Raffles is, of course, Singapore’s most famous export, but most people don’t know that the Raffles of legend stayed here in Indonesia before he helped to build modern Singapore.
Raffles Hotel Bali is the latest offering from this luxury hotel group and Bali’s first-ever Raffles Hotel. It’s a place with an almost spiritual connection to the island.
Our team absolutely couldn’t wait to find out what this new and already legendary resort had to offer, and packed their things immediately to learn more about Raffles Hotel Bali in Jimbaran, and this is what they discovered.
Our In-Depth Assessment Of Raffles Hotel Bali
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Hotel Type: Luxury Hotel
Area of Bali: Jimbaran
Star Rating: 5-star
Typical Minimum Price per Night: 20,000,000 IDR (roughly $1,200 USD or $2,000 AUD) per night, prices may vary depending on season or room requirements
Raffles Hotel Bali Address: Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera No.1A, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Raffles Hotel Bali Website: Raffles
Room Types: One Bedroom Pool Villa, Ocean One Bedroom Pool Villa, Panoramic One Bedroom Pool Villa, Hilltop One Bedroom Pool Villa, Ocean Front Two Bedroom Pool Villa
Facilities: Rumari Restaurant, The Writers Bar, Loloan Beach Bar & Grill, The Farm Terrace, Purnama Honeymoon Bale, The Secret Cave, In Villa Barbecue, Beach Barbecue, Adventures & Encounters, Private Butler, Raffles Spa, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Swimming Pool, Open Spa Suite, Fitness Training and Fitness Centre
Raffles may be new, but its appeal is timeless and immediate. It’s one of our top picks of seafront resorts in Bali. It also features in our best villas on the island roundup and our best luxury resorts, too.
Cleanliness and Maintenance
With a personal butler service on hand in every villa, you know that attention to detail is going to be the first priority at Raffles, and it really is. We can’t imagine finding so much as a speck of dirt here.
And the resort is brand new, so it doesn’t need much in the way of maintenance, but we suspect that the team here is very much on top of things to ensure that it stays that way.
Sleep Quality
The beds at this hotel must be among the finest beds that we’ve ever had the pleasure of lying our heads on. The mattresses are wonderful, and the pillows are tailored to each guest’s tastes.
There is no noise or light leaks of any kind in the bedrooms, and if you don’t have a good night’s rest here, that’s probably on you.
Staff Attitude And Service Culture
We love staff in Bali because first-rate service is second nature on this idyllic island, but there’s no doubt that Raffles is really next-level.
The service culture here is world-beating, and we can’t imagine anything being neglected or not dealt with as it arises. The personal butler service is unbeatable.
Check-in/Check-out Experience
You’ll barely notice that you are checking in or out of this place; it’s designed to have zero drag on your day, and it’s just about perfect from our perspective.
Yes, of course, you can also ask them to hold on to bags, etc., for a while following check out or prior to check in if you arrive early.
Bathroom Quality & Functionality
We got a little teary-eyed at the thought of being parted from the bathrooms at Raffles Hotel Bali, which are sumptuous beyond compare.
Everything is first rate, facilities, amenities, toiletries, little details like toilet paper and towels are attended to with real care. You can’t go wrong here.
Value For Money
We debated this for a while among the team. Raffles is expensive, but it still somehow seems to feel like amazing value for money.
Some of the team wanted them to get full marks in this section, others felt that the price tag could only ever justify a “3”, we compromised and went with “4”, it’s really good.
Food And Beverage Execution
We would come back to Raffles every day to eat if it was practical and we could afford to. Wherever you dine or drink in this resort complex, it’s superlatively good.
The ingredients are fresh and flavourful, the presentation is Instagram brilliance and everything is just so.
Location & Immediate Surroundings
The hotel itself is gorgeous, and the location is reasonably convenient for exploring Bali with transport, but there’s not that much in the Jimbaran area itself.
Facilities & Amenities Vs Promise
This is a brand new resort with the objective of being one of the world’s best. Everything they promise in the marketing is delivered, and your expectations are always exceeded.
Overall “Personality”
There were no disagreements among the team members at all when it comes to the personality of Raffles Hotel Bali; you simply will never forget spending time here.
It’s the pinnacle of luxury, and we’d be back in a heartbeat if our expense accounts allowed it.
Summary: Our Overview Of Raffles Hotel Bali
If you want a resort experience that meets or exceeds your every expectation, then Raffles Hotel Bali is the place for you.
The food is amazing, the beds out of this world and every i is dotted, every t crossed, all with the aim of ensuring you have a mind-blowing break from the world.
We can highly recommend this place to everyone interested in it and we’re not surprised it recently won a Michelin Key, it deserves every accolade.
Grading: World-class
This hotel is one of our top picks in Jimbaran and other great hotels here include Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay and Le Meridien Bali.
FAQs
Is Raffles Hotel Bali Family Friendly?
Yes, Raffles is very much a family-friendly resort. They have dedicated children’s activities, special amenities and family packages to make a family stay attractive.
Their butlers are famous for being great with kids and for helping with any tasks related to care and assistance, though they are not babysitters.
Final Thoughts On Raffles Hotel Bali
Raffles Hotel Bali is a dream destination; it’s one of the finest hotels, not just on the island but in the world, and we can’t imagine anyone having a bad time here.
Sure, it’s expensive, as you’d expect with this brand, but every detail is perfect, and you are going to find yourself relaxed, pampered and having an amazing time of things.
We’d also love to go back to eat at this resort again and again. The food is world-class, and it’s definitely one of our favourite places in Bali.
