I first stayed here as part of a big group of friends a couple of years ago, and loved the hotel and area so much I came back here with my partner for a week away.
The hotel backs right onto the beach, and is within a couple of minutes walk of - lots of bars and restaurants (cheap to mid-priced), convenience stores, ATMs, cheap spas/massage places, market stalls, a laundry place, a post office, a good beginner/intermediate surf beach with lots of surf teachers/schools, and lots more. The area is not quite as upmarket as Seminyak but a bit quieter and nicer than Kuta, which I think represents good value for money.
The rooms were clean and tidy, beds comfy enough, good air-con and Wifi worked well in our poolside third-storey room.
The hotel itself was just brilliant. Absolutely every staff member was friendly and helpful, and they even let us check out late on our last day and use the spa shower just before our night-time flight! Breakfast was a highlight, with lots of hot or fresh options, and we also spent a lot of time lazing around the pool enjoying a couple of poolside Bintangs!
We went during the low season but coincidentally during Schoolies week. Luckily for us, however, this type of place doesn't seem to appeal to groups of teenagers too much so the clientele was mostly younger and older couples and families. It was for the most part lovely and quiet, and the setup of the pool meant that it was easy to find your own space.
I can't recommend this place enough if the above sounds like your cup of tea. We will definitely be back again soon!
