The Ayodya Palace

Authentic Balinese Hotel. Beautiful suite and got upgraded. Best suite I have ever stayed in. Everything perfect. Cleanliness, staff, food. Faultless

Nothing

Big comfortable rooms, all the amazing staff and amenities, the beaches, the location, all the food and so much more!

Seriously loved it all.

Everything was very food. The only reason I didn’t score higher was that the property is a bit dated , so we had a temperamental shower and a toilet flush. Both issues were sorted the first night. We did have to remind twice to send someone and we were also offered a room in the main complex (of same benefits as ours) but we were with fiends and didn’t want to be “not in the Palace”. But other than that, we had a great time! Location is excellent, always upmarket. The beach was a bit wavy but ok for an average swimmer. The Palace pool and the main pools were good, warm and we had all these wonderful benefits like drinks and a small buffet in the evening (for Is it was enough as a dinner). Staff were very friendly and welcoming!

Liked everything except couple of plumbing issues that were sorted.

We stayed in the Palace which was up the far end of the resort. It had access to a separate dining area, reception and pool. When we booked it we had assumed that it was adults only. It wasn't. in saying that, the few kids that were around were generally well behaved and not around for long. Parents generally took the kids to the other activities and areas. It was clear that the palace was a more quiet and relaxing space. One time a child jumped into the pool and staff were quick to point the parent in the direction of the kids pool (which is huge and more equip for kids). We absolutely loved being in the palace. The staff were attentive, very friendly and always available if we needed something. Included in the palace room was access to the buffet breakfast and the a la carte, free (non alcoholic) drinks essentially all day, afternoon tea and evening free cocktails and canapes. The afternoon tea and canapes were both hot and cold, sweet and savory. It was enough that we didn't really have lunch or dinner most days. We went in April and it was relatively quiet at the hotel (less guests than usual) and weather was amazing. The whole resort was beautifully Balinese with exquisite fountains, fish ponds, statues and wildlife (we loved watching the little squirrels in the trees). The buffet breakfast in the main area of the resort was HUGE ! The variety was insane, the quality was high and there was a lot of stations with staff making made to order dishes (omelettes, crepes etc). Very impressed. The location was great, it was walking distance to Mengiat street which had everything you could need: convenience store, markets for clothes and souvenirs, restaurants, massage/spas (Highly recommend Kristina Spa). There was also Bali Collection a short taxi ride away. It was nice but more expensive and westernised. There was heaps of activities and areas to explore in the resort. Great for couples, friends and families. Loved it! Will return again!

The beach you had access to at the front of the resort was not great. I suppose coming from Australia its not a fair comparison. There was a lot of rubbish along the shoreline which was disappointing, but I did notice there was a lot less rubbish directly in front of Ayodya. We stuck to the pools.