Money-no-object Bali advice?
May 15, 2007, 9:45 am
#16
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The Bulgar does indeed have a beach, albeit small. We I was there, there where around 16 beds down there. However, getting from the villa the beach involves a walk (or buggy ride) to the funicular, the ride down, and a walk down a few more steps. I didn't mind, but this might be a concern for some people. There is a nice open-air restaurant pavillion right above the beach (next to the funicular platform)
One thing to add: The view from the villas is out of this world. Absolutely breathtaking.
One thing to add: The view from the villas is out of this world. Absolutely breathtaking.
May 15, 2007, 2:03 pm
#17
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various beachfront >
Bali
-private villa
Malaysia
-FS Langkawi ($1500-$5500)
-private villa
Filipines
-Amanpulo ($2750-$3850)
Phuket
-private villa
-Aleenta (~$1000+)
Maldives
-Huvafen Fushi & Dhoni Mighili
-OO Reethi Rah
-FS Landaa Giravaru
Bora Bora
(-FS Residences)
Seychelles
-North Island (~$4000+)
Caribbean
-Altamer ($3570+)
(-St Regis Temenos Residences)
-Parrot Cay
-private villa
Bali
-private villa
Malaysia
-FS Langkawi ($1500-$5500)
-private villa
Filipines
-Amanpulo ($2750-$3850)
Phuket
-private villa
-Aleenta (~$1000+)
Maldives
-Huvafen Fushi & Dhoni Mighili
-OO Reethi Rah
-FS Landaa Giravaru
Bora Bora
(-FS Residences)
Seychelles
-North Island (~$4000+)
Caribbean
-Altamer ($3570+)
(-St Regis Temenos Residences)
-Parrot Cay
-private villa
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; May 15, 2007 at 6:37 pm
May 15, 2007, 5:13 pm
#18
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None of the villas at the four seasons Jimbaran are beachfront. the front line ocean view villas are the best. The two bed royal villa (villa 100) is the best location at the resort (small lap pool, jacuzzi,ice cold plunge pool outside the private sauna and butler/security staff bedroom) 101 next door, a regular villa with small plunge pool has an equally nice seafront view.
May 15, 2007, 5:58 pm
#19
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hmm, thanks for that additional info/correction.
how close is the Royal Villa to the beach? it says "waterfront" on the FS site.
none of the rooms say "beachfront" like Langkawi, Punta Mita, Hualalai, etc.
how close is the Royal Villa to the beach? it says "waterfront" on the FS site.
none of the rooms say "beachfront" like Langkawi, Punta Mita, Hualalai, etc.
May 15, 2007, 6:29 pm
#20
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The Royal villa or the villas close by are an easy 3 minute walk from the beach. theres no need to use the golfcarts. i think all of these villas begin with 1 (yeah, i know, obvious). there is an easy downhill walk to the beach.
May 15, 2007, 6:40 pm
#21
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Second thoughts on FS Jimbaran Bay
This topic was largely disputed several months back.
After an extensive trip throughout SE Asia, I stayed in Bali for a week, half in FS Sayan then the remainder at Jimbaran Bay.
Nice facility (no immediate beachfront access; but close nonetheless), showing its age, very comfortable villas with individual pools, but lousy...lousy views dominated by the airport.
I don't consider myself that much of a hotel snob but I was so dissapointed in seeing and hearing jets day & night from the (across the bay) adjacent airport that I wrote FS Corporate and said "nice facility...but move it". I would not return.
I found the entire beach, that spans from FS Jimbaran Bay passing the Intercontinental and eventually half-sphere's at the airport, to be quite unremarkable. It is also a "working" beach with the locals occupying the a large swath on the central beach area for active fishing.
I spent an afternoon at Amankila and found the property much more attractive, seemingly a higher level of luxury, great views of the east side of the island and beach access. The property is on a high cliff with a private beach being a jaunt down the steps.
The only issue with this is that this side of the island appears to be a shipping lane and large container and fuel ships peruse by frequently and even anchor.
After the experience, I acknowledge that I would have preferred to spend my entire time in the jungle (Sayan), or at the minimum, reversed my order of stay; Jimbaran then Sayan.
My thoughts.
After an extensive trip throughout SE Asia, I stayed in Bali for a week, half in FS Sayan then the remainder at Jimbaran Bay.
Nice facility (no immediate beachfront access; but close nonetheless), showing its age, very comfortable villas with individual pools, but lousy...lousy views dominated by the airport.
I don't consider myself that much of a hotel snob but I was so dissapointed in seeing and hearing jets day & night from the (across the bay) adjacent airport that I wrote FS Corporate and said "nice facility...but move it". I would not return.
I found the entire beach, that spans from FS Jimbaran Bay passing the Intercontinental and eventually half-sphere's at the airport, to be quite unremarkable. It is also a "working" beach with the locals occupying the a large swath on the central beach area for active fishing.
I spent an afternoon at Amankila and found the property much more attractive, seemingly a higher level of luxury, great views of the east side of the island and beach access. The property is on a high cliff with a private beach being a jaunt down the steps.
The only issue with this is that this side of the island appears to be a shipping lane and large container and fuel ships peruse by frequently and even anchor.
After the experience, I acknowledge that I would have preferred to spend my entire time in the jungle (Sayan), or at the minimum, reversed my order of stay; Jimbaran then Sayan.
My thoughts.
May 16, 2007, 5:04 pm
#22
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One other interesting thing to note is I found out why the InterContinental has special immigration clearance for its club members. Its owned by the Indonesian government!
May 17, 2007, 3:28 am
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I just came back from a stay at the IC and walked past the FS on the beach side and they are definately not "beachside" but their pretty close.
One other interesting thing to note is I found out why the InterContinental has special immigration clearance for its club members. Its owned by the Indonesian government!
One other interesting thing to note is I found out why the InterContinental has special immigration clearance for its club members. Its owned by the Indonesian government!
You can enjoy your drink in the lounge while the IC staff takes care of your luggage, visa, etc. in ten minutes you are in your car with all your belongings.
May 18, 2007, 12:37 pm
#25
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Thanks for all the help. After much deliberation, debate and disagreement from me, she is getting a villa at the FS Jimbaran Bay.
Mike
Mike
May 18, 2007, 7:50 pm
#29
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I have stayed at villa 100 (royal villa) with friends in 101 (sea front 1 bed) at The FS Jimbaran and also at amankila (I was lucky enough to have stayed at the amankila suite.) I would choose amankila (any suite). enjoy Bali !
Please keep working on her.