Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Bali, Indonesia
Jul 19, 2019, 10:24 pm
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Jul 22, 2019, 4:30 am
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Aug 30, 2019, 1:07 pm
#154
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Bali Hotel Recommendation - Bonvoy Titanium Member
Hi! Wife and I just booked a trip to Bali for 5 nights in middle of March. We are leaving the baby with the grandparents, so would love to use this a chance to relax, and explore. I'd like to use my marriott bonvoy rewards points for all of the nights. Having never been there or knowing nothing about the area, do folks have any recommendations on where to stay? Is there a property that someone has been to that is great? Our must haves are close to a beach and a fantastic pool. I'm also a titanium member, so if there is the option for free breakfast (and other perks), that would be ideal.
I was looking at the St. Regis, and the Ritz, however, I don't think I'd get any perks at those properties. I had also read that the area these are in are super touristy. Any others that are in better areas, and might be a hidden gem?
I was looking at the St. Regis, and the Ritz, however, I don't think I'd get any perks at those properties. I had also read that the area these are in are super touristy. Any others that are in better areas, and might be a hidden gem?
Aug 30, 2019, 3:07 pm
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Aug 30, 2019, 6:05 pm
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St Regis (fantastic)
Laguna Resort (excellent)
Westin Nusa Dua (excellent)
Le Meridien (avoid due to smoke blowing through the property due to restaurants nearby with their coconut fired ovens)
You can read more about the properties on their individual master threads or skim through this one. They all include breakfast for Plat and higher. RC is exempted from offering breakfast.
Aug 30, 2019, 7:18 pm
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It's a very large property, so definitely felt secluded. I was only there 2 nights, so we stayed on the property. I'm not sure how far it would have been to other restaurants.
You can check out dining discounts here.
https://marriottbonvoyasia.com/R+B
Last edited by margarita girl; Aug 30, 2019 at 7:24 pm
Aug 30, 2019, 11:31 pm
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We stayed at the St Regis Bali in December. I've also stayed at the Grand Hyatt and either the Westin or Laguna.
All three are in Nusa Dua which is like a gated community of mega resorts. There is a central strip mall with tourist food and shopping but that isn't really near the St Regis.
If you are looking to stay in a big resort with all the amenities, and perhaps to visit restaurants in other big resorts, then this is fine. We enjoyed ourselves and never left the property.
If you are looking for a resort where you can wander out the front door and visit local shops and restaurants and the like, this is not the one for you. I think W Seminyak is more of a fit for that as well as, I think, some other properties like the Le Meridien and Hyatt Regency. Best to look at Google Maps and see what is around the properties you are considering.
All three are in Nusa Dua which is like a gated community of mega resorts. There is a central strip mall with tourist food and shopping but that isn't really near the St Regis.
If you are looking to stay in a big resort with all the amenities, and perhaps to visit restaurants in other big resorts, then this is fine. We enjoyed ourselves and never left the property.
If you are looking for a resort where you can wander out the front door and visit local shops and restaurants and the like, this is not the one for you. I think W Seminyak is more of a fit for that as well as, I think, some other properties like the Le Meridien and Hyatt Regency. Best to look at Google Maps and see what is around the properties you are considering.
Sep 1, 2019, 5:57 pm
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The W apparently divides people quite severely. I thought it was fine, but on the one hand lacking a certain something and at the other being somewhat overcrowded. The main rooms and suites have nice views, and the villas are private, but often dark and covered in leaves.
I wouldn’t rush to go back myself and immediately afterwards went to the St Regis which blew me away.
I wouldn’t rush to go back myself and immediately afterwards went to the St Regis which blew me away.
Sep 1, 2019, 6:36 pm
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I stayed there a few years ago and wasn't impressed for the price. The standout for me was the breakfast buffet which remains one of the best I've had across Asia (which, as I'm sure you'll appreciate, is saying something).
It's a thumping great resort that doesn't offer good value given the basic room is, well, a regular hotel room and not a suite or villa like the W Samui. I like being in Seminyak and honestly I've had better holidays at the nearby Four Points for a fraction of the cost and can still walk to Potato Head.
It's a thumping great resort that doesn't offer good value given the basic room is, well, a regular hotel room and not a suite or villa like the W Samui. I like being in Seminyak and honestly I've had better holidays at the nearby Four Points for a fraction of the cost and can still walk to Potato Head.
Sep 2, 2019, 2:04 pm
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Downside to STR is location. You could be at an amazing resort anywhere in the world. Not much "Bali" about it whatsoever.
W wins on location - restaurants galore, long walks on the beach, shopping, etc. No question STR is the better property, but W is the better location.
So, property vs. location. That's the decision one needs to make.
Best, Jamie
W wins on location - restaurants galore, long walks on the beach, shopping, etc. No question STR is the better property, but W is the better location.
So, property vs. location. That's the decision one needs to make.
Best, Jamie