Hotel The Elysian (Seminyak, Indonesia)

Guests are pretty much in agreement that it is the staff who really make your stay. Always wearing a smile on their faces, they are attentive and courteous and do all they can to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Guests love the cosy and intimate feel of this complex and the secluded feel of the villas. The layout of the place is great - with the lovely large shared pool as well as your own private pool. The place is impeccably clean and well maintained too.

The breakfasts go down a real treat with guests here. They are tasty and wholesome and there is a wide selection to choose from.

Whilst you are not that far from the centre of Seminyak and the beach, that is not to say it is easy to get around. The complex is located at the end of a dangerous narrow lane and you have to walk along a busy main road, (literally as there is no pavement) to get to the shops and restaurants. There is no direct access to the beach either and you have a fair bit of a trek to get there. Lots of guests feel that you are compelled to hire a scooter to get around.

If you are a bit of a sun-worshiper, you may be disappointed that your exposure to it is limited. The design of the complex and the overgrown trees mean that you may find you are in the shade more often than you may have anticipated. Guests comment that the pools can be quite cool as a consequence.

Guests sometimes feel that the rooms, the complex as a whole and even the towels are looking ever-so-slightly tired.