Villa Batujimbar

Location : Sanur, 9 Bedrooms

About Villa Batujimbar
If anywhere epitomizes the authentic ‘Bali style’ that has enraptured so many over the past decades, it is Villa Batujimbar – a treasure-filled travel destination in itself. This sublime property, which sits on over an acre of beachfront land, was originally the home of long-time Bali resident and Australian artist Donald Friend who, in 1970, invited Sri Lankan ‘tropical modernism’ architect Geoffrey Bawa – celebrated for breaking down barriers and creating harmonious relationships between buildings and landscape – to collaborate in developing the beachfront estate. The Balinese palaces at Amlapura and Klungkung plus the famed water gardens of Tirta Gangga influenced his ideas – clearly expressed in the two-storey moat-encircled Lembu Balé that commands centre stage within the meticulously designed gardens.
The lower gallery of the Lembu Balé houses the current Australian owner’s astonishing collection of Balinese art – including the Donald Friend painting he bought from the artist himself on first visiting Villa Batujimbar in 1972. This private collection rivals the island’s finest galleries and museums and is a unique feature of the villa. Guests are welcome to view the collection on special request. Yet art is not confined to this space alone throughout the living and sleeping pavilions you’ll come across architectural treasures, rare artefacts, painted antique doors and windows, and heirloom paintings that reveal the owner’s passion for Balinese art and craftsmanship. And within the expansive gardens are myriad moss-encrusted statuary and intricately carved stone reliefs. Bali’s beauty shines in the materials used too – vaulted alang-alang thatched roofs, lava stone steps, coral walls, and terrazzo and teakwood floors.
With such a fascinating history, no wonder Villa Batujimbar has attracted celebrity guests over the years. Today’s guests are following in the footsteps of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall (who got married here), Sting (who gave an impromptu concert), Yoko Ono, and members of the Thai and Malaysian and British royal families. In such splendid surroundings, and pampered by a team of staff that includes a private chef, personal butlers and villa manager, you can look forward to royal treatment too.
Quick facts
- Location
Batujimbar Estate, Sanur, South-east Bali, Indonesia.
- Capacity
16 adults and 2 children (9 bedrooms: 8 with king-size beds, 1 with small twins). 2 additional beds available for an extra charge.
- Living areas
Open-sided living pavilion; Lembu Balé lounge; poolside veranda; garden dining bale with table for 10; beachfront balé; study and sitting room below master bedroom.
- Pool
20m x 7m x 1.75m.
- Staff
Villa manager; butlers; housekeepers; cook; gardeners; engineer; security. Masseuses and babysitters available on request (extra charge).
- Dining
A suggestion menu of Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s dishes. Requests accommodated (including special diets). Grocery cost is charged 20% handling fee which is subject to service and tax at the prevailing rate.
- Communication
Fixed line PABX phones in all rooms; wireless broadband internet access.
- Entertainment
Satellite channel TVs, Bose speakers.
- For families
A baby cot, high chair and toys are available on request.
- Sports
Full-size tennis court (rackets and balls supplied); and 2 canoes.
- Transport
Car and driver on standby for up to 8 hours at a special daily rate of USD35++ (excludes petrol).
- Weddings and events
Weddings and special events for up to 180 people (standing) and 150 people (sitting) can be arranged with prior notice.
- Additional facilities
Barbecue grill; in-room safes; generator back-up; air-conditioning in all bedrooms.
- Property area
3,000 sqm (villa), 5,100 sqm (land).

Dining
A key part of the villa experience is the opportunity to enjoy and discover regional and international dishes cooked to order by your personal chef. Villa Batujimbar’s chef is at your service to prepare daily breakfast, lunch and dinner in the villa’s professionally equipped kitchen. Breakfast is a leisurely affair taken in the dining balé and accompanied by birdsong, and guests have the choice of American, continental or Indonesian breakfast according to their preference. Complimentary afternoon tea with kue (Balinese cake) is served between 3pm and 5pm .
Let the villa chef whip up gourmet meals, served on Jenggala tableware (another nod to the villa’s history; Bali’s beloved ceramics brand was created on the Batujimbar Estate in the 1970s). For lunch and dinner, there’s a suggestion menu of delicious home-style meals featuring Asian and international dishes to cater to all tastes. The chef is also more than happy to tailor meals to accommodate any special dietary requirements.
Groceries and beverages are charged at cost price plus 20%++ handling fee. Guests are requested to provide a grocery float in advance. Four hours notice is required for lunch and dinner selections.

Staff
One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. Villa Batujimbar’s staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.
Villa Manager
Villa Batujimbar’s manager is responsible for the overall operation of the villa, including overseeing the staff, maintaining service standards, and coordinating guest activities.

Chef
The villa’s skilled chef is experienced in Balinese, Indonesian and international cuisine, and is in charge of shopping for provisions as well as preparation of meals.

Butlers
Butlers attend to guests, serve meals, and take care of daily housekeeping and domestic duties. They are mindful of guest privacy and clean rooms with discretion, working in shifts that ensure round the-clock-service.

Security
The villa is kept safe and secure by the Batujimbar estate team. In addition, security staff are stationed at the villa itself from 7pm to 7am.

Maintenance
An engineer is on hand to look after all maintenance on the estate.

Gardeners
The garden is beautifully tended by a team of gardeners and pool attendants.

Rate

Rates

This villa comes with every conceivable luxury – and then some.
Enjoy the exclusive use of the whole villa, its private swimming pool and unlimited WiFi and the flawless service of its team of staff, including a well-trained personal cook, villa manager, butlers, housekeepers and security.

DISCOUNTS
• Early bird enjoys up to 5% discount when booking 120 days in advance.*
• Last minute bookings enjoy up to 10% discount when checking in before 10 Oct 2019.
• * Does not apply for New Year period
• 9-BEDROOM Rates 2020
Period USD / night
05 Jan to 23 Jan 1,650.00++
24 Jan to 02 Feb 2,050.00++
03 Feb to 26 Mar 1,650.00++
27 Mar to 07 Apr 1,850.00++
08 Apr to 13 Apr 2,050.00++
14 Apr to 19 Apr 1,850.00++
20 Apr to 11 Jun 1,650.00++
12 Jun to 25 Jun 1,850.00++
26 Jun to 22 Aug 2,050.00++
23 Aug to 17 Oct 1,850.00++
18 Oct to 14 Dec 1,650.00++
15 Dec to 25 Dec 2,050.00++
26 Dec to 04 Jan 2021 2,670.00++
++Villa rates are subject to 15.5% service charge, taxes, etc

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