On the North-west coast of Bali, the Matahari Beach Resort is
situated right beside a fine sand lava beach at Pemuteran.
There are 32 suites available in 16 bungalows which, faithful to
ancient tradition, are decorated with lavish wood carving and stonework.
Each bungalow is only a few yards from the beach and has its own
verandah.
A very strong selling point for this resort is the superb level
of service, and although it is quite isolated this was one of the
reasons behind choosing the Matahari Beach Resort. You can arrive
by helicopter, it is I believe a spectacular short flight from the
airport, we didn't arrive that way because my wife won't get into
one, and I wasn't really prepared to pay the extra. The limo supplied
was very comfortable but it was a three hour drive through some
beautiful scenery, but it is a bit of a flog after a long flight.
I have to say it was pretty well worth it, for not only the setting,
a black lava sand beach is a bit off putting until you get used
to it.
The food was spectacular at the main restaurant The' Dewi Ramona'
or the 'Paon' a traditional Balinese kitchen on the beach, where
cooking is over a traditional wood fire.
The swimming pool is excellent, but it is a bit tedious to spend
50 minutes in a boat to get to the snorkelling, diving and water
sports activities.
The rooms were quite lovely, with the usual facilities, and thank
goodness air conditioning, very comfortable large beds, and a huge
marble tub.
I'm not sure I'd go again, the drive is a bit off putting, but
a very nice hotel if you crave peace and quiet, and wonderful scenery,
and if that is important to you, then the Matahari would be ideal
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