Cliffside Luxury Villas

Invisible technology, state-of-the-art communications, ultra-modern entertainment concepts and contemporary interior designs and landscapes are pad of the new generation of luxurious villas at The Ritz Carlton Bali, Resort and Spa's magnificent six hectare multi-faceted development.

A dream team of leading designers, architects, craftsmen and industry professionals created a spectacular class of luxury accommodations, integrating progressive designs, facilities & services with traditional Balinese architectural elements and timeless appeal.

The 38 lavishly appointed one-bedroom private villas, six of which are inter- connecting, sit along the western cliffs on the 77-hectare resort property with sweeping views of the majestic Indian Ocean.

The development is dazzling in its concept and design and includes a minimalist style lobby and entrance leading to Bali's first exclusive Martini Club, complete with a translucent optic- Iit glass bar by artist Seiki Torige.

The open-air, Eastern inspired C-Bar lounge offers oriental fare and relaxation zones at nightwith plush silk-laid and canopied opium-beds. The stylish 80 seat, lotus shaped elevated Dava Restaurant with three individual private dining rooms and a walk-in wine cellar captures spectacular ocean views and is striking in contemporary glamor.

Additional features include the woodside H2O cafe, an elegant, fully stocked library with sophisticated facilities, meeting rooms, gallery spaces, private wedding chapel and venue, wine, chocolates and cigar atelier, and a stunning two-tiered black river stone bathers pool with waterfall.

The villas convey sumptuous serenity with plush furnishings and distinctive ' art and masterpieces collected from the islands famed adisans and are bail: using smooth marble flooring and classic alang-alang (thatched) roofing.

Villa interiors blend Japanese Zen-like elements with Balinese accents where light and open space is the main design principal. Polished timber panels, brushed metallic and chrome fittings, sandstone carvings, slate tiling, eclectic artwork, luxurious fabrics and designer accessories have been used throughout, while the latest in ergonomic design and technology uses state-of-the-art flat screen television, DVD, stereo, Wi-Fi Internet access and individual climate controls to allow adjustable air- conditioning.

Romantic, canopied beds with luxury cotton linens, soft ducats, and down pillows lead out to expansive gardens where an individual infinity edged plunge pool meets a swim-up relaxation ba/e gazebo pavilion.

Spaciously appointed, the villas feature a bathroom almost half the size of the 120 my floor space.

The spectacular floor to ceiling glass bathroom features a step up marble bath for two, positioned to take advantage of ocean views and adjacent gardens where traditional stone fountains flow water into the plunge pool. An adjoining dressing gallery, his and her floating wash basins, separate shower with dual rain showerheads and walk in wardrobes make for one of the most spectacular bathrooms ever created.

Each villa offers one button call 24 hour personal butler service to attend to guests, draw a bath, pack or unpack clothes, make dinner reservations, set up a laptop or even apply a coat of sun- screen. A custom-stocked honor-bar, gourmet coffee and tea selections and exclusive bathroom amenities with beauty products are part of the exclusive services and amenities on offer. Architectural firm Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo of Newport Beach, California, is responsible for the design while pad Design Woodhead International from Thailand handled the project's interiors. M&N Environmental Planning Institute Company from Tokyo, Japan, together with St. Legere Design, Hong Kong, created the landscape design and architecture for the development and villas. Ground-breaking Japanese architect Koji Takeda from Tokyo created the innovative restaurant, Madini Club and Bar.