Date of stay: 2nd ~ 6th Dec'13
Duration: 4 nights
Booking agent: Direct
Paid: U$188 per night
Wifi: Free (strong signals at public area like lobby, lounge, restaurants but very weak in the room)
Breakfast: International
We had our honeymoon in Aston Bali Resort a month shy of 5 years ago. We had a good time, and enjoyed ourselves. So much that hubby kept reminiscing the club sandwich we had throughout the 5 years.
We made a pact then, that we would be back, for our 5th anniversary, with our children. (Read then: not sure if we wanted any, or how many)
We were both looking forward to the re-visit. We made the flights and hotel reservations 4 months earlier, we would bring our son who was turning 3 yo.
Just days before our trip, I made a last minute check on the website. To be surprised that they changed their name to Grand Aston Bali instead. I had to check and confirm twice, in case I got the wrong resort name. But there it was. Changed. A more pleasant surprise was, there would be a kids room with babysitting service! Gosh, we were sure we would have a good time!
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| Upon arrival.. its outlook is astonishing |
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| At night |
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| Its a beauty isn't it? |
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| Beautiful traditional music at the lobby upon arrival |
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| Welcome drinks for us by super friendly staffs |
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| Guest Relation Officer showed us our upgraded suite - as the suite I asked for (the one we had our honeymoon) was not available as it was under renovation |
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| The spacious hall |
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| Cum dining area |
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| Looking towards the door |
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| There was an extra toilet at the foyer |
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| Coffee maker at pantry |
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| Balcony |
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| Looking over to the pool and sea! |
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| The super king bed! |
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| Wardrobe and looking over to the bathroom |
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| Dresser and the in-room TV |
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| The huge bath tub - our son enjoyed it very much |
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| It was very cosy |
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| Shower room |
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| Toiletries |
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| 4 bottles of water everyday |
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| A beach bag for our use |
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| View from the beach |
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| Beautiful private beach |
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| Benches near the pool |
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| Gym |
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| Breakfast area |
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| The ever so beautiful pool - we went into it everyday |
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| Beautiful view and weather |
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| The 4-5 months old Kids Club! |
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| Activity chart |
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| The bedroom - cosy enough for our son to sleep in there for 2 hours and more |
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| Looking into the club |
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| Table soccer! - remind me of good old school days |
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| Unfortunately the TV was playing songs most of the times |
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| It could get a little too sunny with this kind of roof - but it's air-conditioned |
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| Spacious play area |
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| Like a glass-house |
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| Pinky table and chairs |
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| The picture says it all |
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| The Game Room |
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| In the Toilet |
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| Isn't it cute? |
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| We paid for pizza making class |
Little thoughtful things from the resort:
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| Birthday cake for our son who turned 3 on the 2nd day |
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| Free shuttle to Kuta town |
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| Sweet choc every night |
So you ask me what's the difference 5 years on?
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| Flower arrangement.. it's nicer now right? |
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| The shape of the cake? - Although I secretly wished they put Happy Anniversary than Congratulations |
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| The club sandwich then and now - apparently it doesn't look and taste as nice as 5 years ago.. boohoo! |
What we love most:
1) very friendly staffs - from front desk to kitchen including chef
2) thoughtful arrangements - flower, cake, speeches
3) feeling important as a customer - invitation to VIP cocktail party by the Mgmt and their GM, Mr Ian Cameron asked for feedback, talking to each VIP
4) Very clean private beach
5) beautiful pool
6) wonderful spa
7) wonderful food
What we think lacking:
1) variety of food - although there were Italian and local, western food in the resort, we still felt something missing, we had to cross the street to a Japanese restaurant 3 of the 4 nights we were there.
2) White fresh towels - the towels look a little yellowish
3) our son enjoyed the pizza making, but if they could make a child friendly platform for the kids, that would have perfect!
For more details:
Website:
http://www.grandastonbali.com/
Address: JL. Pratama No. 68X, Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua 80363 Bali - Indonesia
Tel: +62 (0) 361 773 577
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