Aria Exclusive Villa and Spa

The rooms actually look like the photos. The villa is spacious with the bathroom and tub being particularly large. The shower is excellent. The toilet has a bidet spray. The large bed was very comfortable with optional use of mosquito nets for extra measure. The staff was courteous and eager to please. When we emailed the resort to inquire about how to get there from the airport, they offered us a free pick-up (which was not part of our booking). Return to the airport was offered at a reasonable rate.

Breakfast was just ok and could be better. The cooked food is on the oily side but the fruit selection is pretty great. Coffee is not so great. Mostly passable but on one day it was particularly acidic. They tried a couple of times to make a fresh brew but it didn't help much. It's not a short walk to the beach and not particularly pleasant as we learned Bali was not a walk-friendly city. Aria does offer free transfers to Seminyak Square or the beach so at least they compensate. Also, there are really great restaurants nearby within a fair walking distance so the location really is not too bad We were expecting to pay for the booking via credit card in US dollars. Apparently they have to charge it in local currency. Their exchange rate was much higher (at least 10%) than the money changer or ATM. Luckily we had enough cash to cover the room charge so it wasn't too terrible. This should be noted though in the reservation so others won't be surprised.

We loved the set-up for our deluxe pool villa. Very private and relaxing. Staff were very helpful. We had access to the hotel transport often as requested.

Location was further north of Seminyak than we thought, and a way off the main road.

relaxing , great pool

toilet blocked 3 times

being clean and simple