Jimbaran is a famous fishermen’s village located south of the airport from the island. Back in the day, this fishermen’s village wasn’t well-known by tourists, except that people could enjoy fresh fish and seafood barbecue on the beach. In recent years, however, Jimbaran has been rising, emerging as a luxury destination with a relaxed atmosphere. Among other things, Jimbaran is reasonably close to everything. The vibrant nightlife of Kuta and Seminyak is just a half-hour taxi ride away, and you can also get to Nusa Dua beach.
The beach of Jimbaran is long, broad and relatively quiet. There are restaurants you can go to during the evening for fresh seafood, and during the day, they give the possibility to rent beach chairs and sunshades for a good amount of money. While relaxing at the beach, you can enjoy a bite and drinks. Because Jimbaran is on the west side of Bali, the currents are pretty strong, so you need to be careful when you go in the water. Nonetheless, the beach is beautiful and way quieter than, for example, Kuta.
The best place to stay in Jimbaran is Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran. This beautiful resort is located on the beach of Jimbaran Bay. The hotel’s perfect location is close to the airport and attractions.
The hotel’s rooms are nicely decorated, with wonderfully soft beds and sofas. There is also a fridge and a desk, and Wi-Fi is included in the price. In short, the ideal rooms for a carefree stay in Jimbaran. Also, the rooms all have a balcony overlooking the sea, lagoon or garden. This allows you to enjoy the peace and the beautiful view in the morning. To pamper yourself, even more, you can opt for a Suite. The Suites feature large living areas.
During the day, you can enjoy the poolside experience with the pool bar. The swim-up concept makes it unique and ensures you can enjoy your cocktails while swimming in the water or sitting at the bar in the swimming pool. There are two different pools, the saltwater lagoon pool and the Kid’s pool and towels get provided. Also, a bonus when staying in a villa or a presidential suite has a complementary whirlpool—the ultimate way to relax and enjoy your peace.
The hotel has a very extensive and modern fitness centre. You can let go of all your thoughts and enjoy a great workout. In addition to great sports, Le Meridien Jimbaran also has a beautiful spa Serenity Spa. Here you can relax and enjoy one of the excellent treatments offered by Spa Serenity. These include a very rich body scrub, body wrap, facials, massages, pedicures/manicures and many more options. They offer a very excellent spa package: Two heart beats as one. The spa package is a 60 minutes couple’s Meridien Stress Release massage where you can ultimately relax. After that, you can have a delightful afternoon tea at the pool or sky bar with a fantastic view of your loved one.
The dining options in this hotel are excellent, and the main restaurant is Bamboo chic. Dining here will give a unique feeling with the open kitchen and the location close to the beach. This dining will make you feel at home. The cuisine varies from Indonesian to Asian, but there are other international options. There is always something for you at the delectable buffets or a la carte options. If you want the whole experience, you can have afternoon tea. They also offer a buffet, casual dining, family-friendly and offer dining parties for large parties.
During the night, you can enjoy the beautiful views of the beaches and the best lite bites and cocktails at the Smoqee sky bar. The sky bar offers a full drink menu, so your favourite drink is definitely servable.
To conclude, Jimbaran is a must-visit when you are visiting Bali. The relaxed atmosphere and the uniqueness that the villages still have of the history of a small fishermen’s village. Also, the location makes adding to your trip to Bali very easy.
