Novotel Benoa Hotel, Bali

We stay a night in a 2 stars hotel in Kuta area for the 1st day, it was a lousy hotel and Kuta area is too "busy" with people. The 2nd night we were staying in Novetel and it is like staying in paradise and it is quiet with not much crowd. The environment is so nice and peaceful and suitable for those like to be stay relaxing and doing nothing just laze at the siwmming pools.

Novotel Benoa is about a 20minute drive from Kuta central and is a beautiful peaceful haven from the moment you walk in. The lady that dealt with our check-in kept us waiting for only 10mins but insisted on givin us 2 free body massage to compensate for the wait, beyond kind! The deluxe room was luxurious and huge, the bathroom really speaks for itself. I could not fault Novotel for any of its facilities the tennis court is great! You can hire our a professional to play against or just play your friends and there is on-site water filter and towels. The pool settings are great, one side is right on the beach with ping-pong tables alongside and plenty of bars/restaurants. When I head back to bali I would definately stay here again.

Thew hotel is located in a quiet area, good for families, I was upgraded to a cabana beach which was great, but be aware that most of the rooms are across the road, so make sure you are on the right side. The hotel is small but with good facilities and well appointed rooms. The beach is OK but Nusa Dua area is better. Food is very expensive in the hotel and restaurants around are not that good either. Always ask for a metered taxi you will save at least 50% from the hotel rates. I would stay again only if the is a certanty of staying in a beach cabana, otherwise look for something in Nusa Dua.