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Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa
Bali · Uluwatu / Ungasan
A clifftop Renaissance resort near Balangan Beach on the Bukit Peninsula, built into the terrain with jungle- and forest-facing pools and a large spa.
Le Méridien · Premium
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran
Jimbaran
81
Guest sentiment
A contemporary-design Le Méridien resort in Jimbaran, about two minutes' walk from the beach, with a large saltwater lagoon pool.
Last updated August 3, 2026
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran sits in the Jimbaran area of southern Bali, roughly a two-minute walk from Jimbaran Beach, with a 1,300-square-meter saltwater lagoon pool and a separate kids' pool as centerpiece amenities. Guest feedback consistently praises the hotel's contemporary, artistic design and elegant, spacious rooms, along with staff described as kind, gentle, and caring, going out of their way to check in on guests throughout a stay. The beach's proximity is a frequently cited highlight, and the resort is generally considered good value relative to nearby luxury properties. The clearest recurring watchout is that guest opinion is somewhat split on whether the experience fully matches five-star expectations: some reviews describe past construction or maintenance defects, though the resort's own materials note an active program of preventive maintenance and area improvements addressing this feedback. Given the more mixed review signal compared with some other Bali Bonvoy properties, and a comparatively smaller overall reviewer base, this profile is built on a more conservative reading of available sentiment. For travelers who prioritize modern design and easy beach access in Jimbaran over an unambiguous luxury-tier experience, it remains a reasonable option, though expectations should be calibrated accordingly.
How guests rate it
- Location86
- Service84
- Rooms82
- Food & breakfast80
- Value80
| Address | Jalan Bukit Permai, Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia 80361 |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Le Méridien |
| Neighborhood | Jimbaran |
| Distance From Airport Km | 9 |
What Marriott Bonvoy status gets you here
- Room upgrades for Platinum Elite and above, subject to availability
- Complimentary breakfast or bonus points for Platinum Elite and above, per Marriott Bonvoy program terms
- Guaranteed room availability with 24-hour notice for Titanium and Ambassador Elite
Pros
- About a two-minute walk from Jimbaran Beach
- 1,300-square-meter saltwater lagoon pool plus a separate kids' pool
- Contemporary, artistic design and spacious rooms draw consistent praise
- Staff are repeatedly described as kind, gentle, and attentive to guests' wellbeing
- Generally considered good value relative to nearby luxury-tier resorts
Cons
- Some reviews describe past construction or maintenance defects, though the resort has an active improvement and preventive-maintenance program
- Guest opinion is more mixed than at some other Bali Bonvoy properties on whether it fully meets five-star expectations
- Smaller overall reviewer base than several other properties in this directory, so sentiment signal is less conclusive
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The contemporary, artistic hotel design and elegant, spacious rooms draw consistently positive comments
- Staff are described as kind, gentle, and caring, taking time to check on guests throughout their stay
- Proximity to Jimbaran Beach, about two minutes on foot, is a frequently cited highlight
Worth knowing before you book
- Some reviews mention past construction or maintenance defects; the resort states it runs an ongoing improvement and preventive-maintenance program in response
- Opinion is somewhat split on whether the property fully meets five-star expectations, more so than at several other properties in this directory
Verified elsewhere
Reviews & videos from around the web
Independent coverage from real reviewers and travel channels, published in the last year or two -- not written or commissioned by us. Each links back to the original.
Written reviews
Review: Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran (Marriott Bonvoy)
↗Milesopedia · Alexandrine Bertrand · Jul 2024
Detailed stay review of an Aqua Studio Suite, praising the standout lagoon-shaped pool, spacious rooms and attentive staff, and calling it ideal value for families and couples near Denpasar airport.
Review: Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran (Avant Garde Suite)
↗Suitesmile · Fai · Jul 2021
Critical review of an Avant Garde Suite stay at this Bonvoy Category 4 property, citing heavy smoke from nearby seafood grills, cloudy tap water and missing amenities despite the appealing pool.
Review: Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran
↗JakartaPotato · Raymond · Feb 2023
A 2/5 review arguing the resort favours fashion over function, flagging maintenance gaps, dated design and dim lighting, while still crediting the spacious rooms and lagoon pool area.
Hotel Review: Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran – Modern Oasis Surrounded by Balinese Culture
↗Skimbaco Lifestyle · Katja Presnal · Jun 2013
Opening-era review describing the resort as a modern property blending contemporary design with Balinese culture, highlighting attentive service, spacious rooms, pools, spa and family programs near Jimbaran beach.
Behind this page
How we researched this
This page pulls from the hotel’s own information alongside independent guest reviews. These are the primary sources we checked — last refreshed Aug 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran close to the beach?
Yes -- it's about a two-minute walk from Jimbaran Beach, which guest reviews consistently cite as one of the property's strongest features.
Does Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran live up to full five-star expectations?
Guest opinion is mixed on this specific point -- most praise the contemporary design, spacious rooms, and caring staff, but some reviews mention past maintenance issues, which the resort says it has addressed through an ongoing improvement program.