Pool at The St. Regis Bali Resort
The St. Regis Bali Resort pools are predominantly praised as exceptional, with particular acclaim for the lagoon and saltwater pools, though the main freshwater pool is notably small.
All supporting claims are from 2025–2026, with the most recent dated June 2026 and the oldest from March 2026 (excluding one April 2025 claim). This very recent and consistent timeframe suggests the positive pool experience reflects the current state of the resort. No temporal decline or improvement pattern is evident within this narrow window.
What the reviews tell us
Lagoon and saltwater pools are exceptional and outstanding, consistently praised as standout features and a 'hidden gem' by multiple reviewers (claims 140636, 154703, 140762, 142697, 155449)
Freshwater pool at the beach offers enhanced appeal with an in-pool bar feature (claim 144986)
Overall pool and beach area design is lovely and stunning, creating an appealing resort environment (claims 153641, 144809, 157172)
Regular freshwater pool is notably small, limiting swimming space for guests seeking larger pools (claim 142915)
Multiple distinct pools (freshwater, lagoon, saltwater) provide variety and cater to diverse swimming preferences (claims 144986, 140636, 154703, 142697)
The pool experience at The St. Regis Bali Resort is marked by strong positive sentiment across multiple international guests. The lagoon pool and saltwater pool emerge as standout features, consistently described as exceptional, amazing, and a "hidden gem." Guests particularly appreciate the freshwater pool's in-pool bar amenity and the overall aesthetic appeal of the beach and pool area. Water temperature and design elements support an enjoyable swimming experience. However, the regular freshwater pool is explicitly noted as small, which may limit appeal for guests seeking expansive swimming areas. All claims are recent (2025–2026), suggesting the current pool experience reflects this positive assessment. The resort's multiple distinct pools—freshwater, lagoon, and saltwater—appear designed to offer variety, and this strategy resonates well with visitors from diverse regions, including the UK, Russia, China, and the US.
Pool size variation: lagoon/saltwater pools praised vs. small freshwater pool
The resort features multiple distinct pools with notably different reputations. The lagoon and saltwater pools are consistently described as exceptional and outstanding (claims 140636, 154703, 140762, 142697), while the regular freshwater pool is explicitly characterized as small (claim 142915). This is not a contradiction about quality but rather reflects the resort's tiered pool offerings—the specialty pools clearly outshine the main freshwater pool in both acclaim and presumed size.
The evidence
Representative quotes from 12 supporting reviewsThe freshwater pool at the beach has an in pool bar
The breakfast, afternoon tea, lagoon pool and beach area all stand out
the swimming pool and sea water lagoon are exceptional
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