Posted by jc on Saturday, 6. February 1999 at 21:14 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Going to Bali - 1st time & Thank you posted by Jacqui on Saturday, 6. February 1999 at 20:12 Bali Time:
Jacqui,
I didn't stay at Jayakata Hotel, I stayed opposite at the Orchid Garden Hotel for a few days. Jayakata is right on the beach, so from the Orchid Garden we walked through there each day to the beach. The Jayakata looks hellishly expensive, very flash, with several pools to choose from. Lots of little buildings everywhere, very clean, well maintained. It's not my 'cup of tea', but then neither was the Orchid Garden, although they were wonderful there and the price was good. I prefer to spend my $$ on cheaper accommodation in the heart of Balinese culture and stay for mucccch longer. I would imagine what you'd spend on a room for one night at the Jayakata you could spend the same at a homestay or accommodation house for 1-2 weeks maybe more? But for your 1st time, it probably is a good initiation into Bali. Hope you enjoy your trip.