During a visit to the paradisiacal island of Bali, Reviewed : Asia settled in for a few days at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua, a preferred family resort on the island. Below is a summary of our stay…
The setting
Nusa Dua Beach hosts some of the most beautiful five-star hotels in Bali. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua is situated on this beautiful white sandy beach with a private waterfront, offering its guests an incredible setting for relaxing beach vacations.
Tanjung Benoa Beach, famous for its water sports, is just a few minutes’ drive from the hotel. From the new Bali International Airport, easily accessible through numerous direct flights now offered by regional Gulf airlines, it takes just 20 to 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.
You will be welcomed at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua in the pure Balinese tradition, with women in local costumes performing a welcome dance, offering island flowers, and greeting you in Bahasa, the local language, to the sound of a traditional musical instrument. The most impressive part of the Westin Resort Nusa Dua is undoubtedly its massive lobby with its high natural wood ceilings, imitating the style of an Asian pagoda and setting the scene upon arrival.
"With an emphasis on family vacations and well-being, you can be sure to be pampered during your stay.”
THE ROOMS
The hotel is built lengthwise, from the main entrance to the beach, with a main building housing the reception and other hotel facilities.
The wings on either side of the main building house the rooms. In the middle of the complex, a tropical garden, ponds with fish, and several pools, including a saltwater pool, complete the vacation picture.
A new wing with modern rooms, an Italian restaurant, and its own pool was added to the resort three years ago when the hotel’s international convention center hosted the Miss World competition and later the APEC summit.
Each of the 433 recently renovated rooms and suites features the Heavenly® bed, famous in the luxury hotel chain, to restore the body and mind with exceptional sleep quality. The contemporary rooms have all been designed with traditional Balinese accents reflecting the local environment. Spacious, they average 38 sq m. All rooms and suites have a balcony offering an ocean, pool, or garden view.
Leisure & Well-being
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali has gained a reputation for being a family hotel that cares about the well-being of its guests. Sports and leisure facilities include four pools, one dedicated to children with slides, a variety of water sports, two tennis courts, and a 24/7 gym.
Spa
The mantra of the Westin Hotel is “Well-being through travel,” embodied by the Heavenly Spa by Westin™, offering magnificent packages to restore body and soul. Ancient meditation practices such as yoga or traditional Balinese healing are offered at the Heavenly Spa. Your therapist will use techniques that combine sacred Balinese ancestral techniques and modern therapies. The spa offers a holistic activity calendar with yoga and Tai Chi sessions held early in the morning and at sunset, every day, with experienced instructors teaching all levels.
Several facial treatments are also available, as well as special treatments and massages for feet, hands, back, or shoulders for those who wish to focus particularly on these parts of the body.
Packages are also available, including special treatments for brides-to-be, couples, or traditional hammam treatments.
We opted for the 60-minute aromatherapy massage. A true sensory awakening for a gentle massage using essential oils, followed by a dip in the spa’s Jacuzzi and a session in the sauna and hammam.
That was enough to beautifully complete our unforgettable stay at the Sheraton Sharjah Resort & Spa…
CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Seasonal Taste
The resort’s “all-day dining” restaurant, built around open kitchens with stations offering cuisine from around the world. Exotic flavors from Asia to the Mediterranean will satisfy all food enthusiasts. Seasonal Taste serves an international buffet breakfast, with Indian, Indonesian, Chinese, and Japanese dishes, omelette and pancake/waffle stations, and a fresh fruit juice bar.
Prego
Fresh pizzas, homemade pastas, and sauces fill the entire Prego menu with enticing options for those looking for a family restaurant in Bali. Prego also offers a special buffet for children, an outdoor playground, and captivating indoor activities such as cake decorating, photo sessions with Pipo the squirrel, and a magician moving from table to table during brunch.
Ikan
A few steps from Nusa Dua’s white sandy beach, the Ikan restaurant offers panoramic ocean views and a relaxed atmosphere for dining. This beachside restaurant serves Balinese specialties and delicious fresh seafood in a perfect setting. The menu also includes a section dedicated to local dishes for those who want to explore Balinese cuisine even further.
FINAL VERDICT
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali offers travelers a haven of peace with everything you need to relax and recharge. With an emphasis on family vacations and well-being, you can be sure to be pampered during your stay. The impressive number of leisure facilities, as well as the numerous culinary options, make it one of the best beach resorts in Nusa Dua. A must-visit on your next family trip to Bali!
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