We can hide away from the whole world in the villas and jungle gardens of The Oberoi Beach Resort, right on the oceanfront.
Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Jean Paul Belmondo, Nastassja Kinski, David Bowie, Gianni Versace, Henry Kissinger. German, Chilean, and Indian ministers, presidents, and the UN Secretary-General. What's common among them? When they visited Bali, all of them hid away from curious eyes in one of the villas at The Oberoi Beach Resort. This ultra-luxurious seaside accommodation, located at the southwestern tip of the island, is much more than just a simple hotel where you can rest your head after a full day of sightseeing.
The Oberoi’s villas and special lanai rooms are nestled within tropical gardens, offering an intimate, spacious environment on a vast 6-hectare estate. The 14 villas, with their walled, private courtyards, provide complete seclusion from the world. The private terrace, a small pavilion for dining, and the private swimming pool all exude a sense of total tranquility. The 60 lanai rooms have terraces where guests can comfortably dine, and the air-conditioned bathrooms are equipped with sunken bathtubs. If the residents of The Oberoi desire to be closer to the sea, the colorful, umbrella-filled, comfortable lounge chairs on the half-kilometer-long sandy beach of Seminyak are just a stone’s throw away. A spa, tennis courts, and additional pools make the jungle garden even more enjoyable. You hardly need to leave The Oberoi to experience extraordinary moments.
Two restaurants cater to every culinary need. The Kura Kura's open, thatched pavilion overlooks a small pond. In addition to the Asian and European offerings, traditional Indonesian dishes are also served. As part of the world-class "Oberoi service," guests can enjoy live music from Balinese folk musicians during dinner. From the comfortable chairs of the Frangipani Café, guests can enjoy a view of the Indian Ocean. It’s a magnificent setting for both breakfast and lunch, nestled between frangipani trees and coconut palms, with the captivating view of the beach.
For those who want to quickly reach their resort after a long flight, The Oberoi is an ideal choice, as it is just a few minutes by car from Denpasar, Bali Ngurah Rai Airport. Upon arrival, guests can almost immediately check into their pre-booked villa or luxury room within the tropical garden. At the main entrance, a roundabout encircles a small pond, where a statue of the sea goddess stands. Locals offer gifts to the goddess every day in hopes of earning her favor.
The Oberoi has a relatively long history, as it was built in 1972 on the site of an ancient village, and originally established as a luxury private club called Kayu Aya. The row of villas had already been a popular destination for celebrities and dignitaries. Kings and queens, princes and princesses — and of course, Mick Jagger — were frequent visitors. Over the decades, the massive jungle garden and its villas have been renovated and beautified, offering both the comforts of the Western world and preserving the mystical, enchanting traditions of the East.
One of Bali's most famous sacred temples, Petitenget, stands near the northern coastline of the hotel in Seminyak. For this reason, The Oberoi's beachfront is seen as having a strong spiritual energy. This is further reinforced by the resort's own temple. The Oberoi's lush gardens, with their hundreds of ancient trees, are regarded by spiritual experts as a unique place for deepening, meditation, spiritual peace, and well-being. This magical attraction draws many visitors from all over the world.
The Oberoi is especially popular among newlyweds, who couldn’t choose a more perfect place for their honeymoon. It’s also favored by business owners and corporate executives. This generation of individuals over thirty-five particularly values the opportunity to completely withdraw from the world after a year of demanding, exhausting work, and enjoy a luxurious environment where they can spend one or two weeks in solitude, peace, and tranquility. Nearly half of the guests come from Europe, primarily from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. One-fifth come from Asia and Australia, while seven percent find their way to The Oberoi in Bali from the United States.
