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Bringing a touch of Switzerland to Indonesia is Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali, located as its name indicates in Jimbaran, conveniently close to the island’s Ngurah Rai International Airport. This splendid property combines the construction and decor of luxury Balinese accommodation with meticulous management and a rigorous Swiss standard of excellence; Mövenpick is now part of the Accor portfolio but retains its own identity overseen from its headquarters near Zug in Switzerland.

: Adriana entrance

: Adriana terrace

The snowy Alps are far away from Bali, however, and the lush vegetation for which the island is known is in abundance here at this family-oriented resort. Spread throughout two separate wings, the rooms are comfortable and equipped with everything expected in a five-star property. Rooms with views of the enormous pool and the greenery surrounding it are particularly sought after, although seating in the vast Anarasa restaurant offers a similar opportunity to enjoy the verdant surroundings and warm weather.

Movenpick’s Arkipela spa entrance

Anarasa is the resort’s foremost food and beverage outlet serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an urban-style open kitchen as its centrepiece. As is customary in the best hotels in Asia, a wide array of Western and Asian foods, along with Indonesian and Balinese specialties, is available to start the day with vigour and enthusiasm, whether opting for classic Swiss rösti or the flavourful Indonesian nasi goreng. Mövenpick’s Katha Lobby Lounge is a good place for a relaxing drink or an impressive afternoon tea, with comfortable seats overlooking the treetops on the expansive lobby level. The Mövenpick resort on Bali is flanked by its own little village of boutiques and eateries, providing guests with a variety of options beyond those in the building itself. One of these is Adriana, an atmospheric bar and restaurant serving outstanding Mexican cuisine, somewhat unexpected in Bali, but a pleasant surprise once taco meets tongue.

One of the highlights of a stay at Mövenpick here is a treatment in the beautiful Arkipela Spa. The spa’s formidable entrance makes as deep an impression as the therapists’ hands on tired muscles. An array of body and facial treatments is available to soothe the skin and what lies under it. In every area of the hotel, amiable staff are on hand to ensure their Mövenpick experience reaches the highest level of satisfaction from start to finish.

: Indonesian sweet treats at Movenpick’s Anarasa restaurant

: Mexcellent tacos at Adriana

Despite the bureaucratic preliminaries now required to visit Bali, the appeal of the island’s unique culture and style, not to mention the exceptionally high level of service in the best hotels and resorts, makes the efforts worthwhile. After paying the visa fee online, paying the Bali environmental fee online, and completing the arrival card information online within 72 hours of arriving on the island, a QR code is issued for presentation at Immigration at Ngurah Rai airport. Taking care of the bureaucracy before departure makes arrival fast and easy; Australian passport holders can pass through the airport’s e-gates in a matter of seconds, and a flash of the QR code barely slows one’s pace.