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Sydney Morning Herald
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
This '80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury
As part of the club benefits included with my beach-chic Mandara Club suite, the mini-bar is complimentary for a single raiding and free canapes and drinks are offered in the Suling Lounge every day from 5pm to 6pm. At 55 square metres, the suite is spacious and comfortable, but a tad dark. The only natural light is through a picture window made of glass doors with white shutters, which can be fully opened to allow for fresh air, although it lacks privacy. An oversized daybed and decor including indigo-dyed loungers and hand-woven rugs uplift the space, though mind the slippery wooden floor. Food + drink Head to Azul Beach Club for tiki-inspired cocktails and casual eats, such as grilled prawns and a mammoth charcoal-baked lobster with garlic and parsley aioli (ask for the sauce on the side) for the bargain price of IDR545,000 ($53). The venue hosts live gigs four nights a week, including reggae and salsa. Indonesian options such as sop buntut (oxtail soup) can be found at all-day Celagi restaurant. The themed nights held on the lawn every week are a nice touch, and include a Balinese cultural dinner with babi guling buffet, and a circus iteration that will likely have you in stitches. Out + about The hotel's central location on Jalan Padma is enviable, with Legian Beach directly opposite. Turn right and walk down Jalan Padma and you'll find Bali's ubiquitous sports bars, tattoo shops and typical tourist shopping. The bright lights of Seminyak are a 25-minute walk along the beach. The verdict The premise that a hotel can't be everything to everyone is a myth: this laid-back stay strikes a balance between being family-friendly and a fun hangout for couples. Essentials Mandira Club Suites from IDR5,887,500 ($577) a night. There are 48 accessible rooms. Jalan Padma No.2, Legian, Bali, Indonesia. See Loading Rating out of five ★★★★ Highlight I had the best Balinese massage of my life at the hotel's unassuming Glow Spa, and that's saying something, given I lived on the island for five years. Lowlight The hotel still uses plastic straws and early on my first morning, the gym was overrun by a group of kids under 10 who were using the space as a playground. A cruel awakening.
The Age
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
This '80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury
As part of the club benefits included with my beach-chic Mandara Club suite, the mini-bar is complimentary for a single raiding and free canapes and drinks are offered in the Suling Lounge every day from 5pm to 6pm. At 55 square metres, the suite is spacious and comfortable, but a tad dark. The only natural light is through a picture window made of glass doors with white shutters, which can be fully opened to allow for fresh air, although it lacks privacy. An oversized daybed and decor including indigo-dyed loungers and hand-woven rugs uplift the space, though mind the slippery wooden floor. Food + drink Head to Azul Beach Club for tiki-inspired cocktails and casual eats, such as grilled prawns and a mammoth charcoal-baked lobster with garlic and parsley aioli (ask for the sauce on the side) for the bargain price of IDR545,000 ($53). The venue hosts live gigs four nights a week, including reggae and salsa. Indonesian options such as sop buntut (oxtail soup) can be found at all-day Celagi restaurant. The themed nights held on the lawn every week are a nice touch, and include a Balinese cultural dinner with babi guling buffet, and a circus iteration that will likely have you in stitches. Out + about The hotel's central location on Jalan Padma is enviable, with Legian Beach directly opposite. Turn right and walk down Jalan Padma and you'll find Bali's ubiquitous sports bars, tattoo shops and typical tourist shopping. The bright lights of Seminyak are a 25-minute walk along the beach. The verdict The premise that a hotel can't be everything to everyone is a myth: this laid-back stay strikes a balance between being family-friendly and a fun hangout for couples. Essentials Mandira Club Suites from IDR5,887,500 ($577) a night. There are 48 accessible rooms. Jalan Padma No.2, Legian, Bali, Indonesia. See Loading Rating out of five ★★★★ Highlight I had the best Balinese massage of my life at the hotel's unassuming Glow Spa, and that's saying something, given I lived on the island for five years. Lowlight The hotel still uses plastic straws and early on my first morning, the gym was overrun by a group of kids under 10 who were using the space as a playground. A cruel awakening.
