At a Glance
The expansive property, located 20 minutes south of Bali’s international airport by car, includes 147 thatched-roof villas, all of which are framed by gardens lush with bougainvillea.
Indagare Loves
- Five-bedroom residences
- 10,000-square-foot spa and fitness center
- Front-row, ocean-front suites with unobstructed sea views
Review
A flower blossom–filled bath awaits guests upon arrival at one of the island’s most popular family-friendly resorts. The expansive property, located 20 minutes south of Bali’s international airport by car, includes 147 thatched-roof villas, framed by gardens lush with bougainvillea. Guests rarely leave the resort; instead, they make use of the private beach, tennis courts, infinity pool and the 10,000-square-foot spa. A particular highlight is the Lulur Jimbaran treatment that includes a mask and scrub of herbs and spices rinsed with a yogurt mixture, followed by a jasmine or rose petal bath.
If you do leave the property, it will be to eat. The one consistent criticism here is that the no-more-than-decent restaurant fare is overpriced (though no one complains about the extensive à la carte breakfast). Perks like the excellent service, babysitters, kid’s club and the fact that children under twelve can stay in their parents’ villa for free draw lots of families.
Who Should Stay
Families who require a solid full-service hotel with a large spa, fitness center, kid's club and multiple restaurant options. The Four Seasons also offers nine residences rentals, ideal for families and large groups (however, the rooms are generally close together and can feel on top of one another). Couples or travelers looking for a property with a unique sense of place might be disappointed. Also, Jimbaran Bay’s beach is not great.
Written by Gisela Williams