The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

Wonderful villa (cliff villa with sea view), wonderfull restaurants (Bejana with Indonesian food + beach grill restaurant) and above all wonderfull staff

The Ritz Carlton Bali is probably the most beautiful resort we have ever been in Asia. A truly wonderful experience. Everything has been to the perfection. Our cliff villa with our private swimming pool facing the ocean (villa 9010) is incredible and the service of Dwipa, our butler, has been above all expectations. The staff is anticipating all your wishes while remaining discreet.

Absolutely stunning hotel set in beautiful gardens. The suites are very well furnished, light and airy. The biggest most comfortable bed with fine white linens. There is a walk in closet, a well lit dressing table with power sockets. Plenty of storage spaces, push button sheer and blackout blinds and a wide balcony. Our room was on floor six, high above the trees with sea views. There are buggies to take you around the hotel grounds but it is easily walkable. The breakfast was excellent, nothing is too much trouble for the staff who are quick to assist. The pool area was lovely with beds and parasols, plenty of large towels and cabanas available at no extra cost. Free drinking water. The beach area could be slightly better organised for a hotel of this standard. The location is slightly outside the central Nusa Dua area and not very easy to walk due to lack of pavements so you need a taxi to get into the shops and restaurants. Tip- the Grab taxi app makes this very easy and affordable.

Lovely short stay to explore Nusa Dua. Great site, nice pool and breakfast. Dinner by the beach restaurant, lovely menu. Monkeys are around tho, so watch out. Buggy’s useful to get you around also. Kids could be encouraged to use the parallel pool alongside the big pool tho. It’s better for them. Some people actually want to swim! Pool attentions maybe intimidated, afraid to control the jumping, and screaming noise. Not so pleasant at times. But, definitely will return, really enjoyable stay.

We stayed in an ocean-cliff villa. Must mention the great service: Kaka helped us daily with all or our needs (reservations, car rental, converters). Hadi made check in and check out quick and easy. Offering us refreshments. Baskara also did dinner reservations and late check-out because we had evening flights. Indah made sure our room was serviced when we were out. Adi met us at the airport and helped us with our luggage to our car where we received cookies, water, and hand towels. Panca is the best waiter at the Beach Grill. Gin set up our cabana. Mahesa is the best cabana waiter. He refilled my champagne even when I was in the pool. He is doing a Ritz-Carlton internship and even helps clean the beach when his shifts are done. The concierge is also great for tours that don't leave you stuck in tourist traps. Pros: The resort has a calm vibe. The location is near a lot of beach clubs. There is a great spa. The resort is very clean and well-maintained. It is a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. There are shops on the resort that are also expensive but good to have if you need something. The area is quiet (even on the beach). Cons: The ocean is rough and there are little bugs that bite you. The resort sprays for mosquitos but you NEED to wear bug spray constantly. Even when you go to bed. They should have mosquito traps in the room because they get in and bite you in your sleep. Also, get a driver because the traffic is crazy.