Bali 2013: Jas Boutique Villas, Seminyak

All Singaporeans adore Bali - it's convenient, it's a tropical getaway not too far off, it boosts beautiful beaches and oozes culture. Yes, we can all agree that Bali is a pretty ideal place for most Singaporeans and their holidays.

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Since I was about 4, my family in general goes to Bali every few years. There must be some special charm about the place that my parents love heading back there all the time. In the past, we stayed in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Bali, which was needless to say breathtaking. In recent years however, it has become more popular to stay in villas or resorts, particularly around the Seminyak region.

During my family's most recent trip to Bali, my father booked for us to stay at "Jas Boutique Villas".

Located conveniently near to a quiet beach (compared to Kuta), an extremely long row of shophouses, spas and boutiques, Seminyak can be said to be the new unwind-relax-and-cool-off spot in Bali. There are many, I repeat, many foreigners here. Countless to be honest.

There are 2 Jas Villas - Jas Villa and Jas Boutique Villa.
If you do book this, ensure that you get the correct address and name so you do not end up in the wrong place.

DIRECTIONS: From the main road of Jalan Raya Seminyak, look out for a signboard saying "Jas Boutique Villas" and turn in. It may seem a little dodgy at first, but don't worry, the villa is there and perfectly fine.

Jas Boutique Villas was lovely. The villa comprises of many bali-roofed houses and each villa you book comes with its own swimming pool (a relatively medium sized but private one). Within each villa, there are 2 bedrooms (for ours). Each bedroom comes with its own bathroom. Do note that each villa only takes 4, so if you have more people coming, remember to tell the hotel staff and you will have to pay extra for a bed and breakfast for that person every morning.

The toilets are semi-opened concept (for the master bedroom) and normal for the regular bedroom.

Each pool comes with a verandah of some sort, cushioned completely. Close enough for you to dip your toes or legs in the pool while still keeping your upper body dry. Beware of mosquitoes though, they do tend to hang out there.

This is a photo of the regular bedroom (the room is really quite spacious you need not worry). There is also a TV in the room although in a really weird angle (further left if you are looking at this photo).

The attached bathroom.

The view outside, that lighted room in the left corner is said room that you just saw.

Turn 180 degrees from the above picture and that is the view you get. The big wooden door at the end is the main door, the kitchen on the right and the master bedroom on the left.

The kitchen, quite well furnished with a microwave - no stove though cos why should you be cooking?

View of the villa from the main wooden door.

Just me kidding around with some long-timer shots.

The cabana next to the pool. BEWARE there are some mosquitoes here!

 However, I do feel it is essential to let you know that if you have noisy inconsiderate neighbours in the villa, it can be really annoying. Most of our nights were filled with listening to youngsters in the neighbouring villa laugh loudly and screaming. It was quite torturous and we were so thankful when they checked out.

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Room aside, let me give you a rundown about breakfast.

The villa gives you a sheet of paper with the breakfast menu to fill up for the next day as they serve you breakfast each day. This sheet comprises a list of about 5-6 different sections which you can choose from for breakfast. Each person is entitled to 1 from each section.
Since I can't remember the specifics of the list, I'll try to list them down. Each person gets a choice of:

1. Different flavoured pancakes, bread or sides,
2. An Asian or Western dish for your main breakfast,
3. A hot drink,
4. A choice of fruit juice, 
5. A choice of fruits or yoghurt. 
   
   PRETTY FILLING STUFF.
   When you've filled out your form for the next day, hand it to the staff at the counter
   and your breakfast order will arrive the next day.

(Oh and don't worry about cleanliness - they cling-wrap everything so no bugs get on any of the food)

Here's some food awesomeness from the breakfast:

Mee Bakso

Croissants

Big Breakfast -Omelette.

Eggs Benedict - try not to order this - you'll be disappointed.

Banana Pancakes - the best out of all the pancakes IMO.

Porridge - which is really good, and fries as a side.

Nasi Goreng - okay la.

Pineapple Pancake.

Hot Drinks, Fruit Juices and Fruits/Yoghurts.

Big Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs.

My verdict? They cook way better local/asian style breakfasts compared to the Western ones. So unless you are dead set on eating your eggs and bread, why not give the asian dishes a shot.

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For more information on this villa, visit their website by clicking on the link below!
Jas Boutique Villas Website

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Fly Safe and Eat Happy,
V