Villa Aqua
What You Get
Air-con
Internet (WiFi)
Swimming Pool (Private)
TV (Satellite/Cable)
The Experience
In 2007 Villa Aqua pioneered a new trend in Bali party pads. The four-bedroom, two-storey villa was seemingly purpose-built by four high rollers who wanted a secure place where they could shut themselves off from the world and have fun! This place has it all – swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and a custom-designed grown-up party room. Total soundproofing of this spacious room – as well as absolute privacy for the revellers – is ensured by padded walls and a complete lack of windows!
Indeed, Villa Aqua offers a standard of privacy that exceeds hotel levels, with a team of staff specially trained to be discreet, yet always willing to enhance the party vibe with big smiles and an upbeat approach to their duties. The food is excellent (there is a suggestion menu, with grocery shopping done for you on account) and the chef lays on a wicked barbecue. Within the high-walled garden and on the rooftop decks, there are spaces big enough to handle any kind of celebration you care to mention; the villa is wired for sound and the staff will clean up the mess!
Designed by a man for four other men, Villa Aqua is a very masculine place, featuring flat-roofed modern architecture, complemented by toys and games that no successful bachelor would be seen without. The 50-inch TV, Nintendo, pool table and two bars are just some of the telltale signs of a boys’ club, but this is not to say that women and kids won’t also love the villa’s great amenities and location.
For those who want to see and be seen, Villa Aqua couldn’t be better placed; deliberately and primely positioned at the apex of Seminyak’s ‘Golden Triangle’ between Potato Head, La Lucciola, Living Room and Ku Dé Ta – four of Bali’s most famous, trendiest restaurants, some of which also double as beach clubs, party venues and nightspots. And yes, Villa Aqua is just five minutes’ walk from the beach. Even if you’re not into going out and partying hard, this comfortable pad is perfect for chilling, with its sunken lounge, poolside cabanas and plenty of sun-soaked daybeds.
Our review
- Overall Rating:
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7.5
- Reviewed:
- 13-Nov-2013
Primely-positioned at the apex of Seminyak’s Golden Triangle
We picked up on the party vibe as soon as we arrived; the staff welcomed us with cold towels, iced drinks, a fridge full of Bintang beer, and upbeat house music playing through the speakers in the ceiling of the tropical sunken lounge. The architecture and interiors are adult and rather masculine in style; there are loads of games and facilities that adults and older kids will really enjoy, but the villa is not recommended for toddlers due to the open roof terraces, open external staircases, and a rooftop pond. This is one of Bali’s most popular villas; it is rarely unoccupied, perhaps accounting for why it has not been maintained as well as it could have been.
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 7 | Location: | 9 | Outside Area: | 8 |
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| Living Area: | 8 | Bedrooms: | 8 | Bathrooms: | 6 |
| Kitchen: | 7 | Facilities: | 8 | Staff: | 7 |
| Value: | 7 |
Highlights
The playroom will keep you locked up and going for days if you like (we got hooked on Nintendo Wii) and the jacuzzi and steam room will help sweat out all the impurities that partying creates. The villa location is second to none and the staff service and the chef's cooking is fantastic. The outdoor surfaces are all non-slip which is always a bonus.
Surprises
Returning to the villa recently, we felt that Aqua was not the chic and fashionable pad that we remembered from the glory days of its opening party. Some maintenance work has been done, but the furniture and fittings, both indoors and out are looking a tad shabby. We don’t mean to knock the place though; it is still a great party villa and perfectly located. A word of warning: the pool has shallow broad steps extending three-quarters of the way down one side, so just be sure to check what lies beneath the surface when diving in: a step in the face might just spoil your day!
PROs
- Cool contemporary design
- Purpose-built playpad
- Ideal location, 300m from beach and restaurants
- Very ‘on to it’ staff
- Post-party steam room
CONs
- Beginning to show its age
- A few maintenance issues
- Pool depth is deceptive; take care
Guest reviews (1)
- Peixi Wu, Hong Kong checked out on 12-Mar-2011
- Overall Rating:
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8.1
- Reviewed:
- 08-Jul-2011
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 8 | Location: | 8 | Outside Area: | 6 |
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| Living Area: | 8 | Bedrooms: | 9 | Bathrooms: | 9 |
| Kitchen: | 8 | Facilities: | 7 | Staff: | 9 |
| Value: | 9 |
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Location
Villa Aqua is situated in the heart of the action, just 200m from Petitenget Beach on Bali’s south-west coast. This prime location flaunts a chic and colourful plumage, indulging its fashionable visitors with designer boutiques, five-star hotels, spas, nightspots and top-notch restaurants, all within walking distance of the villa. The sweeping beach is renowned for its world-class surf breaks, panoramic coastline views and glorious sunsets.
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| Kuta | 10.0 |
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| Waterbom Park | 11.0 |
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| Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) | 12.0 |
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| Bali Bird Park | 25.0 |
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| Bali Safari & Marine Park | 30.0 |
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| Ubud | 35.0 |
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| Elephant Safari Park | 49.0 |
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| Treetops Adventure Park | 51.0 |
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About Seminyak
North west of Bali’s international airport, coastal Seminyak is Bali’s established late-night party land, laying claim to the highest concentration of independent fine-dining restaurants and beach clubs on the island, including Ku Dé Ta, Potato Head, Cocoon, La Lucciola, Sarong, Métis and Sardine. Hip and happening Seminyak also boasts a plethora of chic cocktail bars, sumptuous spas and fashionable boutiques.
A world-class playground for the rich, the famous and the bon vivants, the vibrant nightlife and luxurious accommodation in Seminyak draws a sophisticated crowd of ‘beautiful people’, especially Europeans. Seminyak Beach is the place where local and expat communities gather every evening at sunset.
Seminyak is Bali’s have-it-all holiday destination for a relaxed beachside escape with easy access to the many tourist attractions around the island. Head south for Asia’s #1 water park, Waterbom, or hit the links at the scenic New Kuta Golf Club in the Bukit. North of Seminyak, enjoy the sporting facilities at Finns Recreation Club (for which some holiday villas in the area include guest membership), offering social and leisure amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, a 25m swimming pool and a tennis and squash centre. For horse lovers, three riding stables are located at nearby Canggu – Kuda P, Tarukan, and Bali Equestrian Centre.
About Bali
Bali is Indonesia’s most popular tourist location and is considered one of Asia's premier tropical island destinations. Steeped in history and renowned for its artistic way of life, Bali is a peaceful contrast to some of the more frantic destinations Asia has to offer.
The inner peace and creative talents of the Balinese has attracted artists the world over fascinated by local dancers, silversmiths, wood carvers, potters and painters that seem to pervade throughout the island. The abundant verdant fields and surrounding sea have long supplied Bali with an easy surplus of food leaving time for life’s more artistic past times. As a result everything in Bali has a creative and religious element centred around the local Banjar (residents association) – little, adorned temples are everywhere, doors are covered in intricate carvings, huge kites ward off evil spirits and colourful roadside ceremonies bring traffic to a standstill.
Bali is a popular destination principally from Australia and Asia but also from all over Europe. The island welcomes thousands of visitors each year to a relaxing lifestyle, stunning beaches, world class surf, vibrant villages, and spectacular scenery all with an exquisite tropical climate. Located approximately two hours’ flying time from Singapore the island is serviced by an international airport at Denpasar with direct flights to and from many major cities in Asia, Europe and Australia and many more via Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital.
The island offers an impressive range of leisure and lifestyle amenities including world-class golf courses, wonderful seascapes for surfing, diving and snorkelling as well as luxurious spas, chic boutiques, tropical forests, towering volcanoes and international cuisine.
Rooms
Villa Aqua is built in an L-shape around a swimming pool and flat lawn, with two double-storey buildings, external staircases, and an upper-level pond and open-air walkways. On the top floor of the first building are two bedrooms and a sun terrace, home to four loungers and a shallow pond. Downstairs is the open-sided dining area (with seating for eight), a bar and a sunken lounge. On the top floor of the second building is bedroom number three, which opens out to a concrete terrace with a cushioned daybed beneath a passionflower-shrouded pergola. On ground level, adjacent to the party room, is bedroom number four and a steam room big enough for four.
Each of the air-conditioned bedrooms has an abundance of natural light and storage space, is furnished with a queen-size bed and equipped with a Bose iPod dock. Terrazzo floors, white walls and linen create a very crisp and modern minimalist feel. The ensuite bathrooms have bathtubs, twin washbasins, and a frosted-glass cubicle housing a toilet and rain shower. Three of the bedrooms also have an open-air rain shower.
The modern and compact, fully equipped kitchen is the chef’s domain, located out of sight at the rear of the property.
Presiding over the garden is a 25m swimming pool, which has a wide, shallow, stepped area perfect for paddling and/or children, as well as a deep channel for swimming laps. Frangipanis and palms dot the lawn, and four poolside cabanas line the back wall, surrounded by privacy-inducing white roller blinds and a white Sunbrella canopy. In the centre is a large, bubbling, cold water jacuzzi, which overflows into the pool.
What sets the villa apart, however, is the soundproof playroom. Accessed from the garden via solid sliding wood doors, it is private, windowless and spacious, equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a 50-inch, flat-screen TV/DVD player and speakers. Furnished with large soft sofas, the room is dominated by a red pool table. A bar sits at one end beside a guest washroom, and there is no fear of disturbing the neighbours.
Key Amenities
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Air-con
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Internet (WiFi)
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Swimming Pool (Private)
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TV (Satellite/Cable)
Other Amenities
- Baby Cot
- BBQ
- Bed Linen
- Board Games/Toys
- Book Selection
- CD Library
- CD Player/Stereo System
- Ceiling Fans
- Coffee Machine
- Computer
- DVD Library
- Electronic Games (Wii)
- Equipped Kitchen
- Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
- Fax
- Food Menu
- Hairdryers
- High Chairs
- Home Theatre System
- Hotplates
- IDD (Extra)
- iPod
- iPod Dock/Speakers
- Iron/Board
- Jacuzzi
- Main Dining (10 persons)
- Massage Beds
- Microwave
- Oven/Hotplates
- Safe
- Sauna
- Snooker/Pool Table
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Wine Fridge
- Wine List
Villa Staff
- Babysitter (Extra)
- Chef/Cook (All meals)
- Housekeeping (Full time)
- Manager
- Masseuse/Spa Therapist (Extra)
- Security
- Service Staff
- Shopper
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Modern architecture, 4 bedrooms, a full team of staff and facilities galore await fun-loving guests at Villa Aqua. Complete with pool, soundproof games room, steam room, and numerous chill-out spots, this private pleasure pad lies in hip ‘n happening Oberoi - Seminyak's 'Golden Triangle', just footsteps from Petitenget Beach.
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