Immerse yourself in the pinnacle of luxury at Jumeirah Bali, a jewel nestled atop the majestic cliffs of Uluwatu. With its exquisitely designed villas offering direct access to a serene and untouched beach, this haven is a testament to an award-winning legacy established in 2022. As a cherished part of the esteemed Jumeirah family, renowned for their iconic Dubai resorts and esteemed properties from Oman to the Maldives, Jumeirah Bali provides an escape not just to a destination but to an experience.
Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts is much-loved on several counts, including its fantastic food, its award-winning Talise spas, and its very special suites and villas. Indeed, some Jumeirah resorts are even made up purely of villas – and this is true of Jumeirah Bali. A superb choice for couples looking to get away from it all and spend some quality time together, the resort has a calming, cocooning atmosphere in keeping with its location on the Indonesian island with a reputation for its wellbeing offerings.
Its exact setting on the island is also very special indeed – on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula, Uluwatu or ‘Land’s End’, where you’ll also find the Uluwatu Temple, which is believed to protect the island against evil, and some fantastic surfing breaks that attract board lovers from around the world for fun in the waves.
And what could be more romantic than an island retreat that has been inspired by a tranquil Japanese-Hindu water palace, with just 123 villas, all with private pools, outdoor showers, and the sheer luxury of 24-hour butler service? They include Garden Villas overlooking the Garden of Majapahit, surrounded by heritage trees, Sunset Villas set up on the clifftop, and Panoramic Ocean Villas.
You may well want to just kick back and relax beside the shimmering Indian Ocean, but there are many other lovely things to do together or alone here, including yoga, sunrise or sunset meditation, and workouts in the world-class gym – in keeping with Bali’s role as a centre for healthy retreats. You can even experience a Balinese sunrise on the beach accompanied by a traditional Melukat water purification ritual by local priest Mangku. The Balinese believe that this ritual will clear away bad influences to get the day off to a good start.
You can continue this spiritual journey with a sound therapy healing session, followed by a waterfall massage. The spa here is exceptional, combining state-of-the-art treatments with authentic healing traditions, and using massage oils and techniques chosen according to your date of birth and your prana or life force. They include signature treatments in Bali’s first authentic hammam, plus rituals inspired by the Majapahit Empire – among them the three-hour Bodhi Awakening, a bath with Balinese lagoon pebbles performed in the privacy of the Royal Spa Villa, followed by Talise’s signature stress release massage and a rejuvenating facial.
There’s romantic dining at the resort too, of course - in your villa or in a clifftop candlelit pavilion for two. There are also three great places to eat: cliffside Akasa with its flame-grilled cuisine with an Asian twist, accompanied by panoramic views of the coast around Uluwatu; outside under the star-speckled sky on the Segaran dining terrace with its authentic Southeast Asian dishes; and the Maja Sunset Lounge, with an afternoon tea menu curated by the resort’s expert pastry chefs.
To book your villa at the Jumeirah Bali, contact your Travel Counsellor today.
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