Melia Bali Villas & Spa Resort, Bali 5*

A luxurious sanctuary, the Melia Bali sits amongst beautiful gardens next to the fabulous beach of Nusa Dua and features a large lagoon-style swimming pool that meanders through the resort. Designed to give an authentic flavour of local life, rooms are traditionally styled with a unique Balinese stone caved entrance, teakwood furniture and exotic batif fabrics. The hotel is close to the international airport and just minutes away from shops, restaurants, entertainment, watersports facilities and an 18-hole championship golf course.

Garden Villas are hidden from the main hotel building by the lush palm gardens and have their own private beach, swimming pool, private plunge pool and bar.

All rooms have air-conditioning, TV, telephone, safe, minibar and wither a terrace or balcony.

A variety of dining options include Sakura Japanese Restaurant, Lotus Restaurant, specialising in local and Asian food, Sorrento Mediterranean Restaurant serving Italian favourites and a 24-hour coffee shop.

Drinks are served at the Beachside Bar and there is a nightly Balinese cultural cabaret.

Gym, badminton and tennis courts, a wide range of water sports and Spa, offering a choice of therapeutic treatments.