We arrived very early, took us to Westin, the staff greeted us with smiles, took our passports, asked us to wait, we thought we would have to walk until lunch, but we were warned about the check-in, so we were ready. As a result, after 10 minutes they handed over the keys and escorted to the room.
We had a deluxe room, a good area, new furniture, everything for tea and coffee, and we are lovers, we used it several times a day, chocolate biscuits, a mini-bar, but the prices are high, we used it a couple of times, we took juice and cola, paid 40 bucks for a second! Bath accessories were also all present, bathrobes, slippers, brushes, creams, even mosquitoes in the room was a fumigator.
Very varied food in the restaurant, for breakfast we ate to such an extent that it was enough until late lunch, I will not list everything in a row, cereals, yogurts, cereals, many types of cheeses, fruits and vegetables, scrambled eggs, pancakes, red fish, a large number pastries, freshly squeezed juices, sausages, sausages, tongue, everything is worthy. We dined only once, firstly, not cheap, dinner for two came out to $ 270 with wine, and secondly, we like to visit restaurants outside the hotel to take a walk and see the area at the same time. The location of the Bali Collection is especially convenient, you can walk to it.
The hotel area is very very green and picturesque, has its own mini-zoo, swimming pools, lots of flowers, the staff runs around and takes care of everything, watching like ants.
Always used wi fi, excellent signal throughout the hotel, free.
Beach. Here's how to look, it seems beautiful, but when the tides are high, then algae appear and it's not very pleasant, they are either cleaned or not, but we were warned, so we were not surprised, we still swam, and went to other beaches, really liked Jimbaran.
The service is excellent, everyone is friendly and take great care of the guests of the hotel.
Feel free to advise!
We arrived in the morning, we thought we would have to wait until lunch, but they settled us right away. The rooms are clean, spacious, the bed is king size, everything is new inside, a lot of towels, tea accessories, an iron, even a mosquito fumigator, and they are present, but we were warned in advance and ready for defense)
The service at the hotel is at a very high level, it is felt immediately upon check-in, the staff is polite, always smiling, any request is fulfilled efficiently and quickly, which is the main thing for me, after the slow snails in the Dominican Republic.
As for food, the hotel initially booked only breakfasts, we thought, as always, everything would be monotonous, but in reality there is something new every day, everything is very, very tasty, juicy fruits and natural yoghurts, 10 toppings in an omelette, various sweets, cheeses brie, we also took dinners, expensive of course, but it's worth it.
We also liked the beach, but there were low tides, but this did not stop us from sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming, everything was as usual. The only algae was not always removed promptly, but we do not find fault with such trifles
There is expanse for families with children, there is a kids club, there are separate tables and chairs in restaurants, an area for kids, there are a lot of couples there, so don’t hesitate, it’s in Westin with kids
There was also animation in the evenings, but we did not go, went for a walk or were on excursions
I strongly advise everyone to fly to Bali and choose the Westin Resort, you will not regret it!
So, let's start with the hotel. The Westin is, in a word, chic. Fresh renovation from expensive building materials, a spacious hall, in the middle of which there is a cafe with waterfalls and a piano, they play it in the evenings. The hotel consists of one building, but with branched corridors, each of which is special: in one, tropical plants and flowers grow under the open sky, in the other there are sculptures and paintings, etc. free wi-fi. The hotel rooms are good, bright, beautiful, not "worn out", bed linen / towels are changed every day, the rooms are also cleaned the same way. The bathroom is spacious, everything is in marble, a separate room for the shower and the bathroom itself, moreover, the wall that overlooks the street is made of frosted glass. The view from the window is dazzling, everything is green around, exotic flowers and trees. The pool is made interestingly, beach towels are given out for free. The beach is narrow, in some places algae float, the water is very salty, you won’t stay in the ocean for a long time, and besides, there are a lot of sea urchins and all such harmful inhabitants in the water, just make sure not to prick. We personally, for 2 weeks only took a dip in the ocean a couple of times. at 22.00 everyone is already sleeping around, there is no disco or entertainment program. In general, there are no animators in the hotel, which makes staying in it terribly boring, well, of course, if you do not have children. The second thing I would like to note is that this hotel does not offer all-inclusive meals, only breakfast, the rest is at your expense, moreover, the prices here are like in expensive restaurants and for food and drinks, I’m generally silent about alcohol. We found not far from the hotel (fortunately, in Bali you can and SHOULD go outside the hotel without fear, I’ll tell you why later) a shopping complex called Bali Collection, there are also a lot of cafes, shops and souvenir shops, the food is delicious, the prices are cheap. A large selection of souvenirs and clothes, we, like true ladies, could not fit in there : )) Everything about the hotel. The rest can be understood from the photo.
About leaving the hotel. In general, tour operators offer excursions, which I advise you to visit, because. Bali is an incredibly diverse island, as well as visit Java, here is the capital and many beautiful places and architectural monuments that you will not find anywhere else in the world. And in addition to excursions, try to go around nearby villages, such as Jimbaran and Kuta. get there by taxi, which stand at the entrance to the hotel. The cost of transportation is low. There is a chain of seafood restaurants in Jimbaran, the tables are right on the beach, it is better to come at sunset, a beautiful sight. Also in that village there is a RockBar cafe, which is located on a cliff, you only need to go down to it by elevator, an insanely beautiful sunset, and it’s so fabulous during the day. Be sure to visit. Also visit the village of Seminyak, namely the beach, because. there, unlike the hotel's beach, surfers ride and the beach itself is endless. All the above-mentioned villages are located a maximum of 30 minutes from the hotel. And of course, lovers of nightlife and parties - you have a way to Kuta. God, what's going on there! So clubs on clubs, alcohol is a river and almost for nothing, fun, a lot of Austalians and a carefree crowd. It’s a real crime not to get here for a trip, just a real crime. But, like everywhere else, be careful, drugs are distributed here, for which there is a very serious punishment in Indonesia, even for tourists. And so if you do not sit in the hotel, then the rest will be unforgettable. Bali is an island of diverse culture, nature, entertainment and much more. Pack your bags and go.
But I'll start point by point so I don't repeat myself later.
1. - Check-in, everything happened within 5 minutes, no one makes anyone wait, does not look in his pocket, and even more so does not ask for an hour, treating the client as some kind of deity. All with a smile.
2. -The room, clean and well-groomed, we were first given an apartment on the 3rd floor instead of the ordered standard, but in the morning we asked for a room on the first floor, within 2 hours our desire was fulfilled. The setting is excellent, nothing superfluous, a bed, a wardrobe, a table, a seating area, a refrigerator, a tea and coffee set, a bathroom in general is beyond praise - laundry, shower, crisp towels and robes, body balm, shower gel, shampoo and hair conditioner, the quality is excellent, I didn’t even get mine out of my suitcase.
3-food, breakfasts, well, a lot of everything, for 16 days I didn’t even try everything, only at the end I found out that there are yogurts.
4-territory, licked, in the truest sense of the word, all hanging blades of grass are braided, between leaves and bushes, dry or fallen leaves are constantly cleaned up.
5-beach, a fairy tale, wide and clean, compared to Melia Bali and the vaunted Laguna Vista, where at high tide all the sunbeds are almost on top of each other, you lie down and forgive the legs of other recumbent sniffers, weeds are collected every day, not a speck.
6-ocean, well, what can I write here, you need to see it, you need to plunge into it, warm, affectionate....There are no algae near the coast.
7-entertainment, this is not Turkey or Egypt for you, people go here for relaxation, massages and other SPAs, the hotel is a little expensive, but in Bali, everything is ridiculously cheap, I somehow didn’t keep track and got burned, so 2 an hour procedure (massage, body wrap, scrub) cost me only 25 USD, judge for yourself.
It is necessary to go, at least once in a lifetime, but to visit paradise.
Excursions. We took individual excursions from the host "Navigator Indonesia", many thanks to Andrey for getting to know the island!
Traveling with children and worried about safety. Worried in vain, the island has a high level of security, the territory of the hotels is processed, there are no insects dangerous to health, no snakes have been seen either.
Cloudy, a little warm rain - even better than the open sun, umbrellas in the rooms and restaurants of the hotel. The weather won't ruin your trip, don't worry!
Have a good rest!