Do Yourself a Favour: Part 1 - Bali Accommodation

 As promised many, many months ago, welcome to my best Bali tips series! - Bliss and Mayhem style.

We will cover heaps of topics throughout this series, so that when you are ready to book that trip of yours – you’ll be well and truly armed with so much information about where to stay, what to do and see, where to shop and so much more.

 

So.

In the wise words of Molly Meldrum, “Do yourself a favour!”

 Bliss&Mayhem Recommends

 

** from cheapest to most expensive**

 

1. Grand Sinar Indah – Legian

 

Where: Jl. Padma Utara, Legian, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

 

How much: Rooms start from $30 per night

 

What’s so great about it: This is my favourite budget accommodation so far and we will definitely staying here again. Because we love the tourist hub of Legian – it is close to all our favourite eateries, bars, massage places and more.

 

With 2 full size pools – all rooms over looking these, room service 24/7, super clean rooms and great working air conditioners, why wouldn’t you stay here!

 

** note ** the pool rooms on the ground floor are great to have easy access for a dip in the pool. The hotel has had some renovations done in recent years with the back end of the hotel being all new.

 

 

2. Kusnadi Hotel – Legian

 

Where: Jl. Werkudara Legian, Legian, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

 

How much: Rooms start from $50 per night

 

What’s so great about it: Are you looking for old charm Bali? Beautifully maintained traditional gardens and a boutique small style Oasis away from the busy streets on the outside? Kusnadi is then for you!

 

Offering Penthouse Rooms with 4 poster beds from $85 per night, Superior Rooms from $50 and Family Cottages (2 rooms, lounge, 2 Bathrooms and a front verandah to die for $100 per night)

 

The restaurant outlook is perfect for people watching and their prawn cocktail – yum!

 

 

3. Baleka Hotel – Legian

 

Where : Jalan Werkudara, Legian Kaja, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

 

How much: Rooms start from $50

 

What’s so great about it: With recent renovations done to add an extra pool – this hotel is loved by many for it’s location, swim up pool bar and great rooms. Only a 5 minute walk to the beach for your sunset drink, Baleka is one of my favourite place to check-in and relax.

 

Their family room – which consists of 2 humungous connecting rooms, both with stunning outdoor showers are beautiful. Each room also consists of a day bed and King Size bed so could easily fit 6 people in total.

 

4. Puri Raja – Legian

Where: Jl. Padma Utara, Legian, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

 

How much: Rooms start from $100 per night

 

What’s so great about it: Puri Raja will always be special to me as it was one of the first place I stayed when I visited Bali for the first time so many years ago. Their breakfast area overlooks the ocean, so while you are enjoying freshly squeezed juice with your banana pancakes, you can watch the waves rolling into the sand.

 

Beautiful, clean rooms in this narrow but long resort. The gardens are Instagram worthy and when walking through the place in the mornings to grab your breakfast, you’ll notice fresh Frangipani petals that have fallen onto the pathway throughout the night.

 

Offering 2 great pools – swim up bar – 24/7 room service as well as staffed drivers that you can hire.

 

5. Kumala Pantai – Legian

 

Where: l. Werkudara, Legian Kaja, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

 

How much: Rooms start from $125 per night

 

What’s so great about it: Ooh lala is what I think when I step into the grounds of Kumala Pantai. Old Style Grandeur meets picturesque setting. This is a big resort boasting uber amounts of rooms. They do get booked up fast ( even 1 year in advance ) so if you are considering Kumala Pantai, book in asap to avoid disappointment.

 

 

6. Hidden Garden Villas – Legian

 

Where: Jl. Padma Utara, Gang Abdi no.10A, Legian, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia

 

How much: Villas start from $160 per night.

 

What’s so great about it: I’m not a Villa type of gal, but we did stay here with our family of 5 a couple of years ago. What can I say? But perfect! No thank you to concrete modern jungle and hello to Balinese charm! Service impeccable, 24 hours security at your doorstep. Breakfast brought in each morning and your own pool!

 

I only used a travel agent on our first trip to Bali. I now book all my flights direct with the flight provider and check out SkyScanner to snap out the sale flights

Our accommodation I either book direct through the Hotel or through Agoda.

 

So there you go. Top 6 Bliss & Mayhem recommendations on where to stay on your trip to visit the Island of the Gods