In Reply to: Help Re the Kumala Pantai posted by frangipenny on Tuesday, 10. January 2006 at 17:21 Bali Time:
Hi Frangipenny: Stayed at Kumala just after it opened and it was wonderful - VERY quiet, friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms. Nice private pool. Prices were so reasonable that my husband drank Bintangs around the pool all day without feeling like he was throwing away our hard earned dollars on over-priced drinks. Walked though the hotel a few weeks ago and it still looks good, although the gardens didn't look as well cared for. But overall, it's hard to beat value wise.
Stayed at Patra Bali, next to the airport, on last visit in November and it was beautiful. Good price when packaged, but walk-in price was still pretty high. But can definitely recommend it. Three beautiful pools and wonderful staff (as all Balinese are!!).
Wherever you choose, spend spend spend to help the Balinese get over this dreadful time.