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ACCOMMODATION
NUSA DUA
The Laguna
0361 771327,
luxurycollection.com/bali
.
Luxury rooms are set around
lagoon-like swimming pools, complete with miniature beaches, islands and waterfalls; the
most expensive have direct access. All have full mod cons a
nd th
ere are several restaurants,
a fitness centre, tennis courts, a spa and beachfront gazebos.
$234
The Westin Resort
0361 771906,
starwoodhotels.com
.
A vast lobby, shopping arcade
and numerous pools sets the tone. This is a typical
Westin
, with blocks of contemporary-
styled rooms centred round a “heavenly” bed, plus a spa, gym and kids' club and several
varieties of pool. The Roy
al Be
ach Club is the luxury option, with super-luxe rooms, private
lounge and other goodies.
$256
TANJUNG BENOA
Conrad Bali
Jl Pratama 168 0361 778788,
conradhotels.com
.
Modern architecture,
strong, uncluttered lines, pale cream stone and dark wood give this deluxe chain hotel enorm-
ous style. A 33m lagoon pool dominates a complex that has numerous restaurants, a spa, kids'
club, daily yoga and tennis among many ot
her
offerings. Service always gets great reviews
and some rooms are wheelchair-accessible.
$409
Novotel Bali Benoa
Jl Pratama 0361 772239,
novotelnusaduabali.com
.
Not the flashest
in the area, but still contemporary and with low prices compared to the neighbours, with ac-
commodation in a low-rise hotel spread over both sides of the road. Cheaper non-beachside
rooms, all with a balcony or small garden, are near a quiet pool. Beachside optio
ns in
clude
tropical terrace bungalows with gardens and fabulous bathrooms, by a larger pool.
$146
Pondok Agung
Jl Pratama 99 0361 771143,
pondokagung.com
.
An excellent cheap
option, this classy homestay offers seven comfortable rooms plus two studios and a bungalow
with kitchenettes, all with contemporary bathrooms, hot water and a/c, some with terraces,
overlooki
ng pretty gardens. Poorly signed, it is located beside
Meads
restaurant. Great value.
Rp330,000
EATING AND DRINKING
Bumbu Bali
Jl Pratama, Tanjung Benoa 0361 774502.
Founded and managed by
renowned expat chef and food writer Heinz von Holzen, the most famous restaurant in the
area serves classy Balinese cuisine like pork ribs with jackfruit (Rp98,000) and braised squid
with lime and lemon basil (Rp135,000) in an intimate courtyard with an open-plan kitchen.
Reservations advised.
Daily 11am-11pm.
Eight Degrees South
Conrad Bali, Jl Pratama 168, Tanjung Benoa 0361 778788.
In a
fabulous beachside location - breezy by day, romantic at night - this restaurant presents
a Mediterranean and seafood-accented menu. Lunchtime dishes include calamari and fries
