The Montigo Resorts Nongsa is a luxury resort with a lush, remote location on the northern coast of Indonesia's Batam island, a 40-minute ferry ride from Singapore. Its 88 rooms comprise private villas, where plunge pools and HD TVs come standard, and minimalist interiors are swish. The likewise high-end restaurants and bar accompany two infinity pools with two-person sunbeds. A great kids' club attracts families, while Indonesian spa treatments are especially popular with couples. Some find the beach a bit disappointing, but most guests enjoy evening DJs that liven up the otherwise serene setting. The Batam View Beach Resort is less luxurious, but also less pricey.
The Montigo Resorts Nongsa is a luxury resort with a lush, remote location on the northern coast of Indonesia's Batam island, a 40-minute ferry ride from Singapore. Its 88 rooms comprise private villas, where plunge pools and HD TVs come standard, and minimalist interiors are swish. The likewise high-end restaurants and bar accompany two infinity pools with two-person sunbeds. A great kids' club attracts families, while Indonesian spa treatments are especially popular with couples. Some find the beach a bit disappointing, but most guests enjoy evening DJs that liven up the otherwise serene setting. The Batam View Beach Resort is less luxurious, but also less pricey.
This four-pearl, 321-room upscale hotel has a modern design and tropical setting. It's a five-minute walk from Legian Beach, and a stone's throw from numerous shops, bars, and restaurants. Rooms are spacious and modern, and all include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms add balconies and private pools. The hotel has two infinity pools, including a rooftop pool with a lounge. The restaurant serves international cuisines and a special kids' menu, and a generous breakfast buffet is available for a fee. Other facilities include a separate children's pool, free kids' club, full-service spa, modern fitness center, business center, and meeting rooms. Travelers looking for an oceanfront property should consider rates at the Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa instead, which adds a free breakfast.
This four-pearl, 321-room upscale hotel has a modern design and tropical setting. It's a five-minute walk from Legian Beach, and a stone's throw from numerous shops, bars, and restaurants. Rooms are spacious and modern, and all include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms add balconies and private pools. The hotel has two infinity pools, including a rooftop pool with a lounge. The restaurant serves international cuisines and a special kids' menu, and a generous breakfast buffet is available for a fee. Other facilities include a separate children's pool, free kids' club, full-service spa, modern fitness center, business center, and meeting rooms. Travelers looking for an oceanfront property should consider rates at the Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa instead, which adds a free breakfast.
The Pullman Bali Legian Beach is an upscale 353-room resort located directly across the street from Legian Beach in Kuta. Rooms range in size and level of luxury, from standard Deluxe Rooms to Two-Bedroom Suites. Those facing the street can be noisy. Two large pools (one on the rooftop) with poolside bars and terrific sunset views, as well as a full-service spa, make this hotel a terrific choice for guests looking to relax. There’s also a 24-hour business center, a well-stocked gym, and meeting spaces available. A delicious and varied international buffet is available in one of the three on-site restaurants, but it costs extra.
The Pullman Bali Legian Beach is an upscale 353-room resort located directly across the street from Legian Beach in Kuta. Rooms range in size and level of luxury, from standard Deluxe Rooms to Two-Bedroom Suites. Those facing the street can be noisy. Two large pools (one on the rooftop) with poolside bars and terrific sunset views, as well as a full-service spa, make this hotel a terrific choice for guests looking to relax. There’s also a 24-hour business center, a well-stocked gym, and meeting spaces available. A delicious and varied international buffet is available in one of the three on-site restaurants, but it costs extra.
The four-pearl Abia Villas Legian is conveniently set in the center of town, close to plenty of shops and dining options -- plus it's a 10-minute walk to Legian Beach (there's also a free shuttle service offered). Fifteen stylish, modern villas offer privacy and luxe indulgences like private pools set in lovely gardens and gorgeous bathrooms with soaking tubs and walk-in rainfall showers flanked by lush tropical plants. There's a small spa (but no fitness facilities), as well as a cafe serving tasty fare and free breakfast. Other thoughtful touches include free welcome drinks and fruit baskets as well as bikes to borrow. For a beachfront option with separate pools for adults and kids, check out the upscale Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa -- but expect to pay more.
The four-pearl Abia Villas Legian is conveniently set in the center of town, close to plenty of shops and dining options -- plus it's a 10-minute walk to Legian Beach (there's also a free shuttle service offered). Fifteen stylish, modern villas offer privacy and luxe indulgences like private pools set in lovely gardens and gorgeous bathrooms with soaking tubs and walk-in rainfall showers flanked by lush tropical plants. There's a small spa (but no fitness facilities), as well as a cafe serving tasty fare and free breakfast. Other thoughtful touches include free welcome drinks and fruit baskets as well as bikes to borrow. For a beachfront option with separate pools for adults and kids, check out the upscale Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa -- but expect to pay more.
Astagina Resort is a contemporary three-and-a-half-pearl resort in the heart of Legian, a short walk from shopping and dining, and a five-minute walk from Double Six Beach. The 88 spacious and traditionally-furnished rooms feature minibars free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Some of the higher-category villas open to private pools For those whose rooms don't have their own pool, there's a large outdoor pool with poolside bar, plus a family pool, all of which is tucked into the hotel's lovely tropical grounds. A full-service spa and restaurant serving Asian and Mediterranean cuisines that gets mostly solid marks and serves an option-filled breakfast buffet for a fee. Guests who want a more intimate boutique option might try the nearby Bali Hotel Pearl, which has similar rates.
Astagina Resort is a contemporary three-and-a-half-pearl resort in the heart of Legian, a short walk from shopping and dining, and a five-minute walk from Double Six Beach. The 88 spacious and traditionally-furnished rooms feature minibars free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Some of the higher-category villas open to private pools For those whose rooms don't have their own pool, there's a large outdoor pool with poolside bar, plus a family pool, all of which is tucked into the hotel's lovely tropical grounds. A full-service spa and restaurant serving Asian and Mediterranean cuisines that gets mostly solid marks and serves an option-filled breakfast buffet for a fee. Guests who want a more intimate boutique option might try the nearby Bali Hotel Pearl, which has similar rates.
The 191-room Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa is an upscale hotel on Legian Kuta Beach with a modern yet authentic Balinese style and awesome ocean views throughout. Rooms are bright and contemporary, with flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning; some have balconies with ocean views, small private pools, or open-air showers. This lushly landscaped property offers two outdoor pools for kids and adults, a beautiful full-service spa, a poolside bar with oceanfront terrace, an Indonesian restaurant, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic ocean views. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and outdoor parking are free. Facilities here tend to get crowded -- particularly the pools and restaurant. Guests may also want to consider the Padma Resort Bali at Legian, which is located next door, similarly priced, and offers luxury accommodations.
The 191-room Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa is an upscale hotel on Legian Kuta Beach with a modern yet authentic Balinese style and awesome ocean views throughout. Rooms are bright and contemporary, with flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning; some have balconies with ocean views, small private pools, or open-air showers. This lushly landscaped property offers two outdoor pools for kids and adults, a beautiful full-service spa, a poolside bar with oceanfront terrace, an Indonesian restaurant, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic ocean views. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and outdoor parking are free. Facilities here tend to get crowded -- particularly the pools and restaurant. Guests may also want to consider the Padma Resort Bali at Legian, which is located next door, similarly priced, and offers luxury accommodations.
