New! Villa Batujimbar, Sanur, Bali. Villa Batujimbar exemplifies everyone’s dream of a luxury Bali villa, with its Sanur beachfront location, its fascinating history and a celebrity guest list that boasts monarchs and rock legends. This is where Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall tied the knot, Sting gave an impromptu concert, and Princess Diana retreated from the media glare.
When the current owner – who took over from Aman hotelier Adrian Zecha in the mid-1990s – first visited Batujimbar in the early 1970s, acclaimed Australian artist Donald Friend had already invited architect Geoffrey Bawa to apply his signature ‘tropical modernist’ style at the Batujimbar Estate. Bawa created a harmonious relationship between buildings and landscape, influenced by the famed Balinese palaces at Amlapura and Klungkung and the water gardens of Tirta Gangga. His moated Lembu Balé with its stately living area still commands centre stage, and today provides an enchanting setting for wedding ceremonies.
Villa Batujimbar’s myriad living areas and nine bedroom suites occupy a series of thatched pavilions enriched with museum-worthy paintings, heirloom artefacts and architectural treasures. Within the meticulously maintained gardens, fountain-filled lotus ponds, moss-encrusted statuary and intricately carved stone reliefs contribute to the villa’s unique character.
While its design pedigree might be firmly rooted in the past, the villa’s facilities will be welcomed by today’s discerning vacationer: a 20-metre swimming pool, private tennis court, a private chef and personal round-the-clock butlers to elevate your residency to regal levels.
Start your day with coffee at the beachfront balé, facing the island of Nusa Lembongan across the calm waters of Sanur bay. After a breakfast served on heritage Jenggala tableware in the alfresco dining pavilion, slip through the ornate gateway onto the golden-sand beach for a swim or sprint along the promenade. At day’s end, feast on dishes prepared by your private chef, or take a five-minute stroll to the myriad restaurants that line Sanur’s main entertainment and shopping street.
At any time of day, life at Villa Batujimbar is pretty perfect!
Location: Villa Batujimbar accords guests an extraordinary location right on the edge of Sanur Beach: a private gate leads directly from the villa gardens onto the footpath that stretches the length of the white sand swimming beach in both directions. Privacy and peace are the promise of its privileged setting within the exclusive Batujimbar Estate, yet just 150 metres away is the buzz of Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur’s main street, with its throng of restaurants, bars and boutiques. Guests may pick up Bali’s famous Jenggala ceramics (originally created in the villa’s grounds decades ago), enjoy an espresso at Café Batu Jimbar, snack on sushi at Ryoshi, or dance to live music at Three Monkeys – all within a five-minute walk. There’s a good choice of water sports along the beach, a nine-hole golf course within a few kilometres, and the delights of dive- and surf-spot Nusa Lembongan a half-hour boat ride away.
Bedroom 1: Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV, office, private balcony with ocean view and adjacent bathroom with bathtub, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Guest House I
Bedroom 2: Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV, safe, access to the garden and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 3: Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV, safe, access to the garden and en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Guest House II
Bedroom 4 (Interconnected with Bedroom 5): Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV, safe, access to the garden and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 5 (Interconnected with Bedroom 4): Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV, safe, access to the garden and en-suite bathroom with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Guest House III
Bedroom 6: Upper floor bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV, safe and adjacent bathroom with bathtub, shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 7: Ground floor bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV, safe and adjacent bathroom with bathtub, shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Guest House IV
Bedroom 8: Bedroom with a king-size bed, A/C, TV and shared bathroom (with Bedroom 9) with shower, vanity and WC. 2 guests maximum.
Bedroom 9: Bedroom with two small single bed and shared bathroom (with Bedroom 8) with shower, vanity and WC. 2 children maximum.
Once a vacation home is selected, the pampered adventure begins. Our concierge team will assist with creating a magical and immersive vacation experience. Our services include
While available for advanced requests, the concierge team connects with guests 30 days prior to arrival to coordinate arrivals and to reserve desired services and experiences. Guests with scheduled Christmas/New Year stays will be contacted 90 days prior to arrival.
Plan your dream destination wedding or special Bali event. The villa is available for wedding receptions and special events.
Maximum guests:
Maximum guests for cocktail event: 180 guests
Maximum guests for a seated dinner event: 150 guests
Rental rates:
The villa requires 2 nights minimum rentals during the Low Season, 3 night during the High Season and 5 nights minimum rentals of the villa over Peck Season at the regular rental rates. The event fee is one (1) night's rental at the applicable rate of the date, plus taxes.
Banjar fee: Rp4,000,000
Event fee: $1000
Music curfew at 11pm.
Terms and conditions:
The villa does not allow unregistered guests to stay overnight. Overnight guests are restricted to the 2 guests per rented bedroom and must be declared. Guests are responsible for set-up and clean up of the event. The event may not occur within 24 hours of departure. For example, with a Saturday departure guests must hold the event on Thursday or sooner. Guests must abide to local ordinances.
Please contact our villa specialists to assist you in selecting the perfect wedding venue for your special occasion.
Our concierge service will be delighted to assist with planning, logistics as well as catering and wedding planner referrals.