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AYAnA Resort and Spa Bali Aptly named after 'a place of refuge' in Sanskrit, AYANA Resort and Spa Bali is perched on limestone cliffs above the Indian Ocean near Jimbaran Bay on Bali's south-western peninsular. This stunning resort is set on 77 hectares of lush tropical gardens above Jimbaran Bay and offers majestic views across Bali's dramatic west coast and as far as sacred Mount Agung. The resort's secluded location is complemented by its own private white sand beach, yet is only 15 minutes from Bali's airport, making AYANA the perfect base for exploring the island's many other wonders. With a 290-room hotel and 78 private freestanding villas spread along its 1.3-kilometre coastline, AYANA is one of the largest luxury hotels in Bali. Luxurious accommodations There is an endless variety of accommodation options available. There are the Cliff Villas, Ocean Villas, the magnificent AYANA Villa, Resort View Rooms, Jimbaran Bay Rooms, Deluxe Ocean View Rooms, and the Ocean View Suite. The Club Floor, comprising 71 rooms and suites offers an extra level of privacy, comfort and superior service for discerning guests. There are 38 exquisite one-bedroom Cliff Villas available, all of which are located along the cliffs just south of the main hotel and 46 www.paradisesonline.com represent a 'resort within a resort'. These luxurious villas enjoy their own dedicated lobby surrounded by a lotus pond which overlooks a two-tiered, infinity-edged freshwater pool and library/ recreation lounge. The stunning Ocean Villas are located on the cliffs north of the main hotel, and comprise of both one- and two-bedroom dwellings. These villas are spacious and private and a great option for families or groups travelling together. The impressive AYANA Villa is perched on the edge of the cliff amidst 3000 square metres of landscaped tropical gardens. It enjoys the most stunning clifftop views on the island and its very own tranquil corner of the property. This is AYANA's most lavish venue for an exclusive escape, a wedding celebration or honeymoon. The two-storey villa features three bedrooms with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, adjoining bathrooms with deluxe soaking tubs, grand shower rooms, an 11-metre infinity-edged pool with heated whirlpool, 60" plasma and floor-to-ceiling oceanfront glass doors. All of the villas feature unrivalled ocean views, private infinity-edged plunge pools, sunbeds and a gazebo, 42" plasma TVs in the bedroom and living areas, 24-hour butler service, on-call golf buggy transport, golf-putting, tennis courts and fitness centre access, and complimentary snacks including fresh tropical fruits, tea and AYANA's signature plunger coffee. They are housed in thatched roof Balinese-style pavilions, with master bedrooms, large walk-in