Recapitulare: o saptamana petrecuta in nebunia si agitatia din Kuta, urmata de o saptamana plina de aventuri in natura in superbul si rusticul Ubud. Asa s-a desfasurat prima jumatate a calatoriei de o luna in Bali.
Dupa toate acestea, am vrut si un strop de relaxare, in adevaratul sens al cuvantului. Cu activitati fizice care se rezuma la maxim intinderea sezlongului pe plaja sau la piscina.
Cu mult soare, cu plimbari lente si apusuri spectaculoase, privite de la o terasa cu canapele colorate si cu un smoothie de mango si ananas in mana.
Aveam nevoie de Sanur, opus din toate punctele de vedere de Kuta, fie ca vorbim de localizare, fie ca vorbim de atmosfera.
In timp ce Kuta este sufocata de turisti si are o viata de noapte extrem de activa si exploziva, Sanur, aflat pe coasta de est a insulei, este mult mai relaxat si aici totul se desfasoara intr-un ritm mult mai domol.
O saptamana ar fi fost totusi prea mult si poate ca am fi cazut in extrema cealalta si ar fi survenit plictiseala asa ca am optat pentru 4 zile la un hotel asemanator cu o oaza de destindere si recreere, un loc in care primau nuantele de verde si albastru intens. The Griya Sanur Hotel.
Localizare
Nu este asezat pe plaja, ci la 15 minute de mers pe jos de ea, insa asta nu m-a deranjat deloc pentru ca nu prea am simtit nevoia sa plec din hotel.
Aeroportul din Denpasar este situat la aproximativ 25 de minute de mers cu masina, in functie de ora la care te deplasezi si de traficul din acel timp.
Nu este locul potrivit daca iti doresti distractie sau plaja in apropiere, insa este un loc perfect pentru relaxare.
Hotelul
Desi este pozitionat pe un bulevard intens circulat din Sanur, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai , toata atmosfera din interiorul hotelului este foarte linistita si asta pentru ca toate camerele sunt orientate catre o curte interioara, cu o piscina in mijloc si cu multe verdeata in jurul ei.
Asadar, nu vei simti deloc faptul ca te afli intr-o zona in care ar trebui in mod normal sa fie zgomot deranjant. Personalul este foarte atent, in acelasi timp respectandu-ti intimitatea.
Ne-au stat la dispozitie si ne-au ajutat cu orice informatie am avut nevoie , dar si cu shuttle-ul catre plaja. Checkin-ul incepe la 2 pm si check out-ul se face pana in 12.
Hotelul este P+1 si dupa asta se face si impartirea camerelor. Poti opta pentru camera cu acces direct la piscina, care in mod evident este pozitionata la parter sau pentru camera cu vedere la piscina, situata la etajul 1.
Camerele
Asa cum spuneam, camerele sunt de doua feluri: deluxe pool access si deluxe pool view. Noi am ales a doua varianta si asta pentru ca prefer o priveliste frumoasa in defavoarea unei scurtaturi catre piscina.
Camera este suficient de spatioasa, foarte luminoasa, mobilata modern si dotata cu toate facilitatile unui hotel mai mult decat decent: mini bar, aer conditionat, coffee and tea maker, safe, plasma.
Cel mai mult mi-au placut tavanul si usile rabatabile cu geamuri imense prin care intra toata lumina si care ne conectau foarte frumos la exteriorul camerei.
Un alt mare plus l-as atribui balconului, mobilat si el cu 2 scaune si o masuta, loc in care ne-am baut cafeaua in fiecare dimineata petrecuta la hotel si de pe care admiram superba piscina ori de cate ori aveam ocazia.
Piscina
Dimensiunea perfecta, cadrul ideal si temperatura foarte placuta. Piscina este elementul principal care m-a determinat sa scriu un review acestui hotel.
Stand in ea, ai senzatia ca se intinde exact pana la intrarea in camera, o iluzie optica prin care pare infinity, dar si mult mai mare decat este cu adevarat.
Cu siguranta intra in top 3 piscine preferate all time. Nu as putea sa descriu in cuvinte, asa ca voi lasa imaginile sa vorbeasca.
Mancarea
Desi hotelul nu se afla in cea mai buna zona din punct de vedere al locurilor in care poti servi masa, din fericire, la parter exista un restaurant cu mancare foarte buna, meniu destul de variat si program pana seara tarziu.
In cele 4 zile petrecute in Sanur, cred ca doar de vreo 3 sau 4 ori am luat masa in alta parte.
Facand parte din hotel, restaurantul ofera si un cocktail cu mango ca si welcome drink. De asemenea, exista si varianta de a comanda in camera aka room service.
Alte facilitati:
- free shuttle la Sindhu Beach & Central Sanur
- restaurant la parter deschis pana seara tarziu
- sala de conferinte
- camera de masaj
The pool indeed looks lovely! I’ve heard good things about Sanur, thanks for adding up. We, too, adored Ubud but ended up hating Kuta – it was so noisy, touristy and spoiled. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to stay in Sanur but loved our lazy days in the Gili Islands. Snorkeling around the Gilis is among the best we’ve ever experienced. Your article makes me miss Bali so badly!
That’s so cool! I hope to visit Gili Island next time 🙂
Sometimes I feel staying a bit away from the beach is nice. It feels like you have to make an effort to step out, to walk a bit to meet the beach. It makes the beach a destination for you. Sanur looks like a good option to explore Bali.
That’s so true, Anu!
This looks like a quiet part of the island. I have been to Bali but always ended up staying in Kuta area . . I agree that the pool seems as if it is starting right at the room entrance and the food looks quite appetizing. I guess next time I shall explore Griyas
Sanur is my second home. I used to live in the area for 7 years. I love its laid back ambiance because I’m not into crowded places like Kuta. I used to pass by this hotel almost everyday but never went in. The pool looks gorgeous with homey environment! And the food looks scrumptious too. I might stay in The Griya Sanur on my next trip to Bali. 😀
Wow, it must have been amazing living there for 7 years! 😀
I love that pool! You’re right, the optical illusion makes it look like the pool meets the doors – very surreal! I love how the plants hang down from the roof. Sanur sounds like a lovely quiet option for relaxing in Bali, and the Gryia Hotel looks like a great place to enjoy the delights of Sanur!
Woah, the courtyard of the Gryia Sanur Hotel looks amazing – I can see why this is one of your favorite pools of all time (and why you didn’t feel the need to leave the hotel). I agree that the madness of Kuta would drive one to look for absolutely relaxation on another part of the island. Bali is becoming a bit of a madhouse but it’s great to see that there are the lovely little spots of tranquility still tucked away!
I stayed in Sanur many moons ago when the British Embassy was actually housed in a bar. Now that is what I call cool.. This place has a fabulous pool.
The Gyria Sanur Hotel looks like an ideal place to rejuvenate and relax. Rooms look so cozy and the pool view are so soothing. Food too is quite tempting. Of all I love the pool and your pictures are so dreamy. I will love exploring Sanur Hotel while travelling to Bali
The pool is gorgeous and your photos are fantastic. It looks like a nice quiet, relaxing hotel. My type of place! The food looks good too. I can see why you were happy to stay put and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
I like the sound of Sunar being a more relaxed atmosphere and slower pace. I really don’t enjoy destinations which are suffocated with tourists like Kuta sounds! The Gryia Sanur Hotel sounds incredible, and it says a lot about the property that you didn’t feel the need to leave! What an oasis! I love the décor in the rooms – very traditional Bali; and the pool is incredible – they’ve done well in creating a green space around it to make it feel like paradise.