Friday, November 26, 2010

The Laguna, Bali Unveils New Luxury Private Pool Villas.

Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, November 2010, - The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa announces the new and luxurious private pool villas, debuting in 15 December 2010. The ten new luxurious private pool villas are in addition to the current 271 rooms and suites and each offer a unique tropical residence set apart from the crowd with an expansive garden area and a lavish private pool with a minimum 48 sqm size. The Villas will cater for the most discerning of global travellers seeking an opulent stay in private luxury, with exceptional personalised service and indigenous contemporary Balinese culture.

The Laguna Pool Villas consists of eight elegant one-bedroom Villas (462 sqm total space with 141 sqm of built area) and two luxurious two-bedroom Villas (750 sqm total space with 273 sqm of built space). Guests will be treated to an exceptional range of amenities for a memorable experience. The inviting pools are complimented by an enchanting private balè (gazebo) with comfortable lounge chairs to sink into by the pool, and a massage bed for a private outdoor massage treatment. The main entrance leads into a sublime vista of tranquil ponds and lush tropical gardens inside the villa grounds, exuding a peaceful atmosphere to relax and unwind within the privacy of these villas.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed to The Laguna by their own personal butler with genuine local hospitality. A unique Balinese style in-villa check-in by the butler or private check-in at the lobby of the villas provides an extraordinary and memorable welcome experience for guests. In-room indulgences include full air-conditioning and attractive ceiling fans, with en-suite bathroom and an outdoor luxurious Balinese rain shower. Each villa features a cutting-edge Bose lifestyle entertainment centre, DVD/CD player including iPod dock, high-speed WiFi Internet access with broadband connection, 42-inch interactive flat screen plasma TV and range of DVD/CDs for use during the stay. Direct dial telephones with one-touch service are a feature of every Villa, meaning the personal butler can be summoned with a push of a button.


The Villa design luxuries include individually carved wall features incorporating locally sourced Palimanan stone and a refined marble and polished teak flooring. In addition, a signature, custom-made king bed with rich cotton linens and a ten layer smooth duvet with a pure smooth cotton bathrobe and slippers, exceptional Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries in a spacious bathroom and powder room and an additional indoor shower further enhance the comfort of the Villas. Guests traveling with a large amount of luggage will be happy to find a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a full size mirror, coupled with a large wooden writing table.

As part of The Luxury Collection®, The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is a haven of relaxed luxury offering the highest level of personalised service to discerning travellers. Located in the exclusive Nusa Dua resort area, on Bali's most beautiful beach, a tranquil haven of tropical gardens and sparkling lagoons, the resort features 271 guestrooms and suites reflecting a contemporary Balinese style. The Lagoon Access Rooms allow guests to step from their private balcony directly into crystal-clear lagoon waters. The resort also features a 24-hour personalised Butler service, 3 restaurants and bars, meeting facilities and spa. www.luxurycollection.com/bali

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Mydaily.co.uk featuring The Laguna, Bali

The Laguna, Bali have been featured by MyDaily.co.uk and have been included in a round-up of the ten best film locations – Bali.



This is the following the recent ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ film. The Laguna’s epicurean package, to coincide with Galungan and Kuningan Day, is also included.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Odalan, a Hindu Temple Ceremony

Odalan, a Hindu Temple Ceremony at The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali.

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali is celebrating a traditional “Odalan” Hindu celebration on Wednesday, 15 September 2010 at the resort’s Temple. There are various activities organised by the Hindu Committee during the day including: joint prayer, Balinese offering making, Balinese dancing performances and many other associated Balinese rituals.

During the ceremony, The Laguna was invite in-house guest to experience these indigenous Balinese rituals starting from 19.00hrs and engage with many Balinese Ambassadors. All participants were advised to wear appropriate outfit during the ceremony to enjoy the celebration.


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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

The Beauty of Giving

A Rhythm of Paradise by Gus Teja at The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali.

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali presents “The Beauty of Giving – A Rhythm of Paradise by Gus Teja” on Thursday, 23 September 2010 at Cascade Bar at 17.30hrs.

Agus Teja, known as Gus Teja, is a talented Balinese young musician from Junjungan village in Ubud, Bali, who creates his own musical instruments with specialisation in bamboo. Guitar, ancient bamboo flute and percussion provide a voice to wisdom and illumination. Gus Teja invites you to join his performances at The Laguna and receive a complimentary CD of Gus Teja’s latest album “Rhythm of Paradise”. Experience like Balinese as we will provide you traditional Balinese sarong, Balinese hat (udeng) or Balinese sash.

Savour the lavish cocktails and exquisite snacks while you enjoy the performances. A choice of 60 minutes authentic spa treatments; Balinese massage, Kelapa (Coconut) scrub or Lengis Nyuh (Coconut Oil) hair treatment using indigenous products enhance your memorable night to remember.

US$ 85++/person/package and price is subject to 21% government tax and service charge

For information and reservations, please contact:
  • tel 62 361 771327 or
  • e-mail: thelaguna.nusaduabali@luxurycollection.com

The event above is also designed in conjunction to support The Laguna’s annual UNICEF Check Out for Children Challenge 2010 which is a part of the annual fundraising challenge among the staff at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific. A photo exhibition showcased the award – winning Balinese artists specially photographed by young Bali based local photographer, Doddy Obenk and traditional Batik demonstration from Balibatiku followed by Batik exhibition and auction enhance the charity support experience. 100% of proceeds from the auction will be donated to UNICEF and the items sold from the exhibition, 50% of all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF.

Thousands of children are set to benefit from The Laguna’s latest fundraising event where vital funds will be raised for UNICEF immunisation projects in the Asia Pacific region.





Wednesday, September 15, 2010

A Show of Hands


The exceptional team of The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali are ready for “A Show of Hands” for the upcoming Business Development Week commencing 27 September until 1 October 2010.

Lead by Sales & Marketing Department, key ambassadors in the resort will provide full support in planned joint sales calls to key partners with the objective to shift the business to Starwood.

Blitz efforts started today with a coordination meeting, including the mandatory training session, followed by a joint prayer of success at The Laguna’s Temple. We are all ready for a fun “Show of Hands”.