Guide To Club Med Bali

Bali located between Java and Lombok, is the most popular holiday destination in Indonesia. Visitors rush to the island all year long to have a taste of the stunning culture and nature that Bali has to offer. The island boasts great sights and amazing gastronomy. It’s no surprise that Bali has quickly become a destination on many people’s bucket lists, whether it’s for the serene beaches, the spiritual temples to visit, the mountains to climb, or the culture to experience.

Here is our guide to Club Med Bali

What’s Included in the Club Med Bali Package

• Accommodation
• Daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Ala-carte meals (late breakfast, late lunch, dinner* and late dinner)
• Drinks inclusive of house brand spirits, wine, and beer
• Sports and leisure activities including group lessons
• Day & night entertainment
• Wireless internet
• Childcare (4-17 years)
• Travel insurance

* Ala-carte dinner requires reservations at the resort.

Club Med Lingo

You will hear these lingos being used in Club Med Bali.

• G.Os – Gentils Organisateurs are multi-talented Club Med staff coming from all over the world. They dedicate themselves to ensuring you have the best holiday.
• G.Ms – Gentils Members are Club Med guests, i.e. YOU!
• C.D.V – Chief de Village is the resort general manager that manages the team and day-to-day operations.
• G.Es – Gentils Employe are local employees at Club Med. Most of them work in restaurants, housekeeping, and reception.
• Crazy Signs – Club Med choreographed dance numbers that are easy to learn and fun for everyone!
• Village – Club Med calls their resort, “village” because they are private, safe, and intimate. There is also a sense of community and family among the guests.

Getting To Club Med Bali

Getting to Club Med Bali is easy with direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Bali Denpasar by AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia (formerly Malindo Air). From Ngurah Rai International Airport, you can either take a local Blue Bird taxi to Club Med Bali or pre-book a Club Med transfer.

The best time to visit Club Med Bali is from June to September, during the dry season. The weather is also less humid in the middle of the year due to the cold winds from Australia due to winter season.

Location

Club Med Bali is in Nusa Dua, approximately 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The Nusa Dua area is a gated compound of luxury hotels with some of the best beaches in Bali. The peaceful surroundings of Nusa Dua feel like you leave the chaos of the rest of the island behind as you pass the guards.

Club Med Bali is spread out over a large area. Here is a quick guide to the location of the facilities.

Guide To Club Med Bali Accommodation

Club Med Bali offers a choice of superior, deluxe and suite rooms. The accommodation blocks are in the middle of the resort with a total of five blocks. Four room blocks consisting of four floors and one block with three floors.

• Flores – 3 floors, 45 rooms
• Madura – 4 floors, 52 rooms
• Java – 4 floors, 58 rooms
• Lombok – 4 floors, 113 rooms
• Sumba – 4 floors, 125 rooms

We will recommend booking the lowest available category to save money as most of the time you will be outside of the room enjoying the resort facilities and activities. The room is for freshening up and sleeping at night.

Superior Room

Club Med Bali Superior room size is 25 sqm. Rooms are located on the third and fourth floor of the accommodation blocks and can sleep a maximum of 2 people. Meanwhile, the Superior room with balcony is located on the first and second floor of the accommodation blocks and can sleep maximum 3 persons (2 adults + 1 child). Interconnecting rooms are available to form family rooms. The Superior Room – Balcony and interconnecting rooms are at extra charge.

Guests with reduced mobility have the option of a mobility accessible room located on the ground floor, near the reception area and next to the gym. This room needs to be booked in advance as there are only two units in the entire resort.

Room Amenities:

• Air conditioning
• Kettle
• Mini fridge
• Safe deposit box
• Hair dryer
• Flat screen tv
• Umbrella
• Type G electrical socket: 220-240V

Deluxe Room – Terrace

Club Med Bali Deluxe room is 29-30 sqm and located on the ground floor. The room accommodates maximum 3 persons (2 adults + 1 child). Deluxe rooms are available as interconnecting rooms with extra charge.

Room Amenities:

• Air conditioning
• Kettle
• Mini fridge with non-alcoholic drinks (refilled weekly)
• Safe deposit box
• Hair dryer
• Flat screen tv
• Umbrella
• Sofa
• Sunlounger
• Bathrobe
• Slippers
• Twin vanity sinks
• Type G electrical socket: 220-240V
• Type F electrical socket: 220-240V

Suite – Terrace

Club Med Bali Suite room is 64 sqm and located on the first floor except for one suite in the Java block which is located on second floor. The suite accommodates a maximum of 3 people (2 adults + 1 child) and is available as interconnecting rooms with Superior Room – Balcony at extra charge.

Room Amenities:

• Air conditioning
• Kettle
• Mini fridge with non-alcoholic drinks (refilled daily)
• Safe deposit box
• Hair dryer
• Flat screen tv
• Espresso machine
• Iron and ironing board in room
• Umbrella
• Sofa
• Sunlounger
• Bathrobe
• Slippers
• Twin vanity sinks
• Bathtub
• Type G electrical socket: 220-240V
• Type F electrical socket: 220-240V

Suite Benefits:

• Upgrade to private transfer for guests with transfer package
• Room service for continental breakfast
• Premium Wi-Fi
• Turndown service

Guide to Club Med Bali Food

Club Med Bali has two restaurants – Agung and The Deck. The Agung is located on the 1st floor of the main building while The Deck is located near the Water Sports area.

Agung Restaurant

The Agung restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it offers an extensive buffet spread of Indonesian, Japanese, Indian, Italian, Western and Korean cuisine. You can find something that suits everyone’s taste. For guests with a special diet, speak to the chefs at the restaurant and they will do their best to cook you a meal.

A choice of fresh fruit juices is available during breakfast at the buffet area, while complimentary house red, white and rose wines are served during lunch and dinner. Just ask the wait staff for a glass or two!

Our favorite food at the Agung include the pizza, miso soup, Indonesia mee goreng, Babi guling, beef wellington and not forgetting the strong rum & raisin ice cream!

The Deck

The Deck restaurant serves ala-carte meals and is open for late lunch, dinner, and late dinner. The late lunch and late dinner are the same menu. You can have a late lunch at The Deck after completing the check-in process.

The ala carte dinner requires reservations which can be made at reception at least one day before dining, subject to space availability. The restaurant offers a paid option to upgrade your dinner to a lobster dish.

Our favorites are the local dishes – nasi goreng with satay and nasi with beef rendang, available for late lunch or late dinner. The dinner has two menus (1 and 2), served on alternate days. In the event, if you are not full after your meal at The Deck, you can order an extra course from the menu or continue with buffet dinner at Agung Restaurant, subject to the restaurant opening hours.

Snacks

Snacks including fruits, sandwiches and appetizers are served at the Kintamani Bar and at the Beach Bar when Agung restaurant is closed. You will never go hungry at Club Med Bali.

Guide To Club Med Bali Drinks

Drinks at Club Med Bali are free flow! You can drink as much as you want, but drink responsibly. The Kintamani main bar opens from 9.30 am until midnight while The Beach Bar opens from late morning until evening and The Deck Bar opens from late lunch until late dinner.

Here is the Club Med Bali drinks list included in the all-inclusive package:

• Hot drinks – Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Hot Chocolate
• Fruit Juice – Orange, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Cranberry, Mango, Apple, Tomato
• Soft drinks – Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Fanta Strawberry, Tonic Water
• Energy drinks – Pocari Sweat
• Mocktails (Non-Alcoholic) – Fruit Punch, Pampanas, Clubber Colada, Oasis,
• Cocktails – Bloody Mary, Whisky Sour, Tequila Sunrise, Gin Fizz, Singapore Sling, Cosmopolitan, Planters Punch, Pina Colada, Blue Beach
• Beer – Bintang, Heineken
• House Wine – White, Red, Rose, Sparkling Wine
• Spirits – Gin, Vodka, Tequila, Rum, Whisky, Brandy

Try as many drinks as you like without worrying about paying hotel drink prices! If you don’t see your favorite cocktail or mocktail on the menu, just ask a member of the bar team. If you are feeling adventurous, get the bar team to create a special drink that is not on the menu!

The Beach Bar and Zen Pool Bar offer a smaller selection of drinks as compared to Kintamani Bar. There is also an option to top up for premium alcohol like champagne and branded hard liquor.

Kids Friendly

Club Med Bali allows everyone to take a break from their busy lives, even parents! After breakfast, leave your children at the Kids Club and the Club Med GOs will take care of them from morning until evening. The kids club operates more like a daycare, rather than a roster of activities, as it includes all-day care, nap time, food etc. This leaves parents free to relax at the Zen Pool, go for a spa treatment or even learn a new sport!

Kids from 4 months until 17 years are welcomed at the Club Med Bali Kids Club.

• Baby Club Med, 04 to 23 months – additional cost
• Petit Club Med, 02 to 03 years – additional cost
• Mini Club Med, 04 to 11 years – complimentary
• Passworld, 12 to 17 years – complimentary

The Kid’s Club is complimentary for children aged four to seventeen. While the Baby Club Med and Petit Club Med is a chargeable service. It is recommended to pre-book the Baby Club Med and Petit Club Med service at the time of making your Club Med reservations due to limited space available per day. Club Med keeps the staff to children ratio low so they can provide more attention to the little ones.

In the evenings, Club Med has the “Amazing Family” program where parents can now create holiday memories with their children. Families will take part in fun-filled activities including family yoga, Twister, Jenga, treasure hunt and parties.

Sample of Mini Club Med Activities in Club Med Bali

Baby Welcome Pack

Babies are always welcomed at Club Med Bali. When making your Club Med reservations, remember to include your baby’s details and the Baby Welcome Pack will be automatically added to your booking. The pack consists of essentials that your little one needs on a holiday including a baby cot, bathtub, and potty.

The Club Med Baby Corner is in Agung Restaurant. The dedicated section has a choice of baby food as well as equipment to prepare baby food including a blender, sterilizer, bottle warmer, microwave and more. There is also 24-hour access to baby feed rooms and an in-resort infirmary for basic medical attention.

Adults Only

Besides being kids friendly, Club Med Bali also has a section for adults only. This is illustrated through the existence of the Zen Pool, and the Spa Pool which does not permit anyone under 18 years.

Mandara Spa

Spa treatments are available at Club Med Bali, but they are not included in the Club Med All-Inclusive Package as it is operated by a third-party, Mandara Spa.

Click here to download the Spa Packages. The price list should be used as a reference only. Mandara Spa reserves the right to make changes to price or treatment packages.

Sports & Leisure Activities

Next on our Guide to Club Med Bali is activities. Club Med is known to be the largest sports school in the world and Club Med Bali has an extensive list of activities at no extra cost, including:

• Tennis Courts
• Multi-Purpose Court for badminton or basketball
• Archery
• Beach Volleyball
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Water Aerobics
• Cardio Classes
• Snorkeling
• Kayaking
• Windsurfing
• Stand Up Paddle
• Flying Trapeze
• Golf Lessons
• Sunset Cruise
• Guided Walks
• Cooking Lessons
• Language Lessons

There is no shortage of things to do at Club Med Bali. Remember to check the timetable for the activity timings as there are time slots allocated for kids, adults, and families. The activities may change or be cancelled due to weather and sea conditions. To keep the numbers manageable and enjoyable for everyone, some activities like snorkeling, sunset cruise and archery require signing up at the water sports area in the morning. Snorkeling requires an additional swim test, to ensure you know how to use the equipment before going out to sea.

Nusa Dua Beach

The Club Med Bali beach is spacious, quiet, but it is a public area. Guests from other resorts and locals can use the beach, do some fishing, and even purchase drinks at the Club Med Beach Bar. There are also street vendors at the beach selling kites, souvenirs, sightseeing, etc, therefore it is recommended not to leave any valuables at the beach chairs.

Club Med guests are also required to always wear a wristband so that GOs and security personnel can identify and acord the benefits of the Club Med all-inclusive package.

Entertainment

When the sun sets, it’s time to party, Club Med style! There will be a different theme party every night with a dress code which is fun but not compulsory to follow. The dress code is published on My Club Med App. Download it from Google Play or Apple App Store.

The night starts with a theme dinner, followed by a family-friendly show at the theatre, including musicals and acrobatics performed by the Club Med GOs to talent shows involving guests’ children.

On Wednesday nights, it is usually the Indonesian cultural night. Indonesia food will be served at The Agung Restaurant followed by the Indonesia traditional dance show at the special open-air theatre.

After the theatre show, the GOs will lead guests in crazy signs, a Club Med signature dance and try to get everyone involved. With unlimited drinks, dancing, a playful atmosphere and friendly GOs, you have a recipe for an enjoyable time every night.

Company Incentive Trips or Meetings

Companies planning an incentive trip, an offsite meeting or even a mix of both, Club Med Bali is the perfect place for you. The resort has a total of 393 rooms in three room categories to accommodate your group. There is even a possibility of resort exclusivity for large groups. All guests will enjoy the Club Med All-Inclusive Package.

In the main building there are three meeting rooms of assorted sizes with a maximum capacity of 150 people. Club Med can also assist in organizing (at extra cost) team-building activities, private sports lessons, private cocktails, or even offsite adventures including white water rafting!

Nearby Attractions in Nusa Dua

• Bali Collection is an open-air shopping mall, just 5 minutes by car from Club Med Bali. Shops include restaurants, sportswear, Starbucks, Cold Stone Ice Cream, massage, and a small supermarket.
• The Waterblow is one of the best natural sights in Nusa Dua. The massive blow hole shoots water up to 25 feet high into the sky during high tide.
• A main attraction in Nusa Dua is the nightly Devdan Show. The 90 minutes high energy cultural dance performance takes you on a tour of different music, costumes, and traditions from all over Indonesia.
• Camels do not come to mind when you think of Bali but that is what you will find at Bali Camel Safari in Nusa Dua. The camels will take you on a leisurely walk along the sand from Nikko Bali Resort. If you are looking for something unique to do in Nusa Dua, this has to be it.
• If you are craving some babi guling, the famous Warung Pak Dobil is located just outside the gates of Nusa Dua. Get there early as it gets busy during lunchtime and sells out fast. The babi guling comes as a mixed rice set with a bowl of soup. It’s one of the best babi guling we have tasted.

The People

What makes Club Med different from the other resorts in Bali is the people. Everyone at Club Med Bali is warm, friendly, and works hard to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

During the day, the Club Med Bali GOs are working at one of the activities, boutique or in the restaurant. Come nighttime, they turn into performers in the theatre shows, leading dances and making sure you have a fun time.

The GOs comprise a wide range of nationalities, working together harmoniously. What this means, you can come from anywhere in the world and there is a high chance someone can speak your language here.

Come as a stranger and leave as friends

Go on a digital detox! Keep your mobile phones and take the opportunity to make friends from all over the world. The Club Med GOs are super friendly, so don’t be surprised if they come and start a conversation with you, or even join you at your table during lunch or dinner. This unique culture is something that I have yet to see in any other resort around the world.

If you have any questions about Club Med Bali, feel free to contact Travelution Holidays.