Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa

A peaceful and relaxing atmosphere defines this open-air hotel, with magnificent ocean views throughout the property. Multicolored dark tile, pitched wooden ceilings, and modern wood furniture with soft yellow cushions adorn the lobby, while the design allows in a lot of natural light. The contemporary Garpu Restaurant is likewise airy and contemporary, with wood and gray stone floors, a buffet area with thatched awnings, and colorfully cushioned wood furniture with charming rattan accents. An outdoor seating area on a wooden deck is surrounded by palm trees and offers awesome ocean views, and there is a lovely gray stone bar topped with yellow melons. The outdoor lobby of the Rama Spa is filled with earthy wooden couches with tan cushions, and leads into the bright interior, where dark tile combines with white walls and red and pink accents -- down to the flower petals in the soaking tubs. The library is comfortable with tan wicker furniture, large windows, and a big wooden table where guests -- typically families and couples, including honeymooners -- can relax with a book plucked from one of the tall, carved wooden shelves. Marvelous, well-maintained grounds include lots of trees and flowers, stone fountains, ponds, and a gazebo surrounded by greenery. There are no elevators at this property.

The Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa is on the water in a quiet area with a few restaurants and shops less than a 10-minute walk away. The beautiful cruise ship port of Tanah Ampo is around a 10-minute drive, while Padang Bay Beach, Padangbai Pier, and Pasir Putih Beach (White Sand Beach) are about 20 minutes away by car. Ngurah Rai International Airport is an hour and 30-minute drive from the hotel.

Guest rooms are clean and bright with light tile, red silk bed runners, and charming Balinese accents such as woven floor mats, wall-mounted china and sculptures, and traditionally patterned lampshades. Dark wood beams define the inlaid ceilings, and there are wooden armchairs with soft brown cushions. Rooms are air-conditioned, and each has a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea facilities, minibar, safe, slippers, and free bottled water. All have furnished terraces or balconies with wonderful ocean, pool, or garden views. Some suites offer pantry areas with microwaves, separate living rooms, and/or sofa beds. Gray tile bathrooms are modern and most include shower/tub combos and hairdryers. Some bathrooms are more contemporary with double sinks and walk-in tile showers with rainfall showerheads. Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa toiletries are provided.

There's a beautiful outdoor pool with superb ocean views, loungers on the deck, and a small shallow area for kids. The oceanfront Garpu Restaurant has Indonesian and International cuisine and all rooms come with a free breakfast buffet. The full-service Rama Spa offers massages, facials, and body wraps in addition to large soaking tubs and outdoor showers with rainfall showerheads. Two computers and secretarial services are available in the business center, and there are concierge and limited room services on-site as well. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. A free area shuttle is provided daily, along with free classes including scuba diving, traditional art, yoga, and towel origami. Free rental bikes, a putting green, and snorkeling are also available. Certain classes, all dives, and airport transportation cost extra. And although this property is on the beach, it is rocky and guests cannot access it directly through the hotel.