Villa rental review – Four new luxury Bali rental villas
The beauty of Bali’s villas is that they are diverse not only in size, style and design, but also in character and ambiance – matching the most discerning expectations and tastes. Elite Havens introduces four newly available villas, Hansa, East Residence and Spa, Surya Damai and Shamira, that follow this trend. Each with their own unique style, they do however share common features; drop-dead gorgeous and meticulously designed in exquisite good taste, with luxurious comforts and hand-picked staff offering genuine Balinese hospitality.
All four are in villages surrounded by a typical Bali landscape of rice fields and farming communities, along the wildly beautiful southwest coastline – its string of beaches boasting world-class surf breaks. Whichever villa appeals, each helps you get the very most from your idyllic ‘Island of the Gods’ stay.
Villa Hansa
Gorgeous Villa Hansa rests amongst pretty riverside gardens dominated by an 18-metre infinity-edge pool merging with terraced rice-fields. Wonderfully relaxed and zen-infused, this deluxe escape blends contemporary and traditional architectural styles.
This four-bedroom property, decorated with Indonesian antiques, immerses guests in Bali’s spiritual and cultural traditions; bedrooms are themed after Hindu Gods and a yoga room awaits for quiet contemplation. Eco-conscious Hansa maintains recycling and biodegrable household systems and meals are prepared with locally-sourced organic food. Only 300 metres from Pererenan beach, Villa Hansa is a surfer’s dream!
Villa East Residence and Spa
Palatial yet delightfully welcoming, East Residence and Spa blends luxury western comforts and contemporary Indonesian design with traditional Balinese flourishes. Four of the five ensuite bedrooms feature generous-sized balconies to savour Canggu’s rice-field views, while a romantic one-bedroom rainforest cottage rests privately within the grounds.
Centre-stage of the stunningly landscaped, terraced gardens is a 20-metre infinity-edge pool, dramatically dropping away to a riverbank of rainforest foliage and waterfall. With a gloriously peaceful, open-sided living pavilion, a private spa pavilion where traditional treatments are offered by two professional therapists, and three riverside gazebos, this cherished home provides a restorative and rejuvenating sanctuary.
Villa Surya Damai
This congenial and serene five-bedroom villa with 18-metre swimming pool and private tennis court rests amongst the glorious rice terraces of Umalas village on Bali’s south-west coast.
Built to the design of a traditional Balinese family compound home, Villa Surya Damai’s large, open-sided living room and charming thatched bedroom pavilions are set within an enchanting walled garden, along one side of which basks the irresistible pool. The villa effortlessly blends colonial elegance with tropical ambiance while providing all the modern comforts required for a memorable, relaxing stay. An excellent team of welcoming staff, as well as a complimentary car and driver, take care of guests’ every need.
Villa Surya Damai is ideally positioned just a 15-minute walk from the nearest surf beach and yet only a short drive from Seminyak’s shopping and nightlife.
Villa Shamira
Enjoying a tranquil village setting along Bali’s south-west coast, four-bedroomed Villa Shamira is a much-loved family home that’s given years of joy to its owners. This stylish yet utterly casual hideaway welcomes with a 12-metre swimming pool, an extensive array of relaxing indoor–outdoor living and dining areas and a team of delightful, long-term staff who are almost part of the family.
Set within lush tropical gardens and surrounded by rice fields and farming communities, Villa Shamira is a ten-minute stroll from Canggu Beach, renowned for its excellent surfing and spectacular sunsets, and only a few kilometers from the shops and restaurants of sophisticated Seminyak.