Andaz Bali, By Hyatt

We recommend the Andaz to thirty-something couples seeking serene Bali, without Seminyak's crowds or Ubud's isolation. It's an address for discreet honeymoons, wellness retreats, beach weekends with daily massages. Families find their place here, shallow pool on one side, interconnecting rooms available.

The Andaz occupies a contemporary four-storey building, horizontal architecture in volcanic stone and teak wood, built in 2017. Interiors by a Singaporean studio, clean lines, natural materials, works by Balinese artists in the communal spaces. Rooms between 42 and 85 m², all with terrace or balcony, 3.20 m ceiling height. The lobby opens onto a 2-hectare tropical garden, water basins, Hindu statues, centenary frangipani trees.

The main restaurant, Ombak, serves Asian fusion cuisine facing the ocean, teak tables under pergola, menu changing with the day's catch. The breakfast buffet offers nasi goreng, tropical fruits, on-demand egg station, served until 11am. The pool bar prepares cocktails with local arak, freshly squeezed fruit juices, light snacks menu. 24/7 room service, full menu available in-room.

The Andaz stands in Sanur, beach resort on Bali's east coast, 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai airport. The neighbourhood remains calm, favoured by expats and Indonesian families, less touristy than Seminyak or Nusa Dua. Jalan Danau Tamblingan runs along the beach, grilled fish restaurants, craft boutiques, local markets five minutes on foot. Ubud 45 minutes by car, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu temples one hour.