Villa Joss

9.6/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Villa Joss and it was only made more enjoyable by the attentive staff. They were very eager to help in everything from cooking breakfast to organizing onsite massages. The shore is a 4-5 minute walk from the hotel, but it isn't a walk for the faint of heart- no sidewalks and erratic drivers. We highly recommend lunching at a restaurant called SARDINE one day. It's a high-end restaurant on a boutique rice patty in central Seminyak. It's offers delicious cuusine in a quiet respite from bustling Seminyak. Bambu is a must for dinner and reservations are recommended (ask to be seated in the "island" surrounded by a moat). Both the ambiance and the food was spectacular. For drinks, avoid the W hotel and make sunset cocktails at Mozaic (walking distance from Villa Joss) and the Rock Bar (45 minutes drive from Seminyak) a priority. Lastly, I recommend using the Villa's airport transportation service because roads are poorly marked and, even with GPS, a taxi driver may have difficulty finding the Villa.

9.6/10

Truly a perfect setting to relax and be pampered - and a perfect example of the true Balinese tradition of warm, friendly hospitality. Highly recommended! An architect-designed haven on the outskirts of Seminyak, with a separate "sleeping pavilion" (4 very large bedrooms on two floors) two dining areas each with different areas for relaxing, and a spacious, cool study area, plua a 16m pool and recliners and a jacuzzi - all of very high quality. We were six - two each from three generations - and we all loved the space and the tranquillity. The team who run the place provide service from dawn to late evening, all done with charm and a powerful service ethic - nothing was too much trouble. All we had to do was choose from the extensive menu. There was a driver available at a reasonable charge for half- or whole-day excursions. We loved this villa!