If you have followed the news recently, you might have noticed that US president Donald Trump likes to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago Resort in Florida. The 20-acre property is quite nice with a golf course, a beach club, swimming pools, a restaurant and tennis courts available to members.
Of course, that membership is quite pricy. According to a CNBC report, initiation fees to join Mar-a-Lago cost USD 200,000 plus tax. Once a member, you’ll be on the hook for USD 14,000 a year in annual dues as well as the fees to use the facilities at the resort. The costs add up just for the chance to rub elbows with Trump’s staff as well as world leaders such as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and possibly Chinese president Xi Jinping.
Half a world away, Bali offers the same tropical beauty with no membership fee required. In fact, it’s possible to own a spectacular villa here for less than what it costs to join Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort. And instead of paying annual dues, those who own a Bali villa can rent it out when they are not using the place to earn nice returns.
Here are three Bali villas listed on Dot Property Indonesia that cost less than a membership at Mar-a-Lago Resort.
Tamansari Gangga Villa & Hotel
This impressive villa project is set to become one of Bali’s best once completed. Currently being developed by PT. Wijaya Karya Realty, Tamansari Gangga Villa & Hotel offers buyers a piece of paradise and is located right along the beach. There are numerous unit types available at the project and prices start at USD 120,000.
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Massive Villa at Bali Cliff Complex
Membership to an exclusive club like Mar-a-Lago Resort has its perks, but can it really be better than owning a six-bedroom, three-bathroom villa in Bali? Probably not. This two-storey property is also equipped with a swimming pool and is part of the Bali Cliff Villa Complex. It can be yours for a little more than USD 115,000.
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Riverview villa away from it all
If you truly want to unwind, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa in the peaceful village of Gianyar is the perfect place. With a swimming pool that overlooks the river, the property is situated in a quiet nook of Bali. However, you will still be a short drive away from modern conveniences. Best of all, it only costs USD 75,000 to own, less than half of that Mar-a-Lago Resort membership.
