Exactly where are the villas ?
JABUNAMI is at the heart of the real Bali located in the peaceful village of Canggu (pr. Chang-goo), 2.5 km from Echo Beach, 20 minutes north of the bustling restaurant and fashion heart of Seminyak. It is 15 minutes from Tanah lot temple and the Pan Pacific Nirwana Golf and Spa Resort at Tanah Lot, or the nearest beach; 35 minutes to Ubud and 35-40 minutes from the airport.
Who do the villas cater best to ?
They cater to everyone attracted by the privacy, the exclusivity, the hotel services, the personal touch and the fact that they are not hotels. Jabunami can be booked for small business groups, groups of friends and families. The complex provides possibility for 2-14 guests with meeting room and private dining. Special attention is given to younger guests.
How many guests can be accommodated at the villas ?
Villa 2: 6 adults / children
Villa 3: 8 adults / children or in conjunction with JABUNAMI to give up to 7 guest rooms
Will there be other people at the villa if I only take one or two rooms ?
Yes…at a couple’s rate that will be advised on inquiry. Some guests may prefer to have the larger property to themselves. The couples’ rate varies from USD550++ to USD700++ depending on the season.
What are some of the special attractions of these villas ?
The JABUNAMI experience is the location, exquisite food, flawless service and immaculately appointed guest rooms. The professional and still personal care extended to children and adults alike, the cultural benefits of being in an unspoiled traditional village, the round-the-clock car and driver, and the fact that you have a manager/concierge to co-ordinate your entire holiday are also defining features.
– The villas are completely secluded in a cocoon of calm and luxury, yet within easy access of many of the island’s most popular attractions, and a mere twenty minutes’ drive from Bali’s best dining, night-life and golf course – to which you can travel in air-conditioned luxury, through verdant rice fields. JABUNAMI Villas can easily be a destination in themselves and are places to replenish the soul and spirit, but equally they make the perfect base for discovering the rich cultural traditions of this unique island.
What defines the accommodation at the villa/s ?
The three and four bedrooms villas are deliberately simply outfitted but with deeply comfortable king size beds. Bose sound in the pavilions, loaded iPods, flat screen HED TV… hairdryers, LED in-canopy reading lights.
- Double European terrazzo baths and rain showers in the master suite of each villa.
- Republic of soaps, shampoos, conditioners, bath gel and 100% aloe gel for unexpected sun burn treatment
- Adapters for your phone chargers, personal appliances (Australian, UK, USA and universal)
Are children welcome ?
YES with the thought and attention given to young guests at JABUNAMI travelling with children and babies, no longer means you have to forego the privacy, rejuvenation and pampering provided at luxury private villas.
JABUNAMI caters for babies and children. Below is a list of the provisions that includes car seats and strollers to reduce the need to travel with cumbersome luggage.
We have king beds or twin single beds in all guest rooms. We don’t have interconnecting rooms available, however, the rooms are all beside each other and monitors work well for little children. Roll-away and cots are provided complimentary.
The villa provides the following for children:
- Highchairs and small dining chairs
- Cots/cribs; baby change mats
- Complimentary same-day laundry
- Children cutlery; baby feeding spoons; spare baby bottles; microwave bottle sterilizer
- The Villas have the facility to heat bottles at any time of day/night
- Kids Menu (the chefs are totally flexible with children meal and snack times)
- Infant amenities can be ordered in advance of your arrival such as nappies, nappy wipes, baby oil, specialty foods, milks, etc…
- Your car has at least two rear seat belts so that your child safety seats can be installed to make travelling more comfortable for everyone.
- A range of toys; and buckets, spades and beach bags for beach visits
- Coloring books and pencils and reading books
What activities are on offer ?
Savor romantic candlelit dinners, sip exotic cocktails overlooking your infinity pool or move to the massage beds for some aromatherapy under the skilful hands of Balinese therapists offering a wonderful range of body wraps, masks and massages.
Alternatively, get active on a jungle hike, white-water rafting, parasailing, elephant safaris or some of the best snorkeling and diving anywhere in the world, all arranged by your manager/concierge who can also secure the best tables at the island’s best restaurants. The answer is always yes…or, “if you want it – we can make it happen”.
Travelers are increasingly seeking experiences that inspire them; that allow them to connect with nature and learn about other people and cultures. And they want to feel good about doing it, knowing that they have contributed in a positive way to the economy of their destination. The JABUNAMI experience offers an unaffected and intensely intimate glimpse of traditional Balinese life whilst being the epitome of privacy, romance and indulgence.
How far is the closest beach ?
Pantai Batu Bolong and Echo beach are just 5 minutes away by car. Your chauffeured car is available around the clock and picnics can be arranged.
Is there transport ?
Chauffeured vehicles (included in the tariff) are available around the clock.
There is a 7 passenger vehicle attached to each property.
Included in the tariff is a driver/tour guide with excellent knowledge of the island for up to 8 hrs per day, thereafter USD10 per hour. The vehicle will have a full tank of petrol as it leaves for the airport and guests will be charged for refills during their stay. Airport transfers are complimentary (air-conditioned limos with refreshing/cleansing cool towels and cool water (optional Champagne and Bintang beer on request pre-arrival)
Is there concierge support ?
Once at the villa/s your manager will take over to act as PA/concierge/tour guide to ensure that the guest who has handled the initial arrangements/planning for your group/family is now free to enjoy their holiday.
What service can we expect?
The ultimate luxury of JABUNAMI Villa is not to be found in its physical beauty. It’s in the expansive, serene ambiance and personal attention that the staff lavish upon guests… JABUNAMI Villa is setting a new benchmark for elegance and service within Bali’s private luxury villas.
The team including a manager, chefs, drivers, dining/bar and room staff, offer discreet, considered and intuitive service.
There is 24hr staffing for anything from a late-night Caipiroska or latte to a cup of specialty tea on wakening.
The team is always ready to provide whatever you want, whenever you want it. Whether it’s the smallest service or the most lavish desire, we aim to make it happen for you.
In keeping with the highest international standards, rooms are serviced twice daily, with turn-down every evening, when fresh towels and bottled water are also replenished.
Are tips appropriate?
A service tax of 5% of the published rate will be added on your final bill at the end of your stay according to the local practice. If you wish to acknowledge outstanding service by way of a “tip” please give such payments to the manager who will split the tip between all staff.
How are bookings made?
After you make an inquiry by e-mail to info@jabunamivilla.com or telephone +62 361 844 5676 we will confirm availability of the villas. Payment of a deposit must be done to secure your booking. Once at the complex, the manager takes over to act as your PA / concierge / tour guide.
Dates for seasons?
Low Season
5 January to 30 June (except Chinese New Year and Easter)
16 September to 17 December
High season
CNY from 14 to 22 February 2015
Easter 1 to 6 of April
1 to 15 July
1 to 15 of September
Peak Season
16 July to August 31
18 December to 4 January 4 2016
When do I make payment?
Once you make an inquiry all these details will be outlined, however, in short:
Booking Conditions are as follow:
- To guarantee a reservation a deposit of 50 per cent of the rental amount must be received by JABUNAMI Villa management within five working days of the confirmation of reservation being provided. Transfers need to be made to an BCA account in USD. Alternatively guests can pay via Paypal which enables use of a credit card.
- For Low Season bookings, final payment is required 21 days prior to check-in.
- For High Season bookings, final payment is required 60 days prior to check-in, or immediately if the booking is made less than 60 days prior to check-in.
- For Peak Season bookings, final payment is required 90 days prior to check-in.
Is there a minimum night stay?
YES… 3 for low season, 5 for high season and 10 for Christmas New Year and August. The exception is if availability does not allow these minimums.
Do rates include taxes?
No, rates are subject to an additional 10% government tax and 5% service charge at time of booking and are payable with accommodation. Taxes are made totally transparent at the time of inquiry and on the rates page of the website.
Can I pay with credit card at check-out?
Yes (MasterCard or Visa). Please note that the guest is responsible for the 3% bank charge.
What time is check-in and check-out?
11 am check-out and 2 pm check-in. Guests will be met at the airport by the villa manager and be delivered directly to the villa for check-in. If coming from another property they will be met by the villa manager at the hotel lobby at 2pm. A late check-out can be guaranteed by payment of 50% of the full house published rate.
If I am on a late flight will a late check-out be possible?
Please note that a late check-out will be extended to you if there is no new arrival that day. However, you may guarantee a late check-out to suit your flights by paying a discounted 50% of the daily published rate. This is advisable as back-to-back bookings are the norm.
If you choose not to guarantee a late check-out (or if it wasn’t available at booking time because of previous bookings) and there is a new check-in on the day of your departure your check-out time will be 11am without exception.
However, we are keen to help make your last day a special one and storage facilities are available at the reception.
Is reception at the hotel available 24 hours a day?
YES. However, guests are always met by the manager at either the airport or another property and dropped back there. All bookings need to be made in advance through head office (see Booking inquiry in the Booking section of the website).
What if I need to cancel or make a date change? Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is a personal decision. As changes to your reservation or cancellations affect us greatly, the following cancellation policy applies. We encourage you to consider comprehensive travel insurance in the event that circumstances outside of your control cause late cancellation of your booking.
Deposits and final payments are non-refundable, however, bookings can be moved out to anywhere within 12 months of the original booking dates, subject only to availability (prices will change if there is a change of season). One change of dates allowed only and if within 8 weeks of check-in a 50% penalty will apply (75% for peak period bookings).
Will I be met at the airport?
YES. You will be met by the villa manager.
Is an express VIP airport service provided?
YES, on arrival and departure:
ARRIVAL:
We can provide an individual express arrival service for our guests whereby airport clearance is assisted and expedited. To help facilitate this please have your US$ 25 pp visa-on-arrival payment and your passport ready as you leave the plane.
Our airport butler will meet you as you reach the arrivals hall, make your visa-on-arrival payments on a priority basis and deliver you to the luggage carousel. While you watch for your luggage he will circumvent the immigration process which eliminates all queuing by our guests. On his return you will be helped with your luggage, fast-tracked thru customs, and delivered to the villa manager who will be waiting with a cooled car to bring you to the villa.
The charge for the VIP express service (at cost) is US$ 25 pp (which is over and above the visa on arrival payment) which will be added to your villa account.
DEPARTURE
A similar service is available at departure which will save you lifting your luggage through security screenings, and all tedious queuing. Our airport butler does this for you. You will be accompanied until you have received your boarding passes, paid your departure tax, cleared immigration and are delivered to the boarding gate. The charge is USD35 pp and will have been added to your bill at check-out.
There are two additional options that further enhance the departure process:
- If you wish to have the luggage and ticketing done for you prior to your arrival at the airport (just 60mins prior to your flight rather than 2 hours), your luggage, passports, departure tax (150,000Rp) and tickets will be taken by villa staff to the airport and given to our airport butler who will then be waiting for you with your boarding passes! In the case of Jetstar and Virgin airlines (who do body searches) he will deliver you to the check-in for that procedure and your boarding passes will then be handed to you. He will then take you through to the boarding gate.
The only extra charge for this will be US$ 25 for the luggage vehicle (per group) to leave the villa/s earlier.
- If you then wish to spend the waiting time in an airport lounge rather than at the boarding gate (and you are not flying business class which would give you complimentary access to a designated lounge) you will be taken to one of the 3 lounges that you can access by payment of between Rp. 150,000 and Rp. 250,000. This can be arranged at the time of booking. Alternatively for outgoing you can engage a porter which means they do the lifting thru security machines. They will then take you to your check-in queue. For approx Rp. 50,000 this is a very inexpensive compromise.
Is there mobile phone reception?
YES.
Is there internet access?
Yes, the villas offer free Wi-Fi connection.
Do the villas offer in-house spa treatments?
Massages, therapeutic skin care, traditional Balinese healing therapies and sublime spa experiences are delivered by experts at just US$30 per hour.
I understand that daily full breakfasts are provided free of charge. What charges are made for other meals?
Please note that your complimentary breakfast can be ordered each morning from the menu. Selections for all other meals including BBQ are required after breakfast each day, or as soon as your plans are known.
Coffee lovers please note that the villas offer cappuccino, macchiato, espresso, etc. using the premium Nespresso pod system.
Are wines and cocktails available at the villas?
Australian, French and local wines + excellent cocktails are available at wholesale prices and attract no extra taxes. Additional wines, champagnes & beers can be ordered in for you subject only to availability (also at wholesale prices). Such special orders will be charged to your account immediately, irrespective of whether you consume them all during your stay at the villa or not… We do not charge corkage on such wines arranged for you but USD30 is charged for wines bought in by guests.
BYO spirits are welcome for use with mixed drinks only (no corkage fee).
Can I have a party?
Please discuss your needs at time of inquiry. The best caterers, entertainment, florists, etc. can be arranged for you. The villas can accommodate intimate weddings at JABUNAMI VILLA and accommodation for other guests can be arranged for you in neighboring villas.
An associated large estate in the same village can host weddings for 100-150 guests.
Is bottled water available?
YES, it is unlimited in all guest rooms and living areas. All food preparation is done using filtered water.
Is there a TV/ DVD player/cable?
YES, we have a television and DVD player in each villa. DVD library is available at the reception.
What sound facilities are provided?
Sony Home Theater
Loaded iPods available
Are there any laundry facilities at the villa?
YES, the staff provides same day service where possible at cost.
What is the plug/voltage situation in Bali?
220 – 240 AC/DC voltage
If you are bringing along any plug-in appliances you should take an international adapter with you.
Round two-pin plugs are the most common types in the region. Voltage is 110/220V.
Remember: an adapter by itself will not change the electrical voltage. You must be sure that your appliance can handle different voltages (either automatically or through a voltage switch). If it can’t, you will need a voltage converter.
When is the best time of the year to go to Bali?
The weather in Bali is generally hot and humid throughout the year. Temperatures range from 24 – 32 degrees Celsius (75 – 89 degree Fahrenheit). Bali has two distinct seasons. The rainy season occurs generally around November through April. April-October included is the dry season but Christmas and January is hugely popular in Bali too. (The wet season is also lovely and sees rain mainly overnight.)
What is the weather like in Bali?
Bali has a tropical climate appropriate to its proximity to the equator. Year round temperatures average around 31 degrees Celsius. There are two distinct seasons, characterized as Rainy and Dry.
The Rainy Season
High humidity can be expected during the rainy season between the months of October and April when there is often daily rain. The rainiest times are between December and February and the days are hot and steamy – truly tropical. Some people just love Bali in the wet season as there are fewer tourists and the monsoonal weather adds to the sense of exotic escape.
The Dry Season
The dry season falls between the months of May and September. The air feels cooler in the dry season; because it’s less humid – so many people consider this the best time to visit Bali. Occasionally rainfall can also be expected during the dry season but usually at night or very early morning. In the months of June to August there is usually a very refreshing cool breeze all day long. The central mountain area is typically cooler than the lower coastal areas especially at night.
What are the visa and travel requirements for visitors to Bali?
Citizens from the following countries will be granted a 30 day free Visa upon arrival into Indonesia:
Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, Chile, Morocco, Peru, and Vietnam.
Citizens from the following countries will be granted a Payable Visa on arrival into Indonesia: A Visa for thirty days at US$ 35
Australia, Austria, Argentina, Algeria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Cyprus, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, East Timor, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Italy, India, Ireland, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Panama, Portugal, Poland, People Republic Of China, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United State of America.
Please note that payment for the Visa can be made in US$ cash, Visa card or Master card at the Immigration counter upon arrival.
All visitors to Indonesia must possess a passport valid at least 6 months from the date of arrival and please ensure your passport has at least two full blanks pages.
Citizens of countries that are not on the visa upon arrival or visa free lists will be required to apply for a visa before entering Indonesia.