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AYANA Resort Bali
AYANA Resort Bali
Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia
Five-Star·4.7
Couples Swept Away
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
Five-Star·4.5·Adults Only
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AYANA Resort BaliCouples Swept Away

Quick Stats

8.9
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (11,531)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,595)
$300-500
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
75 min

All Scores

8.3
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
8.4
9.1
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.0
9.5
Pools
8.0
9.1
Luxury
8.0
7.8
Value
8.2
8.9
Family
9.2
Romance
9.0
8.1
Nightlife
7.6
8.4
Quiet
7.8
8.2
Adventure
9.0
9.2
Wellness
8.8
7.0
Remote work

Vibes

AYANA Resort Bali
RomanceAdventureQuiet
Couples Swept Away
RomanceQuiet

Activities

AYANA Resort Bali
SpaDivingWater sports
Couples Swept Away
SpaWater sportsDiving

AYANA Resort Bali

  • Rock Bar on ocean cliff
  • Aquatonic seawater therapy pool
  • 12 restaurants
  • Jimbaran Bay sunset views

Couples Swept Away

  • Couples-only beachfront sanctuary
  • Ten-acre sports complex
  • Veggie bar and organic garden
  • Seven-Mile Beach location

Pros — AYANA Resort Bali

  • Large luxury estate with extensive pools, dining, spa, gardens, ocean views, and guest-only beach access.
  • Very strong recurring praise for staff, service, cleanliness, grounds, and overall resort polish.
  • Excellent pool variety, including iconic cliffside and river-style pool settings.
  • Major romance and honeymoon appeal through sunsets, Rock Bar, spa, and ocean-view categories.
  • Family-friendly facilities include kids clubs, children-focused activities, playground-style areas, and access to multiple pools.

Pros — Couples Swept Away

  • Excellent Seven Mile Beach location with strong swimmability.
  • Adults-only, couples-focused atmosphere.
  • Strong included activity program, especially tennis, fitness, water sports, and wellness.
  • Good fit for repeat Jamaica travelers who value beach time over resort spectacle.

Cons — AYANA Resort Bali

  • The resort is expensive by Bali standards, especially for food, drinks, spa, and premium experiences.
  • The beach is scenic and private-access, but it is below a cliff and less convenient than a traditional walk-out beach resort.
  • The estate can feel very large and spread out, requiring shuttles or trams between facilities.
  • Some travelers may feel isolated because restaurants, shops, and cafés outside the resort are not easily walkable.
  • Dining count and pool count are estate-wide, so guests should understand which facilities are closest to their specific hotel and room category.

Cons — Couples Swept Away

  • Room style is not consistently described as ultra-modern.
  • Service and food receive mostly positive but not flawless guest sentiment.
  • Some guests mention noise or atmosphere variation depending on room location and season.
  • Not designed for families.
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