Katamama to welcome guests in April

Source: Katamama. A rooftop suite at dusk.

Katamama, a 58-suite boutique hotel located on one of the last parcels of land in Seminyak, Bali’s most prestigious oceanfront district, is opening at the end of March 2016.

Katamama embodies “handcrafted hospitality”, with every facet of the hotel personally designed and created by Indonesia’s finest craftsmen. The hotel is the creation of PTT Family, whose award-winning restaurants and bars in Indonesia and Singapore include the Potato Head Beach Club in Bali, a 20-villa estate renowned for its cutting-edge environmental design, and a leading contemporary Indonesian art gallery.

Contemporary design elements pay reference to the Balinese lifestyle and lush green gardens reflect the natural beauty of the island. Renowned Indonesian architect and long-time PTT Family collaborator Andra Matin has designed Katamama, with interiors a partnership between the owners and the Singapore-based design company Takenouchi Webb. The hotel will be finished with Indonesian materials such as Balinese bricks, teak, hand-made tiles from Java and terrazzo made on site.

Katamama's suites will be filled with curated artwork and collectibles, many of them originally part of the owner’s personal collection. All suites boast outdoor spaces, whether balconies, secluded gardens or individual pools. The two-storey Rooftop Suites measure 268 sq m, and offer internal access to a rooftop garden complete with ocean views, a spa bath and rain shower as well as dining, lounge and bar areas. The crowning glory of the hotel will be The Katamama Suite, housing two bedrooms and a private rooftop garden.

According to the TripAdvisor November 2015 Holiday Value Report, which revealed the top 10 most popular international destinations for Singapore travellers in the first quarter of 2016 along with the average one-week costs for hotels, airfare and meals, Bali is the most popular destination for Singapore travellers looking for a beach getaway. This is followed closely by Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Osaka, Kyoto and Seoul for those who prefer city breaks. Boracay and Langkawi are also popular, coming in ninth and tenth in the top ten list.

Janice Lee Fang, TripAdvisor’s Communications Director, Asia Pacific said at the time: “Travellers can compare prices and book great deals on TripAdvisor, and if they are flexible with their dates they can save even more money by visiting during the least expensive week*, which for Bali is 28th March."

Interested?

Katamama is at JL. Petitenget 51B, Seminyak, Bali, 80361, Indonesia. Call +62 361 302 9999 with enquiries

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*Average costs to visit the top travel destinations are representative of a one-week trip including a seven-night hotel stay, average national roundtrip airfare and three restaurant meals per day. All hotel and airfare prices were based on trips departing and returning between 1 January and 31 March 2016. Rates were correct as of 5 November 2015 and are converted from US dollars to Singapore dollars using xe.com on 18 November 2015. 

Meritus Hotels & Resorts to manage the Meritus Bali Seminyak Resort & Spa

Source: Meritus Hotels & Resorts. From left: Meritus Hotels & Resorts COO Tan Choon Kwang with Director of PT. Bali Seminyak Sejahtera, Ricky Thomasia Naro, at the signing ceremony. Looking on are Meritus Hotels & Resorts Regional VP Andrew Hickey and PT Bali Seminyak Sejahtera Shareholder I Nyoman Retha Aryana.

Asian hospitality group Meritus Hotels & Resorts has inked a management agreement with Indonesian property developer PT Bali Seminyak Sejahtera to operate a new-build resort in Seminyak on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

To open in 2016, Meritus Bali Seminyak Resort & Spa blends classic Balinese architecture and modern oriental interiors, with Chinois-inspired motifs. There are 181 guestrooms, each of which features an in-room entertainment system and efficient connectivity. A full-service business centre will complement the resort’s conference and event spaces.Ricky Thomasia Naro, President and Director of PT Bali Seminyak Sejahtera, said, “The Meritus brand has always resonated strongly in Indonesia. We are excited about this partnership, and confident that with Meritus’ track record and expertise the new resort is well-poised to elevate the standards of high-end resort accommodation in Seminyak whilst contributing to the growth of tourism in this dynamic destination.”

“Bali presents an exciting opportunity for us to enhance our brand presence in this important market by delivering the Asian hospitality experience unique to Meritus,” said Tan Choon Kwang, Chief Operating Officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts.