In Reply to: Melia benoa posted by michelcp on Tuesday, 1. March 2005 at 06:14 Bali Time:
All the laundryies are pretty much the same. If you go out front of the Malia Benoa and turn right and cross the street you will find a laudry every 70 meters or so. My personal favorite is about the 4th laundry to your right. You will see a sign saying ARPA laundry. You go down the alley about 10 meters and you will be there. Tell them guy with white hat from the Oasis sent you and you will see an extra big smile. You will get the smile anywhere, but I really like these guys.
All the restaurants are better than good. If you turn right I would try the Luna (the satay comes on a brazier), Nyomans Bali and the Mini have particularly nice settings. Walk to Luna, Take a cab (about 1/2 US$1 to the Mini or Nyomans Bali. Or just go anywhere, eat only Indo or Balinese, and you will be delighted.
You are also perfectly situated for the ultimate message. Go out the back of the hotel and turn left the first hotel you will pass is the Oasis. Immediately after is a message & sports hut. Three ladies will do you great for about 45 Minutes, chatter like parrots and thank you for a 50% tip and remember you forever. You still won't spend $5 US. Tell them The California guy who gave them his shirt sent you, and be part of the family.