m0hamed

Very secure. There's a boom gate, sniffer dogs and guard dogs on the driveway leading from the main road into the hotel. Then there are x ray machines before you enter reception.

I'm very much used to this in Egypt and other countries, but my partner was quite disturbed. I decided not to tell him in advance because I knew it would.

There's also security on the beaches on either side of the resort.

I never felt unsafe while in Bali at all. Highly recommend Meet & Assist at DPS, though, as lines can be very large indeed.

qrctraveller

Thanks Mohamed - agreed, I'm accustomed to such security in India as well as Egypt. The concierge also already responded so thanks for the emails. Since you have already given me excellent advice, I will definitely request the Meet n Greet assistance also.

m0hamed

You're welcome. That's what FT is.

With Meet & Greet you're exited through a special door where your limo is right outside. It's so convenient.

YSL5577

Would you recommend if staying more than 5 days is too short or long? Im planning on visiting Bali and selected this Resort as option.

Any local restaurants with in walkin distance from the resort?

Was the Resort busy?

YSL5577

Is Bali less expensive than Thailand? I feel like Thailand is more like overrated and prices over-inflated?

m0hamed

The resort fluctuated between 70 and 100% while we were there. The Cliff Villas are incredible because they are at the top of the resort, beside reception so you won't really see other guests other than breakfast, eating in restaurants or the club lounge.

Unlike other beach resorts it never did feel busy. Without referring to race the staff explained that some guests stay in their rooms all day and spend their time out in the hotel at night, whereas other guests enjoy the Sunshine during the day and stay in their rooms at night.

There are other hotels within walking distance as well as road stalls. The Nusa Dua local restaurant and shopping area is less than 5 mins by car.

TBH, we prefer Thailand. Bali is expensive once you start looking at hotels with private villa pools, but more importantly the Thai culture, to us, is much more open, carefree and relaxed.

YSL5577

I thought Thailand is more expensive than Bali due to high tourism turnover rate. I tend to get bored easily if i stay inside the resort. I usually like to plan my daily activities and see any excursions or just take taxi to just go.

Im not really fish person either - were there lot food options (inside the resort and outside) other than seafood.

How expensive is the lunch and dinner?

Alesis

You can just go on their website. They have a list of restaurants with PDF menu's that have the options and prices.