Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort and Spa

Zeynep Gülbay

The location of the hotel is very nice. You can find many restaurants, cafes, and beaches nearby. However, please keep your expectations very low. We booked a reservation because we trusted the name Anantara and its chain of hotels. The photos were impressive. When you first enter the hotel, you see a glamorous welcome. However, the inside of the hotel looks like it's from the 1970s. The rooms have never been renovated. Everything is quite old. There are few restaurant options. And when you go to the restaurants, I can't say the food is tasty. Especially the vegan/vegetarian options are very limited. The staff was always very friendly and good, their service was very good, but the hotel conditions are poor. We definitely regretted staying here. Because the value for the money we paid was never this low. Also, if you're considering swimming in the sea, forget about it. There are two quite small pools. The water is warm, but there's no cooling system. You'll need to descend nearly 100 steps to get to the beach. Don't expect any beach experience, just rocks and stones.

jilsangel

My stay at Anantara Uluwatu Bali Hotel was a disappointing contrast between expectation and reality. Despite anticipating a luxurious retreat, the experience was marred by several shortcomings. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a pervasive unpleasant odor throughout the property, which persisted throughout my stay and greatly detracted from the overall ambiance. Additionally, the staff's unprofessionalism was glaringly evident, particularly when compared to other resorts I've visited. Despite my hopes for a seamless and enjoyable experience, the reality fell short. The room, while spacious, was marred by cleanliness issues and signs of neglect, further compounded by the lingering smell. Service was lackluster, with slow response times and a noticeable lack of attention to detail. While the hotel's amenities and scenic views held promise, the overall experience failed to live up to expectations. I left feeling disappointed and underwhelmed, with the hope that improvements will be made to elevate the guest experience in the future.

vivek dashani

Everything was amazing except food! Must avoid Dining by Design as the food for Dining by design was not even edible! Details on positives and negatives below Positive : 1 - The whole staff in the hotel is very friendly. Their customer service deserves full stars. Everyone is very well spoken and helpful 2 - Views from pool : one of the best views from Infinity pool, magnificent sunset views 3 - rooms : again nice views from rooms (be careful while selecting type of rooms , we selected ocean view room but thought we will get ocean front room, both are quite different when it comes to balcony views) 4 - location : good location if you have hired a scooter, or else you might struggle a bit to get to main road (if you plan to go out quite often) 5 - amenities in hotel and rooms : worth spending every $ for amenities in room like Boss sound system, outdoor Jacuzzi , bathroom and also everything in the resort Negatives : 1- Food : breakfast was okaish and not worth spending so much on breakfast. you can get better breakfast from other restaurants nearby 2 - Dining By design - Do not choose this. Not even worth half a price of what they charge. It was 5 course dinner for us but could not even eat some of it as it was undercooked (they offered to replace it but the replacement was even worst). Poor taste as well. Must avoid this in Anantara , do not get lured with amazing views on their website, you get better view from infinity pool. None of the 2 locations of Dinner by Design is completely private. 3 - rooms : although all the room amenities are very good, we found a lizard and a cockroach in the room. Summary : I will definitely go there again but next time, I will not choose breakfast option, and definitely not dining by design option. Avoid food here but go for views and other amenities. Also too many stairs to reach public pool/bar but if you feel you are fit, it's worth every step

Amadea Dea

One of the best hotels I've ever visited. The rooms are incredibly spacious. The bathroom is very large, with a bathtub on the balcony that allows you to enjoy the view while bathing. You can head down to the beach; there's a small lift near the swimming pool. The beach is quite secluded, with only a few people fishing. The breakfast menu is quite varied but not overly special for a 5-star hotel. The hotel is located far from the hustle and bustle of Bali, making it perfect for honeymoons and for those seeking relaxation.

Jenna Mae

Where to start, this hotel is weathered and aged beyond belief. To price this hotel as if it is a 5 star hotel is a joke. We arrived and we’re told about construction at a neighbouring hotel without saying there was also in house construction (causing the most noise). The rooms are very dated, for example the phone, kettle and hair dryer are from the 1900s. There was not an iron available and when we borrowed one it was so old. These things are so simple to update in a hotel. The rooms smelt of damp / mould and full of mosquitos. There is a lot of stagnant water around the hotel. The restaurant is so dated not worth it to get breakfast or go we didn’t even use our free dinner. The gym is incredibly dated and disfunctional. The sound proofing on the rooms is pathetic you can hear every step of your neighbour. We couldn’t use the pool as the day after we arrived it was being renovated we were never told about this. The only thing that saves this hotel from 0 stars is the staff were amazing. The staff went above and beyond for us and were so nice. Nothing they can do if the resort is old and weathered with nobody caring to change things.