In Reply to: If you stayed there maybe you can help posted by struth on Sunday, 15. January 2006 at 16:05 Bali Time:
Hi Struth
Just thought this review I did of the Masa Inn might be of interest to you. I stayed there October 2005 on my own. I stayed at the back of the hotel, overlooking the large pool and certainly had no problems with noise from Poppies 1. (a particularly noisy guest for just one day, but of course that can happen anywhere)
JBR - Masa Inn:
This is the place I stayed at last time (Oct 05), and will do so again in March 2006. Website: www.masainn.com
I loved this place, but it may not suit everyone.
The good and the bad in my opinion:
GOOD
Cheap - single Rp150,000 and double Rp200,000 (inc tax and b/fast).
Well kept grounds.
To me, it had a light, open feel to the grounds - lots of lawn.
2 (clean) pools - small pool at the front, large pool at the back.
Rooms cleaned daily - always smelled fresh when I came in.
Linen clean (sometimes white, sometimes grey, but always clean).
Bathrooms good for this standard of hotel.
Air-con, good sized fridge, hot water, TV, combined shower/bath.
Balconies on all rooms.
Cheap laundry service.
2 bath towels provided daily (one for shower, one for pool).
Location (suits me) - walk to the beach, Legian St, Kuta Squ.
Lots of cheap restaurants nearby in Poppies 1.
Mini-mart and internet place next door.
BAD
Personally, I didn't think there was anything "bad" about this place, but I am aware that some things may not suit other people:
BYO soap.
No restaurant operating in the hotel apart from breakfast - this did not bother me as restaurants in Poppies 1 (just across the road) will do take-away or even deliver. They do sell soft drink, water and beer though, and all cheap.
Breakfast basic/limited - again, didn't worry me. From memory I think the choice was an omelette, a pancake, a jaffle, or a toasted sandwich. Could also have a fruit plate, or a juice, or tea or coffee. Of course you can pay and have extra. One day I lashed out (ha, ha) and had tea as well as juice - the tea cost me Rp2000 !!
Not available through an agent from Australia as far as I know - I book direct with them via the internet - pay on arrival, no deposit requested.
During my stay I had time in two rooms - one with twin beds, one with a queen bed. The room with the queen bed had nowhere to store your luggage, and only a small wardrobe (I live out of my suitcase, so again, no problem for me). The twin room had a larger robe and a suitcase rack.
No safe, but a locked drawer in the wardrobe. They told me the only 2 keys were the one I had, and a spare held by the manager. (I felt safe here - nothing taken)