Bali's BEST Ocean View Suite: Lush Trees Hotel NE135A!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the glorious, messy, imperfect world of the Lush Trees Hotel NE135A and its supposedly "BEST Ocean View Suite." Forget the robotic reviews – this is gonna be raw, real, and hopefully, hilarious (at least for me writing it!).
Let's Get Real: The "BEST" Ocean View Suite? Hold My Bintang!
First off, the title. "BEST?" That's a BIG claim, Lush Trees. Let's see if you can back it up. I'm coming in with the expectation of a view that makes me want to weep tears of pure, unadulterated joy. And trust me, I'm ready to weep. I've seen some breathtaking sunsets in Bali (and some questionable sunsets, let's be honest).
Accessibility: The Good, The Needs Improvement, and The "Where's the Ramp?"
Alright, let's get practical. Accessibility is crucial these days, and I'm glad they mention facilities for disabled guests. But "mentioned" is a weak sauce. I NEED details. Elevator? Ramps? Specifically, how accessible are the restaurants and pool? We're going to need MORE information on that. This is a major point.
Amenities: A Smorgasbord of… Stuff!
Okay, let's just rip through this list of amenities. Are you ready? Here we go:
- Internet: They shout "Free Wi-Fi!" But let's be real, in Bali, that's almost a given. In all rooms? Cool. Internet access – LAN? Okay, for the old-school geeks like me (I still like a cable).
- Cleanliness and Safety: Okay, this is where I perk up. Anti-viral cleaning products? YES. Daily disinfection in common areas? YES. Rooms sanitized between stays? Double YES. I want this place to be a fortress of cleanliness. I’m a total germaphobe. Also, Staff trained in safety protocol – good! Safety is paramount.
- Food, Glorious Food (and Booze!): This is Bali, after all. Restaurants galore! Asian, International, Vegetarian (essential for me, sometimes). Poolside bar? Mandatory. Happy hour? I'm already there. The menu mentions I can order anything in the restaurant, so that's great. I want a Mai Tai, a burger, and a plate of spring rolls delivered to my door at 2 am, if I want it!
- Services and Conveniences: They provide services like Air conditioning, Daily housekeeping, Room service [24-hour] (essential!), and Laundry Service. Pretty standard, but necessary. And the concierge? I want a concierge who can get me into the secret beach club, not just the tourist traps.
- For the Kids: Babysitting service? Cool, but I'm more interested in finding myself.
- Getting Around: Airport transfer? YES! Car park [free of charge]? Awesome. I am going to get a car and drive myself!
- Available in All Rooms: The room features are pretty standard. No comment.
The Suite Itself: The Ocean View (The Big Question)
Okay, so the suite itself. In my head, I’m picturing a wrap-around balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a view that makes you forget all your worries. But, that view. That's what it's all about. That's where the "BEST" claim lives or dies. My expectations are high. I want to know if the window opens, because some of the best memories are just sitting with a cup of coffee on the balcony with a view of the sun rising.
The Spa and Relaxing Stuff: My Happy Place
Okay, let's get REAL. Massage, Spa, Sauna, Steamroom, Pool with view! This place might be heaven. I picture myself melting into a body wrap, floating in that pool, and forgetting the stresses of everyday life. I NEED this. Specifically, I’m hoping this is the place where I can get a foot bath massage. Heaven!
A Deep Dive into the Soul… or at Least, the Swimming Pool
One thing I HATE is a crowded pool. I want to know the swimming pool [outdoor] is large enough to have the feeling of space.
My Dream Day at Lush Trees (and a bit of a rant)
Okay, here's my ideal day. Wake up, order breakfast in the room (with that fantastic ocean view!), then a quick visit to the fitness center (gotta burn off those Mai Tais). Followed by hours of languishing in the steam room or sauna and finish with a massage. Yes, please. Then, it's off to the poolside bar for a happy hour. The rest of the day should just be a haze of sunshine, good food, and that incredible view. No, I will take a long nap!
The Real Deal? Time Will Tell… But the Potential is There!
Okay, so, Lush Trees Hotel NE135A, you've got my attention. You've listed a ton of stuff. But the most important, and the most crucial thing is still in question: does it deliver? That ocean view, the feel of luxury, and the ability to truly relax.
Let's Talk Money and Book…
We need the real deal! It's time to find out the pricing, and availability!
Bali's "Best" Ocean View Suite: Lush Trees Hotel NE135A – My Offer (and a plea!)
My Offer (Just for You, My Fellow Traveler):
- The ultimate "Bali Bliss" package at Lush Trees Hotel NE135A – book the Ocean View Suite (if it is, in fact, the "BEST"), and receive:
- A complimentary bottle of Balinese wine on arrival, and a fruit basket, and a massage.
- 2 Free cocktails at the pool side bar.
- Priority access to the spa (skip the line, baby!).
- A dedicated concierge to help you plan all your amazing things.
Why You Absolutely NEED to Book This (and Why I'm Crossing My Fingers):
Because life is too short for boring vacations. Because you deserve a view that takes your breath away. Because you've earned a little bit of pampering. Because, if it's even half as good as it sounds, this is going to be an unforgettable experience.
BUT… here's my plea: Lush Trees, make sure it lives up to the hype. Don't let me down. Don't be the hotel that overpromises and underdelivers. Give me that view, that spa, that feeling of pure, unadulterated bliss. Give me something to write home about (or, you know, write a wildly enthusiastic review about).
So, go on. Book it. Let's find out together if this is truly the "BEST" Ocean View Suite in Bali. And if it is? I'll see you at the poolside bar.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this itinerary is less "polished travel brochure" and more "drunken diary entry discovered in a hostel." We're talking about Lush Trees Hotel, 1 BR Suite Ocean View NE135A in Bali. Consider this your extremely imperfect, and probably slightly insane, guide to getting through it.
DAY 1: Arrival - Bali Bliss (and Brief Panic)
- 14:00 (ish) – ARRIVAL AT DPS (Denpasar Airport): Oh God, the humidity. It hits you like a warm, damp hug… except that hug is from a thousand sweating strangers. Airport chaos, pure and simple. Finding a driver arranged through the hotel felt like winning the lottery. He held up a sign with my name in a font that looked suspiciously like Comic Sans. Seriously, Lush Trees, step up your signage game!
- 15:00 - 16:00 – THE DRIVE: The drive to Lush Trees was a blur of scooters, temples, and a near-death experience involving a rogue goat. The scenery is undeniably gorgeous, but you spend half the time gripping the seatbelt and praying your driver isn't secretly auditioning for "Fast & Furious: Bali Drift."
- 16:00 - CHECK-IN & SUITE GLORY (and a minor meltdown): Okay, the suite. NE135A. Ocean View! Pure, unadulterated INSTAGRAM GOLD. The photos online didn't do it justice. The balcony? Heaven. The view? Ridiculous. This is the life, I thought. Pure, unadulterated bliss.
- BUT: Then I realized I forgot my phone charger. Panic. Absolute, unadulterated terror. How am I supposed to document my journey of self-discovery without a fully charged iPhone? (Yes, I know, first-world problems. Sue me.) Managed to pilfer one (thank you, friendly hotel staff!) after what felt like an hour of begging.
- 17:00 – SUNSET COCKTAILS (and a near spill): Headed straight for the hotel bar, because, therapy. Ordered a ridiculously overpriced (but delicious) Mai Tai. Watched the sun melt into the ocean, turning the sky into a painting. Tried to be all Zen and present but ended up accidentally attempting yoga moves while tipsy… nearly spilled my drink all over a very judgmental-looking German couple. Mortifying.
- 19:00 – DINNER, or, "Bali Belly's Prelude?" The hotel restaurant, "Warung Worth It." Ordered some local fish. Fingers crossed I don't regret that tomorrow. So far so good. The food was delicious, the service a bit slow, but hey, you're on island time, right? Trying to embrace the slowness.
- 21:00 – EARLY NIGHT (and a mosquito battle): Collapsed into bed, utterly exhausted and battling a swarm of determined mosquitoes. Sprayed myself (and the room) with the provided repellent. Praying I wake up tomorrow without resembling a polka-dotted pufferfish.
DAY 2: Exploring the Beauty (and Losing My Mind a Little)
- 07:00-08:00 – BREAKFAST & THE BEACH: Breakfast at the hotel. The buffet was decent, but the coffee tasted like dishwater. Wandered to the beach. The sand? Pure, white, and ridiculously soft. The ocean? Perfect temperature. Spent an hour losing myself in the waves, feeling the sand wash over me, and generally just being a puddle of happy. This is what I came for. This is it.
- 09:00-12:00 – TEMPLE TIME! (And a Cultural Collision): Off to Uluwatu Temple. Holy mother of God, the view! This is the real deal, people. The temple itself is stunning, perched precariously on a cliff edge. Monkeys everywhere, though! They’re cute until they decide your sunglasses look better on them. Note to self: Don’t underestimate the monkey mafia. Watched the Kecak fire dance at sunset. The chanting? Hypnotic. The fire? Hot. The experience? Magical. (Except for the woman next to me loudly FaceTiming her mother during the performance. Some people…)
- 12:30 - 14:00 – LUNCH (with a side of regret): Found a little warung, "Manggo Juice Heaven," near the temple. Ordered some gado-gado. Tasted amazing! But a few hours later… my stomach is starting to rumble. I suspect a battle is brewing. Bali Belly, you sly devil.
- 14:00 - 17:00 – RELAXATION AND A BALINESE MASSAGE (and the discovery of inner peace…maybe): Back at the hotel, where I immediately locked myself back into my room and curled up into a ball, praying to the porcelain goddess. I was feeling better, just a little shaky, so I decided to try a Balinese massage. Pure. Bliss. The therapist was like a zen ninja, kneading away all my stresses. I almost fell asleep. Almost. Then, when I got up, I felt… surprisingly amazing. Light, even. Maybe, just maybe, Bali's magic was finally working.
- 18:00 - 20:00 - DINNER (and the GREAT DEBATE): I am faced with a dilemma (I do not want to use the hotel again). Should I risk eating street food, or risk another meal at the hotel? I am at war with my stomach. I ultimately went with the hotel menu (a lot safer). I enjoyed but did not enjoy the meal, because I kept staring at my stomach.
- 20:00 - 22:00 – NIGHT CAP (and a moment of clarity): Decided to get a night cap at the hotel bar. What started as a casual chat by myself in the bar, somehow turned into a group discussion with a local guy and his friends. I somehow confessed all my troubles, from my missing charger to my fear of Bali Belly.
- 22:00 – SLEEP (wish me luck!): Praying I don't wake up in the middle of the night needing the bathroom.
DAY 3: Waterfall Whirlwinds, Street Food Shenanigans (and the inevitable chaos)
- 08:00 - 10:00 – BREAKFAST (and a SURPRISE Guest): Another attempt at the buffet. The coffee STILL tasted like dishwater, but managed to get enough food in me to keep me going. Then, a MONKEY. Yes, another one. Scaled the balcony to get into my room and steal some fruit (again). I swear I'm going to start carrying a slingshot!
- 10:00 - 13:00 – TUMBUK WONDERS (and a near-disaster): Tumbuk Waterfall. Getting there was an adventure in itself – winding roads, scooters whizzing past, and the constant dread that I'd misread my map and end up in the middle of a rice paddy. But the waterfall! It was magnificent. The water was freezing, the scenery was lush, and if I am being honest, I almost slipped and broke my neck. The pictures were amazing, worth it, but next time, I am bringing a guide!
- 13:30 – Street food (THE RISK): Oh, I went for it, and I made it count. Some local friend helped me out. You can never be too careful.
- 16:00 - 18:00 - Shopping: Some shopping in town
- 18:00 - 20:00 - Sunset again (and the realization): It occurs to me, after a very delicious meal, that I am going to die here, or rather, I am going to be very full. I could stay here forever; I don’t have to worry about the big issues in my life.
- 20:00 - 22:00 – Packing (and the goodbyes): I am not ready to go, even though I know I must.
DAY 4: Departure (and a promise to return)
- 08:00 - Goodbye Breakfast: I feel like I have learned a lot.
- 10:00 - Check out: I am going to go back home and be a terrible person.
- 11:00 - Airport
Final Thoughts:
So, Lush Trees Hotel, Bali. Did I have a perfect, Instagram-worthy vacation? Absolutely not (unless you count the occasional epic fail as "aesthetic"). Did I have an experience I'll never forget? You bet. Bali, you beautiful, chaotic, monkey-infested paradise. I'll be back. Oh, and I'm packing about ten bottles of Pepto-Bismol. Just in case.
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Lush Trees Hotel NE135A: FAQ – Because Let's Be Honest, You Have Questions (and So Do I!)
1. Okay, Seriously. Is the Ocean View as Spectacular as the Photos? (And Did You Photoshop Those Pics?!)
Alright, let's cut to the chase. The photos? Mostly legit. Let me tell you, the ocean view from suite NE135A? It's… kinda jaw-dropping. Seriously. Like, the first morning I cracked open the curtains, I actually gasped. (Don't tell anyone I gasped, though. I'm supposed to be a seasoned traveler!). It's this vast expanse of turquoise, dotted with these tiny fishing boats that look like toys. And the sound? The sound is *everything*. Just a constant, gentle roar of the waves. So, yeah, the photos deliver. They don't capture the *smell* of the salt air, though. That's a bonus. A really, really good bonus. I'm not sure they photoshopped it much, but the sunsets are enhanced by nature and the positioning of the suite lets you see all of it.
2. What's the Vibe Like? Is It All Chilled Instagram Influencers or Can a Regular Slob Like Me Fit In?
Honestly? It’s a bit of both. I saw a *lot* of perfect yoga poses and strategically placed fruit platters. But! And this is a big but, the hotel, and that specific suite in particular, it's designed to make you feel welcome. It's not oppressively fancy. The staff are genuinely lovely. I spilled coffee on the tablecloth at breakfast (mortified!) and the server just smiled and replaced it with a fresh one. No judgement. Just kindness. So, yes, you *can* fit in, even if your Instagram feed consists primarily of blurry food photos and pictures of your cat. You can. Believe me.
3. The Suite Itself... Is It Luxurious, Or "Luxurious-ish?" (You Know, Like the Kind Where You Find Stray Hairs in the Bathtub?)
Okay, so, *luxurious*. Yes. Full stop. Luxurious. But the real kind, not that "faux-luxury" you find at some places. The bathroom? Huge. The bathtub? Deep enough to actually, you know, *sink* into. The bed? Like sleeping on a cloud that's been gently massaged by angels. (Maybe. I was tired, okay? Don't judge my sleep-deprived prose!) I inspected that bathtub *thoroughly*, by the way. No stray hairs. (I'm a bit of a clean freak, sue me). The little details? Perfect. Fresh flowers, a welcome fruit platter, a balcony big enough to swing a (very small) cat on. (Don't swing cats!).
4. Let's Talk About the Food. Is the Hotel Restaurant Worth It, Or Should I Just Uber Eats Every Meal?
Okay, the food... this is where things get a little… messy, but in a good way. Uber Eats? *Shame*. Okay, the hotel restaurant? Some dishes were incredible, like the grilled fish – melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Others… well, let's just say consistency wasn't their strongest suit. One day the breakfast nasi goreng was heavenly, the next day… less so. My advice? Eat at the restaurant, *but* explore the local warungs (small, family-run restaurants) as well. That's where you'll find the *real* magic, the authentic flavors, and the ridiculously cheap prices. Plus, you'll probably make some friends. (I made friends with a cat named… well, I won't say, but it rhymes with "Sly")
5. Are There Any Deal-Breakers? (Like, Is the Wi-Fi a Disaster, or Are There Loud Nightclub?)
Deal-breakers? Okay, let's get real here. The Wi-Fi was… adequate. Not blazing fast, but good enough to check emails and post some strategically curated Instagram stories. (Guilty as charged!). No nightclubs blasting deafening music that will ruin your peace. No, but… The beach can get a bit crowded during peak season. And, and… the pool can be overrun with kids. Mostly well-behaved, but… kids. If you're after total solitude by the pool, consider it. So, no major deal-breakers, just a couple of minor annoyances depending on what you're after.
6. Okay, I'm Sold. But What's the *Absolute* Best Thing About the Suite? (You know, the thing you'll be telling everyone about?)
This is the part where I get all mushy and sentimental, apologies in advance. It wasn't the giant bed, or the view, or the perfectly-formed cappuccino art at breakfast. It was the balcony, and the afternoon of the second day. I sat out there, on that balcony, with a book (that remained unread, sadly), a glass of whatever wine they had (probably not the best, but it did the trick), and just… *listened*. To the waves, to the birds, to nothing. I wasn't checking my phone, I wasn't rushing around, I wasn't *doing* anything. I just… *was*. And for a fleeting moment, I felt a peace so profound, so utterly serene, that I actually think I might have teared up a little. Yeah, that’s it . The best thing? The space to *be*. And if you get that with that view, you're golden. Book it! (And hey, maybe save me a slice of that fruit platter.)
7. Is it Really *WORTH* the Price? I Mean, It's Bali, Not the Ritz, Right?
Okay, the dreaded money question. Let's be honest, it's not *cheap*. But is it worth it? For me… Yes. Absolutely yes. Look, Bali's generally a bargain compared to, say, New York or London. And you're paying for the *experience*. The views, the service, the little touches that make it feel special, the chance to disconnect (kinda). If you're on a shoestring budget, then maybe not. But if you value relaxation, beauty, and a little bit of pampering, then NE135A at the Lush Trees Hotel? Worth every single penny. Just maybe don’t tell your bank account I said so. (And tip the staff well, they're amazing!)
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