The 10 Best Hotels in Bali

1. Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali Resort

The hotel, which is built on 103 hectares of land, is located on Jalan Raya Tanah Lot. You can enjoy beautiful sea views from the restaurant in this hotel or while having a massage at the bale which is located on the seafront. If you want to relax in your room, Pan Pacific Nirwana Resort provides comfortable rooms that will make you feel at home staying here.

Apart from being located directly facing the sea, Pan Pacific Nirwana Bali also offers other features, namely clean and complete facilities that you can enjoy, such as a swimming pool, coffee shop, BBQ and bicycle rental. If you are on vacation with your family, this hotel is perfect for you, because this hotel provides a game corner and a kids club so that children who visit don't feel bored. You can vacation in Bali and stay here with room rates starting from IDR 1,356,936 per night

2. LV8 Resort Hotel

Lv8 Resort is an accommodation that offers a unique and stylish design with wooden-dominated furniture. There are 124 luxurious rooms equipped with TV, DVD player, mini bar, bathroom, and complete toiletries. There are also pajamas available here that you can wear every night. There is also a swimming pool, spa, gymnasium, bar, lounge, and convenience store available at Lv8 Resort.

The hotel is located on Discovery No. 8, Canggu, Bali. Perfect for those of you who like to surf. Because the beach here has quite high waves. So visitors here are strongly encouraged to be careful when swimming. If you want to enjoy a beautiful sunset, you can visit the Vue Beach Club in this hotel area with your family or partner. Prices start from IDR 1,162,749 * per night

3. Inaya Putri Bali

This luxurious and exclusive hotel overlooking the beach is located in the Nusa Dua Lot S-3 Tourism Area, Nusa Dua, Bali. It is a 30-minute drive from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. You can visit Jimbaran Beach, Kuta Beach and Sanur Beach which are not far from this hotel.

Inaya Putri Bali has luxurious facilities that are comfortable for your vacation with family. It has a large swimming pool, spa, lounge, bar, bicycle rental, and conference room that can be used by every visitor. There are 460 rooms in this hotel that you can order with prices starting from IDR 1,612,500 * per night

4. Sadara Boutique Beach Resort

If you and your partner are looking for a romantic hotel to spend a vacation together, Sadara Boutique Beach Hotel is the right accommodation for you. At this beachfront hotel, you can get a calm and romantic atmosphere. This hotel is located on Jalan Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Bali, which you can reach by driving from I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport within 30 minutes of driving.

This hotel, which is not far from a shopping center, provides 80 rooms, all of which are equipped with adequate facilities. There are also various complementary facilities that will add to your comfort, such as a spa, swimming pool, BBQ, coffee shop and bar. Prices start from IDR 1,641,909 * per night.

5. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & SPA

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa provides 382 comfortable rooms with modern facilities. If you want to stay fit during your vacation, there are various sports facilities here, such as tennis courts, squash courts, billiards, a swimming pool overlooking the beach and a gym. For those of you who are on vacation with your family, here is a place to play for children so that your younger siblings or children don't get bored.

This hotel is located right in front of Nusa Dua beach, precisely in the Nusa Dua Tourism Area, Lot North IV, Bali. You can swim while enjoying the beach view at this hotel. Interestingly, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa regularly holds several traditional activities to maintain a Balinese atmosphere. price of IDR 1,655,123 * per night.

6. Rumah Luwih Beach Resort & SPA

Rumah Luwih means more than just a house. This hotel is named that way because the owner wants to provide a comfortable and intimate atmosphere like being at home, more than just a place to stay. This colonial-style hotel will make you feel the impression of a classic and elegant interior with attractive furniture and floors. The beautiful sea view will also make you feel at home staying here.

Rumah Luwih Beach Resort and Spa has 75 luxurious rooms with complete facilities. Apart from that, you can also enjoy the swimming pool, BBQ, spa, lounge, bar and coffee shop that are here. For internet connection, you don't need to worry. Because you can access it in any room, whenever you want. You can stay at this beautiful hotel for IDR 1,665,358 * per night.

7. Ayodya Resort Bali

Ayodya Resort is located on the Jalan Pantai Mengiat P.O. Box 46, Nusa Dua, Benoa, Bali. This beachfront hotel has 541 rooms that are ready for use by visitors. Ayodya Resort also has facilities that will add to your comfort, such as a spa, swimming pool, bar, lounge, tennis court, and fitness center. For those of you who want to cycle, this hotel also provides a bicycle rental place.

This hotel, which has a wooden interior, presents a thick Balinese atmosphere. Very comfortable for a place to vacation and pamper yourself. If you want to take a walk outside, you can go to Bali Collection, Amphi Teather or Pasifika Museum which are not too far from this hotel. price of IDR 2,075,392 * per night.

8. Ulu Segara Luxury Suite & Villas

Ulu Segara Luxury Suite & Villas is located on Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Sawangan Village, Nusa Dua, Bali. If you stay here, you will get a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean. The spacious rooms and private pool directly facing the beach are perfect for honeymooners. But you can also swim in the large main pool and relax by the pool enjoying the view.

This luxury hotel also has facilities that can support your vacation here, such as a spa, sauna, jacuzzi, BBQ, lounge, coffee shop and gymnasium. Ulu Segara Luxury Suite & Villas provides 46 rooms equipped with internet connection, TV, DVD player, refrigerator, safety box, bathroom and toiletries. price of IDR 2,400,000, per night

9. Le Grande Bali

This hotel, which prioritizes tranquility and the comfort of its visitors, is located on Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Block 5, Pecatu Indah Resort, Bali. Clean and spacious rooms, and good service will make you feel at home staying here. The Balinese specialties provided here will add to the Balinese atmosphere to be more pronounced.

Le Grande is an accommodation that is perfect for visiting with family. The swimming pool overlooking the sea and several large slides will make your vacation here feel good. The hotel has 190 spacious and comfortable rooms. price of IDR 4,028,925 * per night.

10. Ayana Resort & SPA Bali

Ayana Resort and Spa has a large area and provides 290 rooms and 78 luxury villas. You can vacation here with your family or honeymoon with your partner. The hotel has 15 restaurants and bars that you can visit. In addition, Ayana Resort and Spa has other supporting facilities, such as a sauna, BBQ, coffee shop, jacuzzi, swimming pool overlooking the beach, and bicycle rental.

The hotel, which has an area of ​​90 hectares, is 10 km from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and is located at Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Bali. If you stay here, you can enjoy the sunset with your partner or enjoy the spa facilities that face directly to the sea. You can feel this comfort by ordering a room at this hotel for IDR 4,399,060

 

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Bali

 

There are many things that need to be known about the existence of Bali, a province which has an area of ​​5,636.66 km2 or only 0.29% of the total area of ​​the Republic of Indonesia. geography of Bali, facts about Bali that are rarely known to people, the history of the ancient Balinese kingdom regarding information about ancient Bali, its culture and traditions as well as the existence of tourist attractions and small islands in the province of Bali.

The capital city of Bali province is Denpasar. Bali Province itself consists of a number of islands including the island of Bali, the island of Nusa Penida, the island of Nusa Lembongan, Ceningan, Serangan, Menjangan, Peninsula and Nusa Dharma. The main activities, the center of commerce, schools and government are located on the island of Bali. Geographically, Bali is located at 8 ° 25'23? South latitude and 115 ° 14'55? East longitude, making it tropical like other regions in Indonesia. The geographical location of the island of Bali between the islands of Lombok and Java. The length of the island of Bali is about 153 km while the width is 112 km.

Regarding the other islands of Bali, topographically, in the middle of the island stretches of mountain clusters from West to East, there are even two active volcanoes including Mount Batur and Mount Agung, and a series of other mountains including Mount Merbuk, Patas and Seraya. The existence of this mountain range makes the island of Bali geographically divided into two, namely North Bali with its narrow and less sloping lowlands and South Bali with wide and sloping lowlands, so it is not surprising that the southern Bali region has many beautiful beaches which are leading tourist destinations. on the island of Bali.

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Balinese Culture

History records that Bali has a small world with a wealth of traditions, customs, legends, and arts that are special epitomes. All that is not spared from the existence of Hinduism on the island of the gods. All of them are interrelated, influence, and develop the Balinese culture. So, what cultures exist on the island of Bali? Let's find out here!

1. Ngaben ceremony

The Ngaben ceremony is part of Hinduism. This tradition aims to purify the spirits of the dead. The form is in the form of burning the body which is placed in a container. After becoming ashes, the family throws it into the sea or river as a sign of releasing the soul to unite with the Creator.

There are five forms of Ngaben ceremony, namely Ngaben Sawa Wedana, Ngaben Asti Wedana, Private, Ngelungah, and Warak Krunon. For the cremation procession of the bodies that are still intact, the family performs Ngaben Sawa Wedana. 

If you have done this before, it is called Ngaben Sawa Wedana. Meanwhile, Private is applied if the body is not found. Especially for children and babies, a Ngelungah or Warak Krunon ceremony is held.

2. Gebug Ende Seraya

When you were a child, have you ever been beaten with rattan? It must hurt, right? However, for practitioners of the Gebug Ende Seraya tradition, that feeling must be ignored. The reason is, this culture must be practiced so that it rains.

Usually, Gebug Ende Seraya is held during the dry season in Seraya Village. The local people believe that this tradition is able to stop the drought in their village. Moreover, seen from its geographical location, Seraya Village is classified as a barren and dry area. 

Gebug Ende is done by fighting two people. Each of them carried a weapon in the form of rattan and a protector. Uniquely, the referee never announces the winner at the end of the event.

3. Ritual Pengerebongan

Ngerebong or pengerebong is held every Pon Sunday at Wuku Medangsia according to the Balinese calendar. The purpose of this tradition is that humans always maintain a harmonious relationship with God, each other, and also nature. The ritual performers are Hindus at Pangrebongan Temple. Tourists are allowed to watch the event as long as they want to wear traditional Balinese clothes. Meanwhile, for women, it must be in a pure state (not menstruating).

The event began with traditional music beats, flower offerings, and penjor-penjor. Furthermore, the ritual performers pray at the temple. Then, the customary police secured the road so that the Mangku and Bhatara left the temple. Then, they surround the wantilan (cockfighting place). This ritual is performed three times.

 Usually, at that time, some Mangku and Bhatara experienced possession of spirits. They scream, sometimes cry, and dance to the music. The most terrible thing was when one of these people slashed a sword into his body. Even so, not a single part was injured or bleeding.

4. The Trunyan tradition

There is a unique tradition in Trunyan Village, Bali, which is called Mepasah. In Mepasah, the body is not buried, but is left lying on the ground. Uniquely, the corpse was only limited by a bamboo fence so that it could be seen clearly.

Even though the place was full of corpses, it didn't smell at all. The reason is, there is a taru mengan tree that can absorb odors. This tree is thousands of years old so its roots are very strong.

It is said that before the Mepasah tradition was implemented, the taru menyan tree often emitted a strong odor. After the residents put the corpse underneath, the scent suddenly disappeared. Believe it or not, the number of bodies placed must not exceed 11 people, have been married, and the process of death is normal.

5. The Mekotek tradition

Hinduism and Mekotek customs are two things that are interrelated. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation by Hindu ancestors in Bali. The ritual is held after the Kuningan Day in Munggu Village. The purpose of implementing this tradition is to reject reinforcements, neutralize negative auras, and unite the people.

The ritual begins with a walk around Munggu Village. Each participant brings a stick made from bamboo. After that, they arranged the sticks to form a pyramid. When the array seemed strong, someone climbed onto it. Meanwhile, the people holding the sticks had to hold back so that the array didn't collapse.

This is a review of 5 unique traditions in Bali.

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