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Anantara Bali Uluwatu Sunset at Splash Restaurant
Tropical Bali, known as the ‘island of God’, is a must-book getaway for sun-seekers wanting to take in
some stunning views and experience uber-friendly Indonesian hospitality.
By Skye Hoklas
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nown for its beaches,
coral reefs, forested
volcanic mountains,
and rice paddies,
Bali is a popular
vacation spot for the Australian
holiday-maker. Whether you want
to relax and soak up some rays,
participate in adventure activities,
or hit the shops, there’s something
to suit every taste.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
has two luxury accommodation
options on the island, the perfect
way to indulge and see the best
that Bali has to offer. Enjoy the
panoramic ocean outlook on the
isolated Uluwatu cliff face, or
head to lively Seminyak for a
high-end spa and boutique
shopping experience.
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The CEO Magazine - August 2015 Enjoy the
panoramic
ocean outlook
on the isolated
Uluwatu cliff
face, or head to
lively Seminyak
for a high-end
spa and
boutique
shopping
experience.
Anantara Uluwatu Resort
& Spa
On the secluded southern coast of
Bali sits the ingeniously designed
and incredibly luxurious Anantara
Uluwatu Resort & Spa, cascading
down a cliff side towards the
beautiful Impossible Beach and
overlooking the Indian Ocean. A
stay at Anantara Uluwatu is a vastly
different experience from what
people might think a tourist-filled
Bali is like. It’s a place to get away
from it all, relax, and take in the
unadulterated panoramic views of
sea and sky.
The resort has 74 ocean-view
suites and private pool villas, as
well as a penthouse, which are
contemporary in design with
Balinese touches. Each room is
fitted out with a high-tech
entertainment system featuring a
42-inch LCD TV, an iPod docking
station, and Bose speakers. There is
a double rain shower inside and a
Jacuzzi for two on the balcony, as
well as a Nespresso coffee machine
and electronic in-room safe. Every
detail is thought of, from the
refreshing cranberry and lime
drink which is offered on arrival
after a tiring flight, to the array of
exotic fruits which are replenished
on your coffee table daily. There
really is no reason to venture away
from the indulgent haven that is
Anantara Uluwatu.
Days are best spent cooling off in
the cliff-edge infinity swimming
pool, but only after an ample
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breakfast is consumed, of course.
Upon rising, you make your way
up to the sixth floor, which houses
360° Restaurant. A huge buffetstyle feast is on offer each day,
with eggs made to order, freshly
blended smoothies, cereals,
Asian-style broths, fruits, antipasto
meats, pastries, and everything in
between. Full to the brim, it’s time
to hit the pool.
Grab a sun lounge, order a whole
young coconut, a bucket of bintang,
or a cocktail, and work on your tan
between intermittent dips. From this
oasis, you can bask with a glorious
outlook, watching the surfers catch
waves out at sea. Come lunch time
and you don’t have to move a
muscle. Ding your personal buzzer
and a smiling hotel staffer will
promptly attend to your request,
bringing you the menu from the
adjacent Sea Fire Salt restaurant.
Featuring popular Western items as
well as bold local cuisine, there’s
something for everyone.
Stretch your legs and explore
Impossible Beach in the afternoon.
Access to the beach is only open
between specific hours, changing
daily depending on the tide to
ensure the safety of guests. You
zip down in Anantara Uluwatu’s
exclusive lift off the cliff face to
the Surfari Sundeck, where you
are then free to sink your toes
into the pristine white sands and
wander around at your leisure. Go
for a swim in the lukewarm sea
water or, if you enjoy a surf, wade
out further to ride some of the
best breaks in the world. Also
nearby are the beaches of
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Anantara Bali Uluwatu infinity pool
Anantara
Uluwatu Resort
& Spa is spread
over 1.7
hectares of
unspoiled
coastal land and
reflects Bali’s
awe-inspiring
natural beauty.
Anantara Bali Uluwatu Spa couple treatment room
Padang-Padang, Dreamland,
Bingin, and Uluwatu, which are
very popular with the surfing set.
Other activities on offer at
Anantara Uluwatu include yoga
classes, towel art, coconut-leaf
weaving, biking, watching films in
the mini theatre, and the fitness
centre. If you prefer to sightsee,
the resort offers a daily shuttle to
Uluwatu Temple to watch the
Kecak fire dance show at sunset.
The temple is perched on the top
of a steep cliff, roughly 70 metres
above sea level, and boasts
magnificent views.
To unwind at the end of the day,
book into Anantara Spa for a
signature treatment. Rejuvenate your
mind and body in the sanctuary
designed to reflect a traditional
Balinese rice barn. Individual
treatments and signature sequences
are performed by highly trained
specialists to suit each guest’s needs
and moods. The extensive menu
pays tribute to Indonesia’s Spice
Islands, as well as ancient wellness
secrets from across Asia and
advanced medicine practices.
For dinner, you’re booked into
360° Restaurant for a Balinese
‘Ritual Culture Dinner’. It’s a
wonderful four-course experience.
You start with a traditional chicken
salad called lawar ayam, which is
followed by duck ball soup with
basa gede spice paste and bean
shoots, called cram cam bebek. The
main course consists of charbroiled thousand-spiced baby pork
ribs, or iga babi bumbu wangen, and
the sweet is jack fruit fritters,
nangka goreng. To wash it down,
you order a tangy ‘sour kiwi’
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cocktail—perfect to sip as you
watch the sun colour the sky pink
as it disappears along the horizon.
Anantara Uluwatu also has a
modern on-site Japanese restaurant
called SONO Teppanyaki, which
has a delectable fusion grill menu
crafted by the resort’s master chef.
If you want to impress your
travelling companion with a
romantic private dinner, then
‘Dining by Design’ is another
option—choose your location
within the grounds and a special
menu, then let the resort staff cater
to your every whim. Foodies can
also attend the Spice Spoons
Cooking School to learn about
Indonesia’s exotic culinary culture,
complete with a market visit and a
step-by-step interactive lesson.
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Anantara Bali Seminyak
enjoy the fine attention to detail
that the Balinese people pride
themselves on. The stylish interiors
at Anantara Seminyak combine
local wood and elegant glasswork
to channel the spirit of Indonesia,
and are complemented with warm
tonal browns and creams. Each
space has a signature Jacuzzi
terrazzo tub which is big enough
for two, satellite TV, broadband
internet, and air-conditioning.
If you’re looking to tie the knot in
picturesque Bali, then Anantara
Uluwatu has that covered too. Its
unique cliff-side wedding chapel,
called Dewa Dewi, meaning ‘God
and Goddess’, overlooks the Indian
Ocean and can cater for an
intimate ceremony. Celebrations
can then continue in Dewika
Lounge, which has an elegant
design and is available for all kinds
of private functions.
Anantara Uluwatu Resort & Spa is
spread over 1.7 hectares of
unspoiled coastal land and reflects
Bali’s awe-inspiring natural beauty.
It provides an indulgent escape in
an isolated location with priceless
ocean views.
Anantara Seminyak Resort
& Spa
Nestled in the upmarket beach town
of Seminyak, an area renowned for
its high-end shopping, restaurants,
and bars, sits Anantara Seminyak
Resort & Spa. In a prime spot right
on the foreshore with an outlook
over the Indian Ocean, the
luxurious accommodation has
spectacular coastal views and is
amid all of the action.
There are 59 incredibly spacious
rooms and one lavish penthouse
which offer all of the modern
comforts one might need. Whether
you choose a pool-access or
ocean-view suite, you will get to
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Anantara Bali Seminyak Sea View Suite
On arrival, you are greeted by
friendly staff and offered a
cooling welcome drink garnished
with a sprig of mint. Then it’s up
to your room for a tour of the
ample facilities you’ll have
access to. Your private balcony
looks out to the ocean, and down
below it’s a hive of activity—
surfers catch waves, guests splash
around in the infinity pool,
children lick cones of gelato, and
adults enjoy cocktails while
basking in the sun.
Seminyak is a great place to
explore the local culture or to try
your hand at an array of water
sports like kayaking, diving,
snorkelling, and windsurfing. It’s
close to coral reefs, ancient
temples, and the well-known
towns of Kuta, Legian, and
Ubud. The staff at Anantara
Seminyak are happy to help you
decide how to fill your days, and
will provide you with all the
information you need to make the
most of your stay.
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But before anything else, you
decide to start your vacation with
a relaxing 60-minute signature
treatment at the rooftop Anantara
Spa. The indulgent experience
starts with a foot soak in rosepetal water, after which a trained
massage therapist uses elixirs
and essential oils to rejuvenate
your body with their expert touch.
You leave the room blissed out
and serene.
For mains, you go for the coconut
pad Thai, which is a carefully
thought-out concoction of young
coconut noodles, cabbage, and
mung bean sprouts smothered in a
spicy almond sauce. Your partner
also goes down the healthy route
with a crab and prawn Cobb salad,
which has tasty toppings of goat
cheese, tomato, boiled egg,
avocado, and smoked bacon, with
a sherry vinaigrette.
Breakfast is on the ground floor at
Anantara Seminyak’s Wild Orchid
Restaurant, overlooking the
swimming pool and beach. The à la
carte and buffet selection tantalises
tastebuds with a mix of
international and local Asian
favourites. It’s a perfect way to fuel
yourself for a busy day ahead
exploring the local area.
MoonLite Kitchen and Bar is
another dining option at Anantara
Seminyak. Located on the rooftop
and only accessible by using the
resort’s glass elevator, the eatery
has a vast cocktail menu and tasty
Asian-inspired treats. The open-air
deck is a great place to sit and
check out the stunning scenery.
Come dinner time and it’s an easy
decision—a return visit to Wild
Orchid Restaurant. If you’re lucky
enough to be a guest at the resort
on a Thursday night, you’ll be
treated to an Indigenous
Indonesian set menu which is
served on the beach under the
stars while being entertained by
a traditional dance performance.
On regular nights, the menu
features world flavours and
healthy options.
Sitting outside on the terrace
overlooking the coast, a lychee
martini in hand, you’re feeling
adventurous enough to order two
intriguing-sounding entrees: crispy
tofu with wild mushrooms, rice
noodles, sweet soy glaze and
tomato sambal, and rare tuna
nachos with black beans, feta,
guacamole, and mango salsa. Both
are light and fresh, great for a
balmy evening.
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Anantara Seminyak Resort & Spa is
the place to base yourself while
taking in the wonderful Balinese
culture, chic restaurants, trendy
nightlife, and boutique shopping.
With every detail considered,
friendly staff will make sure your
stay is one you won’t soon forget.
Getting there
There’s no better way to get to Bali
than by flying with the ‘best cabin
crew’ in the world, Garuda
Indonesia—as voted by passengers
in the 2014 Skytrax World Airline
Awards. The business-class cabin
offers champagne on arrival before
letting guests sit back and enjoy
the journey in ergonomically
designed chairs which can recline
all the way into a lying position. A
hypoallergenic pillow in a cotton
cover is provided, as well as a
comforting Furtex plush duvet, and
you can refresh with the
L’OCCITANE amenity kit—which
Anantara
Seminyak
Resort & Spa is
the place to
base yourself
while taking in
the wonderful
Balinese culture,
chic restaurants,
trendy nightlife,
and boutique
shopping.
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Garuda Indonesia business-class cabin
was the winner of the 2013
TravelPlus Award.
Inflight meals feature authentic
Indonesian, Japanese, and modern
European cuisines and are
prepared by a qualified chef. The
hours pass quickly with the
15-inch touch-screen LCD with
innovative eX2 Panasonic inflight
entertainment system, and there is
also a USB and power outlet.
Garuda Indonesia recently aligned
with SkyTeam to offer an even
greater level of service to customers.
Any guests with connecting
flights have complimentary access
to most SkyTeam partner lounges
all over the word and can enjoy
priority check-in, as well as
other advantages.
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