In Reply to: Melasti beach resort drinks posted by Titanic on Monday, 31. October 2011 at 09:27 Bali Time:
to stay at places where you have more independence.
Apartments and villas are the go.
If you feel guilty about not supporting some of the hotels that have the policy of no bring in drinks etc, look at what they slug you for compulsory meals etc at Xmas / new year and Nyepi and you may feel better.
Discretion is the key if you are bringing in outside food or drinks, and especially your duty free allowances.
Keep it low key and largely out of sight and it will not be an issue......but I still like the idea of that independence provided by alternative accomodation types.