Hi Mr. Kevin, I recently stumbled upon your channel and I must say, it's been a real deal for me, especially in my search for affordable luxury travel reviews. I can't help but think I should have discovered it sooner! Your approach to the reviews, from the meticulous detail to the carefully selected soundtrack, is truly enjoyable. The numerical breakdown you provide also makes it easier for me as a viewer to grasp. And your narration style, peppered with just the right amount of humor 🤣 adds a delightful touch without compromising the essence of the review. Thank you for the incredible effort you put into your content. You've not only gained a subscriber, but also a dedicated fan!
Thank you so much for introducing me to the Alila brand a year ago when I fell in love with their style after watching your Alila Ubud review. Just booked a short all inclusive stay at their smallest property in Bali, the resort in Manggis just to indulge 🥰….can’t wait!
Ah and Manggis is such a STEAL! Cash or points… I know it’s a bit of a drive to get there but it really is a great value for an upscale property on the island. Can’t wait to go there myself sometime, I’m curious how you’ll like it. Thank you as always for the support 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@tfft will let you know, we’ll go there in 2 1/2 weeks 🥰 Their restaurant is also called Seasalt…maybe there are some of the same dishes on the menu, because it all looked so mouth-wateringly delicious 🙏🏼
I think I agree, it could be overcast or rain all day but this resort would still look stunning. Such manicured gardens. Breakfast looks good, thought put into the dishes. A very nice property - cannot fault this one! 🌴
Those green walls just make it feel so fresh - it's probably why it looks good on drab days: it always looks verdant. Oh, and that's how you have a temple on site, rather than building a ruin and treating it with fake reverence.
I appreciate you taking eleven takes to get your video without guests walking past you! I also appreciate the fact that you pronounced “tape” correctly 😁 Unfortunately the only Alila I’ve been to is Alila Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur LOL I wonder what happened to their plans in some of the more exotic places in Indonesia like Tarabitan in North Sulawesi and Bintan (near Singapore).
I'm not sure of the plans, but my guess would be, those were planned before Hyatt bought them? I can't imagine Hyatt investing in a resort in the likes of Sulawesi and Bintan when frankly, they have a lot of other more popular places they could/should be expanding into first. Thanks for watching 🩴
Wow 🤩! Really nice. From the food to the room (your upgraded one) to the spectacular setting, everything was on point. Makes up for some of your less than spectacular resort stays. Thanks for sharing
Great review. The brand really takes pride in maintaining their properties, even the old(ish) one in uluwatu is pretty outstanding for its age, and the service in the Bali properties is actually somewhat different from the Alila in KL, sad to say. Also love how you try and contain your excitement for how good the property is :)
Agree about the condition and I appreciate that they use materials that are made to last more than just a few years like many new hotels are doing now. Thanks for watching 🩴
Thanks for a great video again Kevin, am looking for a beachfront resort for a few nights in Seminyak next year and this might have vaulted to the top of the list
I've been eagerly awaiting this review from you. You did a great job (as always) I'll be there in a few weeks and you've amped up my excitement even more. Btw: the shot of the beach club with the loud music was Mrs Sippy, not Potato Head. I'd love to see you review Potato Head. Its one of my favourite places to stay in Bali and I rate it very highly.
I staeyd here perhaps 4 or 5 years ago - had a largely great stay in what was an amazing room (a beach or seminyak suite from memory). However the door (one that swings open and closed rather than slides) to one of the bathrooms had no handle on it so you could have to reach around, pull it shut, and quiuckly move your hand out of the way so it didn't get cuaght, and hope that you did so with enough force for it to shut. It was odd. And the staff didn't seem to understand how that was weird. Also, the food at breakfast I thought was exceptionally avergae such that I didn't bother with it after the first day given the great cafes in the area. Other than that it was hard to beat and staff were very friendly. This was before it became part of Hyatt - so perhaps the food has improved since then too. A great review as always!
Love this review. Couldn't agree more that the breakfast buffet at Alila Seminyak is excellent. Only the room was a bit dated and I can see some wear and tear on their furnitures while I stayed there. Anyway, please do One and Only Desaru Coast. Would love to see your review 😅
Nice review as usual! Yeah, not a fan of Seminyak but this property was pretty good! We also visited the Alila in Ubud and loved it. Totally different vibe. I'm an Alila loyalist 😊
Already did throw your playlists on loop overnight! Would love to see the St Regis and W reviewed if you get back to Bali. I’m having trouble deciding between them for an upcoming trip
The beach club your first room looked over was Mrs Sippy, not Potato Head. I’ve actually stayed at Alila in the rooms backing onto the actual Potato Head, and never heard a thing. Potato Head, having a (stunning) hotel itself goes to great lengths to contain its music. I really do encourage you to stay at Potato Head Suites or the smaller Studios - the stunning architecture, amazing food, spectacular location is actually my pick over Alila Seminyak
Someone else pointed it out, thanks for that. I suppose when I was in Bali (the time when I made up my mind about that being Potato Head) I suppose Google Maps may have been influenced by Potato Head's ads or something. Either way, I've added a note about it in the description. Thanks for watching 🩴
I'm surprised you haven't visited the Ayana resort in Bali, I think you would really like that place. Would love to see your impressions of that resort as you make some of the best videos on resorts I have seen on UA-cam.
I generally don't levitate to resorts which have a huge sponsored influencer presence on UA-cam. Not saying there's anything wrong with it, just a choice.
I'm glad I stayed at Alila. W would have been way too party-friendly. Alila is the perfect mix of being family-friendly yet trendy without the fussiness you mentioned. Several years ago, I remembered seeing the Alila beach roped off from non-guests, so I thought it was quite "exclusive" back then.
Well you just made my vacation plan quite easy. Thanks Kevin!! Alina Seminyak will be. There isn’t like a sunset at the Java Sea. Abrazo- Peace of I. GG
Between this place, and the Ubud and Uluwatu properties, I'm thinking I'll have to start planning a trip to Bali (though not soon, next one in the works is a Switzerland/Egypt/Thailand trip for early 2025).
They've got some good ones on the island... the only thing I think they're missing is perhaps a Park Hyatt Uluwatu (or Nusa Dua). Thanks for watching 🩴
Great stuff - and I'd consider splurging to stay there. I'll come back for a second viewing of that dessert, once I've Wiki'd 'jackfruit'. Seminyak or Uluwatu? I still think the former - but the convenience of the resort for excursions might be the clincher in my planning. This aspect is something that caught me out in my trip to Thailand.
The price difference between the Uluwatu and Seminyak properties is so much that it's kinda like comparing a Park Hyatt to a Holiday Inn... So it's just a matter of do you want 4 nights in Seminyak? or 1 in Uluwatu? lol
The time of year I visited is always in the opening graphic (Spring 2023) and the best times of year to visit are in the FAQ graphic (varies…). Thanks for watching 🩴
@@tfft oh I see, because I saw that you could just walk into pool 1 as its seems to just be an open access, so I thought it may also be the case for pool 3 😅 thank you btw!
@tfft sure. We are also planning to visit The Stones Legian for approx 6 nights. Your inputs will be valuable if you visit that property before September as we are traveling 8th Sep onwards.
Would u rate this hotel experience higher than the Belmond at Jimbaran ..I already have a tentative booking in Dec for Jimbaran puri ( based on your video ❤). Just looking for quiet time and a nice beach/ pool . 8 year old in tow. Thanks 👍
Fun fact about the Alila Seminyak: The hotel is built where earlier the gay beach was located. So when construction of the hotel began, there was a lot of disappointment and anger in the gay community to have lost this beautiful spot on Seminyak beach. But for the grand opening night in 2015, the management did great efforts to invite each and everyone from the vast gay community in Bali. I remember that I felt as if being at the gay beach again at the opening party.... so finally I think everyone is proud now that Alila built such an extraordinary good hotel at this beautiful spot.
Thanks for sharing that. While I'm sure there are still some that wish it was never built, being a part of the community myself, I'd say an Alila is just about the most LGBTQ+ friendly large chain you could get on the island. Thanks for watching 🩴
lol I'm guilty of being a patron of Potato Head my last visit lol The food was really good there though! Even more reason to stay at the Alila next door now but on the other side lol
wow, you are back in bali already, always love your review. I stayed in this hotel before covid. Checked in time took me 3 hrs as the room was not ready. The room was a bit dirty, with few ants crawling on the bathroom wall. The only thing i love was the beach as it has perfect wave to surf. the noise from beach club at night also annoying
Considering in Australia they charge the same money as this hotel for a meagre hotel with nothing with it this is a steal because to fly to Bali would cost peanuts! We booked a boutique hotel in Sydney, 3 star costing $179 per night with shared bathroom! With ensuite it is $279/night Australian. This hotel comes out to be $300 AUD based on the price you paid
I have hotel stays booked in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Darwin and none of the (nice) hotels I'm staying at come near $300AUD haha. Must be seasonal! Thanks for watching 🩴
Sorry but the card was not hand written. The dead giveaway is that the letters are not connected. It is a font that looks lkie handwriting, thus you believed it was handwritten (when in fact it was printed on a printer).
As someone else mentioned though, it seems it was more than just a printer- they mentioned a calligraphy machine that writes with something like an actual "pen"...in person, I can see slight variation in pressure from letter to letter. Thanks for watching 🩴
One thing I hate is music like that. It would drive me insane, i would hear it when other people can't. Did you get a hint of this pollution anywhere else in the resort?
When you were closer to the beach you could hear from resorts on either side, but that is true anywhere. Within the resort itself, it wasn't a problem.
we are quite disappointed at the Alila. stayed here after a stay at the nearby W. While the hard product of the Alila is better--great pools, nice modern rooms and the in-room amenities were all nice touch. But, and it's a big but, the soft product is not up to par. The staff's engagement is random at best, during check in, no explanation about the resort layout amenities etc. the food itself was the biggest disappointment of all, for us. there were very few local food on offer, and the qualities were not consistent. I get the fact that why resorts like this around here (same as at W) offered mostly western food. but the Alila had even less than W, and not quite as good. The breakfast offering was not great neither, while the fruit section were better. the service in general was just not up to par for a 5-star resort
Shocking to hear this about this property. I've heard mixed reviews about the Alila Manggis but rarely a bad word about any of the others on the island. Thanks for sharing ✈️
U gave too high of a score for this one lol... I stayed here before, and CS was great, and food was good too, but the hotel itself i dont find it that gorgeous looking... U stayed in St regis before? Or even W, they look much nicer to me, albeit, probably not the kinda crowded u like lol... But the pools in W were amazing... I dont find this alila particularly visually stunning though... But CS is great like u said
Keep in mind my scores are relative to price. The W is double the price of the Alila and the St. Regis, triple. And yes, I’ve stayed at the St. Regis before, it’s a very very different experience and class of hotel all together lol, hard to compare.
Lovely place but I think you made it look a little boring with no people anywhere! It looked so empty that it makes me not want to go there. My brother & his wife, niece & her husband were there this week & said it was packed. It would look better if there were a few people around I think!
I understand, but I reckon if you were here vacationing you wouldn’t be too happy if there was a guy constantly walking around recording you and your family. That’s why it’s always my policy to exclude guests as much as practically possible and film during off peak times. If I’m disturbing a guest on vacation, then I’m literally defeating the entire purpose of publishing these videos. Thanks for watching 🩴
Stayed here expecting a lot after this review but was left very disappointed. Hotel is rather dated and my wife and I received food poising from sea salt on two separate occasions
We visited in May and this video does a wonderful job of showcasing this fantastic property. One of the best breakfast buffets I've enjoyed.
Thanks for watching 🩴
I reviewed this hotel in 2016 and it is my favourite in Bali. I am glad to see that 7 years later it still lives up to the high standards.
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Hi Mr. Kevin, I recently stumbled upon your channel and I must say, it's been a real deal for me, especially in my search for affordable luxury travel reviews. I can't help but think I should have discovered it sooner! Your approach to the reviews, from the meticulous detail to the carefully selected soundtrack, is truly enjoyable. The numerical breakdown you provide also makes it easier for me as a viewer to grasp. And your narration style, peppered with just the right amount of humor 🤣 adds a delightful touch without compromising the essence of the review.
Thank you for the incredible effort you put into your content. You've not only gained a subscriber, but also a dedicated fan!
Thanks very much for those kind words and welcome to the channel!
Thank you so much for introducing me to the Alila brand a year ago when I fell in love with their style after watching your Alila Ubud review. Just booked a short all inclusive stay at their smallest property in Bali, the resort in Manggis just to indulge 🥰….can’t wait!
Ah and Manggis is such a STEAL! Cash or points… I know it’s a bit of a drive to get there but it really is a great value for an upscale property on the island. Can’t wait to go there myself sometime, I’m curious how you’ll like it. Thank you as always for the support 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@tfft will let you know, we’ll go there in 2 1/2 weeks 🥰 Their restaurant is also called Seasalt…maybe there are some of the same dishes on the menu, because it all looked so mouth-wateringly delicious 🙏🏼
I think I agree, it could be overcast or rain all day but this resort would still look stunning. Such manicured gardens. Breakfast looks good, thought put into the dishes. A very nice property - cannot fault this one! 🌴
Agree! Thanks for watching 🩴
Great review. Very enjoyable video. Deserves wider audience. Appreciate your straight talk. Can't wait for the next video.
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴
Those green walls just make it feel so fresh - it's probably why it looks good on drab days: it always looks verdant. Oh, and that's how you have a temple on site, rather than building a ruin and treating it with fake reverence.
Agreed!
Nice one Kevin .. it’s always a great thing when a ‘product’ lives up to the Hype .. 🙏
That's truly the only thing I ask for! haha Thanks for watching 🩴
Been there when covid, luckily potato beach club didn't operate at that time. So, serenity was present. 💟
Thanks for sharing ✈️
I appreciate you taking eleven takes to get your video without guests walking past you! I also appreciate the fact that you pronounced “tape” correctly 😁 Unfortunately the only Alila I’ve been to is Alila Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur LOL
I wonder what happened to their plans in some of the more exotic places in Indonesia like Tarabitan in North Sulawesi and Bintan (near Singapore).
I'm not sure of the plans, but my guess would be, those were planned before Hyatt bought them? I can't imagine Hyatt investing in a resort in the likes of Sulawesi and Bintan when frankly, they have a lot of other more popular places they could/should be expanding into first. Thanks for watching 🩴
The pool on the roof is the penthouse exclusive pool, so glad you did this one we are there soon !
Ahhhhhh, ok, I feel better about not knowing about it then! haha. Thanks for that!
@@tfft there is a video here some place with people staying in it but horrendous to watch, it’s 3 bedrooms and comes with a butler and alike
Thank you! Love this video and learning about the history of Cheti Ubud. No wonder it is so beautiful!!!
Can't wait for my trip to another Chedi soon! Thanks for watching 🩴
Wow 🤩! Really nice. From the food to the room (your upgraded one) to the spectacular setting, everything was on point. Makes up for some of your less than spectacular resort stays. Thanks for sharing
Agree! Thanks for watching 🩴
Once again excellent Review.. have been binging on your videos for the last three days.. truly amazing content..
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Thanks for this awesome video review, makes me include Alila Seminyak for next visit!
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Great review. The brand really takes pride in maintaining their properties, even the old(ish) one in uluwatu is pretty outstanding for its age, and the service in the Bali properties is actually somewhat different from the Alila in KL, sad to say. Also love how you try and contain your excitement for how good the property is :)
Agree about the condition and I appreciate that they use materials that are made to last more than just a few years like many new hotels are doing now. Thanks for watching 🩴
Thanks for a great video again Kevin, am looking for a beachfront resort for a few nights in Seminyak next year and this might have vaulted to the top of the list
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Fantastic video Kevin, great work per usual.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Incredible presentation with plenty of information. Thank you sir . I really trust your reviews . Cheers from Tokyo.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I'm very proud because I used to work at Alila hotel, even now I'm working in Labuan Bajo, love you.❤❤❤
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I've been eagerly awaiting this review from you. You did a great job (as always) I'll be there in a few weeks and you've amped up my excitement even more. Btw: the shot of the beach club with the loud music was Mrs Sippy, not Potato Head. I'd love to see you review Potato Head. Its one of my favourite places to stay in Bali and I rate it very highly.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻 I've added a note about Mrs Sippy to the description, thanks for that!
What a gorgeous resort, and I'm definitely adding it to my list for my next trip to Bali. 😊
Thanks for watching 🩴
I staeyd here perhaps 4 or 5 years ago - had a largely great stay in what was an amazing room (a beach or seminyak suite from memory). However the door (one that swings open and closed rather than slides) to one of the bathrooms had no handle on it so you could have to reach around, pull it shut, and quiuckly move your hand out of the way so it didn't get cuaght, and hope that you did so with enough force for it to shut. It was odd. And the staff didn't seem to understand how that was weird. Also, the food at breakfast I thought was exceptionally avergae such that I didn't bother with it after the first day given the great cafes in the area. Other than that it was hard to beat and staff were very friendly. This was before it became part of Hyatt - so perhaps the food has improved since then too. A great review as always!
I have to imagine the food has improved since your visit- nothing I had here was anywhere near average. Thanks for watching 🩴
Looked fantastic for that nightly rate great review thanks.
Thanks for watching 🩴
Love this review. Couldn't agree more that the breakfast buffet at Alila Seminyak is excellent. Only the room was a bit dated and I can see some wear and tear on their furnitures while I stayed there. Anyway, please do One and Only Desaru Coast. Would love to see your review 😅
I've heard... less than amazing things about that property. Hard to justify a trip there without many resorts around. Thanks for watching 🩴
Nice review as usual! Yeah, not a fan of Seminyak but this property was pretty good! We also visited the Alila in Ubud and loved it. Totally different vibe. I'm an Alila loyalist 😊
Yes I agree very different vibes, but… the same frequency perhaps haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
Already did throw your playlists on loop overnight!
Would love to see the St Regis and W reviewed if you get back to Bali. I’m having trouble deciding between them for an upcoming trip
St. Regis perhaps, W, unlikely.
The beach club your first room looked over was Mrs Sippy, not Potato Head. I’ve actually stayed at Alila in the rooms backing onto the actual Potato Head, and never heard a thing. Potato Head, having a (stunning) hotel itself goes to great lengths to contain its music. I really do encourage you to stay at Potato Head Suites or the smaller Studios - the stunning architecture, amazing food, spectacular location is actually my pick over Alila Seminyak
Someone else pointed it out, thanks for that. I suppose when I was in Bali (the time when I made up my mind about that being Potato Head) I suppose Google Maps may have been influenced by Potato Head's ads or something. Either way, I've added a note about it in the description. Thanks for watching 🩴
I'm surprised you haven't visited the Ayana resort in Bali, I think you would really like that place. Would love to see your impressions of that resort as you make some of the best videos on resorts I have seen on UA-cam.
I generally don't levitate to resorts which have a huge sponsored influencer presence on UA-cam. Not saying there's anything wrong with it, just a choice.
I'm glad I stayed at Alila. W would have been way too party-friendly. Alila is the perfect mix of being family-friendly yet trendy without the fussiness you mentioned. Several years ago, I remembered seeing the Alila beach roped off from non-guests, so I thought it was quite "exclusive" back then.
I hate the word "chill" but this Alila really is the definition of it in every way. Fantastic resort!
Well you just made my vacation plan quite easy. Thanks Kevin!! Alina Seminyak will be. There isn’t like a sunset at the Java Sea.
Abrazo- Peace of I.
GG
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Between this place, and the Ubud and Uluwatu properties, I'm thinking I'll have to start planning a trip to Bali (though not soon, next one in the works is a Switzerland/Egypt/Thailand trip for early 2025).
By that time there will also be quite a few new properties on the island as well! You'll have loads to pick from. Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Simply… WOW!
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Great reviww as always. I see what you mean about still looking great even when It's dreary :)
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Wow , stunning hotel.
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This one looks very nice Hopefully you'll make a video about the Alila Uluwatu soon That resort is also really nice
Alila Uluwatu's pricing is as steep as the cliffs that it hangs off of... so... unlikely lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
@tfft It definitely isn't cheap to stay there that's why I used points 😁
Great review, would love to know your review of merusaka nusa dua
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Now craving for Alila Uluwatu.
Me too... 💰💰💰 haha. Thanks for watching 🩴
This is my favourite Hyatt Bali property, second only to the Alila Villas Uluwatu
They've got some good ones on the island... the only thing I think they're missing is perhaps a Park Hyatt Uluwatu (or Nusa Dua). Thanks for watching 🩴
I have stayed at the Renaissance, W, and Courtyard, this is definitely up there.
Someone loves Marriott haha.
@@tfftI’m in aLiLa right now actually😂
Great stuff - and I'd consider splurging to stay there. I'll come back for a second viewing of that dessert, once I've Wiki'd 'jackfruit'.
Seminyak or Uluwatu? I still think the former - but the convenience of the resort for excursions might be the clincher in my planning. This aspect is something that caught me out in my trip to Thailand.
The price difference between the Uluwatu and Seminyak properties is so much that it's kinda like comparing a Park Hyatt to a Holiday Inn... So it's just a matter of do you want 4 nights in Seminyak? or 1 in Uluwatu? lol
Can I please ask which room you originally booked? Deluxe king?
Whatever the base room was.
Thank You ✈️
Thanks for watching 🩴
What time of the year did you visit. Might be interesting to include the best and worst times to visit… great work again 🇬🇧
The time of year I visited is always in the opening graphic (Spring 2023) and the best times of year to visit are in the FAQ graphic (varies…). Thanks for watching 🩴
Great review! Can non-guest access to see pool no 3 like seeing pool no 1?
I don't know about that- you'd need to contact the hotel. Thanks for watching 🩴
@@tfft oh I see, because I saw that you could just walk into pool 1 as its seems to just be an open access, so I thought it may also be the case for pool 3 😅 thank you btw!
Hi Kevin, can you also review Mandapa Ubud, Raffles Jimbaran and The Stones Legian
I generally prefer resorts under $600, so those aren’t on my lists at the moment.
@tfft sure. We are also planning to visit The Stones Legian for approx 6 nights. Your inputs will be valuable if you visit that property before September as we are traveling 8th Sep onwards.
2012 this hotel was built and I was part of it.😊😊
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Exquisite ❤
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@@tfft ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Would u rate this hotel experience higher than the Belmond at Jimbaran ..I already have a tentative booking in Dec for Jimbaran puri ( based on your video ❤). Just looking for quiet time and a nice beach/ pool . 8 year old in tow. Thanks 👍
They are very different vibes. Depends if you want classic Bali or modern Bali, really. Thanks for watching 🩴
I usually stay at Hyatt Regency but will have to try Alila next time.
Enjoy your trip 🗺️
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching 🩴
❤ good living in Seminyak bali Amien 🙏😊
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That dessert, sticky rice, and jackfruit: I'm conjuring images of you on a kline a la Hedonismbot from Futurama.
Me: Chilling on Level 18
This comment: Coming in hot on Level 78
I will be staying at the Park Hyatt Bali for 5 days this November. Is it good?
There is no Park Hyatt in Bali... so, I'm gonna go with a "no" lol. Thanks for watching 🩴
It’s either Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua or Hyatt Regency Sanur. Grand Hyatt is a huge property in prime Nusa Dua but it is 30 years old hotel.
@@travelbliss5148 Yrs, I will stay at the Grand Hyatt. I accidently wrote Park Hyatt
Fun fact about the Alila Seminyak:
The hotel is built where earlier the gay beach was located. So when construction of the hotel began, there was a lot of disappointment and anger in the gay community to have lost this beautiful spot on Seminyak beach.
But for the grand opening night in 2015, the management did great efforts to invite each and everyone from the vast gay community in Bali. I remember that I felt as if being at the gay beach again at the opening party.... so finally I think everyone is proud now that Alila built such an extraordinary good hotel at this beautiful spot.
Thanks for sharing that. While I'm sure there are still some that wish it was never built, being a part of the community myself, I'd say an Alila is just about the most LGBTQ+ friendly large chain you could get on the island. Thanks for watching 🩴
There are 5 pools if you include the Studio at Alila.
Fair enough! Thanks for watching 🩴
lol I'm guilty of being a patron of Potato Head my last visit lol The food was really good there though! Even more reason to stay at the Alila next door now but on the other side lol
Thanks for sharing ✈️
wow, you are back in bali already, always love your review. I stayed in this hotel before covid. Checked in time took me 3 hrs as the room was not ready. The room was a bit dirty, with few ants crawling on the bathroom wall. The only thing i love was the beach as it has perfect wave to surf. the noise from beach club at night also annoying
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Considering in Australia they charge the same money as this hotel for a meagre hotel with nothing with it this is a steal because to fly to Bali would cost peanuts! We booked a boutique hotel in Sydney, 3 star costing $179 per night with shared bathroom! With ensuite it is $279/night Australian. This hotel comes out to be $300 AUD based on the price you paid
I have hotel stays booked in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Darwin and none of the (nice) hotels I'm staying at come near $300AUD haha. Must be seasonal! Thanks for watching 🩴
Sorry but the card was not hand written. The dead giveaway is that the letters are not connected. It is a font that looks lkie handwriting, thus you believed it was handwritten (when in fact it was printed on a printer).
As someone else mentioned though, it seems it was more than just a printer- they mentioned a calligraphy machine that writes with something like an actual "pen"...in person, I can see slight variation in pressure from letter to letter. Thanks for watching 🩴
Damn the food looks insanely good 😋
It certainly was! Thanks for watching 🩴
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One thing I hate is music like that. It would drive me insane, i would hear it when other people can't. Did you get a hint of this pollution anywhere else in the resort?
When you were closer to the beach you could hear from resorts on either side, but that is true anywhere. Within the resort itself, it wasn't a problem.
Alila jakarta not so much tho…. nice review!!
Good to know! Thanks for watching 🩴
Tennis courts???
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Seminyak kind a guy 😂
True tho 😂
@@tfft what is the difference between seminyak guy and Ubud guy's 🤣🤣🤣
we are quite disappointed at the Alila. stayed here after a stay at the nearby W. While the hard product of the Alila is better--great pools, nice modern rooms and the in-room amenities were all nice touch. But, and it's a big but, the soft product is not up to par. The staff's engagement is random at best, during check in, no explanation about the resort layout amenities etc. the food itself was the biggest disappointment of all, for us. there were very few local food on offer, and the qualities were not consistent. I get the fact that why resorts like this around here (same as at W) offered mostly western food. but the Alila had even less than W, and not quite as good. The breakfast offering was not great neither, while the fruit section were better. the service in general was just not up to par for a 5-star resort
Shocking to hear this about this property. I've heard mixed reviews about the Alila Manggis but rarely a bad word about any of the others on the island. Thanks for sharing ✈️
U gave too high of a score for this one lol... I stayed here before, and CS was great, and food was good too, but the hotel itself i dont find it that gorgeous looking... U stayed in St regis before? Or even W, they look much nicer to me, albeit, probably not the kinda crowded u like lol... But the pools in W were amazing... I dont find this alila particularly visually stunning though... But CS is great like u said
Keep in mind my scores are relative to price. The W is double the price of the Alila and the St. Regis, triple. And yes, I’ve stayed at the St. Regis before, it’s a very very different experience and class of hotel all together lol, hard to compare.
@@tfft ok fair point! They r indeed quite ex lol
I’ve visited and honestly I have to say I found it a bit boring, cold and lacking in character - even the Indigo in Seminyak was more interesting.
To each their own. Thanks for watching 🩴
Love your videos
Lovely place but I think you made it look a little boring with no people anywhere! It looked so empty that it makes me not want to go there. My brother & his wife, niece & her husband were there this week & said it was packed. It would look better if there were a few people around I think!
I understand, but I reckon if you were here vacationing you wouldn’t be too happy if there was a guy constantly walking around recording you and your family. That’s why it’s always my policy to exclude guests as much as practically possible and film during off peak times. If I’m disturbing a guest on vacation, then I’m literally defeating the entire purpose of publishing these videos. Thanks for watching 🩴
Stayed here expecting a lot after this review but was left very disappointed. Hotel is rather dated and my wife and I received food poising from sea salt on two separate occasions
Agree to disagree! I saw nothing dated about it while I was there.