In Reply to: First Trip Hotel Advice posted by creesy on Sunday, 18. March 2007 at 10:38 Bali Time:
We stay at the Grand Istana Rama all the time (7) and think its great. Close enough to everything if you want to party but far enough away if you dont. Right across the road from beach and hotel has surf school. Staff friendly, grounds beautiful and swim-up pool bar.
Wherever you stay, I'm sure you will have a great time.