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Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estates & Spa : the Luxury of Being Home

March 26, 2015 by Jean Holy Smithereens 10 Comments

Located just south of Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Jimbaran Bay is known for its fresh seafood markets and seafood barbecue style dinners.

Within this ‘seafood village’ lies Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estates & Spa, a secluded and almost hidden retreat that boasts of 1 or 2-bedroom Private Villas for its guests to call home.

Welcome amenity in the pick up car service of Kayumanis Jimbaran
Welcome amenity in the pick up car service of Kayumanis Jimbaran

It was pouring heavily when we were picked up at the airport by Kayumanis. But their driver, Gusti was warm and jovial, AND he had a jar of chocolate chip cookies waiting for us inside the van. Can this welcome get any heartier?

The Private Villa

Welcome drink- Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
Welcome drink- Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate

We were checked in a 2-bedroom private villa, and we were given welcome drinks (of which we were given a menu to choose from upon check-in) and a platter of snacks.

One of the bedrooms in the 2-bedroom Villa of Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
One of the bedrooms in the 2-bedroom Villa of Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
Main Bedroom, Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
Main Bedroom, Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate

 

The main bedroom is surrounded by greens with the pool to the front.

There is also a huge living area that is semi-outdoors, where afternoon tea is held everyday between 14:30 – 17:30 pm

afternoon tea at Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
afternoon tea at Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate

So this is one of the biggest perks of staying at Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate. Not just the complimentary afternoon tea, but the option (for all meals) to have it in the privacy of your own villa without any extra charge.

The afternoon tea is a mix of local delicacies  (glutinous rice cakes, etc) and standard cupcakes and pastries with sandwich. It’s also a good mix of savoury and sweet treats.

These trays of afternoon tea are brought in daily by the villa’s 24/7 butler service.

living area of the private villas of Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
living area of the private villas of Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate

The living area / kitchen is also very spacious and has a good sound and entertainment system. I can totally imagine families or groups of friends using this area to dine and just hang out.

Bath / Pool

Outdoor Bath and shower. Caymans Jimbaran Private Estate
Outdoor Bath and shower. Caymans Jimbaran Private Estate

The bathroom is an outdoor / garden type which I loved. During turndown service, they place a mosquito coil next to the toilet bowl. The only thing to look out for is at night and when it’s dark, insects get attracted to the bathroom lights. But due to the mosquito coil, a whole lot of them dropped dead in the toilet and the sink.

It was quite entertaining to get back from dinner to see the sink (and toilet) filled with dead insects but I can imagine it may be unnerving.

The pool is huge in size. Among all villas / resorts with private pools that we’ve been to, this one has the biggest size in both length and width, where you can do decent laps.

Private Villa Pool, Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
Private Villa Pool, Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate

Video

This is the best way to showcase the resort, including the second bedroom and the pool:

Breakfast anytime, anywhere

Breakfast at Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
Breakfast at Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate

Tapis Restaurant serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Unlike some resorts, Kayumanis is a late-riser’s dream: You can have breakfast ANYTIME of the day, and you can have it anywhere you want. You can have it at the restaurant, or have it delivered to your villa for no extra charge.

Breakfasts are also varied, from full hot Indonesian / Balinese meals to Continental breakfasts (waffles, etc)

Kayumanis also offers free pick up and drop off for guests within Nusa Dua and Jimbaran area, where there are lots of restaurants and shopping.

The walls of Tapis Restaurant, Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate
The walls of Tapis Restaurant, Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate

And we were wondering why Tapis Restaurant was quite small to capacitate the entire estate (19 Private Pool Villas in all). And we never seemed to encounter other guests while walking around despite the resort being full capacity.

It’s because most guests do not feel the need to get out of their villas anymore!

it's a lie-in-bed kind of day
it’s a lie-in-bed kind of day

Yes, you can still have the full resort experience despite not leaving your villa. And this is what makes Kayumanis Jimbaran guests come back for more (most guests are repeat visitors), as the extremely tailored service does feel like home. Only better.

Feeling at home in Kayumanis Jimbaran
Feeling at home in Kayumanis Jimbaran

 

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I’d love to know: When you stay in resorts, do you go out and about or do you prefer lazing in your room to ‘maximise’ the villa / pool/ amenities?

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Disclaimer & Fact Box:
Our stay was hosted by Kayumanis Jimbaran Private Estate, but all views and opinions are mine. 
There was no obligation to write a favourable review.
A Two Bedroom estate starts at USD 888.00 per night (plus taxes) Book Here.
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About Jean Holy Smithereens

Jean is a lover of luxury travel and adventure, always looking for that "Holy Smithereens"-inducing moment on her travels. Follow the blog and other social media pages of Holy Smithereens to get the ultimate travel ideas for the luxurious adventurer!

Comments

  1. Shikha (whywasteannualleave) says

    March 26, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    Absolutely LOVE your photos Jean! I think I might have mentioned that I stayed here in November and couldn’t have felt more welcome by the wonderful staff not to mention the amazing villas! So nice to read your post on it and have it conjure up those memories! I’m regretting not trying the Balinese breakfast though now looking at your snaps 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Holy Smithereens says

      March 29, 2015 at 2:36 am

      Hi Shikha! Yes I remember that you stayed at Kayumanis Jimbaran previously 🙂 So you also know how indulgent this sanctuary is! Yes the breakfasts were really great. And knowing you can have it anytime of the day was the best 🙂

      Reply
  2. Angie Silver (@SilverSpoonLDN) says

    March 27, 2015 at 7:25 am

    The villa looks beautiful and afternoon tea and breakfast also look spectacular.
    Lots of love,
    Angie

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    • Jean Holy Smithereens says

      March 29, 2015 at 2:35 am

      Thank you Angie! Yes the villa was definitely huge with 3 separate areas. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    March 28, 2015 at 9:57 am

    How gorgeous! And the option to eat in your villa and an afternoon tea every day? Yes please!! 😀

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    • Jean Holy Smithereens says

      March 29, 2015 at 2:34 am

      Haha oh yes having all your meals inside the villa – such an indulgent treat 🙂

      Reply
  4. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    March 29, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Ha… You can have all your meals in your room too, really no reason to leave your gorgeous little haven. My idea of heaven. 🙂 Especially in love with the bathroom, I think I’m craving a long soak in a tub. Lol

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  5. Kelly says

    March 30, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    Two words = afternoon tea!!

    Seriously what a fabulous hotel and that bathroom (seriously I have a thing for hotel bathrooms! weirdo that I am but that just looks super lush apart from the dead insects)

    xx

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    • Jean Holy Smithereens says

      March 31, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Oh yes, afternoon tea absolutely! And you’ll be pleased to know they don’t repeat their selection either ( I just don’t know how long till the cycle repeats, perhaps 4 days?)
      And yes, the dead insects in the bathroom was revolting I’m glad it was the husband who discovered it first otherwise there would have been a reverberating shriek across the otherwise peaceful sanctuary 😉

      Reply
  6. Lombok Wander says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:24 am

    I think Lombok Island is more interesting than Bali right now..
    Indonesia is the best location to take a vacation !

    Reply

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