Bali is known as the “island of the gods” due to its lush and beautiful scenery and fabulous reefs and beaches. Part of Indonesia Bali has retained it’s unique identity based on their traditional Hindu religion. This is reflected in the many wonderful temples, colourful religious festivals and warm friendly people.

GOLF

Bali enjoys a perfect climate for year round golf and is very much about quality rather than quantity when it comes to the courses available.

The number one course on the island is Nirwana Bali Golf Club. Lying on Bali's southwest coastline at Tanah Lot, Nirwana Bali Golf Club was designed by Greg Norman and opened in July 1997. A 6805 yard - par 72 championship standard golf course, it is already regarded as one of the best in Asia. Asian .Nirwana is part of the Le Meridien Resort and the resort was voted by Asian Golf Monthly as Asia's Premier Golf Resort. The breathtaking beauty of this course is highlighted by rice fields forming some of the rough, strategically placed bunkers and spectacular ocean views, on the three cliff-top holes that overlook the Indian Ocean. With four sets of tees Greg Norman has ensured that the course will test all golfers.
Nirwana Bali Golf Club are pleased to extend special golf rate based on period requested. In order to get this special rate, it should be arranged through your Villa Manager.

Bali Golf and Country Club Nusa Dua. Located in the deluxe resort area of Nusa Dua. A Robin Nelson and Rodney Wright designed course hosted the 1994 Asian Dunhill Masters and in 1997 it was voted by Fortune Magazine -USA as one of Asia's top 5 golf courses. Three distinct areas have been used to create Bali Golf & CC. You play up through hillside terrain with lush tropical vegetation where you have spectacular views of Indian Ocean and the Nusa Dua area. You also play through massive coconut trees, lakes and finish off with sand dune holes along Nusa Dua beach. The course measures 6871 yards from the championship tees -par 72, with multiple tees to ensure playability. Expert grooming and superb maintenance ensures championship-playing conditions.

Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club. Designed by Peter Thomson and Michael Wolveridge and Associates, Bali Handara is 3700 feet above sea level and is built in a volcano crater at Bedugul. It is about a one and a half hours scenic drive up to the course from the Kuta/Sanur areas. The course measures 7024 yards in length-par72 from the championship tees, and its greens will trick the best golfer. Bali Handara offers magnificent mountain scenery with beautiful gardens and is a must to see, even for non-golfers.

The Grand Bali Beach, Sanur. The Grand Bali Beach is now under new ownership and has changed it's name to The Bali Beach Golf Course. The layout is still a 9-hole course (par 36), however all greens and bunkers have been replaced. The Bali Beach Golf Course is in the grounds of The Grand Bali Beach Hotel in Sanur and is still a flat course, with tight tree lined fairways. The new enlarged greens are well protected, making accuracy essential. The course is an improvement on the old course, but not in the same class as Bali's 18 hole courses. It is still a test of golf. Caddies are available, however, there are no golf carts and trolleys are compulsory.

SPAS’

Bali is famous for its wonderful spa treatments and not surprisingly there are numerous spas to choose from. To some extent you get what you pay for but almost all represent outstanding value for money. It is well worth visiting at least once the more upmarket spas but don’t be worried about using the many mid and economy priced spas and salons which offer a very good range of treatments.

Our own in-house spa is highly recommended and at very reasonable cost.

Here are a few of the treatments on offer from Cendana Spa
(Price list in Villa)
• Aromatherapy Therapeutic Massages
• Traditional Balinese Massage
• Traditional Facial
• Manicure - Pedicure
• Foot Massage
• Hair & Scalp Sensations - Cream Bath