APURVA KEMPINSKI Bali, Indonesia【4K Resort Tour & Review】BREATHTAKING Bali Resort

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  • Hi there! My name is Kevin and today we are going to see my 4K Hotel Tour & Review of the BREATHTAKING and OTHER WORLDY APURVA KEMPINSKI Resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. In this honest & unsponsored 5-Star Luxury Resort Tour, I will give you all of the details about the design, pools, beach, rooms & suites, restaurants and of course all of the food on offer- all wrapped up with The Flip Flop Score.
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    Room Category (Booked): Grand Deluxe King
    Room Category (Received): Beachfront Junior Suite
    Nightly Rate: $296.64 USD
    Refundable: Yes
    Breakfast Included: No
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    --Video Chapters--
    0:00 Resort Preview
    00:23 Intro
    00:34 Entering Nusa Dua
    00:56 Arriving At Resort
    01:07 Street Side Entrance
    01:21 Entry Portico
    01:51 Roundabout Driveway / Villa Entrances
    02:16 Arrival Pavilion
    02:46 Arrival Reflecting Pool
    03:20 Arrival Portico / Walking to Lobby
    04:21 Lobby First Impressions
    04:48 Check in
    05:03 Lobby Walk to Terrace
    05:46 Spectacular Terrace Views
    06:13 Location Detail
    06:44 Terrace Detail
    07:01 Stunning Floors
    07:14 One Level Below
    07:43 250 Step Feature
    09:23 Ground Level Water Features
    09:59 Walking to the Main Pool
    10:19 Main Pool Seating Options
    11:36 Main Pool Overview
    11:44 Kids Pool
    12:04 Reef Beach Club Pool
    12:12 Beach Club Cabanas Detail
    12:53 The Great Lawn
    13:40 Stunning Beach
    14:15 Crystal Clear Waters
    14:34 Reef Beach Club Restaurant
    15:36 Reef Beach Club Menu
    15:44 Dinner at Reef Beach Club
    16:04 Izakaya By Oku Interior
    16:21 Izakaya Dinner Menu
    16:41 Bai Yun Hotpot Restaurant Interior
    17:12 Koral Aquarium Restaurant Entrance
    17:24 Where Are The Fish?
    17:42 Koral Menu
    18:06 Drive to Room
    18:47 Deluxe Lagoon Access Room Tour
    21:43 Bathroom Tour
    23:02 Terrace & Lagoon
    23:49 Closet
    24:25 Dirty & Dusty
    25:52 Oceanfront Private Pool Suite Walk Through
    26:20 Balcony Views
    26:34 Also Dusty…
    26:57 Gorgeous Night Montage
    28:40 Sunrise Montage
    29:22 Breakfast @ Pala
    29:36 Buffet Tour
    30:08 A la Carte Menu
    31:27 Rooftop Bar & Deli
    31:53 Asha Boutique
    32:40 Spa Entrance
    33:10 Fitness Center
    33:29 Final Thoughts
    33:47 The Flip Flop Score
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    #bali #hotelreview #kempinski

Komentáře • 332

  • @brianmansan
    @brianmansan Před rokem +93

    My wife & I got married at Apurva Kempinski Bali on 23rd December 2022, with all of all of our close friends & family members attending. Then on the next day on 24th we all had Christmas Eve dinner buffet there. Then another Christmas Dinner the day after that on 25th. It was 3 days in a row. My wife was extremely satisfied with the service & food quality. I can give a score 9.9/10 overall as nothing is perfect in this world. We stayed at the Kempinski Villa, it was a 2 storey property with its own swimming pool inside. Inspired by LABRODORITE Floor from Madagascar at Apurva Kempinski Lobby , my wife decided to install that exactly the same Granite on our new house. It costed around $725 per square metre, including installation. We plan to return to Apurva Kempinski again to celebrate our anniversary this year.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +3

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @dwisiswati1376
      @dwisiswati1376 Před rokem +5

      Brian....actually which year u was married?
      U mentioned 23rd December 2022...means next month ( u going to marriage)

    • @brianmansan
      @brianmansan Před rokem +9

      @@dwisiswati1376 My apology....it was 23rd December 2021 😂😂😂

    • @bcoveplmene9791
      @bcoveplmene9791 Před rokem +2

      @@brianmansan
      I thought you are kidding with the date 😆
      Btw where are you come from?

    • @torokossic2381
      @torokossic2381 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Sounds great, don't forget to pay attention to orphans and abandoned people around your neighborhood

  • @kevinCMH911
    @kevinCMH911 Před rokem +38

    Wow. I've stayed at the Westin Nanea in Kaanapali huge resort has everything. This video & place puts every resort and place in Hawaii to shame! Unbelievable that a place like this even exist. Wow

  • @renvic4822
    @renvic4822 Před rokem +11

    We watched this being built on the many trips to Bali and luckily got to experience it a few months before shut down in 2020. Although we were on a day pass and buffet lunch it truly was well worth the time. Great video and definitely on the must stay list. Thank you 🙏🏼

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks very much for watching 🙏🏻

  • @adjifebby6113
    @adjifebby6113 Před rokem +27

    i absolutely agree when you said the video doesn't do the granite flooring justice. i was here last year, and i still can't forget the feeling i had when i stepped into the lobby! it truly feels like you are on a majestic castle floating above the universe. the granite, especially at night, glows magnificently and the four structures across the the lobby makes you feel like kings and queens!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Completely agree! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @girumon_vrc
      @girumon_vrc Před 10 měsíci

      I am going to stay a night there this august , but visited there when i had staycation at Intercontinental Bali (One of the comfiest and coziest not-too-big resort). And i had a Hotel envy so bad i booked immediately for next month, just because of the Lobby that smacked me with a shining weird never seen marble floor. it was something else that i kept pacing back and forth to investigate what shine was that. It was this magnificent sheen alone that made me book the hotel, didnt and still dont even know how the room is til i watch this video.

  • @irvansaid26
    @irvansaid26 Před rokem +45

    Indonesian here, great review! Stayed here once, as well as the Ritz Carlton next door. As far as property goes, Apurva is magnificent. The design is just on another level, but why did the owners (I even know one of them, a billionaire ofcourse) choose to go with Kempinsky is beyond me. Kempinsky also manages one of the most high profile properties in Jakarta, and I have to say their standard is just not there. It is not on par with Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, St Regis, Waldorf or Langham. It really does not deserve these properties.
    One more thing, because at the moment The Apurva is the hottest hotel in Bali for Indonesians, I think their head gets a little too big!
    Keep up the good work, I would've never heard of Belmond Jimbaran if not because of you.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +7

      Thanks very much! And yes I agree it’s quite popular with locals now and suspect that was the intent and why the design was in a Javanese direction as many people have questioned in the comments. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @TheMap1997
      @TheMap1997 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I think Eddy Katuari (the owner of Apurva and also the Wings Group). Picked Kempinski because the group have a strong relationship with Djarum which hold Hotel Indonesia at least until 2055. His daughter married the son of Robert Hartono.
      Pretty sure it was the Hartono who recommended them to take Kempinski to manage Apurva. Sure as hell they got a good deal on revenue sharing between Wings and Kempinski on Apurva.
      It's all about the profit and trust my friend.

  • @andriess0414
    @andriess0414 Před rokem +13

    We had a family dinner at Koral last December. The food was good and meticulously prepared, and the server had a story to tell for each meal served. Eating while watching fish in the tank was quite relaxing too. The beach was quiet and serene. They installed the wave breaker so you can have your own lagoon to chill out.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @edgr000
    @edgr000 Před rokem +28

    Absolutely fantastic! And I don't mean that for the resort, although it definitely is stunning (dust excepted), but rather for the video itself. I've been watching your hotels and flights reviews for some time now, and I must say this is some high-quality content. This might be the very first comment I'm writing on a youtube channel, but your hard work deserves to be recognized. As a lifelong enthusiast of the hospitality industry, it is a real pleasure to watch your videos and discover such amazing places through your lenses. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you'll get the recognition and success you deserve!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks very much for your kind words. Beyond viewers researching a trip or dreaming of their next one, I think the niche market of viewers with, exactly as you said, enthusiasm for the hospitality industry, is an underserved one- which we both seem to belong to- so I’m very happy to read your comment and know More about my viewers. Thanks very much for watching 🙏🏻

  • @kaikai2701
    @kaikai2701 Před rokem +9

    Great review, the best if not comparable . Author is sincere, real in his approach and explains in detail the expectations. Subscribed! Will visit Kempinski Bali ,hopefully no more dusty rooms. Thank you for the video, well done!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @wellsw3
    @wellsw3 Před rokem +5

    Hi Kevin, big fun of your channel. The amount of effort you put into each video is unmatched by other travel reviewers. Kudos to you and keep up the awesome work!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thank you very much for the kind words and the support 🙏🏻

  • @megchowdhary
    @megchowdhary Před 2 měsíci +2

    I watched this video halfway through when we were at planning a trip to Bali last year, gasped at the lobby, paused the video and booked the hotel. Thank you so much for recommending it and the fab camera work, I booked it because of you and it was the best way to spend my 30th birthday! ❤❤❤❤

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 2 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed!

  • @18751
    @18751 Před rokem +2

    I like that you include hotel cleanliness in your review. That is so important!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @erikacooper4707
    @erikacooper4707 Před rokem +2

    This my first time watching your videos. I love the frank and transparency. Not a La La vibe or fake influencer. I appreciate the realness!!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @kassio68
    @kassio68 Před rokem +13

    Hi Kevin
    This hotel review is definitely your masterpiece until now. I am watching reviews here on CZcams since years, and this is among the best since long time. Good you are brave enough to shorten your first cut to under 40 minutes.
    I stayed 4 years ago in a discounted room at the Ritz-Carlton nearby, because day and night we were disturbed by the constructing noise of the built Kempinski. Next October I will go and explore this resort... thank you for this insight.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks very much for your kind words. Hope you enjoy your trip in October. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @brookcalhoon9482
    @brookcalhoon9482 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love this review. Kevin- you do an excellent job. Better video and explanation than almost any travel video I've come across.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 2 měsíci

      Appreciate that!

  • @Drod8899
    @Drod8899 Před rokem +9

    Sumptuous and stunning and truly world class along with the great narration and photography, you are right about the dust and I concur it's unacceptable in such a stunning resort and as always Aloha from Hawaii

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @Drod8899
      @Drod8899 Před rokem +2

      @@tfft as you are always open to suggestion may i suggest making your reminder for subscribe, patreaon, Opaque instead of black since it hides some of your excellent viewings, just a suggestion, still a fan.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      I will check it out. On someone else’s advise I’ve already moved it to the side in some food shots to not block the food. Will see if there’s a way I can further reduce the intrusiveness of it. Thanks for the feedback 🙏🏻

  • @VikDanAustralia
    @VikDanAustralia Před rokem +4

    Hi thanks for sharing. We stayed at Hilton Bali next door and saw it from the lookout. We now would like to stay at Kempinski next time we are in Bali. Amazing🙂

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @jw9939
    @jw9939 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Best reviews I found so far. Thanks a lot Kevin! Will bingewatch all of your videos :)

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @kubsang
    @kubsang Před rokem +4

    I was in Bali 2017, next time when I visit Bali 100% I will stay in this luxury hotel. Thanks for wonderful video.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Enjoy your trip!

  • @zubaidw1106
    @zubaidw1106 Před rokem +3

    Amazing view and beautiful scenery thanks to good footage incredible resort for Sultans

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @allisonking2942
    @allisonking2942 Před rokem +5

    Such a beautiful hotel/resort.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @rafiakbar2919
    @rafiakbar2919 Před rokem +1

    tbh this is the best hotel review video I've ever watched ✨👍 can't wait for your next upcoming video

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks very much for the kind words and for watching 🙏🏻

  • @daaralaiman757
    @daaralaiman757 Před rokem +3

    this footage is fantastic your video is stunning with a detailed explanation, you deserve to have 100k subscribers in the future keep it up good job, and thanks for sharing

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks very much for the kind words and for watching 🙏🏻

  • @ahmadmuhammad614
    @ahmadmuhammad614 Před rokem +7

    I LOVE BALI 😍😍😍

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @Capo51
    @Capo51 Před rokem +3

    Truly nice hotel and your presentation was sharp usual. This video hopefully also served as wake up call to cleaning management. You seldom see and hear this honest reviews. Good luck, keep up your great work. ✌️

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @edward88881
    @edward88881 Před rokem +22

    Personally I wouldn't choose a mega resort when visiting Bali. I want to be closer to Balinese culture and the charm of the island. I think the large scale is a distraction. There are many, however, who simply want a beach holiday and would find this the perfect resort. Your video review is fantastic. I really appreciate the way you get up close with the details of the property; that you mentioned the lobby floor tiles, restaurant design elements, named the architect and designer, and related some resort design features to Balinese rural traditions. As a guest I would have missed so many of these - overwhelmed by the size of the property.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +5

      Yeah, generally I agree. My two favorite resorts from this series are both much smaller scale- but, I can’t deny how stunning the structure was in person. So hard to convey it in video. Thanks very much for your kind words and watching 🙏🏻

    • @socielledstance
      @socielledstance Před rokem +4

      Planning to stay here for one night and the rest of the days in Bali staying in Ubud and Seminyak. You just have to experience to stay in this mega resort to appreciate Bali's architecture

    • @prince060290
      @prince060290 Před rokem +2

      Actually this buddy want some nice vacation.not to study any culture. So its still nice if he choose nice and warm place for vacation

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +3

      Correct, it’s not Balinese architecture traditions- and it’s not supposed to be Balinese either as I explained in the video ☺️

  • @sTL45oUw
    @sTL45oUw Před rokem +1

    Very nice video.
    I subscribed to your Patreon.
    Keep doing great work.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks so much! Trying to find my Grab at the airport now. Will send you a message when I get a chance 🙏🏻

  • @wilco4302
    @wilco4302 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for your great review I fly to Bali 28th august again for 3 weeks really looking forward to return again after 5 years

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      I hope you enjoy your stay! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @dalemcscurvey714
    @dalemcscurvey714 Před rokem +2

    Stayed at the Ritz for our honeymoon in 2019 and man was I jealous. Both great properties I’ll have to go back and check the Amur a. Thanks for the look in

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks very much for watching 🙏🏻

  • @Diderot68
    @Diderot68 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I arrived at Apurva at night and it was absolutely stunning. I wasn’t prepared.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @jalanjalanirit.4072
    @jalanjalanirit.4072 Před rokem +1

    Bali Is Beautiful with it's nature.
    But this is a nice tour.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @GlennTedja
    @GlennTedja Před rokem +10

    I’ve been waiting for this one! I totally agree with avoiding the villas! Spent a week here in the Sriwijaya Villa (probably around the same time as your visit!) and I really missed the ocean view and was annoyed about how far everything was from me. You could get a similarly elevated experience by getting a suite, while having a private pool, cliff lounge, and most importantly ocean views. Other than that though, the service here was top notch and probably my favorite designed resort in the entire world so far.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Yah, for me one of the reasons I’m not a fan of the villas here (and at almost all other properties that put the villas on the street side of the main structure) is bc you totally miss the beach atmosphere. Cannot see or hear the ocean/wind… I’m sure the villas are spectacular but you could be anywhere!
      Very glad you enjoyed your time while there nonetheless. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @camovault
    @camovault Před rokem +1

    I stayed here on New Years eve 2021. It was jampacked mostly with my fellow Indonesian guests. Still though, the crowds somehow did not reduce my appreciation and awe of this hotel. The breakfast at that time was obviously crowded and we always need to queu every morning although it was never took so long for us to find a table. I found that the seaside cafe can sometimes be rather quiet although there was less variations with the food. We also dine at Koral and it was very pleasant experience. The Japanese restaurant is also very very good

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @donjohnson4368
    @donjohnson4368 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Excellent commentary, your spoken English is very good

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @vlp8961
    @vlp8961 Před rokem +2

    Amazing place👏👏

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @telep1716
    @telep1716 Před rokem +3

    Great video!! That dust is unacceptable for such a hotel. Such an eek factor.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Agree! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @RiamCute
    @RiamCute Před 5 měsíci +1

    I agree about the design....its beauuful, the loby ring me of museum! And they play with perspective is nice! And the tiles is stunning! Alimost kind a 3D!.....amaxing resort ....i would like to take my mother there.....😊

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @1000daysoftravel
    @1000daysoftravel Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this comprehensive review. My wife and I are researching hotels for a 4-day Bali extension to our 15-day Indonesian trip (a vacation from the vacation). Your review made us pick this property as one of the 3 we're going to stay at. We want to experience as many top hotels as we can so, for 4 days, we're doing Ulaman, Kempinski, and Ayana. Wish we have more time, but this should be a good intro to "amazing" stays in Bali.
    We really love your attention to detail and honest opinion. There's alot of travel videos out there, but there's not enough "meat" to balance out the fluff. Keep making quality content man. These videos are valuable for others in their trip research (which is a big part of the fun). We're doing our part in reviewing various properties we've stayed at, but we are doing it for fun so...lots of 1-shot takes and simple edits 😊.
    Your videos are well-made and the efforts behind them are greatly appreciated. 7+ hrs of raw footage distilled into 34 mins of video is a ton of work. Thanks for that.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 10 měsíci

      Hope you enjoy your trip! Thanks very much 🙏🏻

  • @riswanc
    @riswanc Před rokem +2

    World class review, despite being one of the nicest hotel in nusa dua, their policies, your detailed reviews and etc make me thingking if it’s worth staying

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @Loupadron2010
    @Loupadron2010 Před rokem +3

    Thank you very much for such a well described and informative video of this property. It is crucial that you explain everything the way it is and how it can be better for others like myself who plan to go there one day in the future. I for sure do not want to go to the other side of the world and fine dusty, moldy, dirty, grimy hotel rooms or hotels. Now in this day and age it is more important to have high level of hygiene everywhere.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @donnyazhar6715
    @donnyazhar6715 Před rokem +1

    this is a world class review

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @yobklim
    @yobklim Před rokem +1

    1:23 Ahahaha, that describes me! Getting hooked on your videos, as I am lover of hotels myself.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Don't get caught 😉 Thanks for watching & Happy New Year 🎉

  • @kalpanabhatia7932
    @kalpanabhatia7932 Před 3 měsíci +1

    U r doing a grt job thanks for the information ABT hotels

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 3 měsíci

      Appreciate that!

  • @loveaodai100
    @loveaodai100 Před rokem +2

    Somehow I missed this review when it first came out. Well done as always and this is a place I would definitely want to stay at. The main buildings remind me ever so slightly of the 50s cult classic, "House on Haunted Hill" with Vincent Price. The exterior house in the film was a Frank Lloyd Wright home in LA which albeit much smaller had somewhat similar design properties especially at night as lit. Looking forward to staying there someday but it may be a while as I have decided that I will not leave Vietnam till Covid has been eradicated for three full years. Not that I am afraid of covid... I am afraid I met get stuck outside as my life is here now in Saigon.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Going to be quite a while for eradication! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @lifewithd7509
    @lifewithd7509 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Ive been here and your comment about similar music had me in fits of laughter, because your right what you chose sounds exactly like the hotel when i went there 😂😂

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 3 měsíci

      I don’t lie! Haha

  • @apprajitvaibhav7354
    @apprajitvaibhav7354 Před rokem +1

    12:25 Just a Bookmark For the video
    The resort till now looks stunning and Your presentation is just Top-Notch😍

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @ViNguyen-ck4uy
    @ViNguyen-ck4uy Před rokem +1

    Very detailed, great footage. I really appreciate your efforts !!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks very much for watching 😳

  • @MuscleAL
    @MuscleAL Před rokem +1

    Wow ….. Wow ….. Wow ……🤩🤩🤩

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @brilliantbutblue
    @brilliantbutblue Před rokem +1

    "the sultan of Ipanema" 😆. Always enjoy your one-liners. No joke, this resort is breathtaking. The floor tiles in this place had me drooling, l need them in my home, I never thought l could be so entranced by floor tiles, yet here we are!! The layout of the property has the "wow" factor l love it. Your room upgrade, despite the dust, was a beautiful room........ and then we get to the restaurant and all those rules, and l wonder who in the heck they think they are? Minimum spends, no table/seating requests, no kids, no photography, and it's a no thanks, l will eat elsewhere, their loss. Thanks for another top-quality video 👍

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Considering this hotel hosted the G20 this past November, I’m sure all of those restrictions have become even stronger since then with more interest. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @akumarmalai
    @akumarmalai Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the review. I stayed in the Hilton, which is adjacent to Apurva. I guess the beach at Apurva may be better and more swimmable, as they have a breakwater built to slow the waves. I remember seeing fireworks happening at Apurva from my room in the Hilton.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      My guess would be for one of the many high profile parties they hosted. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @socielledstance
    @socielledstance Před rokem +1

    I think youre the first vlogger that actually filmed walking down the stairs!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      I think the one that really will deserve the credit is the first to film while walking UP the stairs 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @bombayteddy
    @bombayteddy Před rokem +2

    Detailed and observant review!
    Why does the hotel remind me (around 27:30) of “Apocalypse Now”? 😊

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      My mind didn't quite go there (perhaps because I live in Saigon lol) but it does definitely have a surreal feel to it, especially at night.

  • @JengSatSet
    @JengSatSet Před rokem +1

    Dari vidio yang anda buat ini,membuat saya hadir ke hotel yang menakjubkan ini,liburan yang sangat luar biasa buat saya,anda mengambil gambarnya begitu detail dan itu membuat kami yg melihat bisa merasakan kita berada langsung disitu,terima kasih

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @sharwintafazoli5868
    @sharwintafazoli5868 Před rokem +2

    Kevin another awesome video! Thank you!
    Any thoughts on St Regis Bali vs Kempinski for a honeymoon? Regis regular suite is priced similar to a 1 bedroom villa at Kempinski and appears more tailored to couples vs families, but I could be wrong

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      The St. Regis has always struck me as a very overpriced property. I’ve yet to see or hear a thing about the property that would warrant $600-$700 a night for their base rooms when their direct competitors are generally at least 30% cheaper. Assuming they’ve dealt with their housekeeping issues, in this case I’d go for the Apurva, but only if it’s one of the villas in the tower. The ground floor villas on the street side feel very disconnected. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @happytravel_777
    @happytravel_777 Před rokem +4

    Just love your reviews. I have been to kempinski bali twice and I feel the hardware aspect is just second to none. But the service and food were a bit disappointing than expected.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Very much agree with you. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @safuwanfauzi5014
    @safuwanfauzi5014 Před rokem +1

    Bali famous with Red brick wall, and red brick gateway called 'Paduraksa', or "Kori", and others version called 'Candi Bentar' or spilt gate, wood carving 'gebyok" are unique to Indonesian, for the roof used traditional baked clay roof tiles with roof tiles Balinese decoration called 'Nok unjung' at the end of roof, and top called 'Genteng Mahkota' or crown, they are many style of roof tiles and ornament, from flora, dragon, roster, eagle, goat horn, dragon scale etc. also Javanese and South Sumatra also used similar style of architecture, this style used in Srivijayan, and Old Javanese kingdom like Kediri and Majapahit empires. "Joglo roof' and "Limasan roof' shape are popular in Indonesia.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @Futchebar_Fc
    @Futchebar_Fc Před 6 měsíci +1

    Surely a luxury to stay there

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @shirleymayatan
    @shirleymayatan Před rokem +4

    I am glad to know that I am not the only one who is so particular about dust in hotel rooms. I do run my fingers across the surfaces to check as well. I am allergic to dust so it is a pain. I find many hotels don’t have a thorough quality check for places or areas that trap dust in their rooms. It does not surprise me anymore regardless of their “5-star-ness”.
    This is one sprawling property. Reminds me of some Mayan/Aztec structure with the Balinese style, of course.
    Another great hotel review, Kevin. May I know of the music title and composer for this video? I like it a lot :) Thank you!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +2

      Luckily I don’t have to do the finger drag in many hotels these days but here was a bit over the top dusty.
      As for the music, there were three tracks, I believe you’ll only be able to download them with an Artlist.io subscription though (likely can listen without an account).
      -Ever Wonder by Elysian
      -Parallel Dimension by Onyx Music
      -Still by Risian
      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @d.k.1394
      @d.k.1394 Před rokem

      Wages are low in bali. They can easily afford to pay somebody to dust it.

  • @showmeyourstyle
    @showmeyourstyle Před rokem +1

    Thanks!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks very much for the support 🙏🏻

  • @trevyn8964
    @trevyn8964 Před rokem +1

    Another great review. I saw that you have the review for Six Senses Uluwatu in queue. Is that the only resort you visited in Uluwatu? I was hoping that you visited and have a review on the Alila Villas Uluwatu.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Yes it’s the only one I’ll have from Uluwatu. The Alila Villas are beautiful but the price (at least when I was going) didn’t seem to match the property- plus I already knew I wanted to do Alila Ubud on this trip. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @joeson7700
    @joeson7700 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great TROPICAL Resort - Vacation destination & outdoor / indoor STYLE Hotels are possibly equipped with modern BUG Repellant system.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @mathieubrosseau1153
    @mathieubrosseau1153 Před rokem +1

    Kevin. Your videos are amazing. But i do hate you … its exactly 3 am and I’m bing Watching. Cant go to bed. Awwww just another épisode 😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      If it makes you feel better, it’s 4:40am (in my brain) and just finished a 4 hour layover after a horrible 7 hour flight. Now I have a 4 hour flight followed by a 6 hour layover and then 3 hour flight. All so that you have something to watch at 3:00 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @emechetachristian1499
    @emechetachristian1499 Před rokem +1

    I must go here.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @ChiefJuan
    @ChiefJuan Před rokem +1

    If you ever go to Maldives please review the Hilton Amingiri Resort! They just opened recently!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for the tip and for watching 🙏🏻

  • @aryakatrivedi6339
    @aryakatrivedi6339 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Kevin! We love watching your videos and recommendations as a family. ❤
    We’re planning a stay & love being around the eateries and shops. In your experience, would you rather recommended staying here or closer to Seminyak?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 4 měsíci

      If you enjoy lots of action in the immediate area then this is not the side of the island for you!

  • @kroy2121
    @kroy2121 Před rokem +3

    After 2 dusty rooms and some questionable guest relations, you’re still recommending this hotel?!! This is probably the MOST DRAMATIC EPISODE EVER 😂 Keep it up, cos I’m hooked on your vids. It might become a Netflix series.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      That lobby tho… 😂 Seriously though, I question it myself, but the sense of essentially landing on another (very beautiful) planet on arrival is the selling point. If the lobby and beach were just average (but still nice), the score would probably have ended up in the low 70s. A great place to visit for the day, I suppose! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @rickykusno8
    @rickykusno8 Před rokem +1

    Trima kasih ....

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @rasferrastfarian739
    @rasferrastfarian739 Před 2 měsíci

    Looks lovely. Dust! oh well,, it's Bali.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 2 měsíci

      And that means…?

    • @rasferrastfarian739
      @rasferrastfarian739 Před 2 měsíci

      @@tfft Too many people that we know here in Australia make excuses for Bali. Cheaper properties are quite often dusty (especially in Kuta with all the dirt roads). The level of resorts that you review though have NO excuse! So its kinda of an Aussie meem.

  • @wilsyahrazad7150
    @wilsyahrazad7150 Před rokem +4

    The wooden statues you first encountered were not Javanese statues, but Bataknese statues from North Sumatra province

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @davidhunter1538
    @davidhunter1538 Před rokem +2

    I don't mind you making an hour and a half video. I'll watch it.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      You might not mind, but CZcams certainly would haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @bombayteddy
    @bombayteddy Před rokem +1

    If you’re still in Bali, I highly recommend you visit (and perhaps, review) The Oberoi. Also, Puri Wulandari.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Was back home to edit all of Bali and now on to another trip again 😂 The Oberoi (in Bali and Lombok) are both on my list but their refundable rates were absurd when I was planning the trip- something like 60-80% higher than non-refundable rates, which I don’t book.
      I look forward to staying an at Oberoi but I reckon my first try will probably be next year in India. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @bombayteddy
      @bombayteddy Před rokem +1

      @@tfft If youre going back to Indonesia, I would again highly recommend The Oberoi in Bali and Lombok. I have stayed at both. Re the rates, I suggest you write to John Halpin, the GM in Bali. He is most cooperative. If you like, you could send me a private message with your email address, so I could introduce you properly. Ditto for Oberoi hotels in India 🙂

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks very much for that. They’re all still certainly on my list, but I make a point of always paying advertised rates for properties that I review… and enjoy the anonymity of it all while there. I am however possibly changing a November Europe trip into an India one, so perhaps an Oberoi somewhere will still happen earlier than planned 😊 Thanks again for the recommendations 🙏🏻

    • @bombayteddy
      @bombayteddy Před rokem +1

      @@tfft Most welcome 🙂

  • @HotelSnob
    @HotelSnob Před rokem +1

    I wouldn’t mind watching your unedited 7 hours of footage 😀

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @dorseylandria6119
    @dorseylandria6119 Před rokem +1

    I'm planning on staying there in October 2023 and hopefully management will read my email telling them to watch the part of this video regarding the dust,mold etc in the room. Seeing a strand of hair makes me go nuts.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      I can count on one hand the number of times I HAVEN’T found a single strand of hair in a hotel room since starting this channel, but then again- I search for it.

    • @brendanabuduwa8309
      @brendanabuduwa8309 Před 10 měsíci

      Good luck, I wish I can also go there and see how special that place is

  • @abhideutsche
    @abhideutsche Před rokem +2

    love the background music can u pls share? love ur channel

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks very much. All of my music is from Artlist. This video had four different tracks in it, but I don't remember the titles off the top of my head. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @reflectivewelness1
    @reflectivewelness1 Před rokem +1

    Damn Really have to take a trip to Bali

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Ain’t that the truth! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @rhymistnoir6386
    @rhymistnoir6386 Před rokem +3

    "Temple of fire"👽
    If you are going back to Indonesia. Can you make the NIHI Sumba review? This is a different island, with a wilder vibe than Bali.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @johandebosscher
    @johandebosscher Před rokem +1

    Dit hotel is 1 van de mooiste die ik persoonlijk heb gezien

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @mozespentury1881
      @mozespentury1881 Před rokem

      Had je daar toevallig ook kamer gereserveerd?

  • @govindsethunath1164
    @govindsethunath1164 Před rokem +3

    I hope the management at the property has taken cognisance of the dust issue and directed their housekeeping to be more thorough with their cleaning.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      That would be nice! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @beachyTravels
    @beachyTravels Před rokem +2

    Thanks for your honest review. I will not be staying here. Only going for dinner then off to a villa nearby..

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @andreajackson5293
    @andreajackson5293 Před rokem +2

    I was just about to go to google review of this hotel and just happened to see what came up here on the Tube. So disappointed in the rooms. I might have to send a letter to corporate so they can fix it before I come next year. Hotel is beautiful!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Glad you found my video! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @MhudaPhD
    @MhudaPhD Před rokem +2

    Very clean room and five star facility..well done !

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Not sure if that's sarcasm or not lol. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

    • @floramajesty6679
      @floramajesty6679 Před rokem +1

      @@tfft 😁😁😁😁

    • @MhudaPhD
      @MhudaPhD Před rokem +1

      @@tfft ok

    • @user-nw4uf6lg3t
      @user-nw4uf6lg3t Před 2 měsíci

      ​@tfft i don't think the commenter did watch... at least not all. 😂

  • @tanletran7270
    @tanletran7270 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The cleaniness of this hotel must be in the same league as the Intercontinental Phu Quoc . However I will book this hotel for my upcoming visit to Bali because of its location . My other choice is the Grand Hyatt Bali

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @kkokkodak
    @kkokkodak Před rokem +2

    Incredible! how many hours do you spend editing a video? seriously wonder.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Really depends on the video. If you include all of the graphics, scripting and the like I’d say 10-30 hours per video with most on the lower end of that scale (and this video perhaps more than 30…). Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @elizabethdevi6853
    @elizabethdevi6853 Před měsícem +1

    Would really love to hear your review on MesaStila, in Java. Just wanna know whats your opinion

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před měsícem

      Never heart of it tbh until reading your comment- then an hour later randomly saw it on M/M Smith lol. Perhaps it's a sign.

  • @jelll2411
    @jelll2411 Před 14 dny +1

    Hi, I really enjoy your detailed walkthrough of this resort. It has been one of my dreams to stay at Apurva Kempinski, so this video is very enjoyable for me. I'm planning to make a visit next week, just for a swim (because I can't afford to stay yet haha). But do you perhaps know if non-staying guests are allowed to swim at Apurva? And if yes, is there a minimum spending? Thank you in advance.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 12 dny

      Swimming I would guess is off limits. Best to contact the resort directly.

  • @Mapelsyrup86
    @Mapelsyrup86 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Btw it's not Javanese wood statue, but it's bataknese wood statue (from north Sumatra).

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @mitotv6376
    @mitotv6376 Před rokem +1

    I hope Kempinski come to my country East Timor, invest & build resort there..
    There is one company from Singapore already made a groundbreaking ceremony last week, building multimillion resort..
    But I really want if Kempinski also go there with investment.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @michaelwerner5165
    @michaelwerner5165 Před rokem +4

    With the dust and mold, the minimum spend policies, and their rules around pictures I don’t feel like spending my money there. We stayed at the Ritz-Carlton next door and liked it apart from a few minor issues. In comparison we found the architecture of the Kempinski a little too massive compared to the more elegant RC.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @sarala1jan
    @sarala1jan Před 5 měsíci +1

    This will be a fantastic place to hot wedding, special events due to it's unique beauty

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 5 měsíci

      Sure would be!

  • @michaelcryptomooningloa8436

    Thanks. Is the reef pool and day beds for all guests ?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Yes it is. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @dyon7630
    @dyon7630 Před rokem +1

    04:06 that's bataknese wooden statue instead javanese.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @ahmadsyahir8226
    @ahmadsyahir8226 Před rokem +1

    the morale of the story, please find the dust, thus we could get our room upgraded. haha

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      To each their own. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @TechCompare_1023
    @TechCompare_1023 Před rokem +1

    _13:40_ *Whooa...what a view! Which tropical country is this? Bermuda? Bahamas? Bora-bora?*

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      It’s from this resort… all of the footage is from the the Kempinski. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @markfellows74
    @markfellows74 Před rokem +2

    Suggestion. When mentioning that your room is not ready, I’d be interested to know whether you arrived at the official check in time, earlier, or later. It would help to give me a fair evaluation of the property.

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem +2

      I arrived at 14:00 and got my around around 14:40 (checkin time is 15:00). If ever a hotel doesn’t have the room ready by published checkin time then I’ll mention it specifically.
      Normally I’d call ahead to get an hour early checkin the morning of, but I had essentially an unlimited checkout time from the previous resort so didn’t in this case.

    • @markfellows74
      @markfellows74 Před rokem +2

      Appreciate the clarification. Another superb review as always!

  • @bayuindo7735
    @bayuindo7735 Před rokem +2

    Bali mmg sangat luar biasa ... terkenal sejagat raya 👍🏻👍🏻😄😄
    Bangga menjadi bagian dari anak Bangsa Besar NKRI PANCASILA 💪🏼💪🏼
    Bravo Presiden JOKOWI , Bravo POLRI , Bravo TNI , Bravo Kabinet Mentri Indonesia Maju , Bravo seluruh rakyat INDONESIA Cerdas n Kritis
    Raja Salman & Putra Mahkota Moh. Bin Salman , Kluarga Kerajaan beserta rombongan ( KSA : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ) sampai memperpanjang tinggal di Bali untuk mempelajari ( copy paste ) semua kehebatan di Bali n di terap kan juga sebagai bagian dari visi 2030 KSA
    🤩🤩
    Alhamdulilah 2 paket @3 hari , selama bulan September 2022 tinggal di hotel Apurva Kempinsky , Nusa 2 Selatan Bali ... nyamaaan lah 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♀️
    Banyak sekali wisatawan Luar negeri dari berbagai negara yg menikmatin suasana WAH ... di hotel Apurva ... n suasana budaya n keramah tamah an warga BALI yg luar biasa 💓😁
    Pokok ne ... datang sendiri lah, rame rame bersama kluarga n teman handai taulan hehehe 😄😄

  • @anantaputra1953
    @anantaputra1953 Před 8 měsíci +1

    any plan returning to Bali and review other Nusa Dua Hotel i.e Laguna or Ritz ?

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 8 měsíci

      Yes I’ll be in Bali twice next year. As for the hotels, i publish trip itineraries on Patreon prior to each trip. Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @AD-dj9zq
    @AD-dj9zq Před rokem +1

    I am also intrigued if expensive hotels don't pay detail attention to dusts and molds. The manager should've rechecked the second room, 3,5 hours is enough to ensure not much dust exists

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @hannywidjaja722
    @hannywidjaja722 Před rokem +2

    KTT G20 di selenggarakan di hotel ini.. wow keren banget

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @hyk7205
    @hyk7205 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I stayed at one of the Cliff Junior Suites for 3 nights and checked out just today. I watched your video before booking my stay here. I must say, this resort is very photogenic and the building is massive and majestic, but the rooms are not well kept and all those wooden floorboards creek. I recommend ocean view delux rooms and not the cliff suites since the main pool is the best, not the one in the Cliff loinge IMHO

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing ✈️

  • @oktofio9690
    @oktofio9690 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I tell everyone that this Kempinski Hotel in Bali is not a Hotel.. This is a palace that built in modern time when people can visit and stay in it with money...

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴

  • @mindfulfascia
    @mindfulfascia Před 8 měsíci +1

    That's terrible there was so much dust you could write. Wow!!!

    • @tfft
      @tfft  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for watching 🩴