Location: Set on Seminyak’s enviable coastline, W Retreat and Spa is conveniently poised to offer stunning and unspoilt ocean views, yet is just a short walk away from Bali’s most decadent restaurants and clubs and elegant boutiques and galleries.
History: This relatively new hotel represents one of W’s first moves into Southeast Asia, and a successful move it has been to date.
Service: With a 24-hour “Whatever/ Whenever” concierge service, nothing is too much to ask in the W Hotel.
Overlooking the sparkling, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and hidden amongst swaying palm trees, this five-star luxury retreat offers the ultimate utopian dream. It is located in one of the world’s most exclusive destinations, also referred to as the ‘Island of Gods’, and is a typical representation of the tropical exquisiteness of Asia. A combination of sleek, contemporary design, traditional Balinese touches and the beauty of the unspoilt natural surroundings is what makes this destination an indulgent getaway. Boasting an impressive eight accommodation options over 237 retreats, villas and suites, guests are met with either striking garden views of rich, verdant foliage or stunning ocean scenes with panoramic seascapes. Light, spacious rooms with contemporary design that have been finished with delicate Balinese touches provide guests with their own exotic oasis. A number of decadent bars and restaurants provide guests with sophisticated dining options to suit every taste. Guests can spend days of peace and tranquility, relaxing by the resort’s pool, listening to the waves on the beach, getting fit in the gym or indulging in luxurious treatments at the spa.
Overlooking the sparkling, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and hidden amongst swaying palm trees, this five-star luxury retreat offers the ultimate utopian dream. It is located in one of the world’s most exclusive destinations, also referred to as the ‘Island of Gods’, and is a typical representation of the tropical exquisiteness of Asia. A combination of sleek, contemporary design, traditional Balinese touches and the beauty of the unspoilt natural surroundings is what makes this destination an indulgent getaway. Boasting an impressive eight accommodation options over 237 retreats, villas and suites, guests are met with either striking garden views of rich, verdant foliage or stunning ocean scenes with panoramic seascapes. Light, spacious rooms with contemporary design that have been finished with delicate Balinese touches provide guests with their own exotic oasis. A number of decadent bars and restaurants provide guests with sophisticated dining options to suit every taste. Guests can spend days of peace and tranquility, relaxing by the resort’s pool, listening to the waves on the beach, getting fit in the gym or indulging in luxurious treatments at the spa.
Location: Set on Seminyak’s enviable coastline, W Retreat and Spa is conveniently poised to offer stunning and unspoilt ocean views, yet is just a short walk away from Bali’s most decadent restaurants and clubs and elegant boutiques and galleries.
History: This relatively new hotel represents one of W’s first moves into Southeast Asia, and a successful move it has been to date.
Service: With a 24-hour “Whatever/ Whenever” concierge service, nothing is too much to ask in the W Hotel.
With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands – a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.
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Here is a small selection of the kind words our guests have said about us, as well as features by journalists and travel writers.
From the moment I happened upon the REMOTE LANDS website over a year ago, browsed the options, I knew that this would be well worth it. The entire staff is nothing less than professional with service that made us feel like royals.
This was truly the trip of a lifetime. Magical destinations, the most luxurious hotels in the world, and the most wonderful travel companions we could’ve wished for. We were treated like family everywhere we went and we have 14 new best friends.
We have used some of the top rated travel specialists all over the world and, without question, Catherine Heald and Remote Lands are at the very top of the list!