~ Other-worldly Pleasures

These two enviable Hyatt resorts in Bali live up to the hype.

- Joel Chua

Andaz Bali

The overview A tropical haven nestled in drowsy Sanur.

The design Past the large central Village Square – one of the many references to a traditional Balinese village, from which the resort takes its cue – you’ll find lowrise buildings clad in Javanese marble, bamboo and teak. Peaceful courtyards and lagoons, hemmed in by scaling canopies and lush greenery, make this an Eden-like sanctuary.

The room you want Perfect for larger families, the two-bedroom Beach Villa with two twin beds in each room accommodates up to four adults and two children. Located just steps away from Sanur Beach, this expansive villa features plenty of communal spaces, from an oversized living room with indoor and outdoor dining areas to a private pool flanked by sunbeds. If that isn’t capacious enough, combine it with the one next door to form a stately four-bedroom villa.

Sip and savour Fisherman’s Club – where beachfront seafood restaurant meets casual beach club – gets everything right; be it succulent grilled king prawns, piquant tuna sashimi or a mean negroni. Even breakfast is a decadent affair. Look forward to an extensive spread of European classics and Indonesian specialities, served in bite-sized portions so you can feast to your heart’s content.