Itinerary below adopted from my previous summary blog (refer HERE). This blog will mainly share on Day 1-3 focusing on Jimbaran area.
Jimbaran is famous for seafood and has many beautiful beaches 🏖 with coastal line. We start our journey in Jimbaran as it is nearby airport, then continue the journey to Ubud for some perfect relaxing spa and pampering retreat session before heading back to home.
Refer below for more details and photos from our Jimbaran Day 1-3 trips:
JIMBARAN
DAY 1
D1: Flight from Singapore - Bali 🠞 Airport transfer to Rimba Jimbaran Bali by Ayana Hotel 🠞 Rock Bar Bali 🠞 Sami Sami Italian Restaurant
Rimba Jimbaran Bali by Ayana Hotel 🏨
We have pre-booked airport transfer via Klook to reach Rimba Jimbaran hotel. Time for checkin, we are going to stay here for 3 nights. Rimba hotel is part of Ayana hotel, both of them are 5 stars resort and interconnected with complimentary buggy car service. The hotel is very spacious, one of the largest hotel I have ever stay before during vacation. They have a lot of facilities and attractions inside the hotel itself, such as 12 swimming pools, 1 world class famous rock bar, few fine dining restaurants with different types of cuisines, own private beach, infinity ocean view wedding chapel, shopping streets and etcetera! 😎😍
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| Some of the room amenities |
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| Bathroom with spacious bathtub! The shampoo provided is in floral and herbal fragrant smell |
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| Spacious king size bed with sofa and outside lounge overlooking lobby and jungle view |
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| Hotel kimono for guests to wear in room comfortably |
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| Some of our night pampering moment, specially bought Lush lavender french kiss soup bubble bar from Singapore before traveling to Bali. The smell is sooo nice! Can't miss out some face masks too! |
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| Rimba hotel lobby iconic spot |
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| Tresna wedding chapel in Ayana hotel |
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| Chapel overlooking ocean view directly! |
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| Shopping streets. Come in one of the cafes to relieve heat strokes |
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| Refreshing watermelon juice |
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| Come back to this old spot again after 5 years! Visited here for Rock Bar on 2017 as couple! Come back again on 2022 as husband and wife! How time flies! |
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| Feel like Greece here with the flowers |
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| Many swimming pools in hotel, we come to ocean view swimming pool, this is the view outside swimming pool, many peculiar rocks! |
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| Many spots to take photos nearby ocean view swimming pool |
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| Infinity ocean view swimming pool, checked ✅! The long stretch of deck extending out to the ocean is a table for 2, specially reserved for guests to enjoy the private bbq dinner romantic session with your beloved ones 😍! |
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| Ayana hotel view |
Rimba Hotel Buffet Restaurant 🍴
There are few restaurants that guests can enjoy for some lovely breakfast. You may opt to dine in Rimba hotel or Ayana hotel. We try both outdoor (rooftop) and indoor restaurant in Rimba hotel on our 1st and 2nd day stay. For our 3rd day, we sit buggy car to Ayana outdoor Lotus restaurant for breakfast. It is that nice to be spoilt for choices even just for breakfast venue! 😄 Dishes served here are international style, with a wide varieties of foods and desserts, ranging from western to indonesian to japanese!
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| Rise & shine |
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Coffee ☕ here is not bad, not the instant coffee from machine,
but it is handmade by barista,
got some latte art as well to kick start the day! 😃 |
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| We sit at the outermost row and enjoy the jungle view with swimming pool, can even spot a little bit of ocean view |
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Walk around after breakfast, just outside rooftop restaurant,
some artsy and colorful corner for you to have a rest |
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One of the instagrammable places during sunset,
at the furthest end there |
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| Some areas to rest |
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Rimba hotel iconic photo spot.
Rimba is more modern and stylish in design. |
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Lotus restaurant in Ayana hotel, we eat at here on Day 3 breakfast,
overlooking lotus pond. Ayana hotel decoration is much antique and Indonesian style, which I adore much. |
Rock Bar Bali 🍸🥂
Rock Bar Bali (Recommended!)
Highlights: One of the world's prettiest bar voted by CNN, romantic sunset dining experience with vast Indian ocean
Suits: Romantic lover, party lover, bar lover, group dining, specialty dining
Total Cost: IDR1046800/2 people
(Promotion during covid time called Sunset to Moonrise package, teatime at Rock Bar with 2 drinks and 2 tidbits & end with 4 course Italian dinner at Sami Sami restaurant)
TIPS: Make reservation at least 1 month in advance to secure a seat in this world class famous bar!
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| Sunset to Moonrise package available only during covid time |
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| Need to sit cable car down this small slope to reach Rock Bar! Such a cool way to reach! 😎 |
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| Rock bar perched on top of cliff with a vast ocean view |
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Ala carte menu in Rock Bar Bali.
Mainly on drinks (both alcoholic and non alcoholic) & small tidbits & pizza |
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We are being allocated to sit at the counter directly where we can see the bartender make the drinks for us directly in front of our eyes! 😎
2 drinks included in our package, it is savoury especially in this hot weather! |
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| Cheers to our 1st day in Bali! 🥂 |
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| Fried prawn fritters, well marinated, delicious and crunchy! |
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Shifted to a better spot overlooking infinity ocean view!
Sunset hour is magical here! 💖 |
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| We order some drinks and light tidbits while enjoying sunset moment in Rock Bar |
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| Love the sunset spot here in Rock Bar Bali! 😘 |
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We enjoy the amazing sunset moment few hours till night.
So in love with the pretty view & ambiance here.
Love the sound of waves hitting on rocks, is so calming! 😍 |
Sami Sami Italian Restaurant 🍽
Sami Sami Italian Restaurant
Highlights: Fine dining Italian restaurant inside Ayana hotel
Suits: Italian food lover, group dining, specialty dining
Total Cost: IDR1046800/2 people
(Promotion during covid time called Sunset to Moonrise package, teatime at Rock Bar with 2 drinks and 2 tidbits & end with 4 course Italian dinner at Sami Sami restaurant)
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| Raw tuna fish |
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| Purple sweet potato gnocchi |
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| Fish main course for her |
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| Chicken main course for him |
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| Refreshing dessert to end our 4 course dinner |
DAY 2
D2: Breakfast buffet in Rimba rooftop hotel 🠞 Walk around Rimba hotel & Ayana hotel 🠞 Kubu Beach
Kubu Beach 🌊
Kubu Beach 🌇🏖 (Recommended!)
Highlights: One of the prettiest sunset view in Bali, private beach in Ayana Jimbaran hotel only accessible by hotel guests
Suits: Romantic lover, sunset lover, beach lover
We sit buggy car to the hotel private beach called Kubu beach. It is accessible only by hotel guests, so there is no insane crowd like those public beach in Bali you see out there, which is why I love here so much! And to be frank, this beach is the most beautiful one I have ever visited in Bali! There are many beautiful rocks and the sunset view is even better than Rock Bar 😱😻! We even spot couple taking their pre-wedding photoshooting here 😍! And what's so special is, you need to sit 90 degree inclining cable car to reach this hidden spot! Short but fun ride! Getting excited to see the vast Indian ocean revealing before our eyes 💜!
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| Entrance of Kubu Beach, spot this once alight from buggy car |
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Spot the tiny hut there? It is actually a private spa "house" for guests!
Imagine yourself indulging in pampering massage and spa session, with this vast Indian ocean & infinity sunset view! Tips: Need to make reservation for this! |
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| Candid photo being splashed by the incoming waves! |
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| Private spa "house" for guests! |
DAY 3
D3: Breakfast buffet in Rimba indoor hotel 🠞 Walk around Rimba hotel & Ayana hotel 🠞 Jimbaran Beach 🠞Dinner @ Pandan Sari Jimbaran restaurant
Jimbaran Beach 🐟🏖
Jimbaran Beach
Highlights: Romantic sunset dining experience along the beach
Suits: Seafood lover, group dining, beach dining
Total Cost: SGD60/2 people
Note: I bought this seafood dinner package via Klook (LINK HERE) platform prior traveling to Bali.
Note: There are whole row of restaurants overlooking the ocean view on Jimbaran beach. The restaurant we visit this time is called Pandan Sari Cafe Jimbaran. 5 years back on 2017, we have visited Made Bagus Jimbaran. Personally, I think Made Bagus Jimbaran is nicer and taste more flavorful, but the standard was 5 years back, I can't really comment for now. Nonetheless, it is still well worth the money to try seafood dinner in Jimbaran beach!
Note: You may choose to order ala carte seafood or directly opt for seafood package which has a mixture of different varieties of seafoods. We go for a later one.
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| Famous grill corn sticks, spot many stalls along the whole stretch of Jimbaran beach. 2 flavours to pick up, spicy or sweet. May order a mixture of both as well |
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| I order sweet flavour to try out. Taste average |
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| Our dining table is at the most front row, overlooking ocean & sunset directly, yeahh 😎! |
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| Restaurant staff so kind to arrange us to sit at the most front row of table overlooking ocean view directly! |
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Seafood package dinner bought from Klook (LINK HERE).
Our package is Melati package, suitable for 2 people. It consists of below:
350g lobster, 400g fish, 3 pieces prawn, 3 pieces squid skewer, 3 pieces clam, 2 bottles mineral water, 1 plate of kangkung vegetable, rice, chilli and sauce, fresh fruit |
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Candle lit up at the night, changing to a better vibe
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| Everywhere is full house, as it is Indonesia public holiday on the day. It is super crowded and lack a little bit of romantic experience. Nonetheless, it is still recommended to come Jimbaran beach and dine! Love the experience where foot stepping on the sands, eating delicious seafood dishes, and enjoying the view changing from sunset to night 😽! |
That's it for our Day 1-3 Jimbaran blog. More to come for Ubud. Please refer to more links mentioned at the top or below of the page! Click in to get more tips and photos! Enjoy the holidays and Thanks for the support 💜
