> ANANTARA SEMINYAK BALI RESORT SEMINYAK BALI, INDONESIA A s you approach this hotel in the evening, down a quiet street, you’ll notice large paper lanterns dangling in the trees, seemingly out of nowhere; bright lanterns dotting a dark sky. And right as you wonder what new Bali gem this could be, as you o en do when traveling through the narrow streets of Seminyak, you pull into the front lobby of your hotel. Here, on a little street tucked behind all the hustle and bustle, is the Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort: with its grandiose staircase meeting the sidewalk, you climb up to the hotel as you would enter into any grand temple.
onions, grilled sh, and exotic curries and sambals. Start your morning right with a rejuvenating yoga session by the beach. Or learn about the art of Balinese ower o erings, which are an intrinsic part of the Balinese identity. e spa here attains an authentic elegance in its pristine yet simple feel. e spa is very light and open, high up in the treetops. One of the highpoints of visiting Bali has always been to be provided the utmost of luxuries at the friendliest prices. Your USD go very far here. We savored our massages at the resort and as much as Bali is known for its cheap local massage parlors, in this case, visiting the hotel’s spa was well worth it.
e beach is just o the front of the open lobby, but you aren’t as secluded as it may rst seem. To the le you have a famous strip of laidback, beachside bars, surf schools, and some over-the-top beach clubs. e Anantara Seminyak Bali is more romantic for a couple’s getaway than their Bangkok counterpart, although school holidays nds it full of happy families. It is a boutique resort, and much smaller than many of their other locations. e common areas in this villa- like hotel are mostly open air, providing a welcoming breeze, and playing host to small, colorful, local birds. No detail has been overlooked to build a zen escape, where you move between an authentic rusticness in tune with the local environment, to pure luxury as you retire to your plush suite. All the guest rooms feature a large balcony with a private Jacuzzi made of natural stone, daybeds and a ceiling fan. While most of the rooms look out onto the courtyard pool, it is worth booking a Sea View room, which has its balcony perched out over the beach.
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As for the Anantara experience: here in Bali you may want to opt for Dining by Design , with a private dining experience cra ed near the beach, with owing curtains and plenty of candlelight. Or an Indonesian Spice Spoons culinary lesson, where you will learn about an unfamiliar cuisine focused on fresh lemon grass, sweet purple
e MoonLite Kitchen is the restaurant on the roo op and reservations at dinnertime are recommended as it’s become quite highly rated on the local food scene. Start with a cocktail at sundown during their generous happy hour. Sips with an inspiring view overlooking the ocean. e stretch of beach in front is mostly uninhabited, so it’s a tranquil place to listen to the waves crashing in and to appreciate the swirls of vibrant colors of the sunsets in this part of the world. e menu is a mix of Asian fusion, pulling from Indian Curries, Philippino classics, Vietnamese salads, and local favorites. ey do an excellent job of executing a wide range of authentic Asian cuisines, perhaps with the aid of the hundreds of dried spices and pickling jars along the walls. Dessert was divine. Try the White Chocolate Lychee Sou é. We almost ordered a second. Seminyak is both the party and ne dining capital of Bali. Indulge in fabulous restaurants, steak houses, ne wines, hand cra ed cocktails, incredible shopping and all night a airs, at ½ to 1/3 the cost of home. e Anantara Seminyak Bali is the perfect place to stay for those who want to be tucked away in style and luxury, but also be close enough to the party, and the heart of Seminyak city. bali.anantara.com
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