In Reply to: Never been before! posted by Perthguy on Saturday, 4. June 2011 at 07:56 Bali Time:
The Ramada is lovely n central and not far from 'town' so it is a nice 10 min stroll via either the beach path or street path. Probably better to take the street for first walk as it orientates you to your area and it is exiting to see lots of activity. Turn L) as you leave your hotel and the walk will take you up to central Kuta square, past the big white discovery shopping centre which can take hours to get through on its own !! The beach walk is faster for sure and a pleasant one, we usually alternate and then taxi back depending on how far we wander and how much we lose track of time which is so easy to do in Bali.
If you hate to be hassled then don't wander down markets in alleys etc for a few days until you feel comfortable as that is (IMHO) where you get hassled the most and sometimes quite aggressively.
About opposite the Ramada/Dynasty are 2 fixed price shops (glass windows) so good to have a browse in there and find out some prices which gives you some insight and help when you do go walkabout.
Have fun... enjoy your hol don't compare and just chill and enjoy.