“THE BALÉ IN THE HOT LIST OF CONDE NAST TRAVELER AS ONE OF THE 80 BEST NEW HOTELS IN THE WORLD FOR 2003 ”

Conde Nast Traveler (US) May 2003

“This charming little jewel of a resort near the tip of Nusa Dua, the isolated peninsula at Bali’s southern end, is seamlessly integrated into the environment and has shimmering views of the Indian Ocean and of exquisite temples from each of its 20 bungalows.

The Balé takes its name from the Balinese word for a thatched garden pavilion, a cool retreat from the sun and a shelter in a storm, and each room here has one, shading a breezy daybed that overlooks a generously proportioned private pool.

The kitchen is one of Bali’s best – ditto the spa. The overall design is refreshingly minimalist, with cool geometric that emphasize the natural elements. When to go: June, July and August, when the weather is its finest. Which room to book: Villa 20, at the top of a hill, for unobstructed sea views”