Kevin Blackley

Review of The Oberoi bali hotel

If you read this review to see if you'd like to st...

If you read this review to see if you'd like to stay at the Oberoi then yes, yes you absolutely do want to and if you want to know why then read on.

I will try to keep this brief. Stayed for 5 nights/6 days in March 2020. Hotel reasonably quiet due to covid scare in the world. I've stayed in a lot of nice hotels but this tops them all for one reason, the staff. They went out their way to be as friendly, helpful, respectful, as they could be. Two members of staff stood out (Gita and Indah) at the restaurant. They remembered what we had to drink and were very helpful. So were all the staff, I only remembered their names though.

The small touches also set it head and shoulders above other hotels. Things like, water sunscreen and water spray at your lounger which a staff member helpfully sets for you once you choose one. They also clean your sunglasses and bring frozen ice treats and fruit skewers to your lounger. Regular checks to see if you need anything also.

FOOD. The restaurant was amazing. I'll leave it at that. Slightly overpriced for Bali but we ate in there 5 out of 6 nights. It was that good that the price didn't matter (no I'm not rich). Free afternoon tea which was nice with a small selection of food and drinks. Breakfast was lovely too overlooking the beach with a fantastic selection for every taste.

SPA. Wife used it, said it was amazing. About 150 gbp for 2.5hrs.

We also had a special birthday and wedding anniversary (same day). A card and cake and decorations were provided by the hotel (free of charge) and all staff wished us the best throughout the day.

The hotel is what I'd say was my idea of a luxury balinese resort. Its not a new place, been around for decades and its almost like staying in a castle with old parts to it mixed in with new. I hope that makes sense and it is meant as a compliment.

The beach isn't owned by the hotel and tbh I have seen far nicer but its not bad and was never busy. You're only footsteps away from the beach from the pool.

Again, go if you can, if there are any bad reviews then don't listen to them, it'll just be someone being ultra picky. I've included some pictures if you're still undecided.

Thank you to all at The Oberoi, Seminyak, Bali.