Let’s be honest, hotels can be expensive.
Looking at the travel statistics of tourism in Bali, we see that many people travel in groups or families of 4-6 people who require at least 2-3 rooms at average rates anywhere in $100-$800 per night depending on your level of quality requirements.
Sure. This gives you a great pool, gym, social interaction, a smile from the front desk, concierge, and baggage handlers, room service, and a clean room to return to at the end of a long day of illustrious shopping and sightseeing. tours in wonderful Bali.
However, on the other hand. The pool is public and shared. The gym is barely used. Social interaction consists of screaming children and rowdy teenagers. Smiles are impersonal and disappear 9 out of 10 times when faced with any problem. Room service, inconvenience. When a knock on the door accompanied by ‘room service’ wakes you up in time to see the sunrise on a Sunday morning.
If you look at some of the Bali Villa options available, you will notice that there is a wide range of prices. Most of the time, you will find that when comparing a Bali private villa ‘room by room’ with a comparable hotel, the Villa will be cheaper.
Then there’s the added bonus (depending on who you stay with) that a private villa in Bali allows a luxurious and most personal bespoke accommodation experience.
So if you make the right decision, you should expect to be rewarded with the following:
1. Value for money
2.Private pool
3. Absolute unadulterated privacy
4. Great on-site staff with 24-hour smiles and a faultless attitude to make all your wishes and requests come true.
5. Great on-site staff who can turn off-site as soon as requested
6. Room service tailored to your own personal plans and time allotment
7. A solution to any and all of your problems and sometimes the owner nearby if needed.
8. More space for a fraction of the price with your own kitchen, free WIFI, living room in a true ‘home away from home’ setting
9. With the organized tour packages, the friendly staff can plan the drivers entire vacation from their private Bali villa.
10. In villa chef, which can be arranged or provided
The advantages are obvious.
However, with so many Bali villa rental options and the rapidly expanding Bali private villa market, there are a few things to check and keep in mind to ensure these requirements are met.
Where will you stay?
Bali is exactly 5632.859863 Square Kilometer or 115km x 112km. So while it is relatively small, the options for where to stay in Bali are extremely diverse.
Here I will cover some of the most popular options.
Kuta:
Kuta is the most densely populated tourist area in Bali. With its nightclubs, bars, surf brand shops, high-rise hotels, polluted beaches, extremely congested roads and heavy traffic, ‘tourism’ has left its mark.
While Kuta is an exciting place to stay, the villa rental options won’t be as quiet or “private” as in other areas of Bali. Luckily, one of the advantages of Bali’s small size is that Kuta is only a 10-15 minute scooter ride away to satisfy your hunger for a great night out when needed.
advantages
– Discos, bars, nightclubs
– Shopping (surf brands)
– Market shopping and haggling.
cons
– Lack of privacy and noise
– Intensity of the market supplier
– Pollution
– Traffic
Ubud:
With art markets, dance performances, temples, quaint towns and villagers, and some good dining options, Ubud is an extremely relaxed environment where you can do a lot with little. A good place to retire for a few days to collect your thoughts and make your peace with nature. Although, for longer stays, a driver is a must, especially if you’re looking for a thrill. As the travel time from Ubud to Kuta or Seminyak is about 1.5-2 hours by car. So a good option if you just want to relax. Not so much if you’re looking for a balance between relaxation and adventure, or at least a choice between one or the other.
advantages
– Cultural
-Don’t worry
-Natural
cons
– Travel times and distances.
– Slightly less developed than other areas of Bali
– Limited purchases
– limited dining
Seminak:
Seminyak’s vibe is much more sophisticated and relaxed than Kuta’s, and the beach in particular is quieter and cleaner. Seminyak is also Bali’s luxury spa and boutique capital. Nowhere is Bali’s improvement in recent years more evident than here. If you have the advantage of choosing a villa for rent in Seminyak that is slightly removed from the main roads, you will enjoy absolute tranquility and peace with only a short walk to get you back to the action. Seminyak offers entire streets of shopping and dining options.
advantages
– Relaxed
– Cleaner
– Shopping
– Restaurants
– Cafes
– Quiet/serene and private
cons
– It can be more expensive
– traffic sometimes
Of the three options covered, Seminyak Villa Rental would be the most ideal for a balance of privacy, shopping, dining, spas, excitement, and relaxation, and yet still conveniently located in Bali and a short drive from Kuta.
How much are you going to budget?
How much will you spend on your ‘home away from home’ Bali Villa depends on a few factors but is not limited to them.
– Rent
– Inclusions
– Bedrooms
– Facilities and services
– Villa quality
With new Bali villa rentals popping up on a monthly basis in this ever-expanding market in Bali, you will find that a little research will give you an ‘home away from home’ which checks all of the above boxes at a decent nightly rate.
what to look for
– Rent
It is important to choose a location that suits the desired experience. So start with this.
– reviews
Reviews are the building blocks of any successful rental property, giving you insight that no photo or description will. Look for consistency across reviews, and keep in mind that one or two bad reviews against a bunch of great reviews shouldn’t fully explain general business practice. Any concerns please email the owner and figure out how to take based on his response.
– Photos
They are important to show you what you are getting. Ask for more if needed. Please look for photos that have been taken honestly and do not blur or adorn the Villa rental.
– inclusions
Tax included? Transfers? Breakfast? Wireless? Mod cons? Service? Laptop costs? pool fence?
Although this information should be provided in the Bali Villas listing, always check this and inquire about anything not covered in the listing.
– Staff
How many employees, what are their working hours, are there days off or will they not be available?
– Facilities
How many bathrooms? TV in the living room? Kitchen size? Living room size? Pool size? In the Villa catering? How many bathrooms? And so on. You’d be surprised how many times people get burned by not asking some of these simple questions. Again, while most of this should be covered in the villa rental listing, don’t forget to ask if there is anything you need to reaffirm or anything that isn’t covered.
– optional extras
Are there optional extras available?
– best price
Since the private villa rental market is so competitive, there is nothing wrong with asking for a better price. Remember, however, that you have a better chance of this happening in the off-season, as Bali Villas usually fill up months in advance for the busier seasons.
– Owner Details
It doesn’t hurt to ask where the owner is from to get more quality assurance.
– Furniture
Looking at the condition and quality of the Bali Villas furnishings will be a good indication of the condition and quality of the Villa itself. It is also a good way to see if the rental style of the Villa matches yours to create a more harmonious stay in your ‘home away from home’.
– pool size
2m x 2m will not fit a family of 6
– bed size
A large, luxurious and comfortable bed will be the icing on the cake for your stay.
With this in mind, checking out sites like flipkey http://www.flipkey.com/ and tripadvisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/ is a great place to start comparing your options for your next stay in Bali at one of luxuriously private villa rental options available!
However, check out our Seminyak villa rental options at http://www.sitaravillasbali.com/ and read our reviews and feel free to ask any questions.
Remember to pack your best pair of swimmers and enjoy beautiful Bali.