Finding a good Bali Hotel, Indonesia

Finding a good Bali Hotel, Indonesia

Article by Vipul Aggarwal

After making the exciting decision of vacationing in Bali, the quest for a good deal began with a Google Search. There are amazing arrays of options available these days at the click of a button. If you are reading this article, it’s likely that you may be planning a trip too. So here goes.A simple search for Bali Hotels on Google results in 1,620,000 links… so where can one really start. I would say start with looking for a decent Bali resort. Resorts give you that beach holiday-feel and also offer some specialized services like pampering massages. You can also look at Bali Villa rentals if fits your budget.

I’ve done a four-step check to zero in on the best Bali hotel that fits my budget. First visit a general travel review site like tripadvisor or virtualtourist. These sites will give you a general idea on the types of hotels in all ranges… from 5 star hotels to beach resorts to affordable shack accommodations. Choose on 4-5 places that seem to fit your budget and don’t have the general review of being roach-infested or having ill-mannered service.

Then go to Google to check the website. A word of caution here… the pics on the website and the actual hotel may vary to a good degree. Those pics are taken by experts so expect the hotel / resort / villa to look 70% of what it is in the photo. I think the most informative part of the hotel websites is the room amenities and packages. You may not find these details elsewhere so look closely. Look for good Bali hotel package that the resort offers where you can enjoy freebies like airport pickup and an advance purchase can even get you a neat discount! Food is the next thing to look for. I would generally go for a hotel that specializes in local Balinese cuisine but also keeps an option of a standard western restaurant.

After this research (are you exhausted already?) It’s time to go to step 3 and look for a local travel agent who can build your itinerary for you. Even if you want a laid back vacation without many activities, it is a good option to approach a local travel agent as you can generally bargain a good deal with them. You may not be able to do this if you do your booking through a travel aggregator.

The other option is to book with the hotel directly and check a customization option. Most hotels will be happy to accommodate a request unless you sound like someone who’ll load the hotel freebies of shampoo supply.

My best experiences have been when I have booked with the hotel directly when I am travelling on my own and when in a group, always through a local agent.Bali Hotel

About the Author

I am a frequent traveller like to visit new places and destinations. I also participated in many travel surveys and have been invited as a guest visitor by few Hotels. Beside this, meeting new people and sharing thoughts is what I like. Blogging is one of my passions. I have been to almost 20 different countries, mostly Asia.