Introduction and Concept
For guest leisure pursuits, award-winning InterContinental Bali Resort provides a spectacular playground of 14 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens beside 500m of prime white sand beach, within one of Bali’s most beautiful bays. Abundant recreational and leisure facilities includes six pools, destination spa, dedicated child-care Planet Trekkers facility, 24-hour fitness centre and professional water sports centre, plus a wealth of activities assisted by well-trained attendants and backed by high safety standards. So to maximise all that is on offer, and continually keeping up to date, InterContinental Bali Resort introduces a pioneering new concept to Bali, Leisure Concierge – helping guests get the very most from leisure pursuits available throughout the resort.
With Leisure Concierge, InterContinental Bali Resort aims to increase awareness, making guests fully informed of the resort’s diverse leisure and recreational activities. For added convenience, all activities information has been centralized at one easy-to-access point, the Leisure Concierge booth at the resort’s main pool. Open 9am to 6pm daily, Leisure Concierge provides in-depth information on the multitude of options for leisure pursuits, communicated by personal consultations and informative audio-visuals, including videos and APPs, while keeping it cool with iced elixirs and cold towels.
Our broad-ranging activities cater to all ages and preferences and fall into three distinct themes: Active Mind & Body, Culture Discovery and Spa Sensations; most are complimentary to in-house guests, with some activities at extra cost, but all helping guests reconnect and reap memorable experiences.
LEisure Activity Planner (LEAP) attendants at Leisure Concierge can assist with creating tailor-made programmes for the duration of resort stays, based on personal preferences and recommended activities that suit individual schedules, fitness levels and interests. LEAP attendants can also suggest a selection of daily activities for groups, as well as customizing for specific guest needs, such as youngsters, senior couples and families. Specialist instructors covering activities that may include Capoiera, yoga, water sports and TRX, as well as Reiki Masters and Personal and International Certified Spa Trainers, are also available for group classes or one-on-one private sessions, as are occasional visiting Guest Instructors, local and international experts in their fields.
Following personal consultations, guests receive a week-at-a-view Personal Leisure Activity Plan; conveniently in print-form or emailed that can be continually updated and amended accordingly. Guests however always have the option of spontaneity: a Thematic Announcer, positioned around the main pool and beach area, announces the commencement of each daily activity, inviting guests to join-in!
Active Mind & Body
A series of diverse activity combinations hosted at various on-site locations, Active Mind & Body focuses on physical movement and calming the mind, as well as inner well-being. Activities from various cultures include Capoiera, Brazilian martial arts combined with dance, and from Bali, indigenous fitness regime, Bayu Suci, combining elements of Balinese dance with traditional self-defence (Pencak Silat), or massage lessons, exploring the basic techniques and benefits of Balinese massage. For staying in shape and having fun, we offer TRX training, suspension training for exceptional in-class workout regimes in our Fitness Centre, beach volley ball and football, water polo and bicycle tours through surrounding fishing villages. At the beachfront water sports centre, international-standard RipCurl provide lessons and activities covering kayaking, surfing and stand-up paddleboards. For junior travelers, Planet Trekkers’ offers fun-filled, educational and creative activities, including ever-popular Turtle Release programme, releasing baby turtles at sunset back into their natural ocean habitat, part of InterContinental Bali’s year-round commitment to helping the environment and endangered Green Sea Turtles. Other highlights include sunrise and sunset yoga and meditation classes that include healing meditation, breathing exercises and Pranayama Yoga; look out for “Coming Soon” activities, mini-triathlon, boot camp, aquarobics and Zumba!
Culture Discovery
Experience first-hand this “Island of the Gods” rich cultural and artistic heritage. Leisure Concierge suggests a series of hand-picked activities that introduce guests to Balinese culture and traditions: these include the Hindu daily ritual of offerings, introductory lessons to Balinese dance, “Gamelan” instrument music, Balinese cooking and Bahasa language, plus guided visits to the resort’s Hindu Temple. Local and international Guest Artists are also on hand to give lessons covering traditional arts and crafts such as batik, painting, silversmith and ceremonial masks.
Spa Sensations
Bali is one of the world’s leading spa destinations and InterContinental Bali Resort offers the ultimate spa experience: Spa Uluwatu, a dedicated healing and beauty complex for individual sessions, and Villa Retreats, three secluded spa villas with exclusive spa packages geared for couples and privacy. Spa Sensations are selected spa package recommendations with an array of treatments that can be tailor-made for individuals, groups, families and honeymooners or whoever, in indoor-outdoor locations. Daytime massages and “Moonlight Spa Indulgence” can be enjoyed as a rejuvenating al fresco experience in our open-air beachside spa pavilions, while multiple-hour packages, romantic “Sea of Love” and wellness-orientated “Ultimate Escape,” provide lavish head-to-toe pampering.
There are more than 50 on board activities daily and in some ships many more so no matter how much (or how Little) you want to pack into your vacation we’ve got just what you’re after!