Where to stay
Hotel, villa and guesthouse reviews from Kuta to Ubud.
Bali Beach Hotels
Bali is one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the world. Honeymooners and those looking for a relaxing escape usually prefer to stay close to the beach and have as many facilities as…
The W Retreat and Spa Bali – Seminyak
One of the latest additions to the Seminyak hotel family just happens to be opulent to the extreme.
Accommodation in Candi Dasa
The most underrated part of Bali has to be Candi Dasa . It is a peaceful enclave that once was a tourist stronghold, but, slipped as a major tourist destination on the island for a while.
Villas and Hotels in Ubud
If you drive for about an hour and a half north-east of Kuta you will find the bohemian cultural centre of Bali, Ubud . Famed for its arts , Ubud is a cool area of Bali and home to many expats.
Hotels in Seminyak
Seminyak is renowned as the place for expats to reside in Bali . It is also regarded as the centre along the tourist strip for hip and inventive fashion boutiques, other designer stores and art…
Hotels near Kuta Beach
Talk about Bali to anyone and instantly the word ‘ Kuta ’ is mentioned. This long stretch of beach has some excellent hotels located right on the beachfront.
Hotels Near Legian Beach
When you discuss hotels to stay at on the tourist strip of Bali more often than not a lot of tourists prefer the hectic nightlife area of Kuta .
Eco-Hotels in Bali
The one fantastic thing these days is that more and more travellers are going green by minimizing their travel footprint and seeking out accommodation that is eco-based and one of responsible tourism…
Hotel Boom in Denpasar
It appears there is a sudden rise in hotels in Bali's capital of Denpasar . Although for most tourists the idea of being dragged away from the vicinity of the beach and shops during their stay in…
Visiting Bali during the low season
Bali is an incredible vacation destination and there are a lot of reasons to visit the place. Many choose it as a romantic honeymoon destination, while others prefer to explore nature or the culture.
Family Friendly Hotels in Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua might as well be the Las Vegas strip of of the Bali coast. It is filled with multi-million dollar luxury hotels, shopping, and fine dining.
Best Areas to Rent a Villa in Bali
A record 3,000,000 people visit the paradise island of Bali each year making it one of the most impressive areas in Indonesia to visit.
Hostels in Kuta Beach
In the traditional sense of the word, there are not really any hostels in Bali . Instead, Bali has a huge selection of accommodations like guest houses, villas, and hotels that are so cheap there is…
Hotels on Kuta Beach
Surprisingly enough, it is easy to find a hotel on Kuta beach that meets all your hotel requirements, as well as your price range.
Best Bali Honeymoon Hotels
Looking for a tropical get away where you can make your honeymoon dollars go far? Then Bali is the perfect place to start looking.
Places Where You Can Rent a Villa in Bali
One popular way to vacation in Bali is to rent out a villa for the duration of your stay. Unfortunately, major travel booking sites like Orbitz and Travelocity don't showcase villa rentals.
Prawita Cottages: Kuta
A few people have been asking on the Baliblog Forum about good and reasonably priced accommodation in Bali .
Ubud Hanging Gardens Hotel Wins 2008 ASEAN Energy Award
I have seen just about all there is to see on the island of Bali , know about a lot of the great places to eat and hotels, but I have to admit after reading an article today that I have never heard…
Novotel Benoa Bali Green Globe Certified
Responsible ecotourism includes those places or organisations that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment and enhance the cultural integrity of local people as well…
Waka Namnya Ubud Resort: Penestanan, Ubud
Bali's major arts and culture centre, Ubud has developed a large tourism industry and is located amongst rice paddies and steep ravines in the island's central foothills.
Anantara Spa Resort: Seminyak
When you talk about pure luxury in a resort then you can’t go past the newly opened boutique property Anantara Resort in Seminyak . This place eclipses most of those flash places in Nusa Dua .
Bali Wins Another Readers' Choice Awards
It seems lately that every time a travel or lifestyle magazine does a reader’s poll then ultimately Bali comes out as a favourite.
Rama Garden Hotel Goes Online
In today’s world it seems as though everybody and everything is available online. Such is the electronic world we live in.
Jungle huts at Waka Shorea in West Bali
The Bali Barat National Park (Taman Nasional Bali Barat) has one very nice place to stay. Its called Waka Shorea, and is located in the middle of dence forest.
Finding cheap Bali hotels is now easier
We’ve just added a new and more modern way to search for Bali hotels to the site, and we think you are going to like it.
Add your Bali budget hotel or guesthouse to the Hostel Directory
If you own or operate a Bali budget hotel, guesthouse, hostel, inn or whatever - or you know someone who does - you (or they) should enter the information into the new worldwide Hostel Directory .
Hostel Booking Sites for Bali
Bali is an incredibly beautiful place to spend a vacation - so much so that there are plenty of people each year who either immediately plan a return trip or just never leave in the first place.
Accommodation on Gili Trawangan : December 2007
Here is selection of accommodation prices on Gili Trawangan as quoted today (December 18th 2007) over the phone.
Accommodation prices in Senggigi Lombok for December 2007
Here are some accommodation prices in Senggigi Lombok as quoted today ( December 14th 2007 ) over the phone.
Accommodation prices in Amed for December 2007
The far SE coast of Bali is known as Amed and is in fact a series of small villages, each with some sort of accommodation. Here are the prices as quoted on the phone today ( December 12th 2007 ).
Accommodation prices in Candi Dasa: December 2007
Here are some accommodation prices in Candi Dasa as quoted today ( December 12th 2007 ) over the phone.
Sanur Accommodation prices December 2007
Here is a quick look at current accommodation prices in Sanur as quoted on the phone today ( December 8th 2007 ) Inexpensive • Agung & Sue Watering Hole Jl.
Accommodation prices in Ubud Bali : December 2007
Ubud is a perfect place for a person looking for peaceful relaxation, creativity and culture. The Ubud area also has a wonderful variety of accommodation ranging from homestays to luxury hotels.
Accommodation prices in Kuta Bali : December 2007
Here is a look at accommodation prices in Kuta Bali as quoted today by phone ( December 5th 2007 ). • Budget • Ayu Beach Inn Poppies I (0361)752091 Fan 120,000rp AC 200,000rp • Bali Sandat Inn Jl.
Amankila East Bali
The Amankila is the best hotel in East Bali . Part of the Amanresorts, who also have the Amannusa on the Bukit and the Amandari in Ubud, the Amankila offer nothing short of tropical luxury.
10 things a UNFCCC delegate should do while in Bali
The UNFCCC (UN Framework Conference for Climate Change) is set to begin December 4th . Over 10,000 delegates will attend and Nusa Dua will be swamped.
Seminyak Villas
Seminyak is the place in Bali you could call 'expat homebase'. Reasons for this are obvious, its close to the airport, close to the beach, shopping, restaurants, nightlife and far enough away from…
Chocky's Place Bingin for sale
Ever wanted to own a guest house in Bali? Imagine waking up at one of the best surf breaks on the island, right on the beach and being able to surf anytime you want.
Bali Villas Reservation: A great way to find a holiday villa
Bali has some great holiday villas and finding them is getting easier with all the websites offering villas. One that I looked at recently is Bali Villas Reservation .
Hotels in Nusa Dua & Tanjung Benoa
Nusa Dua is almost a mirage, set on the eastern side of the Bukit peninsula . The BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Corporation was set up in 1972 to develop low quality land into luxury accommodation.
Canggu Villas
Canggu is the coastal area to the NW of Kuta / Seminyak . Going back 5 years the whole area from Jl. Batubelig out to Pantai Seseh was known as Canggu.
Central Lovina - where to stay
Lovina on the north coast of Bali is a quiet alternative to hectic Kuta. Here are a few accommodation alternatives.
Cool places to stay in South Ubud
Ubud is a cool place to stay for a relaxing few days. Assuming you can escape the main drag and get to the outer lying areas , take a rice field hike and enjoy an art class, the world is your oyster.
Where to stay in Kuta Bali
The village of Kuta has changed dramatically since the first modern age travelers drifted in in the early 1970's.
Pelangi Hotel in Seminyak Bali
Seminyak offers a slightly more relaxed scene than Kuta and for people on a budget who are looking for a decent standard hotel, one suggestion is the Pelangi . Located on Jl.
Villa development in south Bali
Villas are great places to enjoy your holiday. The advantage of a villa over a hotel room / suite, is privacy and independence. Some people are happy to take a private entrance, pool, kitchen etc.
Accommodation in Legian Bali
Legian was the up and coming tourist area in the late 80's, early 90's. As far as expats were concerned Goa Cafe, located on Jl.
Accommodation in Seminyak-Petitenget
Seminyak is located 2 km north of Kuta up Jl. Legian. The area really started coming to life in the last 10 years, with villas, hotels, bars, restaurants shops and delis.
Sanur Bali Accommodation
Here is a short guide to accommodation in Sanur , featuring budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation options.
Accommodation in Candi Dasa Bali
Candi Dasa is the most developed tourist area in East Bali . Access to Kuta is good and takes only 2 hours .
Accommodation in Bedugal Bali
The Bedugal area , which includes Lake Bratan, Lake Buyan, Lake Tamblingan , is perfect for someone wishing to escape the heat of Kuta.
Accommodation in Jungutbatu & Mushroom Bay on Nusa Lembongan
Jungutbatu & Mushroom Bay on Nusa Lembongan are popular places for people to visit for a few days, whether it be to relax, snorkel or surf the breaks at Playgrounds , Racetracks or Lacerations .
Downtown Ubud accommodation options
Ubud is often the first place that Kuta based tourists visit on a day trip. It offers a totally different scene which only gets better the longer you stay.
Accommodation in Kuta Lombok
Most of the accommodation in Kuta Lombok is budget style , simple places lined up on the beach road . There are however mid-range and luxury places , which will no doubt increase.
Bali stacked with excellent hotels
Bali has the complete range of accommodation options, with everything from guest houses, budget family hotels, luxury villas, to high-end resorts.
Waka Experience - Soft Adventure Tourism in Bali
Bali can be the land of adventure if you want it to be. For people who do not like guest houses and a backpack, but similarly don't want 14 nights in a resort in Nusa Dua, there is an answer.
The Balinese Family Compound Structure
Traditional Balinese family compounds have a system of design that is in accordance with adat (traditional law and custom).
Dhyana Pura Hotel: Christian-friendly accommodation in Bali
Bali has a vast array of guest houses, hotels and resorts catering to all kinds of people. Seminyak has one hotel that has a definite tilt towards Christians, the Dhyana Pura Hotel.
Rocky Bungalows: Uluwatu Bali
Rocky Bungalows is a family owned guest house at Uluwatu on the Bukit. When I visited today only 2 of the 14 rooms were full.
Mamo Homestay: Uluwatu Bali
Mamo Homestay is another one of the guest houses in Uluwatu . The actual name of the beach is Suluban, but the break gets called Uluwatu because of the temple on the cliff.
Thomas Homestay: Padang Padang Bali
The Bukit Peninsula , is the 'upside-down mushroom' at the bottom of the island. The coast of this limestone plateau is where you'll find the best surfing locations.
Accommodation on the Bukit Bali
Bali has a wide variety of activities and items of interest, ranging from surfing, scuba diving, spas, temples, shopping, nightlife etc.
Taking a wet ride to Ubud Bali
Friend's of mine from Oregon, recently visited me, here in Bali. During our time in Ubud, they elected to stay at the Pradha hotel, at the bottom of Jl.
Downtown Villas in Semiyak Bali
Seminyak is the epicenter of the expat scene in Bali. As well as trendy boutiques and restaurants, there are great villas.
Ned's Hideaway: Seminyak Bali
Ned's Hideaway is a guest house in Seminyak, that offers easy access to everything, for a low price.
Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay Bali
Anytime I go to Nusa Dua, I get a strange feeling I have transported to Beverly Hills. All of a sudden Balinese locals disappear and manicured grass verges replace the broken sidewalks.
Accomodation in Selang Beach, East Bali
Driving Toby, Maya, Ika & Jevon around East Bali I had to weight up my options as far as accommodation.
Straight shot to Candi Dasa in East Bali
My friend Toby is out here in Bali from Oregon. I'm pretty much his tour guide (my bill comes later!) and with that in mind chose where we went.
Waking up in an Ubud homestay
Ubud is a higher elevation than Kuta, making it cooler, especially at night. My friends checked into a mid range hotel with AC, but for me a ceiling fan in a homestay ( guest house / losman) did the…
Taking a trip to Ubud Bali
This morning I was in my shower at 7.30am getting ready to shoot downtown for a trip to Ubud.
Looking for a cheap hotel in Bali
Bali has 20,000 hotel rooms supposedly. Today is December 20th, which is high-season. That means prices are increased and rooms are harder to get.
Flashbacks: A unique hotel in Sanur Bali
Sanur is an alternative beach resort to Kuta and Nusa Dua. It tends to attract Europeans, families and expats. The main street, Jl.
Mountain pitstop at Sanda Butik Villas Bali
A pitstop made in heaven is too good to miss. Sanda Bukit Villas , just south of Pupuan , has been mentioned on this site many times, and today I visited while passing through.
Hotel Banyualit Quality Resort in Lovina Bali
Lovina is a sprawling strip of coast, that includes several villages. I have stayed in western and central Lovina, now I wanted to try the central-eastern end.
Bali ideal locations for conferences
Bali has so much to offer a visitor. Like a chick who can count, owns a Jag, juggles 6 balls and can tie a knot in a cheery stalk with her tongue, Bali is a multi-talented babe.
Puri Cendana Hotel Seminyak Bali
My friend Toby from Oregon is visiting soon, with his young daughter. Man is he in for a shock! Extremely hot and humid right now, and just eating today, I was sweating profusely.
Bulgari hotel Bali: Top of the rich list
Where would Trump stay if he came to Bali? His ego is so big he'd probably build his own resort. But if he was just passing through, it would have to be the Bulgari.
Villas in Bali: Sukhavari Retreat
Luxury holiday villas are all over the place in Bali. People are attracted by the idea of having their own place, own pool, a place they can entertain.
Eco luxury in Indonesia
Indonesia has some of the world's best hotels, including the Four Seasons Sayan and the Amandari , both in Ubud .
Gili Meno accommodation
Gili Meno has a range of accommodation to fit any budget. The small island is only 2km by 1km, and like Gili Trawangan, the cheaper places are on the northern side of the island.
Gili Trawangan accommodation
Looking at a map of Gili Trawangan , you will see that most of the accommodation is located on the south eastern side of the island.
Gili Air accommodation
A German lady friend of mine visited Gili Air a couple of years ago and loved it. She didn't love the stray cats (in the Gili's there are no dogs, but many cats), or the local young men, who are like…
Accommodation in Candi Dasa Bali
On my recent visit to Candi Dasa, a local told asked where I was staying. I told him 'Flamboyant', the name of the guest house in Senkidu. The cost was 50,000rp per night.
Waka Shorea: Jungle Huts in Bali
The Bali Barat National Park (Taman Nasional Bali Barat) has one very nice place to stay. Its called Waka Shorea , and is located in the middle of dence forest.
Back from Ubud Bali
Back from Ubud with Ika & Jevon. We had a pretty good time and its always refreshing spending some time in a different scene and learning a few things.
Amanda from Seraya Shores talks about East Bali
Amanda Plummer, the Australian owner of Seraya Shores and general manager or the Alila Manggis, talks about the joys of East Bali. Amanda Plummer started building Seraya Shores several years ago.
Families staying in Ubud
Having a kid changes your requirements as far as accommodation, both for safety and convenience. Ika, Jevon and I are staying in a guest, the Rahayu Bungalows on Jl. Hanuman , downtown.
Arriving in Ubud Bali
Arriving in Ubud around 4.30pm, Ika, Jevon and I looked for a place to stay. for me it would of been easy, head to on of the many homestays and get comfortable.
Travelling as an Aussie in Bali
Australians really were ones who drove the tourist boom in Bali, with surfers arriving in the 1970's followed by waves of package tourists.
Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua undergoes make-over
Nusa Dua Bali features some of the finest hotels in the world. There have been some changes recently in Nusa Dua and one of those is the transformation of the Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua, renamed The…
Bali Discovery: A great place to find information and deals
Bali Discovery is one of ther sites I visit regularly to find Bali travel information and to check out some of the great accommodation deals that are on offer.
Stay cool in Bali: Increase the air-flow
Visiting Bali in 1993, I had the opportunity of visiting a lady who owned a house at Batubelig beach in Seminyak.
Puri Etnik offering deals in Legian Bali
Puri Etnik is a budget hotel in Legian. Situated between Jl. Melasti and Jl. Benesari, Puri Etnik is just 70 meters from the beach. Rooms are $99 per person for a 10day package including breakfast.
High style in Bali villas
Bali's tourist scene is changing and theway it changing reflects what modern tourists are demanding.
Affordable accommodation in Ubud Bali
Bali has 20,000 hotel and guest house rooms, which vary from the very basic 'losman' (simple fan room with cold water), to villas to the 'Best Hotel in the World' (Four Seasons Sayan).
Bali Hilton to Become the Ayodya Resort
It always gives me a laugh when a hotel changes its name. There has to be a damn good reason for it. And, generally there is a good reason for it.
Bali, in My Eyes by Kerry Pendergrast: Kerobokan, Bali
Towards the end of July there is another exhibition to be held at the Bali Mystique Hotel in Kerobokan and will feature the works of expat Kerry Pendergrast.
Aston Inn: Tuban, Bali
Tuban is a delightful area south of Kuta and was once referred to as South Kuta. It is an area peppered with 5 star hotels and a good variety of medium priced to low priced accommodation.
The Oberoi and Pierre Berclaz: Seminyak, Bali
How well I remember on one of journeys in Bali in the early days going in search of Pura Petitenget.
Villa Security in Bali
Nick has mentioned in previous articles about some of the hassles of being an expat as far as getting robbed and having odd persons hassling them at their houses.