Resort in Bali

[Bali]

I am planning on a trip to Bali, but I've never been there, which resort-hotel should i go to, and why? Experiences would be appreciated!!

[Carpe Diem]

I have been there only once, just came back yesterday in fact... We had a nice combination, 3 nights in the center of Bali with visits of temples, rice fields, etc...
Then 4 days in a resort.
We stayed at the Bali Reef Resort, http://www.balireef-resort.com/

What I liked is the size (small resort with individual bungalows) and atmosphere. You don't feel like in a tourist factory. And the staff was very friendly. Food was good, with a large selection.

The beach is not beautiful but I have been told that Bali is not the best place for beaches.

Again, this was my first time there, so quite difficult for me to compare with something else...

[beenhere10years]

You'd have to be a lot more clear on your budget. There is such a wide range, and Bali is a big, place.

[dot dot dot]

agree with bh10y,

We always (well, went there 3 times...) go to Ubud, last 2 times we stayed in Komaneka Tangayuda suites, 1 bedroom villas with private pool and a heavenly gorgeous fantastic superb view on the valley below with the paddy fields. Incredible spa overlooking the jungle, great great food.

http://www.komaneka.com/Suite/e_home.html

But there is literally thousands of great great places in Bali.

Eric

[TwinkleLittleStar]

Been there many times... yap, carpe diem is right, bali beaches r not so good, but the good ones r in Nusa Dua area, the beaches are cleaner than in Kuta or Sanur, can also try Wonderlands, not so many tourists there.
Better go to Lombok if u have time , there's this small Islands called Gili Islands, very nice beach and you can do anything u want in that small island

how much is yr budget anyway for hotel or resort?

[beenhere10years]

Lombok and Gilli Islands are very nice, but not quite as memorable as Bali I think. Bali and Lombok are not alike at all in fact, the religion is different -- so are the festivals and the architecture. In a geological sense, Lombok is actually on a different continent. I'd stick with Bali if it is a first trip: avoid Kuta like the plague and find something with a view of the Agung river in Ubud. Employ as many people as you can afford: hire a driver, get a massage, etc.... they are desperate for tourist dollars. Selamat Jalan!

[ceres]

i'm planning a hoiday resort (with my bf) but not sure where to go. Any reccomendation. cheap and nice n fun. With lots of facilities like spa, jaccuzi. Any hotel that offer the free usage of all these or cheaper?

[tonyc]

If u plan to visit Bali in a group....say about 6pax to 8pax, you might want to checkout Mia Villas. www.miavillas.com
we stayed there a few months back and it was such a great place. you have the entire compound to yourself!
Not sure if they raised the prices.
ta!