Amadea Receives Certificate of Excellent from TripAdvisor

     To coincide with our 1st anniversary we were 
     given even more reason to celebrate when we   
     were recently awarded a prestigious ‘Certificate
     of Excellence 2012’ from TripAdvisor. Guests  
     consistently commended Amadea Resort & Villas
     on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel forum,
     and this was duly recognized with an award for
     having achieved a 4 point rating status. This
     acknowledgement was totally unexpected and is
     quite an accomplishment for such a relatively
     new property in Bali.

Commenting on the award as well as successfully completing the first year of operations, General Manager, Mr. Wayan Warta said, “We would like to thank our guests for choosing to stay at Amadea and allowing us to be of service. We have received lots of helpful feedback over the past year, all of which has been taken into careful consideration and enabled us to improve on our existing standards. This in turn has been rewarded by a loyal customer base and countless return bookings. I strongly believe that our dedicated team is Amadea’s finest asset and it makes me proud to hear comments regarding just how much guests appreciate our genuine hospitality. We are all excited with these positive results and will continue to deliver top quality service well into the future.”

Bali Coffee ~ A Taste Like No Other!

Authentic Bali Coffee is made from high grade beans cultivated in elevated areas of the island such as Kintamani, Pupuan and Munduk. The combination of rich volcanic soil and a cool climate provides the perfect growing conditions to produce both Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. Bali Coffee has a distinct aroma and is smooth to drink with a nutty aftertaste. It is served in all reputable restaurants and cafes on the island and is readily available in sealed packages from local supermarkets for travellers to take home as a flavoursome souvenir. Even the international coffee giant Starbucks has Bali Coffee on its menu!
 

Another blend that is unique to Indonesia is Coffee Luwak, which is also known as civet coffee. It is touted as the world’s most expensive type of coffee and is made from the beans of coffee berries that pass through the digestive tract of the Asian Palm Civet. Coffee Luwuk has a thick texture and strong flavour that varies in accordance to the dietary conditions of the civets. This extraordinary blend can be sampled at any of Bali’s agro-tourism plantations or cafe’s such as Kopi Bali in Sanur that specialises exclusively in fresh roasted coffee.

Pleasure in Paradise

Unwind this July at Ambiente Spa with our ‘Pleasure in Paradise’ promotion. We have two nurturing spa offers that will have you looking great and feeling even better.

Balinese Bliss (90 minutes)
A combination of traditional Balinese massage and body scrub, a favorite treatment for guests here in Bali. It start with a foot bath and completes with flower bath which refresh you fully.

Normal price Rp. 449.000 net, now only Rp. 300.000 net per person
 
Real Dream for two (150 minutes)
Made for those honeymooning, celebrating an anniversary or any special occasion, even friendship. This package includes foot bath, Balinese massage, body scrub, yogurt splash, facial/reflexology and flower bath.

Normal price Rp. 1.450.000 net, now only Rp. 1.300.000 net per two persons
Plus....Free spa gift

Valid only in July 2012.

Guest Activity of the Month: Exploring Bali's Rich Underwater Ecosystem

   The island of Bali has a rich underwater
   ecosystem that lends itself to scuba diving
   activities. There are a several sites that
   enthusiasts can explore including Tulamben on
   the north-east coast for a diverse diving
   experience with coral gardens and a 120-metre
   shipwreck. Menjangan in west Bali is famous for
   its wall-diving and Padangbai on the opposite side
   of the island provides a treasure-trove of marine
   life. The neighbouring island of Nusa Penida has
   nine unique dive sites to see gorgeous corals, sharks, turtles and much more in clear but extremely cold waters.

Bali has a number of reputable diving operators established on the island offering package tours and day trips for certified scuba divers. There are also introductory courses for beginners covering theory and mastering basic diving skills before heading out into the deep blue sea under the guidance of a trained PADI instructor.

If you are interested in a day of underwater adventure, simply contact our Guest Service Assistant for further information and recommendations of the best operators available.  

Cultural Calendar

 Bali Arts Festival / 11th June – 9th July 2012

   The Bali Arts Festival is the island’s biggest cultural
   celebration. It is a month long event of daily performances
   and exhibitions that bring together some Bali’s finest
   examples of traditional dance, music, drama, handicrafts
   and cuisine.  

   On display are trances from remote mountain slopes,
   village dances, food and offering contests, classical
   performances and new creations from the dance schools
   of Denpasar. There will also be shows of contemporary    
   choreography by dance troupes and delegations from 
   other Indonesian islands and as well as from abroad.

Visitors are welcome to come and experience the diversity of Balinese artistry in one convenient setting. The entire festival is staged in the extensive grounds of the Bali Arts Centre located on Jalan Nusa Indah in Denpasar.

Strengthening PRIME Commitment

 Amadea’s 1st anniversary was celebrated with all team members participating in a series of events. There were activities designed to boost team spirit, give back to the local community and help those in need. The main focus during the past month was to strengthen our commitment to the newly launched corporate culture known as PRIME - People Responsible Individually for Managing Excellence.

The first event was a blood donation campaign hosted in conjunction with the Bali division of the  Red Cross. More than 20 staff members generously participated and we hope that this small deed was able to help local hospitals carry out life saving blood transfusions. A few days later a team of 30 joined forces to take part in a cleaning blitz on the nearby Petitenget Beach in an effort to remove plastic and other rubbish from the area.

Additionally, a delegation representing Amadea Cares, our very own Corporate Social Responsibility program, visited the Sanatana Dharma orphanage in the village of Melaya in west Bali to make a donation. This non-profit facility is managed by Bapak Sudiarta, a local teacher who cares for 42 children from impoverished families in the surrounding area.

    Next was an outbound team building activity to

    strengthen the relationship between Amadea’s
    various departments. Staff members were divided
    into two groups to play a series of tactical
    paintball games in the village of Bongkasa on the
    outskirts of Ubud.

The anniversary celebrations came to an end with a staff party hosted at a local  restaurant

This gathering was a time to reward everyone for 
a job well done and reflect on the success of
overcoming the challenges of the first year of  operations.  It has been a busy 12 months for the
entire team with many new initiatives including
carrying out staff training and implementing tools
and measures to ensure that the PRIME culture
becomes a reality.

What the guest said

-   Mr. A  (Australia) – June 2012
Your staff are wonderful a credit to the resort. They made our stay so enjoyable from the first day to the last day. Thanks to all. We can’t wait to come again.

-    Mr. B (Malaysia) – June 2012
Food for breakfast was fantastic

-    Mr. C  (United Kingdom) – June 2012
The room was very comfortable with excellent bed size and efficient air conditioning. The balcony was an added bonus

-    Ms. D (Australia) – June 2012
Awesome service, friendly staff and beautiful hotel and pool.

-    Mr. E (Belgium) – June 2012
Thanks you for our wedding cake