Famous for its upmarket boutiques and trendy bars, the Seminyak area of Bali is the perfect destination for well-heeled travellers who like to explore new places without sacrificing any of life’s luxuries.
And with the rising trend towards independent travel and vacation rentals, what could be more appealing for today’s affluent traveller than to swap their urban apartment for a slice of tropical island luxury living, with all the comforts of home and a few more (quite literally) on top?
Nestled in quiet, leafy street close to Seminyak’s main strip of fashion outlets and upmarket eateries lies Kamuela Villas, a collection of luxurious residences that allow visitors to enjoy the independence of a private villa, while retaining the attentive service of a luxury resort.
Operated by Archipelago International, one of Indonesia’s largest hotel groups, the one- and two-bedroom villas are ideal for families and couples, and would make a beautifully romantic honeymoon retreat.
Entering through large traditional Balinese wooden doors, the villas create an instant impression. The open plan living areas and kitchens (equipped with all the utensils for self-contained living) lead into large bedrooms and bathrooms with standalone tubs and separate rain showers. All are spacious enough to allow families to enjoy cosy nights in, and intimate enough for couples to cuddle up in front of a movie.
But arguably the villas’ main attractions are outdoors, with large private swimming pools surrounded by tall bamboo and tropical plants, allowing guests to cool off in complete privacy. And upstairs, expansive rooftop terraces provide the ideal setting for daytime sun-worshiping and romantic sunset dinners.
And this is where the benefits of being part of a luxury resort become apparent. While Kamuela Villas doesn’t have a restaurant, its chefs do serve up a sumptuous selection of Indonesian and international dishes, which are delivered straight to the villa.
From a wide variety of breakfast options, made to order at a time of the guest’s choosing, to light daytime snacks and full evening dinners, the cuisine served at Kamuela Villas is truly superb, and provides a homely alternative to dining out in one of the area’s upmarket restaurants.
Guests can also enjoy the ultimate in personal pampering with the resort’s in-villa massage services.
And if guests do decide they want to leave the peace and comfort of their villa, the on-demand shuttle bus will escort them the short distance into Seminyak for an afternoon’s shopping, or down to the endless stretch of sandy beach.
As the boundaries between home and holiday become increasingly blurred, guests are demanding an increasing amount of independence and an escape from the homogeny of chain hotels. Yet they often still crave attentive service and a full range of amenities.
Kamuela Villas manages to solve this modern accommodation conundrum with an approach to luxury living that combines complete privacy with personal pampering, and as little or much human contact as the guest desires. In the stylish Seminyak area of Bali, this enchanting luxury retreat manages to strike the perfect balance
BOOK KAMUELA VILLAS SEMINYAK
Tel: +62 361 847 5966
Email: seminyakinfo@kamuelavillas.com
Web: www.kamuelavillas.com
Sabre GDS: EN 290392
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