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INDONESIA www.paradisesonline.com 91 Matahari Beach Resort & Spa On the unspoiled northwestern shore of Bali, the luxurious Matahari Beach Resort & Spa offers the perfect destination for connoisseurs of luxury and relaxation. Nestled on a black sand beach overlooking the Java Sea, the resort has been carefully created using sandstone, marble palimanan, wood and bamboo—fusing traditional Balinese architecture with all the modern comforts of a luxury resort. Accommodation options include Garden View Bungalows, Deluxe Bungalows and one Super Deluxe Bungalow. The grounds of each bungalow are furnished with open- air showers in private gardens, featuring water-spouting creatures from ancient Balinese mythology. All rooms provide individually adjustable remote controlled air-conditioning, an IDD telephone, mini bar, coffee and tea making facilities, free Wi-Fi and marble bathtubs while the Deluxe and Super Deluxe Bungalows are additionally equipped with double wash- basins and bidets. Activities include guided tours through areas such as the village of Pemuteran, dokar tour—a two-wheeled horse-drawn coach—hiking in Bali Barat National Park and trekking to Secret Garden. Biking, tennis, badminton, table tennis, golf at Bali Handara Kosaido with guaranteed green fees, kayaking, beach volley ball, scuba diving, snorkelling and boat excursions to outlying reefs are also available. Whether you choose to dine under the stars at Leons Beach Bistro, or in the Dewi Ramona Restaurant, dining at the resort is a ceremonial experience. With an extensive range of world-class fare, the restaurant prides itself in the use of the highest quality ingredients such as fresh seafood bought from the village fisherman and fresh produce from the local Bedugul market. Ingredients are sourced from the resort's own butchery and bakery and wine is handpicked from a wine cellar stocked with an impressive selection of international wines. Amenities include a tennis court, badminton court, yoga pavilion, gym, library, Dive & Sport Centre and the Parwathi Spa wellness temple. The spa uses traditional and natural Balinese preparations for its treatments and offers exclusively designed Sthira and Sukha massages reflecting the yin and yang principle of male and female. These include relaxing or energising two-, four- or six-handed massages. Nestled away between the Bali Barat National Park and the Java Sea, the secluded and exclusive Matahari Beach Resort & Spa offers a complete holiday experience, appealing to every sense, for a truly unforgettable stay in Bali. Jalan Raya Seririt - Gilimanuk, Pemuteran, Gerokgak, 81155 Buleleng, Bali INDONESIA Reservation Hotline: +62 8123 805 458 Tel: +62 362 92312 Fax: +62 362 92313 Email: info@matahari-beach-resort.com www.matahari-beach-resort.com