RIMBA Jimbaran Bali officially opened in September, ready to welcome APEC delegations with spectacular sunsets
and a tranquil forest setting, as another unique product by AYANA Resort and Spa.

Under the same management of Capella Hotel Group, RIMBA features 282 rooms and suites to expand on AYANA's 368 rooms and villas. The 8 hectare resortis locatedwithin AYANA's 77-hectare grounds overlooking Jimbaran Bay, just 12 kilometers from Bali's airport.

RIMBA's name, which is Indonesian for 'forest', reflects its setting and use of sustainable materials in its architecture and interior design. The landscaping is like entering a national park with tree-lined entrance and scenic trails, and magical sunset views across the forest to the ocean beyond. Facilities include:

• One hectare of multi-tiered water bodies including 6 swimming pools, Pool Access Rooms and swim-up Pool Bar;
• Bali's first Ah Yat Abalone Seafood Restaurant, which has over 25 restaurants Asia-wide and is renowned for authentic dim sum and live seafood cooked-to-order;
• Ultra-glam UNIQUE Roof-top Bar & Pool for all-day lounging and sunset cocktails that carry on into the night;
• To'ge all-day dining, coffee shopand gourmet bakery, under the helm of Singaporean head chef Jusman So, who has moved to RIMBA from AYANA where he was previously Chef de Cuisine at Dava restaurant
  (2012/13 Miele Guide);
• Scenic jogging track and complimentary resort shuttle connecting RIMBA to AYANA and Kubu Beach;
• Priority Access to the famous Rock Bar and private Kubu Beach, and convenient access to AYANA's 7 restaurants;
• Roof-top spa rooms to expand on the award-winning ThermesMarins Spa at AYANA, home to the world's largest Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pool and the spectacular Spa on the Rocks treatment villas anchored amidst the Indian Ocean;
• Children's pool with waterslides and RIMBA Kids Club
• On-site greenhouse, herb garden, and fruit and vegetablefeaturing over 1,500 trees including manggo, orange, pineapple, soursop, guava,and pomegrenate;
• State-of-the-art Cooking School;
• Complimentary WiFi.

Guests of both AYANA and RIMBA experience seamless service as they enjoy the best of both worlds: RIMBA with its forest ambience and AYANA's unrivaled ocean-front setting. With its unique facilities and design, RIMBA complements AYANA, providing guests with two unique hotels to explore and two very different experiences to enjoy.

RIMBA's convenient location also provides additional accommodation and event venues for weddings and meetings at AYANA, which launched new MICE facilities in June including an expanded Ballroom, high-tech ampitheater, and VIP boardroom. RIMBA's opening was strategically timed ahead of the APEC Summit in Bali in October, to accommodate
high-level APEC delegations and meetings at AYANA's new state-of-the-art MICE facilities.

Capella Hotel Group chairman Horst Schulze said RIMBA's opening underscored the owner's continued investment and commitment to the highest quality and service. "I have opened hundreds of hotels around the world, I've worked for the biggest names in the industry over a career of more than 50 years, so I've seen a lot of hotels, visited a lot of hotels, and I know how to spot a good hotel," said Mr Schulze. "AYANA is not just a good hotel, this is truly a world-class hotel and right at the very top when we talk about the best resorts in the world.This resort has continued to evolve and get even better every year. The owner is truly committed to understanding guests' needs and catering for their expressed and unexpressed wishes, and he continues to invest to ensure AYANA remains world-class. The next stage in this evolution is the opening of this new hotel, RIMBA, which has its own story and unique experiences to offer guests," Mr Schulze added.

To celebrate its opening, RIMBA Jimbaran Bali has launched an introductory offer for all bookings received before 22 December 2013. Book direct to save up to 36% on with special benefits including daily buffet breakfast, Balinese massage for two people and US$50 Resort Credit per room. For more information and reservations, contact bookings@rimbajimbaran.com .

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About RIMBA Jimbaran Bali

Named after 'forest' in Indonesian, RIMBAJimbaran Bali offers eight hectares of lush gardens to explorewithin the 77-hectare grounds of AYANA Resort and Spa overlooking Jimbaran Bay, just 12 kilometers from Bali's airport. The 282 well-appointed guest rooms and suites are contemporary, elegant and chic, with an emphasis on sustainable design.

Hotel facilities include Chinese restaurant Ah Yat Abalone Seafood Restaurant; ultra-glam roof-top bar UNIQUE; To'ge all day dining, coffee shop and gourmet Bakery; Cooking School; swim-up pool bar; Kids Club and children's pool; six roof-top spa treatment rooms; Ballroom and meeting rooms; jogging trails around AYANA; resort shuttle; and complimentary WiFi.

About AYANA Resort and Spa

Named after a 'place of refuge' in Sanskrit, AYANA Resort and Spa enjoys majestic ocean views along its 1.3km coastline on cliffs above Jimbaran Bay, just 12km from Bali's airport. Guests enjoy unrivaled sanctuary within the
77-hectare resort, which is also home to RIMBA Jimbaran Bali, a 282-room hotelscheduled to open in late 2013.

AYANA's 368guestrooms comprise 78 private pool villas and a 290-room hotel. Resort highlights include the 22,000sqm ThermesMarinsThalasso spa with one of the world's largest Aquatonic Seawater Therapy Pools and the Spa on the Rocks villas set amidst the Indian Ocean. There are five purpose-built wedding venues; the avant-garde Champa Garden for grand-scale events; four freshwater swimming pools including a children's pool; a salt-water, infinity-edged Ocean Beach Pool at the cliff's base, accessed via an inclinator; 12 dining venues; 18-hole golf putting course; tennis pavilion; jogging/cycling path; fitness center; children's center; perfume-making studio and boutiques; comprehensive meeting facilities and business center; and resort-wide WIFI.

Awards for AYANA Resort and Spa include:

                                TRAVEL + LEISURE READERS' AWARDS

2013                        World's Best Hotels

2012                      Asia's Best Resorts

                                CONDE NAST TRAVELER

2012                        Gold List: World's Best Hotels and Resorts

2011                        Readers' Choice Awards: #1 Best Resort in Asia

2010                        Readers' Choice Awards:#1 Spa Resort in the World

                              destinasian readers' choice awards

2012                      #1 Resort Spa in Asia-Pacific

                               #1Best Hotel in Bali

About Capella Hotel Group

Capella Hotel Group based in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. was founded in 2002 by legendary hotelier Horst Schulze. The principals of the company leverage unparalleled hospitality experience and a diverse track record of operating world-class hotels and resorts to create value through superior service at luxury, world-class properties and conference centers in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world. Capella Hotel Group has successfully launched two hotel brands, Capella and Solis, and manages leading independent brands including AYANA. They have helped reshape concepts of luxury service throughout the hospitality and service industries and created the
unparalleled Canon service standards introduced at AYANA, underpinning the resort's commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction. For more information, visit www.capellahotelgroup.com .