Nalini Resort Bali — Hotel in Kecamatan Abang

I hesitate to write this review because this waterfront hotel with stunning views is a tranquil, peaceful, hidden gem which I would rather the rest of the world didn't discover! But they deserve these accolades and more, so here goes:

This is a family-owned place and the pride of ownership shows. It is spotless, as they are constantly cleaning. Nothing is too much to ask and they will organize whatever you want (such as snorkeling trips, cars, etc). They will do laundry for you at $6 per load. Massages were amazing at $12 per hour. Their chef is just spectacular (lots of people from other resorts were coming to eat) and she will give you a private cooking class at $25 per person, which includes your meal. (Be sure to try her "hot ginger fish"---it's unbelievable.) The fish is as fresh as you can get, having just been caught by the retired fisherman owner of the place. The pool is just gorgeous, also spotlessly clean, and there is terrific snorkeling immediately in front of the hotel (although entry via the rocky beach can be a bit challenging). Bottled water provided in your room. Air conditioning, comfortable beds, plenty of fluffy towels---there is nothing you will want for. The entire place is meticulously maintained; we loved the outdoor private shower. Everything is open-air, so you do have to contend with a bit of nature (depending on the season) such as caterpillars or lizards. The beds are equipped with mosquito nets but we didn't encounter mosquitoes during our February stay. Some rooms have stairs, but there are others that don't, and it's beach-level so it's good for people who don't want to climb all the stairs of some of the other Amed resorts. The upstairs waterfront honeymoon suite, which we didn't book this time, is spectacular and we hope to book it when we come back. Super-nice people with impeccable customer service. Note though that this is a child-free hotel! We anticipated exploring the rest of Amed but we loved this place so much we hardly left, and we extended our stay a day. The service was much better than the 5-star Moana Surfrider that we just left in Hawaii. You would really be hard-pressed to find something to complain about---I can't believe they have anything less than 5.0. And I'm not THAT easy to please; check out some of my other reviews for comparison! But we are definitely planning to return here next year. (PS I agree with everything Mr...

I hesitate to write this review because this waterfront hotel with stunning views is a tranquil, peaceful, hidden gem which I would rather the rest of the world didn't discover! But they deserve these accolades and more, so here goes:||This is a family-owned place and the pride of ownership shows. It is spotless, as they are constantly cleaning. Nothing is too much to ask and they will organize whatever you want (such as snorkeling trips, cars, etc). They will do laundry for you at $6 per load. Massages were amazing at $12 per hour. Their chef is just spectacular (lots of people from other resorts were coming to eat) and she will give you a private cooking class at $25 per person, which includes your meal. (Be sure to try her "hot ginger fish"---it's unbelievable.) The fish is as fresh as you can get, having just been caught by the retired fisherman owner of the place. The pool is just gorgeous, also spotlessly clean, and there is terrific snorkeling immediately in front of the hotel (although entry via the rocky beach can be a bit challenging). Bottled water provided in your room. Air conditioning, comfortable beds, plenty of fluffy towels---there is nothing you will want for. The entire place is meticulously maintained; we loved the outdoor private shower. Everything is open-air, so you do have to contend with a bit of nature (depending on the season) such as caterpillars or lizards. The beds are equipped with mosquito nets but we didn't encounter mosquitoes during our February stay. Some rooms have stairs, but there are others that don't, and it's beach-level so it's good for people who don't want to climb all the stairs of some of the other Amed resorts. The upstairs waterfront honeymoon suite, which we didn't book this time, is spectacular and we hope to book it when we come back. Super-nice people with impeccable customer service. We anticipated exploring the rest of Amed but we loved this place so much we hardly left, and we extended our stay a day. The service was much better than the 5-star Moana Surfrider that we just left in Hawaii. You would really be hard-pressed to find something to complain about---I can't believe they have anything less than 5.0. And I'm not THAT easy to please; check out some of my other reviews for comparison! But we are definitely planning to return...

We stayed in Nalini for 10 nights in June 2018, longer than the normal stay but we wanted some where quiet and peaceful to relax after a hectic year. And that is exactly what we got. The resort has a beachfront location on the outskirts of Ahmed – it is very quiet – if you want an easy walk in to town this is not the place for you - but the resort was great at arranging transport to restaurants and the nearest sandy beach. There is no phone signal but the WiFi is good. Nalini itself is lovely, the rooms are beautifully – simply decorated with local art, a comfortable bed and nice touches such as a large water bottle on a stand and flowers. The bathroom was lovely, double showers open to the sky – a shower under the stars was glorious. There is a small pool with a pool bar and a few comfortable sun loungers – some days we had the whole place to ourselves. They were finishing off the new yoga studio and cookery kitchen while we were there – but this didn’t cause us any disturbance. The food in the small restaurant on site was good, a mix of local, Thai and European dishes – if you want to try something different try the chef’s surprise – they came out different every time! The restaurant staff were lovely, as were all the staff. A special mention must go to Jordan who keeps the ground lovely and showed such care and pleasure in his work. We booked a few trips through the resort - Temples, Water Places and a traditional village. Ari the owner is a knowledgeable guide, who was happy to build the trips around what we wanted to see. Our favourite was a sunset boat trip with Ari and his cousin – the view of the sunsetting behind the volcano was stunning. But our favourite thing about the resort was getting up early to watch the sunrise over the sea and a little later the fishing boats coming in – something I will never forget. It has a large stoney/pebble beach that makes it a bit difficult to get in and out, water shoes are a must! The Japanese ship wreck is just a few hundred meters along the beach, an easy to snorkel that would be good for beginners – lots of fish, coral and we even saw a turtle. There is a scuba school nearby which does lessons but while we there it never...