Denpasar Hotels
Denpasar is the capital of Bali and is located just north of Nusa Dua. This city isn’t known as a major visitor attraction when visiting Bali. Being that it is the capital, there are tons of Denpasar hotels to choose from for all budgets. For many budget travels, the hotels in Denpasar are a perfect place to stay as there are masses of inexpensive hotels and accommodation to be found. The service you’ll receive will be wonderful, but the amenities will be extremely lacking. For the more discerning traveler there are magnificent places that you can stay at that offer five star facilities and services, but these are mostly occupied by business people traveling thru.
The lack of any beaches or other tropical scenery limits the Bali Hotels in Denpasar to what they are able to supply the holiday maker. Not having the beautiful blue ocean or lush rain forest as a view means that all of the hotels here may simply be able to provide views of the town. As much as the Balinese lifestyle is uniquely different and worth exploring, activities in Denpasar are limited and therefore the variety of accommodation is also limited. You won’t find any private villas with access to isolated beaches or be ready to step out of a hotel in Denpasar onto a blinding white beach. If choosing to stay here in one of the splendid Denpasar hotels and you would like to experience all that Bali has to offer you are going to have to commute from the hotel to the location of your selected activity.
All the top rated hotels in Denpasar city will have access to whatever it is that you would like to do on a Bali tour, it is just a matter of booking it with the reception desk and they will readily arrange everything for you, from transport to any required equipment. These hotels will be able to provide you some Bali Holiday Packages that will include different activities.
Only the top Denpasar Hotels will have a website for you to book online and seeing as the city isn’t a popular tourist destination it is possible to find accommodation throughout the year without booking ahead. The single time that you’ll find the hotels fully booked is if there is a major conference being held and then it may be tricky to find something. If you do intend to spend a night or 2 here and need to stay in a luxury apartment then it is certainly sensible to book early in advance. Backpackers and budget travels don’t need to worry as there’s always room at the inn somewhere in Denpasar.
Booking into one of the top Denpasar hotels, all your rooms will be air conditioned and all room comforts working, but if going for a less expensive hotel it is best to inspect the room before paying for it to be sure the aircon works and the toilets are useable. The other thing that you need to be sure of is if you would like to have a hot bath or shower, ensure that these facilities are available. Coming from a developed country we immediately assume that hot water is available, not so in Bali or anywhere in Indonesia. You may have to order the tank to be switched on one or two hours before you wish to take a bath at some of the more budget Denpasar hotels.
Hotels in Seminyak
The majority of the Seminyak Hotels are situated on the seafront with exceptional views of the sea and paddy fields ; the landscape gradually changes into a more tropical country area as you head a little further north and start to enter Kerobokan. For families, couples and other travelers looking out for a place to stay in Bali that is not your average tourist resort then Seminyak is the area to look for a hotel. Bali Flights always land at Ngurah International airport and it is a fast twenty minute drive to Seminyak from there.
There are several sorts of accommodation available to you when staying in Seminyak, not only hotels but traditionally built villas. The rates for places in Seminyak that you’re going to find here will not include inexpensive, budget hotels The services and quality are of a phenomenally high standard and the tariffs reflect that. All Seminyak hotels will give you a very personal service, and will offer you only the best that Bali Hotels have to give.
If you travel north from Kuta you may find Seminyak which is a more refined area of Kuta. Seminyak is a more sophisticated vacation destination in Bali, and is aimed towards the couple and family travelers. You will find this district of Kuta much quieter and laid back. There are no groups of young people lurking around drinking and making a bother of themselves. That said staying in one of the Seminyak hotels is not dull, there is plenty of entertainment on offer, but is more refined and intimate. Accommodation is commonly middle to top end and although it is a lot more costly that the bargain hotels of South Kuta, the rates are highly reasonable for the service and quality that you receive as a visitor.
Bali has made a wonderful tourism industry over the years and realizes that there are many different standards that various tourists are on the lookout for. The island is dotted with accommodation for all budgets, and the different areas have been separated to ensure that each tourist’s's particular need is catered for.
Booking a place to in one of the Seminyak hotels is reasonably straightforward as the majority of the resorts and hotels in the area have their own web site that you can book through. Most visitors will come to Bali and stay through the dry season, April to September. However there are tons of people that still come in the rainy season October to March as the yearly temperature is a constant 30C.
Most of the resorts in Seminyak are exclusive and have different views and facilities on offer, if this is your first visit any hotel or villa will offer you more than you would expect. Always book in advance to be sure the place you would like to stay at has room for you and you don’t finish up staying in a hotel not to your preference.
Watch out for the monkeys, they’re all over Bali and will snatch anything that’s hanging lose and simple to snatch including your glasses. If they do happen to snatch something make sure that they aren’t sitting next to a cliff and throw down some food. The monkeys will drop your item and go after the food. Even though most tourists are warned far too many don’t listen and finish up losing things, sometimes even expensive jewelry.