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Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe

3.5 star property
Comfortable Colonial resort near Sanur Beach

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1 Bedroom Cottage Suite | Garden view
1 Bedroom Cottage Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Meeting facility
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM
The price is $55
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai 209, Denpasar, Bali, 80228
  • Popular LocationSanur Night Market13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSindhu Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanur Beach7 min drive
  • AirportDenpasar (DPS-Ngurah Rai Intl.)24 min drive
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1 Bedroom Suite Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Suite Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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3 Bedroom Pool Villa | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

3 Bedroom Pool Villa

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

3 Bedroom Bungalow

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Cottage Suite | Garden view

1 Bedroom Cottage Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Bedroom Villa | View from room

2 Bedroom Villa

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Cottage Suite Pool View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Cottage Suite Pool View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 Bedroom Cottage Deluxe | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Cottage Deluxe

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 Bedroom Bungalow | Garden view

1 Bedroom Bungalow

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden Area

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 Bedroom Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Bedroom Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Denpasar

Located in Denpasar, Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe is in the entertainment district and on the boardwalk/promenade. Beachwalk Shopping Center and Eat Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sanur Beach and Kuta Beach. Waterbom Bali and Bali Safari and Marine Park are not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, snorkeling and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Sanur Night Market - 13 min walk
  • Bali Beach Golf Course - 2 min drive
  • Sindhu Beach - 2 min drive
  • Mertasari Beach - 7 min drive
  • Sanur Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport (DPS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Warung Old Brick - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Van Onze Cultuur - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tirta Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Warung Men Runtu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tahu Sumedang Renyah - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe

Resort near Sanur Beach
You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe. Treat yourself to a facial, reflexology, or a body scrub at Puri Esthetic Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Latartine Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a hair salon.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, massage treatment rooms, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Indonesian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: IDR 100,000 to 200,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Latartine Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

More

  • Built in 2011
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Deck/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

In accordance with local regulations, all visitors must remain within the property during Seclusion Day (Nyepi)/Hindu New Year for a 24-hour period (starting at 6 AM). Seclusion Day typically falls in March or April (dates subject to change each year). Check-in and check-out will not be possible on that date. Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali International Airport) is also closed on Seclusion Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for IDR 650000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately IDR 100000 to 200000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: IDR 250000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: IDR 650000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Doeloe
Hotel Puri Tempo
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe Sanur
Puri Tempo
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe Resort
Puri Tempo Doeloe Hotel
Puri Tempo Doeloe Sanur
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe Sanur, Bali
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe Denpasar
Puri Tempo Doeloe Denpasar
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe Denpasar
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe Resort Denpasar

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe?

As of Jun 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe on Jun 29, 2024 start from $54.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of IDR 250000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe located?

Situated on the boardwalk/promenade, this spa resort is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Sanur Night Market and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Sanur Beach. Hardy's Supermarket and Sindhu Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great villa for quiet time but no amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a beautiful oasis but it isn't in the best location after saying that I will not stop me from booking again. if your looking for somewhere to stay for pure serenity and self pampering this is the place to be. was easy to hire a driver to view the attractions around which is what i suggest
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nuta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel, every thing was suoer okay, good breakfast, very clean, very quiet and very nice staff ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax
It was very quiet when I was there. Staff very friendly. Had the pool area to myself and it was super relaxing and tranquil. Loved the outdoor areas and the style of the bungalow which made walking through the grounds very zen like. It is a bit of a walk to beach and restaurants, but I liked walking. Some solo woman may not find it comfortable walking the dark streets behind hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Amazing quirky hotel Fourth time and booked again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Raymondo, Gloucester

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Low density, excellent garden environment. Low cost, nice staff. Overall impression of decor was of shabby chic retro Art Deco. Excelllent value. Down sides.. long walk through unit alleys with piddles to town 10mins away. Just adequate breakfast in strange quirky deserted on site restaurant. Overall great value achieved at expense of position in town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Prudence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Bali experience
We loved the traditional guest houses the very beautiful gardens the peace and quiet and the swimming pool. A great stopover for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darryl, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We just got here late at night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really unique. Don’t expect all of the amenities in your room. This place is best enjoyed by the pool and around the gardens. This is the kind of place you stay at to get away from it all. You can hang by the pool and relax while ordering tropical cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable, classical and beautiful
It was a classical, beautiful hotels with a lot of arts and garden. It was good just spend time in the garden. The room was simple and nice. They also offer good wifi and breakfast. The staff is nice and helpful. The was a male staff in the reception, always give us a big smile when he talked. Well done!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Sam & Helen, Perth Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oldie colonial feel with a French accent.
The hotel is small and intamit with fabulous gardens. The onsite restaurant was great for breekie and an evening meal. The walk to the Main Street would not suit everyone but the local cab ride was 3 to $5. Ladies may appreciate better lighting in the bathroom and a powerpoint but the rest of the room, aircon, bed, fridge, tea & coffee etc where adequate form an inexpensive hotel. The staff were all friendly and very helpful. The pool area is well maintained and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Mold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding, quirky, amazingly friendly staff
This small, individual, quirky, gem of a hotel was amazing. Definitely not your run of the mill anonymous hotel. I stayed in a villa, which was very clean, tastefully and individually furnished with collectables and antiques. Unique bath tub and walk in shower lined with stones, seperate toilet. There was a fridge, kettle, tea / coffee and a couple of bottles of water provided. Extras such as handy umbrellas were a nice touch. The grounds are beautiful with lots of seating areas, eg large open sided room, poolside cabanas. The pool was spotless, just like the rest of the hotel. All the staff were very friendly and attentive and couldn't do enough to make my stay enjoyable. I used the laundry man just outside the entrance 15k per kilo and was happy with the results. Highly recommended and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
First of all , there was strong smell from washroom , unbearable! There was an emergency situation that I had to go out in middle of the night .. but There is noooo light what so ever in the hallways or yard .. absolutely dark .. a huge lizard was in my room .. restaurant staff coughed all the time while serving that food !! My sheets does not look fresh at all ...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Hidden Paradise
On arrival at 2 am in the morning on a busy main road, the gates were closed and we thought 'oh no what have we done?' The security guard gave us a key and led us through and behind the entrance was the most beautiful , quaint hotel. I fell in love instantly. The staff were excellent and accommodating, rooms cleaned every day, pool towels, clean towels daily, air con, 3 showers with HOT water, one outside on a small patio. The on,y thing I found wrong was no wardrobe space but then I took too many clothes and it may be different in another room as they were all different. It s not a normal hotel, all accommodation is separate, your own old Javanese hut/home bungalow.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Gyanendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Traditional Balinese house
It is a traditional Balinese house and one has to compromise some comfort and facilities. It is not bad to stay once in Bali!

10/10 Excellent

Katarina Sremacki, Serbia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe
Travel back in time? Enjoying old fashion lifestyle in typical balinese inspired hotel with breath-taking landscape,including relaxing spa pampering, excellent and always smiling staff? This is a little paradise close to hectic street of Sanur with a great variety of bars and restaurants and beach area just a 10 min of leisure walking!

10/10 Excellent

Claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is helpfull and kind. The bungalow are so cute and cozy, the place is just amazing ! If you want to treat yourself at à fair price, it's the place ! I even got à free foot massage !

10/10 Excellent

myshka, magog, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute, clean and close to the beach! Staff is friendly, pool is great!

4/10 Poor

Lee, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Mixed fellings
After seeing the photos on the website was really looking forward to staying in a beautiful cottage BUT what i got was extremely disappointing in fact my cottage 803 was depressing, horrible old timber furniture. I asked to be moved which they did to cottage 806 was a bit better but the floorboards created at every step. The grounds are lovely and at night the garden lights are beautiful. The pool is fairly shallow, not deep at one end and no steps to access the pool for older people. The resort is quite a long way from the beach but they do have a shuttle once a day. Apart from that there is nothing around the resort no shops or supermarket etc. You have to walk the narow laneways to get to the beach, it would have been nice to have dinner near the beach at night and listen to music but being an older sole traveller i would not walk dark laneways with no lights at night.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant Hotel
Shuttle bus to beach only once a day and to far to walk to beach and restaurants when it was hot

8/10 Good

syd, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint Quiet and Friendly
Comfortable character filled Javanese Cottages set in a magnificence garden setting. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. While it is a 15 minute walk, or $2.50 taxi ride into the main street of Sanur, this we think is a good thing as we are away from it's noise and hectic pace. This was our second visit, of 11 days and we will stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Rajaraman, Chennai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel at an affordable price
We stayed in Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe for 4 nights recently. The hotel rooms were just fabulous. We stayed in a two bedroom suite with private pool. Every aspect of the room was great. Clean big private pool. Good kitchen. Two huge very comfortable beautifully decorated bedrooms. 2 Huge awesome bathrooms. Beautifully manicured gardens inside our villa as well as in the hotel. The hotel was located a 10 mins walk away from the beach and its restaurants. There was also a good laundromat right outside the hotel which was useful for us on a long trip. We only had the free buffet at the hotel restaurant but that was very good. Their tartines, scrambled eggs, pancakes etc. were great. The service of the staff at the reception and the restaurant was also very courteous. Since we were staying for more than 3 nights, we got a complementary foot massage and a yoga session. We unfortunately could not utilise the free yoga session but the foot massage was also good. The reception staff also helped organise our trips etc.