This is a wonderful hotel that is not the standard Bali holiday experience. The hotel is set in beautiful grounds, with a lovely pool and a very special atmosphere. It almost feels as if you are staying in a secret Balinese palace! We stayed in a villa (with a private pool) which was very spacious, clean and comfortable, The breakfast was extremely good and all the staff who looked after us were exceptionally friendly, kind and eager to help. WORTH KNOWING The Plataran is located in a side street in Canggu away from the beach. There is not much close by that you can walk to which threw us at first but please bear in mind two things. Firstly, the hotel offers free rides into nearby Seminyak which had good shopping, a nice range of cafes, a lovely beach and great seafront restaurants (try Seasalt as a treat). Tanah Lot Temple is also not too far away and worth a visit especially if you stay for the fire dance. Secondly, perhaps change your mindset from a normal Bali beach holiday. We really enjoyed unwinding at the hotel. We had a lovely massage from the onsite therapist and did a great cooking course with the head chef. All this made our trip very special. So take the time to enjoy what the Plataran uniquely offers.