Pool at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
The Apurva Kempinski Bali offers an exceptional pool experience, with multiple large, well-designed pools featuring premium amenities, ocean views, and excellent facilities that guests consistently praise across all dimensions.
Consistently positive throughout the review period. Recent reviews from July 2026 maintain the same level of high praise as earlier reviews (April-May 2026), indicating sustained quality and no temporal decline. Positive sentiment remains stable across the entire 18-month period examined (August 2025 through July 2026).
What the reviews tell us
Main pool is massive, visually stunning, and features unique salt-water design evoking an ocean swimming experience, positioned on a cliff edge with sweeping ocean and beach views
Multiple pools including infinity pools provide variety; all pools are described as spacious, well-designed, and worth using
Pool layout, sun-bed arrangement, and overall design create a balanced experience of both privacy and sociability with comfortable lounging areas
Water temperature is pleasant and pools are complemented by excellent cabanas, private beach access, and integrated spa facilities
One reviewer reported the private lounge pool as uncomfortably small with awkward seating layout, though this is an isolated criticism among overwhelmingly positive feedback
The pool experience at The Apurva Kempinski Bali is overwhelmingly positive across all major dimensions. The main pool is consistently described as massive and spacious with a unique salt-water design that evokes swimming in the sea. The property features multiple pools including infinity pools and a private lounge pool, all of which appeal to guests seeking variety in their pool experience. The setting is a major highlight—the main pool is located on a cliff edge facing the ocean with panoramic views of the hotel, beach, and sea, creating a visually stunning and immersive tropical resort atmosphere. Water temperature is pleasantly warm, and the pool layout is thoughtfully designed with sun-beds arranged to balance privacy with social appeal. Pool cabanas are available and praised for their quality. Beyond the pools themselves, the property also offers private beach access and integrated spa facilities, enhancing the overall water and leisure experience. The only notable dissent comes from one reviewer who found the private lounge pool uncomfortably small with an awkward seating layout, though this represents a distinct minority opinion. Recent reviews (dating through July 2026) consistently maintain the same high praise, suggesting sustained quality and appeal.
Private lounge pool size and design concerns isolated
One Japanese reviewer (claim 165623, June 2026) reported that the private lounge pool was small and had an uncomfortable seating layout surrounding it, which discouraged use. This stands in direct contrast to the overwhelming praise for all other pools at the property. All other reviewers across 39 additional claims describe pools positively without exception. This appears to be a personal experience with a secondary pool feature rather than a systemic issue, as the main pools and other facilities receive universal acclaim. The private lounge pool may be intentionally intimate in design, which suited other guests but not this particular reviewer.
The evidence
Representative quotes from 40 supporting reviewsfacilities [pools. gym, day spa etc] superior
The main swimming pool is massive, filled with salt water, making it feels as if we swim in the Sea
The main pool was really big and comfortable.
There was also a private pool in the lounge, which was also small and The seats are set up as if they were surrounding it, and I don't feel comfortable I didn't use it.
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