Bali is an exotic vacation destination, prized for the almost 20,000 temples, clear Indian Ocean waters, exquisite beaches, rain forests and volcanoes. There are three world-class 18-hole championship courses in Bali: Nirwana Bali Golf Club at Tanah Lot, Bali Golf and Country Club in Nusa Dua, and Le Meridien Bali Resort. Also consider Bali Handara Kosaido Coutnry Club in the Bedugul Mountains and the nine-hole course in Sanur, Bali Beach Golf Course.
Le Meridien Nirwana Golf & Spa Resort
Le Meridien is an ideal choice for golfers. It is the only hotel with an on-site course in Bali and has been voted the number one golf resort in Asia by Asian Golf Monthly magazine. The resort's 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Greg Norman and is considered not only the best course in Bali, but one of the best in all of Asia. Choose a special "Golf Break" package (seasonally available) to enjoy rounds of golf, a daily breakfast buffet and complimentary airport transfers in addition to accommodation in a deluxe room with garden views.
The resort is located close to the Tanah Lot sea temple, a popular local attraction, and offers expansive views of the Indian Ocean, lush landscaped gardens and working rice paddies in the village. For accommodation you have a choice of guest rooms, spacious suites and exclusive private villas with garden, pool or ocean views. Standard features include a private balcony, bathrobes and slippers and satellite televisions. If you can keep away from the golf course, the resort also offers a full-service luxury spa, swimming pools with water slides, waterfalls and Jacuzzis.
Jalan Raya Tanah Lot
Bali,
Bali 82171
Indonesia
+62 361 815900
starwoodhotels.com
Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay
The Four Seasons Resort offers guests one and two-bedroom villas, each with a private plunge pool and courtyard, air-conditioned bedroom(s) and an open-air living room. Elegant Balinese touches include thatched roofs and hand-carved teak furnishings. All villas offer views of Jimbaran Bay and standard amenities include down bedding, LCD-screen televisions, a deep tub in the bathroom and secluded outdoor garden shower. For those seeking more space and additional luxury, there are also two, three and four-bedroom private residential villas available through the Four Seasons.
After a long day out on the golf course, return to the resort and treat your tired muscles to a massage or other pampering treatment at the on-site spa. A traditional Balinese massage promises to relax, calm and balance the body using long strokes, foot reflexology and application of a coconut oil and warm spice blend.
Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay
Jimbaran
Denpasar 80361
Bali
Indonesia
+62 361 701010
fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay
Jimbaran Puri Bali
Stay at Jimbaran Puri Bali, a member of the Orient-Express hotel chain, and experience both the beautiful beaches and lush mountains of Bali. The resort offers a wide range of accommodation choices, some nestled in tropical flowering gardens and some located on the beachfront. Choose from various distinct cottage suites and deluxe villas with one or two bedrooms. Many cottages include a private swimming pool, while villas are set within their own gated grounds and include a private tropical garden, sunken swimming pool and outdoor Balinese day bed for the ultimate in secluded comfort.
The New Kuta Golf and Ocean View, an 18-hole championship course, is only ten minutes from Jimbaran Puri Bali, and Bali Golf and Country Club is about 15 minutes away. Contact the concierge upon arrival at the resort for assistance with making tee times, arranging a caddy and transportation. When you return to the resort after a game, there are few places better to sit and analyze your score card than Puri Bar. Choose a table on the beach, enjoy a tropical cocktail and sit watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean. You'll soon forget all about that missed putt.
Jimbaran Puri Bali
Jalan Uluwatu
Jimbaran
Bali 80361
Indonesia
+62 361 701605
jimbaranpuribali.com
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Joanne Lewis is a freelance writer who has written for newspapers since 2005. She is currently the editor of a weekly community newspaper in Los Angeles, Calif. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
