Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel

Rooms

The Balinese-style cottages lie adjacent to one another, and are reached along stone paths passing occasional statues of Hindu gods and koi-filled lily ponds. Features include spacious bathrooms with sunken terrazzo bathtubs, and terraces or wooden decks. The Garden View Cottage Suites are a little way back from the beach with only a view of their private walled courtyard gardens. If you prefer to feel less enclosed and want a sea view (albeit partly obscured through palm trees), we recommend one of the Beachview Cottage Suites. These are closer to the beach (though still 100 yards away) and feel more airy.

The villas offer an extra dash of luxury, with private pools in their gardens. Top of the pile (and well worth the extra) are the enormous Deluxe Pool Villas (1 or 2 bedrooms), which each have a spacious tropical garden and sunken swimming pool. Inside, decor is elegant: a wood and marble living room, black stone bathtub, indoor and outdoor showers and super comfortable kingsize beds. Outside you’re treated to a marble deck with sun loungers, a private daybed and traditional Balinese thatched bale, where spa treatments can be carried out.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Cots available
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe box
• Toiletries
• TV
• WiFi

Eating

Breakfast is laid out in the airy Tunjung Restaurant, where sliding doors open onto a lotus pond and the morning breeze. The buffet overflows with croissants, sweet and savoury breads, hams, cheeses and home-made preserves in ceramic jars. The chef will knock you up a crêpe, a slice of French toast or eggs however you like them. Help yourself to crispy bacon, sausages and/or a mie or nasi goreng to accompany them. There are also fresh juices, tangy Bali Kopi and a selection of teas.

For dinner the open-sided, beachfront Nelayan has a reputation for having the freshest seafood on the island. Unsurprising, as you see the catch brought in each morning from the beach. Wiggle your toes in the cool sand as you order carangue, red snapper, grouper or mahi-mahi, prepared in a fusion of Mediterranean and local cuisine. Non-fish-eaters, don't fret, there are meat options on the chef's signature menu, and a host of veggie options too.

The local fish restaurants along the beach, for which Jimbaran Bay is famous, make a good alternative. And be sure to sample any one of the cheap beach stalls selling grilled fish on coconut husks. Dining out opportunities also include the brilliant Cuca right next door (whose chef trained at El Bulli), and a nice clean warung called Lima, a two minute walk from the door.

Snacks are available at the beachside Puri Bar, as are wonderful cocktails, including a seriously good Mojito de Ladro (pricey by Balinese standards, so best enjoyed at happy hour).

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• The beach will dominate your thoughts here – it’s white sand, speckled with shells, coral and tiny scampering crabs. Paddle in the Indian Ocean (it's a long walk at low tide)
  
• The Beach Spa is a winding complex of stone paths, gazebos, luxurious shower areas and petal-filled sunken baths, cooled by sea breezes, that turn a simple massage into a calming wave of serenity and perfect relaxation. Choose from traditional Balinese, Shirodara, Abyhanga and Ayurvedic treatments
  
• Float on your back in the vast green-blue swimming pool
  
• If you’re up early, walk 3km along the beach to watch the fish being landed and sold at the market
  
• Visit the temple in Jimbaran, a 15-minute walk away (remember to wear long sleeves, a sarong and a sash)
  
• Take a taxi to Uluwatu, one of Bali’s holiest temples perched on a clifftop over the Indian Ocean – again, dress respectfully
  
• Shop till you drop for cheap shell jewellery, designer fakes, sarongs, aromatic oils and surf gear in Kuta or head to Seminyak for more upmarket boutiques and galleries
  
• Take a tour or private car inland to Ubud for wonderful temples and the famous Monkey Forest. The hotel can help organise an itinerary to suit you
  
• For thrilling surf breaks, head over to Airport Rights, accessible by boat from Jimbaran fishing village, or Padang Padang, which was voted one of the ten best waves by Australia’s Tracks magazine

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Historical sites
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Surfing
• Swimming
• Well being

Kids

Unsurprisingly, the hotel staff are great with young children and the relaxed vibe and spacious layout means that kids won’t disturb those on a more romantic break. Dinner is served from 6pm but you can always order room service or have a snack at the beachside Puri Bar.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

The Two-Bedroom Deluxe Pool Villas are the most spacious option, but all cottages have single sofabeds for kids.

If you choose to stay in a pool villa, it goes without saying that you need to be vigilant with kids near the pool. However, they make a great option if you want to enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner out on the decking, while the little ones slumber inside. They also have a grassy area perfect for burning off extra energy and include an afternoon tea served as you lounge on the luxurious daybed...

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available, Family Rooms

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Belmond Jimbaran Puri is situated right on the beach in upmarket Jimbaran Bay, south Bali. It's a 15-minute taxi ride from Denpasar airport.

By Air:
Fly to Denpasar Ngurah Rai (5km), served by many international airlines. You can also fly to Jakarta, then travel overland (approx 24 hours) or catch a connecting flight to Denpasar.

From the Airport
The hotel offers a private transfer. You can also get a taxi from the airport.

By Ferry:
There are frequent boats between Bali and the major islands in Indonesia, including Java, Lombok and Komodo. When you reach the ferry port, take a taxi to the hotel - haggle a price before you get in.

By Car:
We don’t recommend renting a car unless you’re a very seasoned visitor to Bali as some of the on-the-spot fines for ‘traffic violations’ can be annoying. Narrow roads and overtaking procedures can also be unnerving.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.