Bali hotels

Because Bali has been a top international tourist destination for such a long time, the hotel scene here is very well established and in general, competitive. Like most things in Bali, range of price and comfort in hotels in Bali is very broad. There are some excellent bargains to be found in modest and quaint, but comfortable, local hotels run by families as well as happening backpacker joints. Anyone with money to spend will find their dollar goes very far at Bali’s luxury five star resorts which are expensive but offer every service and convenience imaginable.

The top end resorts of Bali are located mainly in Nusa Dua, which is Bali’s most upscale area. Most of the international hotel-resort chains have five and six star resorts here and though the beaches are not private, Nusa Dua’s location on the southern coast of Bali means that few tourists staying elsewhere on the island make a trip here for a day at the beach.

All the Nusa Dua resorts have their own health and wellness spas, private pools and fine dining restaurants. Many offer scuba diving and yachting trips, too and there are great wedding and honeymoon packages available at these places. Prices are high, but good value when compared to equivalent accommodations in Europe, Australia or North America.

There are several dozen luxury resorts that cascade down the misty slopes away from the town of Ubud. Though Ubud is not on the beach, many stay at the upscale accommodations here for the mountain air and sense of privacy and exclusivity. Most five star resorts in or near Ubud offer bungalow accommodations so there is truly a sense of peace and alone-ness.

Also in Ubud are some superb small hotels that offer visitors to Bali an authentic experience and a high level of comfort and friendliness. Even in peak season, bookings are not generally required and if a place is full, owners and managers will only be too happy to recommend nearby equivalent accommodations to unexpected arrivals.

Down at Kuta is where Bali’s backpacker scene comes into its own and so as a result there is no shortage of cheap motels that cater to young groups and also, plenty of backpacker dormitories and bunk style accommodations. Kuta is also where many of Bali’s best family-friendly hotels are located, and these places have supervised play areas and pools with trained life guards.