Check the ingredients for the ideal Bali getaway, and you could end up with Anantara’s Bali resort at Seminyak. A wide, 3,500 sq m expanse of white sand? Check. Generously sized, 80 sq m rooms? Check. Onsite spa? Check. And not one, but two infinity-edge pools overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The resort’s 59 suites offer up the luxe-native touches travelers to Bali may now consider de rigeur: spacious baths, dark wood floors, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.  The truly lucky (and financially gifted) can enjoy the charms of the Anantara’s Penthouse Suite: 420 sq m of rooftop luxury including an indoor-outdoor infinity pool and 270-degree panoramic views.

Those who venture from their rooms can dine at the all-day Asian-inspired Paon, sip a cocktail at the rooftop bar, or munch on traditional Thai cuisine at Wild Orchid. But those in for a real treat can design their own meal, courtesy of Dining by Design.

Location & How to get there

• Library and lifestyle store
• High-speed WiFi Internet access in all resort common areas
• Laundry and pressing service
• Excursions and activities desk
• Anantara concierge
• Fashion boutique
• Wood balcony with ample space for relaxation
• Expansive seating and lounging areas
• Satellite TV with 42-inch LCD screen and stereo surround sound
• High-speed WiFi Internet access available in all suites
• In-suite bar with your own espresso machine
• Bath and beach linens available

Room features
• Bose DVD player and surround sound
• Wood balcony with ample space for relaxation
• Expansive seating and lounging areas
• Satellite TV with 42-inch LCD screen and stereo surround sound
• High-speed WiFi Internet access available in all suites
• In-suite bar with your own espresso machine
• Bath and beach linens
• iPod & docking station

Additional Information

Environment
All Anantara Resorts have effective recycling, energy-conservation and waste management measures already in place. It is very challenging for tourism to be completely sustainable as every industry has impacts, but it can work towards being more sustainable in many ways.
In 2008, particular areas of focus will be to reduce waste and pollution as well as identifying effective ways of reusing grey water and dealing with solid waste. Further investigations into the use of solar power, biodegradable products and energy-efficient light systems will also be undertaken.  On-going training programmes will be refined to make Anantara staff more aware of the difference ''green'' actions can make and to encourage them play their part.

STYLE

Designer Bali

SETTING

Seminyak Sunsets

ROOM RATES

From US$ 381/Night

YEAR OPENED

2007

ENVIRONMENT RATING

SIZE

59 spacious suites, 1 penthouse

ARCHITECT

Ton Ton Architects

GREAT FOR

Culture, Foodies, Surf

BEST ROOM

Penthouse
420 square metres of pure rooftop luxury, with an indoor-outdoor infinity pool and 270 degree panoramic Ocean views.

PLAY

Bali Golf & Country Club

One of Asia's 5 Best Golf Courses located in Nusa Dua offers a unique golfing experience due to the fantastic three distinct playing environments throughout the 18-hole course.

PARTY

Double 6

Will keep the party alive until the sun rises. They also have an outdoor patio with a pool over which you can do late-night bungee jumping.

DINE

Top 3 eats in Seminyak

La Luciola for Italian, Kudeta For modern Australian, and The Living Room for Ambience.

LEARN

Surf school Kuta

Learn to catch some waves at the popular surfing joints such as Kuta beach where locals and visitors share the same waves.

DISCOVER

Arts of Ubud

The nearby villages of Tegallang and Jati are noted for their woodcarvings and the village of Celuk is home to numerous jewellers, some of whom will custom-make pieces.