of villagers going to and praying. The view of the Vulcanos behind the rice fields is absolutely romantic. Food is excellent, and the value is, especially compared to Four Seasons and Bulgari, very good.
Do go there!
Feb 19, 2012, 7:40 am
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I have also stayed at the Banyan Tree in Ungasan, the Villas at the Legian in Seminyak and Club 151 villas in Seminyak and would say that Alila Uluwatu is the best ^
Feb 19, 2012, 7:54 am
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If you are going to Bali, try at least to go to Alila Soori (I didn't stay at Alila Uluwatu yet, so i cannot comment on that). Alila Soori a very good resort with brillant modern design instead of the fake-pseudo-Balinese design of much other resorts.
The absolutely black fine lava sand beach is absolutely unique, so is the little temple next to the resort, where you can sometimes see dozens of villagers going to and praying. The view of the Vulcanos behind the rice fields is absolutely romantic. Food is excellent, and the value is, especially compared to Four Seasons and Bulgari, very good.
Do go there!
The absolutely black fine lava sand beach is absolutely unique, so is the little temple next to the resort, where you can sometimes see dozens of villagers going to and praying. The view of the Vulcanos behind the rice fields is absolutely romantic. Food is excellent, and the value is, especially compared to Four Seasons and Bulgari, very good.
Do go there!
Feb 19, 2012, 1:13 pm
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Aside from the Amans it has become my preferred property on the island for great relaxation. I just cannot stand the buzz and horrendous traffic of the southern part of Bali anymore.
Feb 19, 2012, 7:09 pm
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Stayed in southern Bali Christmas week (2011). Loved the trip, but every evening, dinner ended up being a 3-hour adventure (1 hour drive to a restaurant, an hour or so to eat, and another hour home). Wish there was some way the govt could expand road capacity or do something else to ease the evening traffic. Worst part of the trip, by far. Still though, it was Bali, and the food was generally very good.
Mar 7, 2012, 4:29 pm
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first i have to say thank you for all the great recommendations on flyertalk, i was reading already for a while.
we are planing our first time bali visit for the end of april and begin of may.
we wanna stay in both alila uluwati and soori.
does anyone has advices for getting a good rate, some booking engines or deals at this hotels? should we book via a tavell agent?
thanks in advance!
we are planing our first time bali visit for the end of april and begin of may.
we wanna stay in both alila uluwati and soori.
does anyone has advices for getting a good rate, some booking engines or deals at this hotels? should we book via a tavell agent?
thanks in advance!
Mar 13, 2012, 10:38 am
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Hi guys!
I'll staying for 3 nights at Alila Uluwatu next month.
It will be our (my wife and I) first trip to Bali.
Any recommended activities at Alila? (or Bali?)
I was thinking of probably a spa session, or a cooking class....
I'll staying for 3 nights at Alila Uluwatu next month.
It will be our (my wife and I) first trip to Bali.
Any recommended activities at Alila? (or Bali?)
I was thinking of probably a spa session, or a cooking class....
Mar 13, 2012, 12:35 pm
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At Soori i.e. horseback riding along the black sand beach, spa treatments, Segway tours through surrounding rice fields,...
Jan 22, 2014, 1:47 am
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To continue the discussion from here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22189763-post945.html
I found this write-up about the butler service levels and decent info on the different villas to go for at Uluwatu: http://www.destinasian.com/countries...u-how-to-stay/
BTW: The reservation confirmation from Soori shows a link to my guest portfolio. Following the link I can enter all my needs for the upcoming stay incl. level of butler service. The portfolio looks different in style than the old one: http://www.ppm.alilahotels.com/soori but comes with the same preferences requests.
I found this write-up about the butler service levels and decent info on the different villas to go for at Uluwatu: http://www.destinasian.com/countries...u-how-to-stay/
BTW: The reservation confirmation from Soori shows a link to my guest portfolio. Following the link I can enter all my needs for the upcoming stay incl. level of butler service. The portfolio looks different in style than the old one: http://www.ppm.alilahotels.com/soori but comes with the same preferences requests.
Jan 22, 2014, 1:39 pm
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impressive comments in this thread >
other threads >
food >
really great level of detail there especially re room numbers, thanks ngfan
Nivek's report with lots of photos > http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...watu-bali.html
If you choose Alila you must opt for the indulgent/pampering service as opposed to discreet. I stayed at both Soori and Uluwatu and the service was chalk and cheese. The Uluwatu PR lady chatted to me and decided that pampering was for me and the service was simply amazing. In Soori my butler was quite invisible.
To continue the discussion from here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/22189763-post945.html
8 deerpoints: 1 Michelin star creativity & quality
7 deerpoints: highly creative food with spices you never tasted before
6 deerpoints: creative food with some real unique dishes
5 deerpoints: very good luxury-hotel food with real local spices
6 deerpoints - Alila Villas Soori / Como Shambala Estate
4 deerpoints - Amankila / Amandari
3 deerpoints - Amanusa / Amanwana
2 deerpoints - FS Jimbaran / FS Sayan
7 deerpoints: highly creative food with spices you never tasted before
6 deerpoints: creative food with some real unique dishes
5 deerpoints: very good luxury-hotel food with real local spices
6 deerpoints - Alila Villas Soori / Como Shambala Estate
4 deerpoints - Amankila / Amandari
3 deerpoints - Amanusa / Amanwana
2 deerpoints - FS Jimbaran / FS Sayan
Nivek's report with lots of photos > http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...watu-bali.html
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Jan 22, 2014, 9:50 pm
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Have stayed at both Uluwatu and Soori a few times over the past 1-2 years. Both are exceptional resorts, and the service level is off the charts. Considering that Alila was founded by ex-Aman folks, this is not a surprise.
My favourite two resorts on Bali, without question. Uluwatu is architecturally stunning and very peaceful, whilst Soori has a dramatic beach and beautiful sunsets.
I believe Alila can put together a package to stay at both resorts, so I would recommend reaching out to them for inquiries.
My favourite two resorts on Bali, without question. Uluwatu is architecturally stunning and very peaceful, whilst Soori has a dramatic beach and beautiful sunsets.
I believe Alila can put together a package to stay at both resorts, so I would recommend reaching out to them for inquiries.