Scores at a Glance
AYANA Resort BaliVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
8.9
8.4
Beach
8.3
8.5
Food
8.8
8.1
Service
9.1
8.4
Rooms
8.7
8.2
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
7.8
·
Romance
9.2
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.7 (11,590) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,019) |
| From $159 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 85 min |
All Scores
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.1 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 8.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 7.8 | Value | – |
| (better)8.9 | Family | 8.3 |
| 9.2 | Romance | – |
| 8.1 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.4 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.2 | Adventure | – |
| 9.2 | Wellness | – |
| 7.0 | Remote work | – |
| – | Accessibility | 8.5 |
Of the 11 measures we call, AYANA Resort Bali leads on 9 and VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia leads on 2.
Vibes
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
AYANA Resort Bali
- Rock Bar on ocean cliff
- Aquatonic seawater therapy pool
- 12 restaurants
- Jimbaran Bay sunset views
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CTA
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Official room information is transparent.
- Family-friendly with a Kids Club for ages 3–8.
- Good sandy beach access in the Sampieri area.
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 · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- Remote setting makes a car or planned transfers useful.
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