Lee T.
Google
Fantastic beach resort that ticks all the boxes, but it’s the people of Raffles Bali - every single one of them - that makes it shine.
The villa is perfect: private villa nested on a lush landscape atop a small hill overlooking Jimbaran Bay. Room was well furnished, designed to the finest detail (eg. you don’t notice the air con unit within the Balinese styled architecture, local art pieces adorned the room, including a full headboard crafted in Balinese motif prints, all the colours used in the architecture and interior design pieces are complimented and thought out), and had everything we needed for comfort and luxury. You never notice or hear the other residents in and around the resort except for mealtimes - it truly feels exquisite.
Food was incredible, every meal is a satisfying, delicious adventure into local Balinese cuisine. Rumari, with Mr G and his team of knowledgable, accommodating and warm staff, was a gastronomical and cultural experience not to be missed. The meals there were among the best we have had in Bali.
It’s amazing how every staff member in Raffles knows you by your names, remembers previous conversations and your preferences. Every staff we met is kind, warm and engaging, shows pride of their respective roles in the resort, and are always happy to take time to share their knowledge on Balinese culture, food, environment and local practices. A simple conversation on our favourite Balinese dish, and behold, they ask if they can prepare it for the next day’s meal (which they do, with great aplomb and utmost sincerity). Exemplary.
We left the resort after 3 days, refreshed and recharged from the environment, the food, and most of all, from the genuine interactions with the wonderful people at Raffles.