Our stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Bali was like living in a dream! From the moment we landed in Bali, we knew that we had chosen the perfect place to kick off our honeymoon in Bali. This post will give you an inside look into the first property we stayed at in Bali.
Our First Impression
When we first landed in Bali, the Ritz-Carlton had a private driver waiting for us. We walked out of the airport, and saw all the hotels/drivers lined up on the side. We saw our sign for Mr. and Mrs. Waszkiewicz and walked right over. They took care of our luggage and then surprised us with a BEAUTIFUL bouquet of flowers! The flowers were a wonderful way to be welcomed to Bali, and to the Ritz-Carlton.
Then we drove to Nusa Dua where the Ritz-Carlton property sits over looking the Indian Ocean. The staff was there to greet us, and take our luggage to our room for us. The lobby sits above the rest of the property and the views alone made our jaws drop. The service staff came over with Balinese cookies, juice, and champagne and walked us through the room, options among the property, the restaurants, and other amenities.
Thanks to our credit card, we got a double upgrade for our room to the Ritz-Carlton Suite with lagoon access. Unfortunately, the room was still in need of a final inspection, so they offered to take us down to the Beach Grille for lunch. Talk about a first impression, the view from the table they sat us at was incredible! The palm trees, the view of the ocean, the stunning landscape, it was a sight I hope to never forget.
The Ritz-Carlton Bali Suite
Our room probably deserves its own post, but for now, a section will have to do. Beacause it was our honeymoon, the staff went above and beyond to make it special for us. They gave us a special cake, decorated a heart made of rose petals in both the bathtub and our bed! Plus they even had cute animals that they made from our towels.
As soon as you walked through the doors, you entered into a hallway that went back into the rest of the suite. We had a huge walk in closet where the staff unpacked all of our clothes and shoes for us. The room was equipped with not one, but TWO bathrooms! The bed overlooked the living room and the lagoon. The bed was the biggest bed I’ve ever seen. The bathroom was gorgeous and boasted a walk in shower and a jacuzzi tub both of which overlooked the lagoon. The room was our sanctuary for the next week!
The Grounds
The grounds were on another level. Everywhere you turned, there was lush greenery, tropical flowers, and beautiful views of Bali’s nature. They meditative spots that overlook the koi pond that is in the middle of the property. There’s paths all around the resort that boast gardens and Bali’s beautiful landscape. Just take a look at the incredible images below of the resort property!
Dining on Property
The dining options at the Ritz-Carlton Bali was unmatched. There are five different restaurants on site. We ate at every single one of them and I wrote an entire post on what we ate, and my overall review! They range in different styles and cuisines like Indonesian, tapas, buffet, and American. Below are pictures from breakfast and from the lobby.
Amenities
Of course, most of the days we primarily stayed by the pool and lounged in our beach cabana. We got into a nice routine of going to the gym, and then hanging by the pool for the afternoon before going back to our suite and relaxing in our own pool before dinner. The pool at the resort is incredible so we enjoyed our time just lounging and relaxing near it.
There is also a huge Spa that has an assortment of different treatments available. Kevin and I opted for a super relaxing couples massage. We also participated in a pilates class with their onsite fitness guru! The resort has daily activities that range from morning yoga, to nighttime bonfires and plenty of activities throughout the day as well (like surf class!).
Along with the incredible activities that you can participate in at the resort, we had a few activities planned off site. The Ritz-Carlton arranged for a private driver for both of our excursions and it was very reasonably priced. The concierge service at the hotel was so accommodating and helped us make reservations at an offsite restaurant and arranged for our transportation to our next hotel, with a few stops along the way!
All in all, our stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Bali was an unforgettable experience. Every part of our time there was sensational. From the moment we checked in, to the sadness we felt leaving, the whole stay was one that will live in our memories forever. What a start to an EPIC honeymoon!
XoXi,
