Bali's BEST Double Room: Ocean Views & Luxury Await!
Bali's BEST Double Room: Ocean Views & Luxury Await!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving HEADFIRST into Bali's BEST Double Room: Ocean Views & Luxury Await! And honestly? I'm already picturing myself sprawled on a plush, king-sized bed, the salty tang of the ocean caressing my face. Let’s see if the actual experience matches that daydream, shall we?
First Impressions & Accessibility - Ugh, the Dreaded Steps! (But Mostly Okay)
Okay, so the promise of "luxury" often means a little bit of a hike. I’m happy to report that they do offer accessible rooms, which is a massive win. Now, I’m not in a wheelchair, but I'm always thinking about accessibility for others. I did notice some steps leading up to the main entrance, which could be a problem. However, the staff were super helpful and I saw ramps. The elevator is a LIFESAVER. And the fact they offer facilities for disabled guests is a HUGE plus. Accessibility: (Checks notes) Okay, mostly good, with that initial hurdle to be aware of.
Where We're Going to Eat (and Drink!) - Food, Glorious Food (And Booze!)
Right, food. Crucial. Let's get this straight: Dining, drinking, and snacking is, like, 75% of a good vacation. Okay, maybe I exaggerate. But seriously, what's the point if you can't stuff your face with amazing food?
- Restaurants, Restaurants, Restaurants! Okay, the restaurants situation looks promising. They've got Asian cuisine, International cuisine, and even a Vegetarian restaurant. Score! Plus, options for Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast [buffresso], and Room service [24-hour]? SOLD. I’m picturing myself waking up late, ordering that Breakfast in room with a side of decadent Salad in restaurant. My bank account might hate me, but my stomach will be in heaven. The poolside bar is also a must-visit, obviously. I envision myself sipping a cocktail, gazing at the ocean, and basically transforming into a glamorous Instagram influencer.
- The Little Things: Bottle of water is there, which is nice. Coffee/tea in restaurant and Coffee shop are essentials for my caffeine addiction. They also provide essential condiments.
- The Oddities: Alternative meal arrangement is promising. Snack bar is always welcome for when you get the munchies. Soup in restaurant?! Alright, alright.
And About the Drinks…and More Drinks!
- Happy Hour! YES! This is the kind of crucial detail that should be printed on every single piece of promotional material. Bar also means adult beverages.
Relaxation Station – Time to Unwind (and Get Pampered!)
Okay, this is where it gets REALLY good. Let's talk ways to relax:
- Spa Day Dreamin’: Spa, Spa/sauna, Massage, Body scrub, Body wrap, Sauna, Steamroom… I'm already feeling the stress melt away. Foot bath. I love a good foot bath. I especially love those when I'm on vacation. It’s the little details, you know?
- Water, Water Everywhere: Swimming pool…Pool with view…Swimming pool [outdoor]…basically, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to aquatic bliss. I think I might actually have to swim in the pool with a view.
- Fitness Fanatics, Rejoice! Fitness center and Gym/fitness exist for those super-motivated (or guilt-ridden) individuals. I’m not judging… too much.
Cleanliness and Safety – Essential in the Current Climate! (Are We Safe?)
Let's get real for a second. The world is a little… dicey right now. So, cleanliness is KEY. The place absolutely gets points for the emphasis for Cleanliness and safety. That list is LONG and reassuring:
- The Heavy Hitters: Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, and Staff trained in safety protocol. The fact that they’re providing Individually-wrapped food options is also reassuring. And the Physical distancing of at least 1 meter? Yes, please!
- Back Up: Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit, and Smoke alarms.
- And for the Peace of Mind: CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Non-smoking rooms, Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], and Soundproof rooms.
- The Little Touches: Shared stationery removed, Sterilizing equipment, Cashless payment service.
Services and Conveniences - Let's Talk Perks
This is where the hotel REALLY tries to pamper you. Let's see:
- The Essentials: Air conditioning in public area, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage. This is all really solid.
- The Extras: Convenience store, Food delivery (score!), Gift/souvenir shop, and Safety deposit boxes.
- For Business (or Not): Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, Projector/LED display, Seminars, Xerox/fax in business center.
- But the Terrace! Terrace is a must!
- Important Extras: Invoice provided, Car park [free of charge] and Car park [on-site].
- Getting Around: Airport transfer, Taxi service, and Valet parking.
The In-Room Experience – My Personal Sanctuary
This is where the rubber meets the road. Does that double room, the one with – Ocean Views & Luxury Await! – actually deliver? Here's the low down:
- The Bare Necessities: Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathtub, Blackout curtains (THANK YOU!), Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Hair dryer, High floor (hopefully), In-room safe box, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens.
- The Enhancements: Additional toilet, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, On-demand movies, Reading light, Scale, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Umbrella, Visual alarm. These are all delightful. But let's get to the details that REALLY sell this room…
- The Selling Points: Additional toilet, Extra long bed, Laptop workspace…but MOST IMPORTANTLY, Ocean Views! And Wi-Fi [free].
- The Imperfections: I'll have to see it to believe it. There needs to be something that will let me work a little.
For the Kids…
- Family/child friendly, Babysitting service, Kids facilities, Kids meal? A big win for families.
Things to Do - Beyond the Pool
Okay, what if you actually want to, you know, do something?
- The Activities: Bicycle parking. Shrine.
- The Extras: Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal
The Atmosphere - Making this a good place for couples
- Romance is in the air: Couple's room, Proposal spot, I might have to bring my partner.
Things I LOVED (or at least REALLY liked) - The Real Deal
- The Double Room: The features seem amazing.
- The Staff: They are super helpful.
- The Facilities: The pool with the view! The spa! Heaven.
- The Location: Beautiful.
The Takeaway - Is it Really Bali's BEST?
Alright, is this room worth the hype? That depends. Are you looking for luxurious, ocean-view bliss with a
Grand G7 Hotel Kemayoran: Jakarta's BEST Kept Secret? (Luxury Awaits!)
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to delve into my brilliantly flawed Bali itinerary. My "Beautiful Deluxe Double Room with Great View Bali Indonesia" adventure! This isn't your perfectly Instagrammable travel blog, folks. This is the real, messy, glorious truth.
Day 1: Arrival & That Goddamn View (Kuta - Ugh, But Views!)
- Morning (or what passed for it after a red-eye): Landed in Denpasar. Jet lag hammered me like a rogue gamelan drum. Everything was bright. Too bright. Smoggy. The airport felt like a chaotic, sweaty marketplace. Navigating immigration was an Olympic sport in patience. Finally, FINALLY, found my driver. He was wearing the most flamboyant floral shirt I’ve ever seen. I instantly loved him.
- Afternoon: Checked into my hotel in Kuta. "Beautiful Deluxe Double Room with Great View" they promised. And… they delivered. Oh. My. God. The view. The endless expanse of turquoise, the crashing waves, the sheer scale of it all. I actually gasped. Sucker for a good view, I am. Immediately, I decided I was gonna spend the entire trip just staring at the ocean and judging everyone on the beach.
- Late Afternoon/Evening: Kuta Beach. OK, let’s be honest, Kuta itself is… not my vibe. Bit of a tourist trap. But the sunset? Spectacular. Watched the surfers, got sand in places I didn’t know sand could get, and tried to order a Bintang (the local beer). My Indonesian skills – zero. Pointing, smiling, and a desperate "Bintang?" seemed to work. I spent an hour staring at the sky, which was on fire with color. I saw some people taking pictures with selfie sticks. Very cute!
- Dinner: Ate at a beachfront warung (small, family-run restaurant). The food? Delicious! The spicy food was… spicy. I'm pretty sure I cried from the pleasure of the flavours, and the pain of the spice. And the mosquitoes? Relentless. I looked like a polka dot.
Day 2: Tanah Lot & Spiritual Crisis (Kuta - Tanah Lot)
- Morning: Woke up feeling like a zombie. Jet lag, remember? Had a ridiculously overpriced hotel breakfast (fruit that tasted like nothing, and coffee that was the consistency of swamp water). Took a deep breath and realized, hey, I'm in Bali. Time to embrace the imperfection.
- Afternoon: Tanah Lot temple. Prepare yourselves. This place is, well, stunning. Perched on a rock formation in the ocean, it's a sight to behold. The crowds? Uh, less stunning. It was a jostle for the perfect photo. I might have elbowed a small child. Okay, fine, I did. No regrets, though. The photographs were worth it! (Maybe. I'll probably think the pictures are terrible later.) Watched the sunset from the temple grounds. Magical chaos. I saw some monks. They seemed really calm. I felt the opposite.
- Late Afternoon/Evening: Back in Kuta. I spent way too long trying to find a good cafe with Wi-Fi. I need to share my fabulous photos! (See above: I might regret.) Finally, I decided to order a terrible smoothie. So I did! I started to feel slightly overwhelmed by the religious fervor and I bought a small wooden carving of a Balinese Goddess. I'm not religious, and I have to wonder if I will even like it when I return home from the trip.
Day 3: Ubud – Rice Paddies & Monkey Mayhem (Ubud)
- Morning: Hired a driver (same flamboyant shirt guy) to take me to Ubud. The drive was beautiful. The traffic was… not. It was like trying to navigate a parking lot of scooters. The air was heavy with incense and gasoline. I'm pretty sure I saw at least 20 chickens.
- Afternoon: Ubud! Checked into a gorgeous guesthouse surrounded by rice paddies. Green, green everywhere. Absolutely breathtaking. I got lost wandering the rice paddies. I think I might have actually cried with happiness. Realized I’d walked further than I thought and needed water.
- Monkey Forest Madness: Made the mistake of going to the Monkey Forest. I am genuinely terrified of monkeys. They were everywhere. One tried to steal my sunglasses, another almost grabbed my hair. It was a nightmare, but also kind of hilarious. I survived. Barely. I might have screamed. Loudly. (There is a picture on my phone of me screaming, but I am not sharing it.)
- Evening: A Balinese cooking class. Finally! I love to cook. I learned to make Gado-Gado (delicious!), and I was so proud of myself! The class was fun, even though I’m pretty sure I’ll never replicate the authentic flavors back home. Ate way too much. Slept like a log.
Day 4: Temples, Volcanoes, and Existential Thoughts (Ubud – Mt. Batur)
- Morning: Visited Tirta Empul temple. Holy water. Purification. I felt… nothing. A little wet, maybe? The temple was beautiful though, and the atmosphere was peaceful despite the throngs of people. I did feel an odd sense of reverence.
- Afternoon: Hike up Mount Batur for sunrise. This was supposed to be the highlight. What I did not factor in was the sheer physical effort. It was steep. It was hot. I was seriously considering turning back. I'm not an athlete. The views from the top were incredible, I will say. The volcano stretching out beneath me, the clouds like cotton candy, the vastness of it all.
- Rambling Thoughts: I sat on the edge of the crater, watching the sun rise, completely lost in thought. About life. About my choices. About whether I should have packed more sunscreen. It was beautiful. But it was also uncomfortable. And I had to pee.
- Evening: Back to Ubud. I was so tired. I had dinner at a local warung and fell asleep before dessert.
Day 5: Goodbye Bali (Kuta, Departure)
- Morning: Back to Kuta. Had one last ocean view, got a massage, and made an effort to buy souvenirs. (More chaos!)
- Afternoon: This is the part of the trip where things get messy, and I decide I have to leave. I had already started to think about being back to my own bed and the mundane things in my life.
- Evening: Flight home. I left a little bit of my heart in Bali. I left a lot of my sanity, too.
Final Thoughts:
Bali is… well, it’s a lot. It's beautiful, chaotic, spiritual, overwhelming, and utterly captivating. It’s a place where you can find yourself, lose yourself, and probably get really, really sunburnt. I loved it. I hated it. I can't wait to go back. And next time, I’m bringing industrial-strength bug spray. And a better attitude towards monkeys. And maybe, just maybe, learn to say "terima kasih." I miss the sound of the gamelan drums.
Unbelievable Kuala Lumpur MRT Wi-Fi: FREE YouTube & Netflix! (NZ08 Soho Relax)
Okay, Seriously… Is the Ocean View *Really* That Good? Like, Instagram-Worthy Good?
Alright, let's cut to the chase. The ocean view? It's… well, it's Bali, you know? So, yeah. It's good. Like, *really* good. I mean, picture this: I woke up one morning (after, admittedly, a few too many Bintangs the night before, okay?), and just *stumbled* out onto the balcony. My hair was a mess; I probably had toothpaste smeared on my face. But the sunrise? Boom. Orange, pink, purple… It painted the whole sky. And the ocean? Sparkling, turquoise… Like, you could practically *taste* the salt air. (Don't actually taste it. It's probably not hygienic). Instagram-worthy? Dude, it's like... Instagram *was invented* for this view. Honestly, I think I spent an hour just standing there in my pajamas, completely mesmerized. My only regret? Not taking more photos. I was too busy just… *feeling* it. And that, my friend, is priceless.
"Luxury Awaits!" Sounds Fancy. What Does That *Actually* Mean? Like, Does Someone Fan You While You Eat Breakfast?
Okay, so… fanning? No, I'm sad to report, no personal fanning service. (Although, in Bali heat, someone should invent that!). But, here's what "luxury" *did* mean: Think giant, fluffy white towels. A bed you could seriously get *lost* in. Like, my first night? I actually got *lost* in the bed. Seriously. I woke up tangled in the sheets, convinced I'd been abducted by a fluffy cloud. (Probably just the Bintangs again). Then there's the service. Attentive, polite, and always smiling. One minute, a fresh fruit platter appears, the next, someone’s magically left a turn-down service and some chocolates on your pillow! (I snarfed down the chocolates, obviously.) Honestly, it was ridiculously spoiling. And *that* is what luxury *should* feel like. I felt… pampered. Which, let's be honest, after that flight from hell, was exactly what I needed.
What's the Deal with the Double Room? Is it Actually Romantic? (Or Awkward?)
Okay, the double room. This depends. Are you going with your significant other? Probably romantic. Are you going with your best friend who snores like a grumpy walrus? Might be a *little* awkward. (Sorry, Sarah.). I went with my partner (thankfully, he doesn't snore.) And yes, it was romantic. The sunsets, the quiet moments on the balcony, the shared breakfasts while planning the day's adventures. The luxuriousness created a sense of peace -- it felt like a real *escape.*. However, romance can quickly be ruined by bad timing. Once, we were about to head down to the beach, and suddenly, there was a *massive* rainstorm. You know, the kind that just drenches everything in minutes. (Bali weather is a fickle mistress.). It could have been a disaster, right? But because we were in this beautiful room with that ocean view, we settled into watching the rain, drinking tea, and playing cards. It turned into a perfectly imperfect afternoon. So, yes. Romantic. Potentially. Just… pack an umbrella and maybe some earplugs (for Sarah!).
Is the Food Good? Because Let's Be Real, That's Important. Particularly, Breakfast, I'm a breakfast person.
Oh. My. God. The food. Breakfast? Forget about it. I'm not even a *huge* breakfast person, and I developed a serious breakfast addiction. The selection was HUGE -- fresh juices you literally *couldn't* find anywhere else, exotic fruits I'd never even heard of before, perfectly cooked eggs, and more pastries than I could possibly manage (although I certainly *tried*). There was this one particular breakfast spread (oh man its name escapes me, it was probably something like, "The Tropical Dream") that I just… it changed my life. Okay, maybe not *changed my life*, but it definitely made my morning. There was also a surprisingly good coffee. Seriously. Good coffee in Bali. And you know, the poolside snacks are just there during the day, and they're delicious. The service… flawless. You can sit and watch the sun rise, and eat like a king? It’s just… unreal. I miss it. I miss it *so much*. Now I'm sad.
Are There Any Downsides? Anything I Should Know BEFORE Booking? Be Honest!
Okay, honesty time. There's *always* a catch, right? Well, the main downside? Leaving. Seriously. Leaving was the hardest part. (I actually cried a little at the airport. Don't judge me.). The location is great for seeing the sights but not if you want to party and go out, it's for relaxation. Oh and also the hotel offers you all these tours and packages, which can be expensive. I was going to do the dolphin tour. I didn't and I feel that I regret not doing it. Oh, and, be prepared to spend money! Bali is relatively cheap, but this place… it's LUXURY, remember? So, expect to loosen the purse strings. But honestly? Worth every single penny. I'd sell a kidney to go back right now. The only other thing? Be aware of the humidity. It's… intense. But hey, it's Bali. Embrace the sweat!
Can You Describe the Staff? Are They Actually Helpful?
The staff? *Legendary*. Seriously. They are the kind of people who make you feel like you're the only guest in the hotel. They are incredibly helpful, always smiling, and genuinely seem to care. They remember your name, your usual breakfast order (that breakfast addiction again!), and even your preferred type of pillow (yes, *really*!). I had a minor incident, a wardrobe malfunction involving a particularly stubborn zipper and a silk shirt (long story, don't ask). The staff not only fixed it, but did so with a smile and a level of professionalism that I'm pretty sure I don't possess. They went above and beyond, every single time. They make the experience. The hotel is beautiful, but the staff? They're what truly makes it special.
Okay, spill the beans, how did you *actually* spend your time there? More than just breakfast and staring at the ocean!
Alright, fine, I'll spill the beans. It wasn't all just sunrises and pastries, okay? There were moments of actual, you know, *activity*. We spent hours just lounging by the pool, reading books (I never usually read on holiday!), and sipping these ridiculously delicious cocktails. There was also a spa, a *gorgeous* spa, where I indulged in a Balinese massage that5 Star Stay Find
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