Alam KulKul Boutique & Resort: “Ubud in Legian”

Most probably by now you are aware of the hustle and bustle of Kuta, either at noon or night. Kuta is a prominent tourist resort that is famous for its nightlife, and the heart of Bali tourism. The name of Kuta has been recognized worldwide,”Your holiday is not complete if you do not make time to enjoy sunbathing at Kuta Beach whilst on vacation here in Bali. Its panorama and white sandy beach tempted us,” said Benita Kovic, an Australian visitor, who was met by Bali Travel News whilst being absorbed in sunbathing.

Kuta and its vicinity’s nightlife always attracts local residents. Many visitors choose Kuta as their destination, the more so for Australians. They consider Bali as their second home.
Faisol Hashim knows well how busy Kuta can be, and would like to offer serenity to his visitors by establishing the Alam KulKul Boutique & Resort. This owner would like to present a natural ambience of a Boutique & Resort in the midst of Kuta.
Alam KulKul Boutique & Resort was established in Kuta to satisfy foreign visitors’ thirst for a shady, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere of nature. “The concept of harmony with nature is offered by Faisol Hashim to the market, and coincidentally creating the image that in Kuta and Legian there is still sheltered space,” said Aru Santiran, General Manager of Alam KulKul Boutique & Resort.
This resort was established in 1989 with a 77 room capacity. Ten years later, the owner renovated the entire resort. In October 2000, it was re-operated with a total of 88 rooms. Various room categories are on offer such as the Alam Room (32), Family Room (6), Quad (6) and Triple (6). In addition, there are some villas that are specially designed for guests who intend to spend their holidays with their families, namely one Bali Villa, 2 Jawa Villas and 20 Alam Villas. Other facilities is a meeting room, restaurant, spa, gymnasium and 2 swimming pools that are not away from the villas.
The swimming pool is not far from the hotel and villa buildings thoroughly enable children and their parents to join in the same pool that is adorned with various plants and fresh fruit. “All elements at Alam KulKul are designed by putting priority on the concept of harmony with nature. Guests, particularly the European market, best favor this concept. They are very happy in picking fresh fruit directly,” said Faisol Hashim on accompanying Bali Travel News to enjoy fresh fruit in the hotel area.
The concept of villas and its landscape are designed in such a way so that its atmosphere is genuinely felt as in Ubud. Even Japanese and European visitors call Alam KulKul identical to that of Ubud, an ever-fresh mountain nature with verdant trees.
Such comments are not so excessive as nearly 100 kinds of plants are bordered in the area of Alam KulKul. Many plants like bananas, mangos, papayas, grapes and water apple have started to bear fruit. “If in Ubud, its naturally cool and cold. But, in Kuta and Legian, chiefly at Alam KulKul, the atmosphere is engineered by planting several plants, so freshness and peacefulness will be felt,” said Faisol who also owns Papa’s Café.

Market and Rate
Since it was opened, Japanese visitors occupied the first guest position at some 40%, then followed by Australian (40%), European (2%) and the rest are from other countries. To attract visitors, his party continuously carries out promotion and road shows to countries mentioned above.
According to the Executive Assistant Manager of Alam KulKul, Hery Andysar, his party is not hesitating to finance overseas travel agents and wholesalers to perform an inspection to Bali. “Since all products of Alam KulKul have boutique & resort nuance, so we also offer boutique and resort rates,” said the man who has worked for 15 years at Alam KulKul.
Other things that make them highly impressed is Alam KulKul safety and security. The hotel performs security checks intensively with Balinese hospitality, and there are even guests who ask to examine themselves in advance before entering the hotel. “Some 85% of guests’ comment says that all staff at Alam KulKul are friendly. Hence, it is not hard for our staff to promote the product and services of Alam KulKul,” said Hery.

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