Ayana resort jimbran or w retreat seminyak.
May 12th, 2011, 03:25 PM
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Ayana resort jimbran or w retreat seminyak.
Hi all,
i will be staying 2 nights in banyan tree resort bali
but for our second choice of additional 6 nights ,what would you advice for 2 honeymooners
Ayana resort jimbran or w retreat seminyak? am town between the 2?
Thanks in advance
i will be staying 2 nights in banyan tree resort bali
but for our second choice of additional 6 nights ,what would you advice for 2 honeymooners
Ayana resort jimbran or w retreat seminyak? am town between the 2?
Thanks in advance
May 12th, 2011, 05:13 PM
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Frankly I wouldn't recommend either one. Both are large (in the case of W, VERY large) self contained, packaged resorts. Ayana is on a cliff overlooking the sea. To get to the beach you have to go down (and eventually up) a lot of stairs, although you can be driven partway. W is right on the beach.
Both resorts are accessed from long entry roads, so to leave for a meal or shopping entails getting a car or taxi. Jimbaran has, to me, limited attractions. Seminyak has many, many restaurants, shops, clubs, spas, etc.
Ayana (which you may know used to be the Ritz Carlton) is older and has mellowed and evolved. It has various ranges of accommodation and attracts various demographics.
W is brand new and it is trying so hard to be hip that it makes your teeth hurt. My impression was that it was just crass and phony. If every single person in Seminyak decided to have dinner there on the same night the restaurants would still be empty. It is way, way too big and way, way over designed.
My suggestion: look at The Legian in Seminyak. You get refinement, beach access, walking distance to everything in Seminyak and a beautiful serene environment. (I would have also recommended Samaya, but it seems they are under renovation.) You could also consider a private villa.
And how about a few nights in the Ubud area?
Both resorts are accessed from long entry roads, so to leave for a meal or shopping entails getting a car or taxi. Jimbaran has, to me, limited attractions. Seminyak has many, many restaurants, shops, clubs, spas, etc.
Ayana (which you may know used to be the Ritz Carlton) is older and has mellowed and evolved. It has various ranges of accommodation and attracts various demographics.
W is brand new and it is trying so hard to be hip that it makes your teeth hurt. My impression was that it was just crass and phony. If every single person in Seminyak decided to have dinner there on the same night the restaurants would still be empty. It is way, way too big and way, way over designed.
My suggestion: look at The Legian in Seminyak. You get refinement, beach access, walking distance to everything in Seminyak and a beautiful serene environment. (I would have also recommended Samaya, but it seems they are under renovation.) You could also consider a private villa.
And how about a few nights in the Ubud area?
May 12th, 2011, 05:24 PM
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Thanks for the input.
I was considering to stay couple of days in ubud but then decided to go for daytrips to ubud cuz we dont want to be moving from one hotel to another and as for legian,there are no rooms avaialable.
I was considering to stay couple of days in ubud but then decided to go for daytrips to ubud cuz we dont want to be moving from one hotel to another and as for legian,there are no rooms avaialable.
May 12th, 2011, 08:05 PM
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No rooms at the Legian! Good heavens, that's too much success. When are you traveling?
I truly wanted to like the W, but as you can probably tell was really put off by it. Viva Las Vegas!
I think Seminyak would be a good balance to the isolation of the Banyan Tree. If you definitely want an ocean view you might look at Anatara or Sofitel. Otherwise, if slightly inland is okay, a private villa or a villa in a complex would be a good choice. Look at Laksmana group.
I'd still suggest a few nights in Ubud. The experience is a lot more intense when you actually stay there. I'd suggest Como Shambhala, Alila and Kayumanis, but there are plenty of other choices as well. Amankila if you can splurge.
I truly wanted to like the W, but as you can probably tell was really put off by it. Viva Las Vegas!
I think Seminyak would be a good balance to the isolation of the Banyan Tree. If you definitely want an ocean view you might look at Anatara or Sofitel. Otherwise, if slightly inland is okay, a private villa or a villa in a complex would be a good choice. Look at Laksmana group.
I'd still suggest a few nights in Ubud. The experience is a lot more intense when you actually stay there. I'd suggest Como Shambhala, Alila and Kayumanis, but there are plenty of other choices as well. Amankila if you can splurge.
Jun 7th, 2011, 02:24 PM
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Hello marmot,
I have decided to go with you advice and stay a couple of days in ubud..but am debating between the chedi club and ubud hanging gardens? which would you recommend and how far are they from the center of ubud
Your info would be highly appreciated
I have decided to go with you advice and stay a couple of days in ubud..but am debating between the chedi club and ubud hanging gardens? which would you recommend and how far are they from the center of ubud
Your info would be highly appreciated
Jun 7th, 2011, 02:24 PM
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Hello marmot,
I have decided to go with you advice and stay a couple of days in ubud..but am debating between the chedi club and ubud hanging gardens? which would you recommend and how far are they from the center of ubud
Your info would be highly appreciated
I have decided to go with you advice and stay a couple of days in ubud..but am debating between the chedi club and ubud hanging gardens? which would you recommend and how far are they from the center of ubud
Your info would be highly appreciated
