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| Review by Alan Smith from Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
Lovina and surrounds are yet to be over spoilt by western influence but unfortunately the signs are already there with the emergence of luxurious beachside villas and the over the top security that goes with them. The local community, particularly where we stayed, and their lifestyle is surely threatened. It is this community and their way of life and friendly nature that we found most appealing but I suppose we, like most tourists contribute to the inevitable change. We hope that we and indeed other visitors respected the local community and we certainly appreciated their help.
Review by Alan Smith from Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
Lovina and surrounds are yet to be over spoilt by western influence but unfortunately the signs are already there with the emergence of luxurious beachside villas and the over the top security that goes with them. The local community, particularly where we stayed, and their lifestyle is surely threatened. It is this community and their way of life and friendly nature that we found most appealing but I suppose we, like most tourists contribute to the inevitable change. We hope that we and indeed other visitors respected the local community and we certainly appreciated their help.
Review by Alan Smith from Rosebud, Victoria, Australia
Lovina and surrounds are yet to be over spoilt by western influence but unfortunately the signs are already there with the emergence of luxurious beachside villas and the over the top security that goes with them. The local community, particularly where we stayed, and their lifestyle is surely threatened. It is this community and their way of life and friendly nature that we found most appealing but I suppose we, like most tourists contribute to the inevitable change. We hope that we and indeed other visitors respected the local community and we certainly appreciated their help.
Review by member hammerstedt from boise ID
The pictures are absolutely accurate and dont even give you the half of how perfect it is. They were always available for anything we needed, and even made a special dinner for us on the deck (with candles and flowers and music). A driver was available if you wanted to leave the compound (but why would you?). Located on northern aspect of island, it was easy to get to by car from anywhere (hiring a driver, or they will come pick you up), especially if doing a ‘tour’ of the different areas of the island (mountains etc). They even transported us the last little bit by boat for an unbelievable arrival on the beach in front of the house with lea’s and tea and fruit. We went there for an anniversary celebration during an otherwise thrifty Bali month vacation, and it was a splurge but no where NEAR what you would pay anywhere else for this type of accommodation… I without a doubt would wholeheartedly recommend staying there (especially affordable if split between several families/ couples). The only time in my life that I will feel like a movie star… I wish I was there right now.
Review by member Ehrnsperger from Bangalore
This tops it all. Currently living in India as expats, we use our holidays to go abroad and relax with our three small kids. We have been to Sri Lanka, the Maldives etc., but Bali - and especially Villa Santhi - has been the best experience so far.
We deliberately chose Lovina because it is off the main touristic spots in the south - and Villa Santhi is even quieter than Lovina. So, if you plan to do a lot of shopping or sighseeing, maybe go for a few additional nights in a location further south. Villa Santhi is just far away from it all - the perfect spot to relax, be it honeymooners or a family with small children. The staff will just exceed all of your expectations - they even organized car seats for all of our three kids.
We enjoyed the huge luxurious villa, the garden and the pool - directly beside the beach -, we ate too much of the yummie food and the kids just loved the pool and the treehouse and, of course, Novi, Komang, Ketut and all the other lovely souls of the staff. Every second or third day, we did a trip to the countryside, seeing waterfalls, mountains, volcanoes, temples and quiet lakes. We went to release baby turtles into the sea, we watched the dolphins off the Lovina coast - we and our kids will always remember this holiday as something completely extraordinary.
Thanks to Andrew and Santhi and all the staff for making this an experience we will always treasure.
Review by Bill and Daphne Kennerley from Newton-le-Willows
Review by Bill and Daphne Kennerley from Newton-le-Willows
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