Novotel Nusa Dua invites Aussies back to Bali

Accor have announced that it will officially launch its first new-build hotel in Bali, the, Novotel Nusa Dua Hotel and Residences, on 15 March with a series of packages ideal for couples, families and adventure lovers.

Nusa Dua is considered one of Bali’s most popular, central, and family oriented precincts. The new mixed-used development is surrounded by the world-class Nusa Dua Golf and Country Club, and is just a stone’s throw from the Nusa Dua beach area, where the hotel runs a private Beach Club for guests.

The purpose built, 122 room hotel and apartment development comprises generous sized studios and one, two and three bedroom apartments. All ground-floor apartments offer the added convenience of plunge pools and are fitted out in a modern Balinese inspired style. The large airy living rooms, spacious bathrooms and wide range of room configurations makes the resort ideal for families, groups of friends and couples.

The four-storey hotel features rich timber doors that open into well appointed and beautifully furnished retreats. All upper-level rooms and apartments feature private balconies.

My Spa, the hotel’s spa and wellness centre, offers traditional Balinese massage, body treatments, and a hair salon.

A centrepiece of Novotel Nusa Dua is its 1500sqm infinity-edge pool, set in tropical gardens and featuring water walls. Other recreational facilities include an 18 hole golf course, volleyball, children’s playground and kids club. Restaurant facilities include a poolside café, patisserie and buffet restaurant.

Novotel  Nusa Dua GM Philippe Battle said the opening of the hotel reflected the growing confidence in Bali and he was confident that the Australian and New Zealand markets would return strongly to the destination over the next six months.

“The southern winter will be an important time for us,” he said.  “With the success of Jetstar’s new services and the continuing commitment by Garuda, there is easy flight access to Bali from Australia and prices are very attractive.

“We have already seen a strong resurgence from Australia in the couples market, but with the opening of hotels such as the Novotel we are looking to attract families and groups as well.”

The Novotel Nusa Dua will be Accor’s sixth hotel in Bali, joining a Sofitel in Seminyak, a Novotel in Benoa, Mercures in Sanur and Kuta and an All Seasons hotel in Legian.

Nightly rates at the Novotel Nusa Dua start from US$59++ per night. A series of great value packages have been designed to attract families, couples and golfers. They include:

FAMILY RETREAT – three nights accommodation in a two bedroom residence, daily buffet breakfast, one in room dining (set menu) for the family, one relaxing one hour traditional massage for Mum,  and one snack and beer package for Dad. For the kids there’s a gift package and free activities in the Kids Club, plus all return airport transfers, US$428 package based on 2 adults and maximum 2 children (inclusive of 21% service charge and tax. Extra nights at $US126 nett per room per night including breakfast. Valid until June 30, 2007.

BALI PARADISE PACKAGE – three nights accommodation in a deluxe room, and includes: daily buffet breakfast, one round of Golf at the Bali Golf and Country Club. Also in the package – a two hour spa treatment, and return airport transfers. The price is $US258 per person twin share and includes 21% service charge and tax. Special opening price valid from March 15th to June 30th 2007.

SPA SYMPHONY PACKAGE – this relaxation package includes welcome drink and cold towel on arrival, three nights accommodation in a one bedroom Residence,  with daily breakfast, one in room dining service (set menu),  one two and a half hour Symphony Spa* for 2 people (including healthy foods and drinks), return airport transfers. US$368 per package-  21% service charge and tax. Valid until June 30, 2007- based on 2 adults only per package (extra nights at $US83 nett per room per night including breakfast)

*Symphony Spa (2.5 hours) – a complete body treatment that uses a selection of aromatic oils and includes herbal foot wash, a full body scrub followed by body rinse and few minutes of body steam/sauna. This is continued by a relaxing body massage and body mask to retighten the skin. A herbal bath or flower bath and refreshing ginger tea will complete the treatment followed by application of a soothing body lotion.

‘GOLF NUT GETAWAY’ – includes five nights accommodation in a one bedroom Residence, with daily buffet breakfast and four rounds of Golf at the famous Bali Golf and Country Club. One night’s in room dinner, including a bottle of beer or soft drink, and return airport transfers. $US718 per person, twin share (single supplement at USD 159) inclusive of and 21% service charge and tax.

Special opening price valid from March 15th to June 30th 2007

For reservations please book on-line www.novotelnusaduabali.com

or call the Hotel direct on  +62 361 848 0500

Report by The Mole