Description: Dramatically perched on a bluff overlooking the azure Indian Ocean The Ayana Resort and Spa (formerly The Ritz-Carlton Bali) embraces the mystique of Bali, its bewitching natural beauty, and the inherent grace and hospitality of its people. The Resort invites total relaxation and self-indulgence: with 375 guest rooms, suites and villas, each beautifully appointed; eight restaurants and lounges to appease a variety of palates; a comprehensive spa complex, including a 650 sq. m. Aquatonic® seawater therapy pool; an 18-hole golf putting course; and a secluded private beach. The hotel welcomes guests with an unparalleled personal service to this exotic, lush and unique location. The resort's property is landscaped to mirror the surrounding native tropical flora. Terraced lawns, lily ponds and sculpture fountains cover the grounds. Bougainvillea, monkey pods and frangipani bloom year-round. Banana, breadfruit, ironwood and coconut trees offer cool shade. Alang-alang thatched roofing, brightly colored Balinese doors, limestone carvings, intricately woven mats, slate and marble floors are part of the hotel's distinctive Balinese design.
Rooms: Each guest room and suite is decorated with Balinese-crafted furnishings with private balconies and garden or ocean views. Room facilities include: Choice of rooms with king-size beds or two double beds, private balconies, complete concierge attention, twice-daily maid service and nightly turndown, room service, plush non-allergenic comforters and pillows, marble bathrooms with separate shower and bathtub, Batik bathrobes and slippers for ladies and gentlemen, luxury bathroom essentials, lighted makeup mirror, hair dryer, scale, remote-controlled colour television, satellite television, dual-line telephones, data-port, in-room safe, fully stocked refreshment cabinet, seasonal fresh fruit, complimentary shoe shine.
Dining: Influenced by Balinese design with alang-alang thatched and tiled roofs, open-air or indoor seating, The resorts eight restaurants and lounges create atmospheres and cuisines to suit every mood.
Padi - Authentic Thai cuisine combining imaginative flavors to provide a perfect harmony of tastes and textures.
Sami-Sami - Specialises in Italian regional cuisine and wood fire baked pizza.
Damar Terrace - An open-air bar offering international drinks, Cuban cigars and nightly entertainment in a relaxed, yet refined setting and modern Asian Cuisine.
Kisik Bar and Grill - A sand-floored restaurant just steps from the ocean, providing the freshest seafood prepared to your specification.
Langit Theatre - Offering an atmosphere reminiscent of a village market, local foods and Balinese dance performances.
Kubu - For beer, wine and light fare in a beach bar setting.
Honzen - A Japanese restaurant offering sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki.
Spa Cafe - Healthy sandwiches, salads, dips and sushi, juices, smoothies and herbal teas.
Spa Facilities: The resorts Bali Thalasso & Spa's is located overlooking the Indian Ocean. The spa hosts the world's largest Aquatonic® seawater therapy pool and offers Asian beauty and body treatments, timeless European products, and modern technology to promote physical and psychological well-being. Spa facilities include: Hot and cold outdoor whirlpool baths, cold plunge pools, steam rooms and saunas, fully equipped fitness and training room, aerobics studio, six hydrotherapy rooms, six elegantly appointed private spa villas, 20 beauty and body treatment rooms, spacious Spa Suite with en-suite shower and Hydro Bath, beauty Salon for hair and nail care.
The Resort is home to the first championship golf putting course in Bali available to guests and visitors. Nursery for childcare services, separate children's swimming pool with two water slides, two-tiered freshwater outdoor pool with infinity edge overlooking the Indian Ocean waterfall at pool's edge masking a 42,000 litre (11,000 gallon) salt-water aquarium, home to indigenous marine life and there is a Tennis Pavilion with three floodlit courts.