General Information

When to Come?

Guests visit Villa Kalisha all through the year. In Bali there is a wet season (November to March) and a dry season (April to October). The dry season clearly has less rain, but even in the wet season it seldom rains for more than a few hours in a day, and there are still many days it does not rain at all. On the plus side in the wet season the scenery is incredibly lush and green, and sitting cosily in a warm bath inside Villa Kalisha while watching the rain cascade down outside is an amazing experience.

Children

Children are welcome at Villa Kalisha. We have all facilities needed for infants (such as high chairs and cots) and also provide a free babysitting service and kids meals. Please be aware however that the pool is deep (1.75m) and that there are no fences or other restrictions around the pool or the pond, so small children do need to be watched carefully.

The staff of Villa Kalisha are however well used to handling children and are available throughout the day to provide whatever assistance your require.

Security

Under normal circumstances security is not a concern in Bali. The Balinese people are Hindu, and are honest and peaceable. Crime is minimal and the overwhelming majority of tourists that visit Bali have a wonderful time and never have any security concerns at all.

Unfortunately in recent years Bali (or more specifically the main tourist area of Kuta) has been the victim of two tragic bombings that killed many innocent people. Most of the terrorists have since been captured or killed including the main ringleader, and security has been stepped up considerably in the busiest tourist areas of Kuta, Legian, Sanur and Nusa Dua. Unfortunately however the threat of terrorist action remains, as indeed it does most anywhere in the world.

Villa Kalisha is relatively far from the main tourist centres in Bali and is sited in a quiet location. We do have security 24 hours/day, but this is more to assist you if you have any problems rather than to counter any external threat.

At the end of the day millions of tourists visit Bali each year, and the chances of you being hurt in a terrorist attack are little more than if you stayed at home, even if you stay in a high profile area such as Kuta.

The Balinese are a lovely and welcoming people, and their economy relies very much on tourism. As such each tourist that does come to Bali not only helps these wonderful people to rebuild their economy but in our view also helps to overcome the very objectives the terrorists sought to achieve.

Water Supplies

Villa Kalisha has its own private well that is drilled into a fresh water reservoir several metres below the surface of the earth. Although we have tested the water and believe that it is safe to drink, we do actually recommend that you drink the bottled water that is provided at the villa throughout your stay