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of the TOP Hotels in Bali
Bali's
most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre
sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation,
shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but
most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast
Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north
coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural
centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized
overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged
every night of the week and the streets are full of
arts-and-crafts galleries.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua
Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically
located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston
Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the
waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur
Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village
of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore...
Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur
Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just
two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand
Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss
Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically
located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah
Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in
Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located
in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud,
The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard
Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia
Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma
Bali located in Kuta
Mongoloi,
'headman', has two high-peaked tribal houses, full board
for about Rp500 per day (with mattress Rp250 or without
a mattress Rp150). Righteous meals are served at night
starting 7 pm, Rp250, and food is available all day.
Try his ke/apa pisang choklat susu, Rp125, an obscene
and famous dessert. At Mongoloi's Sat. night blast out
(Rp150 smorgasbord, crab, etc.), he gives a talk on
some aspect of Batak culture. Ask Mongoloi any questions
on the Bataks, he speaks English the best and has a
few good books about them too. Inquire also about his
'special accommodation' 11 km down the coast from Tomok
in Simalombu with its own small jungle, monkeys, and
sandy beaches; Rp250 for private rooms, Rp150for dorm
rooms. Really out of it, transport there only happens
on Tues., Thurs. and Saturdays. Jogis House is right
up the path in Tomok village, homy and friendly atmosphere.
Serves special omelets Here you get no day tourists
like you see down in the village. Run by a 17 year old,
his mother and sister do the cooking. Blankets are provided.
At Ms Tupai's house in Silimatali, you'll be treated
like ors of the family. Has a nice Batak house, your
ow swimming spot, and a 100 year old granny. Try alt
Mr. Franky Silalahis, 80 m from the ferry landp and
one meter from the lake; Rp500 double. G o food and
music. Edison's is clean and has ds cheapest food. He'll
cook you a whole pig with rd and vegies for Rp3500.
In 1976 Mr Oloan intimidt ad a Dutch couple with police
arrest for possess* of genie if they reported the theft
of their moneys his property; he's a dishonest man.
There's a road makan in Tomok village with a limited
menu at some warungs up the souvenir stalls lane senirl
nasi ayam and other dishes for Rpl 50. Small marks here
too. Betty's is the best restaurant (the placai full
of locals) but she only has the stuff seen on* menu
in the tourist season. She features kerd cheese and
a smorgasbord (Rp200) but the specs ty of the house
is chili con came. from Tomok: On the way up to Jogi
s meet) (supposedly) crazy man who was chained to 80
by his family for violent acts he committed ByO ago;
give him some cigarettes. It takes 8 houot walk over
to Pangururan across the mountO (This walk is easier
if approached from i Pangururan side.) The climb from
Tomok to V0 of the mountain in the center of the island
isat scramble over logs and tangled tree roots. 0aa~
are stands of pine trees and one of the mostra, some
sights you'll ever see. Stay in the villagek+ 7 houses)
on top overnight, simple food, give (pI or a gift. The
children of this village walk ups down this mountain
every day to attend school.
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