Villa Asante
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8 Adults, 2 Children
Just 300m from the famed surf break and Echo Beach lies a four-bedroom villa that is the epitome of elegant contemporary Balinese living. Villa Asante is set in glorious walled gardens full of stately Travellers Palms, flowering gingers and frangipani trees. Its pleasing symmetrical design – a two-storey building flanked by a pair of open-sided living and dining pavilions gazing across the swimming pool to the rice terraces beyond the river’s-edge lawn – is the creation of international architect Ross Franklin and interiors guru Dean Kempnich. They’ve hit the perfect balance between the uber-cool open-air living areas and comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms, with loads of entertaining space as well as quiet corners to get away from the crowd.
This is the perfect villa for families; the owners clearly understand what ticks the boxes for kids of all ages and there’s plenty to entertain them. If they tire of cavorting in the pool, playing table tennis or PS3, strumming the guitar or watching movies, they can head for the beach and ride the waves at one of Bali’s famed surf breaks, or enjoy the sporting facilities of the nearby Finns Recreation Club*. And if a day’s shopping in Seminyak or an outing to the Elephant Safari Park appeals, a car and driver is available for up to eight hours a day (at a nominal rate).
An integral part of the Asante experience is the degree of cosseting guests enjoy. The well-trained long-serving staff (many have been at Asante since the beginning) includes an experienced chef who is a whizz in the kitchen, whipping up spectacular dishes throughout the day. Both butler service and security is provided round the clock, and massage therapists and babysitters can be called in at short notice.
Asante means ‘thank you’ in Swahili and is close to the Bahasa Indonesia word for relaxed (‘santai’). One thing’s for sure – on leaving Villa Asante, you’ll be both relaxed and thankful.
* Entry restrictions may apply so please ask your villa manager, who will also provide you with a membership card.
This haven includes
Unique features
Near the beach
Close to bars and restaurants
Media/Games Room
Event FacilitiesLocation
Villa Asante is located in a popular beachside area, about 300 metres from the lively Echo Beach, where there’s a wide choice of boutiques, delis, cafes and international restaurants. Canggu (2km) is fast evolving into Bali’s hippest beach. Besides a laid-back vibe, Canggu offers plenty to keep you busy such as rustic restaurants serving healthy cuisine and freshly squeezed juices, coffee shops and burger joints, seafood cafes, cool bars and vibrant live music venues, a dance school, surf schools and yoga studios, a chocolate shop, two sports centres including the Finns Recreation Club, numerous spas and beauty lounges, convenience stores and some chic beachwear boutiques.
More information for Things to doVilla Asante’s manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area. Many of them live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life.
In the meantime, here is a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villa.
- Villa Asante is close to the famous temple at Tanah Lot (11km), although in peak season a few too many tourists may transform a sunset visit into more of a heaving photo opportunity than a moving experience. Visiting early in the morning (8-9am) provides a better idea of the power of the location and the chance to see it undisturbed apart from perhaps an offering ceremony.
- A nice sunset alternative is to head down to Echo Beach (300m) where a number of cafes offer good sunset views and cold beer. Note that the beach here is dark sand and the waters are better suited to surfing, having a pronounced swell and rip, rather than children’s swimming. Hotel Tugu, a very stylish and eclectic boutique hotel a few minutes further down the coast is also a good sunset spot.
- Fashionistas, trendies and shop-a-holics should hot-foot it down to Seminyak, Bali’s most cosmopolitan enclave. Here, you can indulge for hours in the glut of stylish, chic boutiques. There is a wide choice of fine dining, mid range, and cheap ‘n cheerful restaurants in Seminyak too: fine dining venues include Mama San, ‘Petitenget’, Old Mans, Sardine and Métis.
- Sports enthusiasts should head to Bali’s prestigious Finns Recreation Club, with its state-of-the-art gym and tennis, squash courts, 25-metre swimming pool, multi-purpose hall for basketball and badminton and a myriad of other attractions for all ages . Round off your workout with some fine international dining, then stock up on gourmet goodies at the nearby Canggu Deli. Villa Asante provides daily platinum membership access for four guests.
- Drive westwards to explore the charming Tabanan regency, revealing terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains and black-sand beaches dotted with fishing communities. Or head north to explore the volcanic lakes near the mountain town of Bedugul, including Lake Bratan with its photogenic and stunningly positioned Pura Ulun Danu – one of Bali’s most important temples.
- The most exclusive Bali trekking tour promises breath-taking vistas and heart-warming encounters while supporting sustainable social change in the once-forgotten villages of Muntigunung. Elite Havens is a proud partner of Muntigunung Community Social Enterprise.
- Explore the scenic rice-field landscape and rural villages; a great way to get under the skin of the ‘real’ Bali. Stop off at a local warung (café) to sample some basic Balinese fare or cool off with a cold drink.
- Covering 3.8 hectares of tropical parkland in Kuta, Waterbom Bali has 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360 degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. A great family day out, but go early to beat the crowds.
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Quick facts
The layout
Indoor Living
- Open-sided downstairs living room with comfortable couches and TV
- Dining pavilion with adjacent Western-style kitchen and table seating up to 12
- Air-conditioned TV lounge with lots of large comfortable couches, PS3, DVD player and 40-inch flat-screen TV
Outdoor Living
- 12 x 10-metre swimming pool incorporating a 10 x 2-metre kids' paddling pool
- Large, cushioned balé relaxation pavilion elevated above the pool with room for six adults
- 8 sunshaded loungers by the swimming pool
The rooms
Ground Floor Master Rooms
- King-size beds and 29-inch satellite-channel TV and DVD player
- Glass doors open onto stone terraces
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Outdoor bathrooms in both suites with tubs, twin sinks, indoor and outdoor showers, both overhead and hand-held, surrounded by tropical plants and grass
Upper Floor Guest Rooms
- One bedroom has a king-size bed, the other convertible twins
- Two trundle beds for extra children located under each of the twin beds
- 32-inch satellite-channel TVs and DVD players in each room
- Glass doors open onto a balcony overlooking garden
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans
- Indoor ensuite bathrooms, each with a monsoon shower
Dining
Villa Asante’s private chef is at your service to prepare daily breakfast, lunch and dinner from a suggestion menu of Western and Asian dishes including vegetarian and children’s options, as well some special Balinese delicacies. The chef can also tailor meals to suit guests’ needs and is happy to accommodate your preferences and cater to special dietary requirements.
Dinner parties, functions, and special orders can all be catered for, and meals can be anything from a simple snack to a poolside barbecue, or a grand banquet – the famous Balinese babi guling (spit-roast pig) or roast duck is recommended, but should be ordered in advance. Food and drinks are purchased in well-stocked supermarkets and gourmet delicatessens, or in the local markets.
Groceries and beverages are charged at cost price plus 20%++ handling fee which is subject to service charge and government tax. Guests will be requested to provide grocery money in advance, and the staff will do the shopping and keep the receipts for reference. To make the most of the kitchen and give staff time to shop, it is a good idea to plan meals with the staff the evening before.
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