Villa Maridadi

Location : Cemagi, 5 Bedrooms

Enhanced by warm hospitality and classic Balinese architecture, this relaxed and comfortable home is the perfect place to unwind, slow down and disappear into a secluded paradise. Fall asleep to the soothing sound of the waves and awaken to a private oasis - a stay at Villa Maridadi is an experience you'll never forget.

Located in Cemagi beach front, Villa Maridadi is what dreams are made of: incredible ocean views, stunning sunsets and luxurious open-air living amidst vivid green rice fields and rustling coconut palms. Just metres from Cemagi's black sandy shores and the revered sea temple Pura Gede Luhur Batungaus on the island's south-west coast, this five-bedroom villa with 20-metre swimming pool embraces peace and tranquillity offering real insight into Bali's traditional way of life.
Super-king master suite: This stand-alone, ocean-view suite features a lofty thatched roof, ceiling fan (in addition to air conditioning) and solid teak floors. The bedroom is accessed via two sets of sliding glass doors, one opening onto a patio where daybeds beckon. Back inside, beautiful Javanese wood is crafted to form the super-king four-poster bed and a decorative wall carving. Teak wardrobes provide plenty of hanging space.
In the bathroom, a cream terrazzo tub shelters beneath the thatch while the shower stands open to the elements in a sunny walled garden. Connecting to the bedroom is a study furnished with a writing desk and a large window seat from which to view the flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player. A trundle bed or baby cot can be set up in the study which, together with the adjacent garden shower room, makes an ideal suite for young families.
King master suites 1 and 2: Two master suites are housed in separate buildings behind the living and dining pavilion and also feature teakwood floors and alang-alang thatched ceilings. Interesting artefacts and bright abstract paintings distinguish the two rooms, however both feature king-size beds draped in mosquito netting, ceiling fans (in addition to air conditioning), and stone-walled garden bathrooms comprising a cream terrazzo bathtub and wash basin plus an open-air Palimanan stone shower. A patio area provides the perfect place to take in the ocean views.
Guest bedrooms 3 and 4: Directly behind the master suites is a large two-storey building fitted out with a games/TV room upstairs and two guest bedrooms downstairs. Both light and airy bedrooms feature large twin beds (which can be converted into a double bed, and have trundle beds underneath) - perfect for children - and a garden bathroom with open-air shower.

Living, dining, kitchen and games room
The grand, open-sided living and dining pavilion sits strategically overlooking the pool and ocean. Its soaring thatched roof is held high by round coconut-wood pillars to maximise the breeze. Surrounded by beautiful lily ponds punctuated with charming water features, this really is the ideal spot to socialise and enjoy the tropical lifestyle. Lounging options range from the oversized daybed upholstered in bright red to the comfortable wicker sofas. In the dining area, the three-metre-long solid wood table seats 10 and makes the perfect setting for a holiday feast! The pavilion features a Bose sound system which also controls the speakers by the pool.
Conveniently situated just behind the dining area is the kitchen pavilion, fully equipped with all the necessary mod cons and fitted with teak cupboards and black granite countertops.
The huge daybed and L-shaped sofa in the games room - both upholstered in brilliant blue - together with squashy red and orange floor cushions, provide a choice of comfortable spots to kick back and relax in front of the large flat-screen satellite TV with DVD. Guests can open the sliding windows to catch the breeze or chill-out in air-conditioned comfort.while they enjoy a movie or a game of snooker.
Outdoor spaces, garden and pool
Maridadi's inviting 20-metre green-stone pool is bordered by natural Palimanan stone and is great for swimming laps or simply for cooling off while admiring the ocean views. Alongside the pool a timber deck sports six black sun loungers shaded by red umbrellas and is just the place to soak up the tropical rays, while two loungers on the lawn offer shady repose. A separate washroom and outdoor shower featuring stunning antique Indian copper urns is located conveniently nearby while, behind the pool, sits a 10-seater table shaded by a red sail for alfresco dining. When romantic candlelit dinners are called for, villa staff can also set up a beautiful tent on the large lawn in front of the pool.
Framed by coconut palms and facing the sea, the adorable lumbung (rice barn) is raised on stilts and offers superb ocean views from its shady, garden-level terrace or from the red-cushioned sofa in the glass-walled sanctuary above.
To the rear of the property is a hard surface tennis court (shared with three other villas). After an energetic game, guests can have their deserving bodies soothed in the massage balé overlooking the rice fields.

Facilities

• Private swimming pool (20m x 5m)
• 5 air-conditioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
• Children friendly villa
• Children's book & games
• Children's videos & DVD's
• Baby cot & baby high chair
• Fully staffed
• WiFi broadband internet connection
• Safety deposit box in 3 bedrooms (super-king master suite; king master suites 1 & 2)
• Games room featuring TV with satellite connection
• Snooker and table tennis table
• 3 bicycles
• iPod docks and speakers
• DVD, CD & book collection
• Tennis court (shared)
• Generator for power back up
• BBQ facilities

Children at Villa Maridadi

Villa holidays are an excellent option for families and Villa Maridadi is particularly well-equipped for active youngsters. Advantages include having access to your own private facilities, such as a swimming pool, living space and gardens, and having the freedom to use them whenever you want. Knowing that the kids can run around happily, independently and safely, without you having to worry about other guests, is a real plus - and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too.
As well as providing a huge garden, Maridadi offers a games room with a billiard table, large TV and DVD player, a tennis court and a 20-metre swimming pool. The team of friendly staff will make children feel as welcome as adults, and having these willing helpers on hand gives guests plenty of flexibility and freedom to do their own exploring beyond the villa grounds (full-time babysitting incurs a small extra cost).
Although the equipped kitchen allows you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, staff will happily to do this for you - just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they will take care of the rest. Lamb chops in the lumbung for lunch? Pancakes by the pool for breakfast? No problem. Agung, the chef, can customise all meals to suit children's taste buds.
Neither do you have to worry about packing all that cumbersome extra equipment when you stay at Villa Maridadi as we can provide you with all the essentials, and more - from pool safety fences to baby baths, cots, high chairs and car seats. What we don't have in-house, we can generally hire in for a small fee. Just talk through your requirements with us when you make your reservation and we'll make sure it's all there ready and waiting for your arrival.
And when the excitement of exploring the villa starts to wear off, there's plenty in the area to keep kids of all ages amused throughout the holiday.

Staff

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff. The team at Maridadi have been professionally trained to offer exceptional Balinese hospitality and most have been with the villa since it was built. The villa manager and chef will be only too happy to discuss any specific requirements to ensure guests have a relaxed and enjoyable stay.
Villa manager
Maridadi's experienced villa manager, is responsible for the overall operation of the villa. He leads the staffing team to meet the expectations of guests.
Chef
Gusti is the villa's in-house chef, skilled in serving both Western and Asian cuisine.
Housekeeping
Four members of staff attend to daily housekeeping duties and are also trained waiters/waitresses. Two are on call from 7am to 3pm, and two from 3pm to 11pm.
Gardeners
Three gardeners attend daily to the Maridadi's lush and well manicured grounds.
Pool attendant
An attendant works three days a week to ensure that the pool is in pristine condition.
Security
Five security guards provide 24/7 protection with rotating shifts.

Dining

Villa Maridadi offers a suggestion menu featuring Indonesian and international dishes to cater to all tastes. If guests have a specific request then Ketut, the in-house chef, is more than happy to tailor meals accordingly and accommodate any special dietary requirements.
It goes without saying that guests should take the opportunity to sample local Balinese delicacies or, if more casual dining is preferred, get the chef to cook up succulent steaks or fresh seafood on the barbecue. For those seeking a romantic candlelit dinner, the villa staff are more than happy to arrange for a beautiful tent to be set up on the lawn near the pool.
To make the most of the kitchen and give staff time to shop, it is a good idea to plan meals with the chef the evening before. Guests will be requested to provide a float for provisions, which are charged at cost price.
Spa
Villa Maridadi offers in-house spa services on request for those guests seeking extra pampering. Enjoy a massage in the balé, a manicure or pedicure while watching the sunset, or a facial in the privacy of your own room - the choice is yours.

Location

Nestled between rice fields and the Indian Ocean, Villa Maridadi is situated in the traditional village of Cemagi on Bali's south-west coast. The black sandy shores and rocky outcrops are also home to the small sea temple of Pura Gede Luhur Batungaus.
Walk through the gate at the front of the garden and take a stroll along the beach, or cycle through the rice fields and experience the Balinese way of life; you are bound to witness a village ceremony or two as you explore.
Despite its rural setting, the villa is only 30 minutes' drive from the many restaurants and shops of cosmopolitan Seminyak. World famous Echo Beach is also within easy reach (10 minutes by car), where guests can enjoy the laidback surfer vibe, an ice-cold beer and some incredible sunsets

Rate

Villa Rates 5 Bedroom 2022
Period US$ / night
03 May to 09 Jun 959
10 Jun to 23 Jun 1,098
24 Jun to 27 Aug 1,236
28 Aug to 22 Oct 1,098
23 Oct to 14 Dec 959
15 Dec to 25 Dec 1,236
26 Dec to 05 Jan 2023 1,490

Villa Rates 3 Bedroom 2022
Period US$ / night
03 May to 09 Jun 717
10 Jun to 23 Jun 890
24 Jun to 27 Aug 1,075
28 Aug to 22 Oct 890
23 Oct to 14 Dec 717
15 Dec to 25 Dec 1,075
26 Dec to 05 Jan 2023 1,490

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