Jimbaran Puri, A Belmond Hotel, Bali

I traveled from California to Indonesia for a 12 day diving trip. I needed a few days of relaxation before heading home. When I saw the Jimbaran Puri Belmond online, I knew this would be the hotel for me. I’m not a fan of modern hotels. The one story thatch Belmond on the beach had an authentic laidback vibe that I found appealing. I also had a good experience at the Belmond in Machu Picchu in Peru. I had been to Ubud after a previous diving trip and wanted a beach experience this time. Little did I know that the sun sets right in front of this hotel. One of the first things that I did was to get a massage. I usually go for a hot stone massage, but the Jamu massage caught my eye. They warm up these muslin spongy pouches and press them on tight muscle areas. It was much more effective than hot stones to relax my muscles. I took a cooking class where I was able to participate and make some classic Indonesian dishes that I will try to replicate at home. Before the cooking class, I went to the fish market with the chef and that was very cool to see the fishermen coming in on the boats to sell at the market. I ended up getting a cold (most likely from plane travel) and was pleased with how well I was taken care of by the hotel staff. They offered a doctor but I decided to go to the pharmacy instead. I was down for 24 hours but it warmed my heart that they were concerned about my condition and offered to bring soup and hot ginger tea to help with my cold. There can be insecurities as a female traveling solo. It can be a challenge at times but the staff was always there to accommodate my every need. If there were any issues that I had, they were quick to respond with genuine concern. I loved the breakfast selection. It’s always fun for me to try new tropical fruits. The passionfruit had a gray pulp that was sweeter than the orange tart pulp that I am used to. The tamarillo fruit was tart and reminded me of a cross between a mango and orange pulp passionfruit. Having lobster and a passionfruit martini on the beach at sunset was a wonderful last night dinner. Diving 2 to 3 times a day can be an energetic activity combined with hiking adventures in between. This was the perfect place for rest and relaxation at the end of my hectic trip. I highly recommend the Jimbaran Puri Belmond.

The hotel and staff and experience are all wonderful. You feel so pampered and like you are in your own paradise. Everything you need is here and will be provided. Thank you so much for for the outstanding hospitality. Will always pick this place whenever I am in Bali.

We stayed here on our way to another island, as it was conveniently close to the airport, and we got married at a Belmond hotel. The rooms were nice, and the staff were friendly, but unfortunately, the surrounding area was quite unpleasant. I would only recommend staying here if you're planning to remain within the resort at all times. While the proximity to the airport is convenient, I don’t think it's a good enough reason to base an expensive hotel stay on. The spa, however, was excellent. My husband and I had great massages, and the staff there were very friendly. I’m sorry to say, though, that I had a very disappointing experience at breakfast. I ordered eggs benedict with salmon, and the salmon (which wasn’t salmon) had a strange net-like material inside it, almost like a fishing net. It was very off-putting. Overall, while the experience was fine, it unfortunately doesn’t compare to other Belmond hotels.

We first visited Jimbaran Puri back in 2017, and when we had the opportunity for a quick 4 night stay in Bali en-route to Raja Ampat, it was the first place we thought of to book. It is absolutely our favorite hotel in Bali. The location cannot be beat. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. The service we received was over and beyond, and our one bedroom pool deluxe pool villa was the perfect crash pad for us to relax. We will be back the next time our travels take us to Bali.

We came during a period of really bad weather. The front desk promptly upgraded us to a villa literally to weather the storm. Service from front office, bell boys, butler, restaurant and pool staffs will spoil you rotten.