How I Chose a Perfect Hotel in Bali

With thousands of offers on every possible site that deals with hotel accommodation, it is important to ask yourself: what is my priority?, while searching for your next hideaway. Are you after a quiet location; or do you want a private beach? Will you hire a car, or do you want your accommodation to be within easy walking distance from bars and clubs? Do you need a spa or a fitness centre as part of your hotel deal? Are you after a boutique feel, or would you prefer a familiar surroundings of a well-known chain.

I am wearing a dress by Marimekko, and Chanel shoes, in a lobby of my chosen hotel in Bali

 

For my trip to Bali, we didn`t want a beach holiday, so it was just perfect that The Magani Hotel and Spa, where we stayed, wasn`t beachfront, but a short walking distance to Kuta/Legian beach suited us just fine. Its swimming pool is positioned in a courtyard, and is guarded by stone griffins.

I am wearing a dress by Melissa Odabash, shoes by Chanel and bag by Michael Kors

The Magani however has a multitude of restaurants, bars, and shops, on its doorstep, and this was a decisive factor in my choice.

I am wearing yet another dress by Melissa Odabash and shoes by Chanel

The décor is simple and quite traditional, but tastefully executed. The rooms are spacious, and stylishly minimal, but very well equipped; you even have a charger, which fits your phone, so if you forget yours, you are not inconvenienced. Beds are massive and very comfy, and the washroom space is big enough for two!

The service is superb, and even though we had to check out at midday, the staff safely stored our luggage and offered us the use of the in-house spa to shower, and change before we were due to fly back in the evening.

Yes, from my experience, The Magani Hotel and Spa in Bali played a perfect host, and provided a great springboard for our exploits of the secrets of cultural and spiritual Bali.

And yes, this shopaholic was spoilt for choice!