The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, is the first Asian resort for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., opened November 29, 1996, Built on 70 hectares (173 acres), the 323-room resort hotel is perched on a bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is four stories, following the basic Balinese architecural principles that no building should be higher than coconut palms. The hotel includes 36 one and two-bedroom villas. The majority of the guest rooms have ocean views. Located in Jimbaran in Southwest Bali, eight degrees south of the equator, the hotel is a 15-minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

It's hardly consequence of whether it's business or pleasure that brings you to The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. You'll find that the facilities at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali are printed to deliver on every possible demand. From hosting a business convention for one hundred to a perfect holiday for two.

The difference shows the moment you set your eyes on the majestic facade of the hotel. Perched on a bluff in Jimbaran, overlooking white sand beaches and turquoise blue calm of the Indian Ocean, the hotel presides over some of the most spectacular sunset views Mothe Nature can conjure.

Alang-alang thatched roofing, brightly colored Balinese doors, limestone carvings, intricately woven mats, slate and marble floors are part of the hotel's distinctive Balinese design. Antiques and artifacts from the Indonesian islands - Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, Lombok, the Moluccas, Irian Jaya and Bali - decorate the public and private areas.

Each of the 36 thatched-roof villas is enclosed with a volcanic rock and limestone wall that surrounds the villa on three sides. Guests enter through a slim ornate Balinese door opening into a garden courtyard.

The two-bedroom villas and private gardens encompass 400 square metres (43,000 square feet). The one-bedroom villas are 298 square metres (3,200 square feet). Windows on three sides offer panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

In 30 villa compounds, plunge pools facing the horizon have infinity edges that seem to spill water into the ocean. Each villa's two-person bathtub offers views of both the ocean and the garden's fily ponds.

Every villa includes a bale bengong, a traditional. open-air lounging area. The raised platform, carved from dark coconut palm wood and covered by a thatched bamboo-framed room is a perfect place to watch the sunset.

The Balinese design extends te Canang Sari, a wedding gazebo constructed of coconut palm wood and limestone flooring, with panoramic ocean views.

Guest accommodations include 33 guest rooms and suites on The Ritz-Carlton Club. The Club's handsomely furnished lounge features five food and beverage presentations daily. Staffed by professional concierge, the Club offers privacy and pampering.

Stroll through the hotel's landscape, and you'll find a virtual celebration of life. With tropical flowers and trees set amidst tiered lawns. Stone step, cut into the cliff, lead into a lush ravine that forms the entance to secluded, calm waters.

Let your eyes wander and you'll realise that your choices don't end here. After all, there are 323 spacious guest rooms, sumptuously appointed suites and private villas from which to choose. Almost all open out to dramatic views of the sun, sand, water and sky.

The resort includes secluded beaches with warm, clear turquoise water. The two-tiered, infinity edged swimming pool has a water fall leading from one pool to the next, flowing over a walk through or swim-up grotto that houses a 42,000 litre (11,000 gallon) salt-water aquarium filled with indigenous marine life.

Sporting activities include the first championship standard 18-hole golf putting course on the island. The 657-yard course, total par 64, was designed by Ronald Fream and is the first at any Ritz-Carlton Hotel or Resort worldwide.

Active vacationesr ca also utilize the Tennis Pavilion with three lighted courts; Spa Consisting of gymnasium, sparate men's and women's sauna. Turkish Baths and massage rooms. Billiards, table tennis and mountain bike of all sizes are available.

Children enjoy The Ritz-Carlton Kids playground and program of supervised activities that shares the world of Balinese art, drama and tradition. A separate swimming pool with a water slide is adjacent to the main pool and Pasir sand sunning terrace.

Leisure beckons naturally at The Ritz Carlton, Bali. Arts lovers find their place at the open-air Langit Theatre, featuring captivating Balinese performances. While an 18-hole golf putting green invites undivided attention from sports enthusiasts, as do The Spa and Tennis Pavilion. Cascading swimming pools, a waterslide, and the sand sunning terrace are welcome diversions for relaxation. And for children, a non-stop schedule of fun and games awaits in the Ritz Kids® programe.

Bali's window on paradise beckons even the most experienced conference and incentive meeting attendees. The Ritz-Cariton Ballroom offers 595 square (metres) (6,604 square feet) of meeting space, seating 540 people for dinner. Flexibly designed, The Ballroom can be divided into three separate Salons.
Three other meeting rooms range in size to accommodate groups of 10 to 100 people. Separate outdoor function space is available for gathering under the stars.
Memorable theme parties range from an elegant "Royal Rijstaffel Dinner" to a lively "Jungle Night".

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. was first established in summer 1983, yet its story and tradition long preceded this date. With the purchase of the Ritz-Car-Iton, Boston and the acquisition of the exclusive rights to The Ritz-Carlton name, the company has nurtured a tradition of excellence created by celebrated hotelier Cesar Ritz nearly a century ago. Today, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., the headquartered in AtIanta, Georgia, USA, manages 34, hotels and resorts worldwide.