Bvlgari Resort Bali

“Luxury on the Cliff”

On the cliffs at Uluwatu, Bulgari is apart from the chaos that is Denpasar. The resort tops a steep cliff and site and rooms face south into the Indian Ocean. By far the most compelling reason to visit is its remarkable beach. When we visited, there was fourteen foot surf (which due to the stee... more

On the cliffs at Uluwatu, Bulgari is apart from the chaos that is Denpasar. The resort tops a steep cliff and site and rooms face south into the Indian Ocean. By far the most compelling reason to visit is its remarkable beach. When we visited, there was fourteen foot surf (which due to the steep cliffs we could not actually hear from our room). There is a 300 yard long funicular lift down to the beach, where there is a two story shack/restaurant and a beach club with lounge chairs and a small bar. We had all our lunches (food was delicious) at the restaurant, and LOVED our service. Thank you, Surya, Pandi and Niko for your friendly companionship. (Niko is a killer photographer). The resort itself is ultra-luxe. The rooms are, believe it or not, both larger and fancier than any of the Amans we have stayed it, full of beautiful dark wood, high ceilings and many with pools and decks, as well as large outside living areas. We had a butler, Stephanus, who was omnipresent and super helpful. We have never been fans of Bulgari's heavy handed high fashion jewelry (who can afford?) and the nearly three foot high Bulgari logo below the pool was (candor is warranted here) ultra-cheesy. But this is a really fine resort, with beautiful facilities and exceptional personal service. Worth a visit! (The taxi ride to/from airport was an hour and a half and super depressing. Tourism has not been kind to this lovely island).

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“Unbeatable beauty and vibe”

Giving this 5 stars as we booked this on points and were overwhelmed with the beauty of the property and the room. I read these reviews prior to booking and in my opinion the pictures and descriptions of the rooms don’t do them justice. They are large and well laid out to feel super special. Two ... more

Giving this 5 stars as we booked this on points and were overwhelmed with the beauty of the property and the room. I read these reviews prior to booking and in my opinion the pictures and descriptions of the rooms don’t do them justice. They are large and well laid out to feel super special. Two smart Toto toilets and a dressing hall add to the convenience of the layout. The only improvement I would suggest is having 2 shower heads. We had a cliff side villa and you could hear the waves roll in from bed - it was awesome. The bar at sunset was one of the most picturesque places I have ever been in my life, and the seaside restaurant and beach area were very special. The resort did not feel over-run with other guests, it felt very private. All these positives probably overshadowed a few areas for improvement. Overall we were not impressed with the food on the property. Breakfast was bland and the appertivo they give you at the bar was a nice touch in theory, but was mediocre in taste. We ate at Il Ristorante, and while a fun experience - did not feel this was worth it. The only thing I would order again was the waygu. The staff was incredibly friendly but slow and not super attentive (with the beach bar being an exception here). The butler service was a bit disjointed and no different than having a central concierge desk with many workers at it. I would definitely recommend the hotel to others, it achieved our goals of marking the end of our trip in an incredibly beautiful, romantic, and special way - but will depend on what you are optimizing for.

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“Amazing stay at Bulgari Bali”

Bulgari in Bali far exceeded our expectations. The service was amazing and the staff was so welcoming and helpful. The resort itself was incredibly beautiful and the views of the ocean were unparalleled. The staff went above and beyond for us, especially our butler, Rizky. Our luggage didn’t ar... more

Bulgari in Bali far exceeded our expectations. The service was amazing and the staff was so welcoming and helpful. The resort itself was incredibly beautiful and the views of the ocean were unparalleled. The staff went above and beyond for us, especially our butler, Rizky. Our luggage didn’t arrive from the US due to the airlines fault and he went out and bought my family clothes to wear. He was also incredibly attentive to all of our other needs and wants throughout our stay. The hotel guide, Merta, was also exceptional. He took my family and guided us through the Uluwatu Temple at sunset and brought us to watch the Kecak dance (all a must do!) and was such a pleasant and informative guide. He also took us on a guided walk of the local banjar and it was fascinating. He left no detail unexplained and we felt truly immersed in the culture thanks to Merta. We also loved the purification ceremony the hotel offers. I would recommend doing it early in the morning when it is cool out and there is a breeze.

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“Sets the Standard for Service”

Our recent stay was simply amazing. Every need met or surpassed. The service and energy of the staff and associates is perhaps the best I have received in 50+ years of traveling. Every morning at breakfast we were greeted with such sincere warmth and efforts to start our day in such a positive at... more

Our recent stay was simply amazing. Every need met or surpassed. The service and energy of the staff and associates is perhaps the best I have received in 50+ years of traveling. Every morning at breakfast we were greeted with such sincere warmth and efforts to start our day in such a positive attitude. Diah greated us every morning with one thing in mind - make us feel welcomed and take care of our needs. After the first day our names were memorized and we were greeted at every opportunity with our name and was there anything they could do to make our stay more enjoyable. The views are incredible and the beach is very private with full service available. We received a small gift or snacks each night, room cleaning prompt and seamless, transportation at an instant, security was top notch and privacy was the ambiance. As someone previously mentioned - this is not the place to go if you want nightlife but if you want scenery, food and refreshments looking over the cliffs this is the place. We were fortunate enough to stay 5 nights and wished we could have stayed 50. The organization behind this property obviously has and adheres to excellent training because this level of service “just doesn’t happen” on its own. This should be the model taught to other exclusive properties in the world as it sets the standard.

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