Hotel Conrad Bali (Tanjung Benoa, Indonesia)

A plethora of pools provide the perfect place to cool off from the searing sun. The main pool is immaculate and huge enough so as to never feel over-crowded. Guests delight in exploring the lagoons that wrap around the property, while refreshing water and fruit is served pool-side.

An array of mouthwatering options awaits each morning at breakfast. The freshest ingredients are used to create a range of international fare, including delectable dishes for those with dietary restrictions. Reviewers recommend eating in the suite, as opposed to the restaurant, as it is quieter and less peopled.

While so many aspects of this establishment are praised—food, activities, location—it is the staff that are most often singled out for making stays memorable. Highly-trained, multi-lingual genuinely warm, you'll find everyone from the concierge to the maids willing to engage and ensure your visit is unforgettable.

While the majority of reviews indicate superior standards of accommodation, there are reports of minor maintenance issues. Faulty electrical sockets, broken lights and clogged drains have annoyed some, while a notable number of reviewers have experienced problems with shower heads that are either broken, loose and without pressure.

Reviewers in road-facing rooms have been disturbed by traffic sounds, while others have been annoyed by noisy neighbours. Loud music from weddings and other celebrations have disappointed some not involved in the festivities, while the drone of jet-skis and speedboats is apparently constant and imposing.

From time to time, a guest experiences less than 5-star service. Front-of-house staff are occasionally impersonal, and some reviewers report waiting an age to be seated in the restaurant. Mix-ups with bookings have perplexed some, while a daily Wi-Fi charge per device has sullied the stay for others.