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YOUR OWN PRIVATE
BEACH
FRONT
VILLA
At Iniala, guests don’t just get a “room” for the night - they
have private villas. Ours was the “Collectors Villa”, which
in the most simplest of terms, is a 3 bedroom villa. Our villa came with a separate glass enclosed dining room, a living
room and our own spa, all located directly on the beach.
Oh and if we wanted to to watch a movie with 21 of our
closest friends, we could in our own private cinema! But
the beach front views weren’t the only thing that stood out
to us — the architecture of the villa, and the art that filled
it, were equally — if not more — impressive. From walls
covered in custom ceramics to an Edra “octopus” couch
in the living room, this villa will get any art/architecture
aficionado giddy.
Nervous at first, I began to acquaint myself with our new
surroundings. I was a bit afraid to touch, to sit and to relax
— but that only lasted until I was served my first glass of
wine and freshly made macaroons. The room we settled in
was designed by Jamie Hayon from Spain, complete with
an oversized bathroom, Jo Malone amenities and of course
a bright and sunny porch leading straight to the beach.
At Iniala, I was around the things I love; my husband, the
beach, and amazing art and architecture. The only thing
missing was our dog Karloff. Although I think if I would
have asked, the staff at Iniala would have found a way to
bring him to us from San Diego. And that’s what Iniala is
all about; over the top service, an anything goes attitude —
and somehow they’ve found a way to keep the demeanor
total barefoot luxury.
A Typical Day at Iniala is Anything but Typical
Hungry? Just ask for anything you are in the mood for,
and the chef will prepare it. Thirsty? The sommelier will be
happy to recommend a wine from their vast collection or
create a cocktail of your choosing. Fancy a spa treatment,
just tell your villa manager what time works best for you.
Basically, at Iniala, what ever your in the mood to do, is
easily within reach.
We’d start our days simply; a little coffee on our beachfront
patio, followed by a short dip in the ocean, and perhaps
even a little kayaking. Then breakfast, where we’d have
fresh baked breads (prepared at Iniala’s private bakery),
freshly made juices, and an extensive menu selected that
day by the chef. After breakfast we’d head over to the pool,
or onto the beach and enjoy the incredibly calm, and ohso-warm ocean water.
Towards the early afternoon, we’d have lunch served in
the beautiful glass enclosed dining room overlooking the
beach. Like breakfast, the menu was tailored to our own
personal preferences by the chef, and would consist an assortment of meats, fish, vegetables — and of course desserts. Needless to say, the meals at Iniala were all freshly
prepared, healthy, and incredibly delicious.