Jimbaran Bay and surrounded by 77 hectares
of gardens, Ayana (Sanskrit for `a place of
refuge for the gods') is so much more than
a collection of hotel rooms, restaurants and
pools it's a multi-faceted wellness `haven',
with a large dose of gastronomic delight added
for good measure.
a home away from home, that is if your home
has its own butler, a choice from 13 sensational
restaurants, bars and lounges (most with ocean
views), five swimming pools (plus your own
generously sized plunge pool), as well as one of
the worlds most celebrated spas.
tropical-island kitsch. In fact, much of the
resort has a minimalist and cutting-edge style
that blends in seamlessly with traditional
touches to imbue an unmistakable Balinese
`feel' with a modern twist.
family and I are our
spacious villa and
having complete
privacy to really enjoy
our time together.
Like a resort within
a resort, our two-
bedroom villa is
expansive, luxurious,
secluded and very
self-contained it's
essentially your own
room service and your own butler to organise
restaurant bookings, transport you via buggy
around the resort, arrange sightseeing, pack
your bags and coordinate transfers.
enjoy with your family and accelerate bonding
in a short period of time, while still having
access to all the resort facilities.
lawn with spectacular views across the
coastline, the private pool with bale-style,
gazebo-covered sunbeds, indoor-meets-
combine to produce deep rest and relaxation
while also serving as a base for more
adventure-seeking members of the family.
offers everything you could hope for in terms
of supervised childcare our kids loved it!
adjacent Ocean Beach Pool and lounge.
Perched 14 metres above the Indian Ocean at
the base of Ayana's towering cliffs, Rock Bar
is an architectural marvel. Its chic ambience is
fuelled by expertly made cocktails, stunning
views and the intermingled sounds of
crashing waves and DJ grooves. Coupled with
the adjoining cliff-hugging Ocean Beach Pool
and lounge area, the Rock Bar makes you
(almost) feel like a rock star!
spa in the world in the 2010 Condé Nast
Readers' Traveller Awards. I admit I was a
spa virgin until landing at Ayana I'd had the
odd massage here and there but nothing to
prepare me for such a body and soul-reviving
experience. Now, of course, I'm hooked and I
can personally recommend Thalassotherapy
hydrostatic pressure allows for effortless
exercise through 12 hydro-massage stations
via the pool's therapeutic jet streams, micro-
bubbles and geysers, with each station
targeting a different part of the body to boost
circulation and lymphatic drainage, and
alleviate tension areas.
experienced. Make sure it's the first thing you
do when you arrive.
plays a significant role in my life, and my wife
and I tend to plan the details of our holidays
around specific restaurants and meals,
identified following rigorous research.
inspired degustation dinner at Dava, the truly
authentic Italian fare of Sami Sami or the
expertly prepared fresh seafood at the Kisik
Bar & Grill, the food we enjoy every day
here defies the notion that resorts and