Jimbaran, Bali (March, 2023) – AYANA Villas Bali is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded Five-Star status in the latest Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Awards, which were revealed on February 15, 2023. This marks the hotel’s seventh consecutive year of receiving this prestigious accolade, a true testament to its unyielding dedication to excellence in the luxury hospitality industry. Forbes Travel Guide is the only independent, worldwide rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, and is widely regarded as the most esteemed awards program in the hospitality industry.

AYANA Villas Bali is a luxurious tropical retreat nestled within the private 90-hectare AYANA Estate, offering the ultimate escape for those seeking pampering, tranquility, and indulgence. With breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean sunsets and exclusive benefits for guests, the cliff-front villas are particularly appealing. Each of the 78 spacious villas provides a warm and inviting sanctuary for those looking for romance, wellness, and fine dining. Guests can choose to indulge in any of the resort’s award-winning dining venues or enjoy a private luxury experience within the comfort of their villa, with the help of round-the-clock butler service. With endless options available, AYANA Villas Bali ensures an unforgettable experience for every guest.

Guests of AYANA Villas Bali have access to the largest integrated resort in Bali, providing unlimited access to a range of amenities. These include the sprawling 22,000sqm AYANA Spa, featuring 53 treatment rooms, one of the world’s largest Hydrotherapy Seawater Pools, and the unique Spa on the Rocks experience set on a dramatic cliff above the Indian Ocean. With over 26 dining options available, each featuring its own distinctive global cuisines, guests can indulge in a range of culinary delights. The resort also boasts 14 freshwater swimming pools, including a children’s pool and a water infinity Ocean Beach Pool, a private white sand beach, an extensive collection of indoor and outdoor wedding or meeting venues, an 18-hole golf putting course, 2 tennis courts, a jogging path, 2 fitness centers, and 2 kids’ clubs. With so many options to choose from, guests are sure to find something to suit their taste and preferences.

“The team at AYANA Villas Bali takes immense pride in providing each guest with a personalized and unique experience, filled with special touches that go beyond the ordinary, and we are honored once again to be recognized for the hotel’s exceptional service, hospitality, and timeless resort property, solidifying our position as one of the world’s best luxury resorts.”

Giordano Faggioli, AYANA Estate’s Hotel Manager

Forbes Travel Guide is the world-renowned authority in genuine Five-Star service, and AYANA Villas BALI pleased to maintain its place on the illustrious annual Star Rating list for the seventh year in a row.

“Travel is in an incredible position for continued growth, as people prioritize authentic, in-person experiences,” “The hotels, ocean cruises, restaurants and spas on our 2023 Star Rating list demonstrate an impressive commitment to creating memorable environments that nurture connection, joy and sense of place as we experience the world to its fullest.”

Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide

About AYANA Estate

Located just 12 km from the international airport, the AYANA Estate enjoys a majestic 1.3 km cliff coastline above Jimbaran Bay. The 90-hectare estate is home to AYANA Resort Bali, the 294 rooms and suites resort that blends classic elegance with traditional Balinese aesthetics, while each room features marble bathrooms, furnished balconies, and inter-connecting doors; and, AYANA Segara Bali, a 197 rooms and suites hotel which brings an indoor-outdoor concept and contemporary twist to the legendary Balinese-inspired AYANA experience; AYANA Villas BALI, with 78 luxurious villas, complete with private plunge pools and spectacular ocean backdrops; RIMBA by AYANA BALI, a 403-room family-friendly resort, and AYANA Residences, Bali’s first purely residential community integrated with a 5-star resort; a 22,000sqm AYANA Spa featuring 53 treatments rooms, with one of the world’s largest Hydrotherapy Seawater Pool and Spa on the Rocks set on the cliff above the Indian Ocean; 15 wedding venues; 14 freshwater swimming pools including a children’s pool; a salt-water infinity Ocean Beach Pool at the cliff’s base; private beach; 26 dining venues; 15 meeting venues; a business center, 18-hole golf putting course; 2 tennis courts; a jogging path; 2 fitness centers; 2 kids’ clubs and a business center.

About AYANA Hospitality

Established in 2009, AYANA Hospitality comprises ten luxury hotels and residences portfolio: AYANA Resort Bali, AYANA Villas Bali, RIMBA by AYANA Bali, and AYANA Residences Bali inside the AYANA Estate, Bali; AYANA Midplaza Jakarta and AYANA Residences Jakarta in Jakarta; AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach in Labuan Bajo; and, Delonix Hotel Karawang and Delonix Residences in Karawang. AYANA Hospitality is recognized for its genuinely caring and attentive service inspired by its guiding principle Tri Hita Karana, a Balinese philosophy for life that evokes harmonious living with inner-being, other human beings, and nature. AYANA means “a place of refuge” in Sanskrit; AYANA Hospitality properties are where peace, harmony and happiness are embodied and celebrated.

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