Bvlgari Resort Bali: an exclusive escape on Bali's southern coastline
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Misbaah Mansuri reviews Bvlgari Resort Bali, highlighting its blend of Italian design and Balinese craftsmanship. Perched 150 meters above Bali’s southern coastline, the resort features architecture that integrates with the natural landscape, using volcanic stone, hand-carved teak, and alang-alang roofs. The resort offers a "no signature" philosophy for check-in, where a dedicated butler handles arrangements. Villas include private infinity pools, Balinese interiors with Italian furnishings, and amenities like Bvlgari-scented products. The resort provides flexible services such as 24-hour breakfast, included laundry, and a replenished minibar. Dining options include Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, offering contemporary Italian cuisine with local produce, and Sangkar, which serves Indonesian dishes. The Bvlgari Spa combines contemporary wellness with Balinese healing traditions, featuring treatments like the Augustinus Bader facial. Guests can also participate in cultural experiences such as the Melukat purification ceremony, yoga sessions, Kamasan painting workshops, and guided Banjar village walks. Stays start from IDR 30,000,000 approximately US$1,850 per night.
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