In Reply to: first day in Kuta - help posted by mcflurry on Sunday, 6. February 2005 at 13:24 Bali Time:
either Nagasari in Jalan Bungkungsari ( ask for Murray & mention my name )or Aquarius Star on Jalan Legian if you want to be in Kuta but a quiter type of hotel.Both are smaller types of hotels & budget priced but you can get rooms also with fridge,TV,air cond as well.Neither are anything that fancy but both give a peaceful type feeling once you are on the property.
I find the Legian area can be a bit calmer & less in your face.We think the MBR is good.I used to think Seminyak was a bit quiter /tame until last week spent a lot of time in Double 6 & had many experiences of very bad traffic jams !
Some forumites like Sanur as well.Lovina is a fair way away from the Southeren beaches but it's our little slice of heaven at Rambutan Cottages at Kalibukbuk,Central Lovina.( ask for Richard or Tini)Range of rooms & prices there.Ubud has a different feel also & has lots of nice places but it depends on your budget.We like the Ubud Village - great rooms,TV,fridge,Air cond & marble indoor /outdoor bathrooms.Ask for Dayu or Mr Gus Oka.
A bit of what advice anyone gives you depends on your budget which you didn't meantion as well as you age & if you have kids with you.Hope I've been of some help.No doubt you'll get many ideas from the replies.Hope you find somewhere you can be happy & relaxed.