My wife celebrated her 60th birthday during our stay, and the staff made it special by decorating our bed with flowers and towel origami. A group also came to our villa and sang a Balinese version of "Happy Birthday" over a small cake with a candle.
We choose not to stay in resorts, so we don't expect resort standards. However, we were suprised at how clean and neat this small off-the-beaten-track Balinese hotel was.
We stayed seven days in a two-bedroomed villa with a private pool, that included a full kitchen, patio and outside shower. Daily room service is included.
From our arrival to a sad departure, the entire staff were smiling, very friendly and responsive to our requests. I must mention in particular, Putu, Maria and Alayna at reception, and Yuri and Suni in the restaurant. My apologies to those whose name I can't remember.
The villas are a very short Grab ride to the upmarket Icon Bali Mall, & a short safe walk to the restaurants and beach front.
The breakfasts at the hotel were simple yet delicious, and the lunch and dinner menus offered Balinese and International dishes at very reasonable prices.
During our stay, the hotel hooked us up with a Bali Tour Driver, Gede Ari Wamya. His english is excellent, his local knowledge extensive and his tour recommendations are varied. He can be reached on facebook at "Wamiatarman".
The Aleesha Villas are an absolute gem, and despite the journey required from the US, I'd love to return one day. If you live in Aus, you gotta go!
