Nestled down a line of gorgeous trees and plants, the walk to the villas at Sun Island Seminyak ensures you know you’re in for a special treat. This feels more like a botanical garden than the walkway to a room. Our villa had everything we needed – and more – to ensure a comfortable, relaxing and luxurious stay.
Sun Island Boutique Villas & Spa Seminyak Review: The Sun Island Seminyak Experience:
Our villa at Sun Island Seminyak had a private pool, which was really a special treat. A private pool means you can really enjoy the pool with your partner, without the worry of children coming along and ruining the ambience. There was a little water feature over the pool which was so relaxing to listen to and I actually fell asleep on my lounger by my room – that’s how relaxed I was. It was amazing having the pool literally a meter or two from our bedroom, we could open up the sliding doors and see the pool from our bed.
In the afternoon I enjoyed some afternoon tea, a few iced coffees and conversations with the lovely bar staff while I did some writing by the main, larger pool. It was the perfect way to unwind. I loved the double loungers, very romantic.
The Villa
We had a villa with a private pool which had a small kitchen area with everything you would need to cook and enjoy a meal from the privacy of your own room – a luxury we don’t often get when we’re traveling. We didn’t make use of this though, as the restaurant was just too tempting.
There was also a television as well as a few couches so you could really relax and unwind. The bathroom was a highlight for me with a double basin, indoor AND outdoor shower and bathtub. The villa, including the outdoor area, was very spacious and despite really enjoying the facilities of the rest of the hotel, I spent most of my time in my villa. Because of the layout of the villas it felt very private at all times and I wasn’t really aware of anyone else staying there – which I think is important when you are after a relaxing holiday.
The Spa
I decided to indulge in a treatment at Sun Island Seminyak’s spa and was very impressed by the quality of services and the prices as well. I had a 2.5 hour treatment which included a massage, body scrub and facial. It cost about 1/3 of what it would in New Zealand, but the quality was on par with NZ services. I felt so relaxed throughout the process that I fell asleep numerous times.
Book here if… you want to escape to paradise, seriously! My partner and I were so happy here and felt like it was really a special destination with a lot of heart. We saw some families here too, but the focus mostly was on couples obviously looking for a special place to get away from it all.
