Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali

Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Jimbaran Bay, Bali - Explore & Book

"Arrive in Bali and within 15 minutes you could be at the Belmond Jimbaran Puri, indulging in true barefoot chic at this stylish hotel set in a long expanse of coconut groves upon the long white sands of upmarket Jimbaran Bay, one of the island's best beaches. There are traditional Balinese cottages and pool villas set in beautifully maintained tropical gardens; a bright stunning mix of bougainvillea, rose-pink waterlilies, hibiscus and frangipani interspersed with original remains of Balinese temples. The design aesthetic is the classic Balinese style we all love: vaulted bedroom ceilings over muslin-swathed beds, marble bathrooms opening out through sliding doors to the patios. Everything about the hotel is authentic and comfortable – from the mattresses in the gracious bedrooms to the cabanas at the pool; from the dining chairs to the electric buggies that whisk you wherever you need to go on the estate – and service is just lovely. They pride themselves on a 100% plastic-free environment too. The impressive lake-size pool created from Javanese stone is hard to match, and from here step onto the clean and tranquil beach to watch the gentle surf and children playing. Take a short stroll along the shore to find bustling fish markets and local beachside restaurants. The hotel’s laidback and indulgent vibe makes it the perfect spot to begin or end a stay in Bali, a great choice for couples or families looking for a luxurious break. Highs Jimbaran Bay is a quiet, exclusive spot but just a cheap 30-minute taxi ride from the night-spots of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. It’s also just 15 minutes' drive from the airport Settle in with a cocktail at the beach bar while enjoying the superb sunsets, then dine at the hotel's excellent beachside restaurant Direct access to one of Bali's best beaches Magnificent swimming pool where you can lose your days, and a tranquil open-air beach spa where you can listen to the ocean while enjoying a massage Exceptional waterlily and flower-filled gardens vibrate with wild birdsong: there's a soul-lifting, heady dawn chorus, with nothing else but the sound of the waves to add to your feeling of utter peace Lows Some inland garden cottages and pool villas don't have sea views, but are charming nonetheless, and you'll walk (or take a buggy) to the beach down private frangipani bordered pathways in minues Part of the Belmond hotel group, it is larger than some of our smaller i-escape hotels but certainly more intimate (and far better value) than the 5-star resorts along Jimbaran Bay In the distance you can watch airplanes landing at the airport but there's little noise and it didn't bother us" - Viv Monahan