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Bali Rani Hotel Kuta - Bali

Bali Rani Hotel

Kuta - Bali

Bali Rani Hotel is located in the hearth of Kuta Bali with the wide access to the shopping center, international restaurant, bar with nightlife style of club and the famous beach of Kuta. Stand in the south part of Kuta Area, close to the water park and other family entertainment and the largest beachfront shopping mall. Bali Rani Hotel owns104 rooms and all of them are designed totally comfort with private bathroom and air conditioning. It is surrounded by lush tropical garden and big lotus pond close to the lobby. It is an ideal resort for budget travelers who is insisting stay in the center of Kuta Bali with complete hotel facilities. Its resort is perfect choice hotel in Kuta Bali for your accommodation during holiday in the paradise island of Bali.
A Budget Hotel in Magic of Kuta Bali
Kuta Cheap Hotels, Bali Rani HotelBali Rani Hotel is located in tranquil village of South Kuta , its resort is only short drive from Bali's International Airport and just steps from Bali's best shops, restaurants, tourist attraction and beautiful of Kuta Beach. Friendly service from Balinese charming staff provides warm welcome to keep your stay not far away from home. Its resort is one of Bali cheap hotels provide comfortable room with air-conditioning in each of it.
Accommodation
Bali Rani Hotel is consisting of 104 comfortable guest rooms and all are the blend of tropical ambience and modern convenience. All rooms have individually air conditioning control, color TV, IDD Telephone, mini bar and private bathroom. All rooms are facing to the lushly landscaped central courtyard and swimming pool as well as two suites rooms spacious bathroom and balcony overlooking to the pool.
Restaurant
Wake up to a traditional western style home cooked breakfast at Hoston Cafe, enjoy a light midday meal of the freshest seafood and salad at Purnama Restaurant then explore the exotic spices of Asia at Bali 's premier Chinese Restaurant.
Others Facilities
A complete resort of Kuta Hotels , Bali Rani as well as occupied with Spa, Fitness Center which cater you to your total rejuvenation.
HOTEL FACILITIES

* Swimming pool
* Restaurant
* Bar
* Spa
* Children play ground
* Beauty Salon
* Table Tennis
* Parking
* Doctor on call
* 24 hours room service
* 24 Guest services
* Laundry Service
* Drugstore
* Baby Sitting
* Safe deposit box
* Business Center
* Meeting and Banquet Facilities


ROOM FACILITIES

* Air Conditioning
* Private bathroom
* Hot and cold water
* IDD Telephone
* Mini Bar
* Hairdryer on request
* Satellite TV Colors
* Piped music

Kuta Hotels, Bali Rani Spa

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AA Hotel cheap Bali hotel in Kuta is located at Kartika Plaza St. Kuta-Bali. About 5 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport or Kuta beach and Kuta shopping centre.

AA Hotel cheap Bali hotel in Kuta is conveniently located in the centre of Tuban, within easy walking distance where some various shop, night life spot spread out, near to the shopping centre of Kuta Square, Centro, Water Boom Park, Art Market and about one hundred meter from Kuta Beach with its challenging waves for surfers, has a spectacular panoramic view of sunset, 5 minutes from International Ngurah Rai Airport, 25 minutes to Denpasar, Sanur and Nusa Dua area.

AA Hotel cheap Bali hotel in Kuta is located in strategic place in Kuta offer you cheap and good Bali accommodation to stay in the heart of Kuta, Bali.

Room Facilities
21 Air Conditioned Room, with private bath and shower, cold or hot water, Telephone, TV and 220 volt electricity, Indoor cute swimming pool

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Bali Cheap Hotel

NEW ARENA HOTEL : poppies lane I, KUTA BALI
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 300rb, double bed, ac, tv, bathtub, hotshower, ada kolam renang

GEMINI STAR HOTEL : poppies lane no.2 KUTA BALI
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp.250rb, double bed, ac, tv, bathtub, ada kolam renang

BENDESA ACCOMODATION :Jl.Legian Br.Pangabetan
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp.250rb, double bed, ac, tv, bathtub, ada kolam renang, villa

Puri Royan Jimbaran : Jl. Pantai Sari
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp.300rb/night, ac incl sarapan ber 2/ tv/ kulkas
kuta cheap hotel price : non a/c (fan) 200 ribu - incl sarapan berdua, ada kolam renang, kamar besar, bathtube, hot/cold shower, ada telepon di kamar.

Kuta Townhouse - hot shower, swimming pool, ruangannya semua ber-ac dan yang pasti dapet breakfast. Setiap apartment di lengkapi dengan dapur dan living room (plus tv & dvd player). Buat keluarga atau yang pergi rame-rame cocok banget kalau bermalam disini.
Dekat ke pantai kuta dan jalan Legian.
kuta cheap hotel price : 650.000,- dua kamar (1 double + 1 twin) + 2 kamar mandi + living room + hot shower

Bakung Beach Cottages,
Jl.Kartika Plaza,bagus,bersih,fasilitas lengkap(breakfast,pool,hot/cold shower,telepon,kulkas),
kuta cheap hotel price : 300 ribuan

Matahari Bungalow (Melati)
Jl. Legian 210
Kuta - Bali
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 300 ribuan

Bakungsari Hotel - Bali
Jl. Bakungsari, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Garden & Kolam
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp 300 ribu-an (double/twin)

Flora Beach Hotel
Jl.Bakungsari, No.13A, Kuta, Bali 80361
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 300 ribuan

Bali Padma Hotel
Jl. Padma No. 1, Legian, Bali 80361, Indonesia
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 250 ribuan

Suka Beach Inn
Jl. Benesari (Jl. Pantai Kuta sebelum Kamasutra belok kanan)
kolam renang, twin beds dan AC,
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 250,000

The Beneyasa 2
Jl. Benesari
AC, double beds on the 3rd floor,
kuta cheap hotel price : Rp. 250,000

Bali Sandat Inn 2
Jalan Benesari
Tempatnya diantara Circle K dan Warung Wulan.
Air Panas dan 7 kamar ber-A/C.
kuta cheap hotel price :
1 Orang 150,000 1 Day
1 Orang 250,000 A/C 1 Day
2 Orang 200,000 1 Day

Barong Hotel
Jalan Legian gg. Popies, dekat dengan Pantai Kuta.
Standard Room Single: 260.000/room/night

Dewi Sri Hotel
Jalan Legian gg. Tropozone, dekat dengan monumen bom bali I, ada kolam renang.
Standard Room Single: 260.000/room/night

Galaxy Hotel & Bar
Jl. Abimanyu no 9A, Seminyak - Kuta
Bali Indonesia
Kamar non Ac mulai dari: 95.000/room/night
Standard Room AC: 215.000/room/night
Fasilitas ada kolam renang.

Ida Hotel
Jl. Kahyangan Suci - Kuta, dekat dengan Kuta Square
Fasilitas: kolam renang, 15 menit menuju Pantai Kuta
Standard Room Single: 260.000/room/night

Taman Ayu Cottage
Jl. Petitenget - Kerobokan
Fasilitas: kolam renang
Standard Room Single/Double AC: Rp. 270.000/room/night, Superior Room Single/Double AC: Rp. 290.000/room/night.

Cheap Bali Hotel in Legian Kuta Bali

Cheap Hotels in Legian Kuta Bali only Hotel Sayang Maha Mertha

Sayang Maha Merta Beach Hotel welcomes you to Bali, the island of Gods. Sayang Maha Mertha Bali Hotel is located in the famous village of Legian Kuta Bali, a pleasent 10 minutes drive from the Denpasar Airport, a couple minutes walk (100 meters) from the world famous sunset Kuta Beach and about fifteen minutes pleasent ride to Denpasar, the capital city of Bali.

With 57 Bali bungalows Sayang Maha Mertha Hotel intends to give you a touch of local tradition to your visit. Our cheap Bali cottages are designed to reflect the traditional Balinese architecture, set among waving coconut palms in their natural landscape, and are attended by friendly and gentle Balinese who understand the purpose and meaning of your visit to this island. Sayang Maha Mertha Beach seeks to ensure you have memories which not only you wish to treasure, but also want to repeat.

Sayang Maha Mertha cheap hotel in Legian Kuta Bali is small, peaceful, and serene. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, hot and cold water. Room service is open 24 hours. The swimming pool serves drinks and snacks from its sunken bar.

Room Type:
- Deluxe Room; Airconditioned with hot and cold water, Colour TV, Telephone, Mini Bar and private balcony.
- Superior Room; Aircondition or Bungalows with AC and cold water, Colour TV, Telephone, private balcony.
- Standard Fan Room; Room with fan and cold water

Special Cocktail and Menu:
- Sayang Beach Cocktail; Bali Moon Cocktail
Special Menu:
- Sayang Club sandwich; Nasi Goreng Special; Satay; Deluxe Cheese Pizza; Braised Chicken; Sweet and sour; Cheese Kebab.

Hotel Facilities:
* Safety deposit boxes
* Swimming pool
* Bar, restaurant, and cafe
* Parking area
* Doctor on call
* Massage service
* Laundry and dry cleaning
* Furniture
* Billiards
* Internet service
* Spa

LET'S GET FUN & STAY WITH SAYANG MAHA MERTHA BEACH HOTEL

TANAH LOT

Monday, July 30, 2007
TANAH LOT

Bali is true heaven of tourism. At least that existing fact and which I feel as part of Bali society which live and grow in Bali island. There are a lot of beautiful exotic place in this island. One of them is Tanah Lot. As tourism object, Tanah Lot is true famous. It’s called as icon of Bali Tourism beside GWK statue kuta, Sanur, Nusadua and Ubud Beach. As Icon, Tanah Lot is so enthused by all tourist, foreign or Domestic tourist.
Tanah Lot is True with fascination. This tourist object integrate consist of sunset moment that very beautifull with spiritual tourism marked by tanah lot temple. Even a number of tourist at the moment. Tourist can directly show activity of hindhu people ritual.
Tanah lot located in tabanan Regency. If you want to go there from Denpasar or Ngurah Rai Air Port just need 30-40 minutes but for local tourist from java island tanah Lot could reach from Kediri region located about 8 kilometers north of Tanah Lot and be important way (rush) Denpasar-Gilimanuk. The big……………..of Tanah Lot tourism object can not be let loose from Tanah Lot temple in the Midle of Beach for Praying, Hinduism come to Pura tanah Lot on foot across the beach. Just for five minutes, not too long. The beach water that must be accrosed undeep, just limit of knee.
Tanah lot temple established by Dang Hyang Dwijendra some one who has iron skill that live in majapahit kingdom in era 15. He comes to Bali for starting lofty Duty. Teach spiritual problems and social harmonization. By the Bali King that has power, Dalem Waturenggong Dang Hyang Dwijendra accepted and gived achance to spread Hindhu religion. In Bali, Dang Hyang Dwijendra establish some temples, one of them is Pura Tanah lot.
Beside Tanah Lot Temple and sunset view, there is another thing that proper enjoyed by tourist. That are sixs Pura the location in a row to the west from pura Tasnah lotwith walking for about 1 km, the tourist can find pura Pakendungan, Pura Penataran, Enjung Galuh, jro kandangBatu Bolong, Batu Mejan. All of that temple has unique, in Fact in the last Pura that’s Pura Batu Mejan be located in beach lips. There are 9 water sources out from under the beach and the water tasteless!. In order to enjoy all of interest places souronding Tanah lot tourism object, you must come early or before evening. After satisfied visit seven temples, in the evening you can enjoy sunset in the west part. Now, it’s time to leave from the beach (Tanah lot) But wait, have your hand bring the souvenir! Don’t worry because of that. In there, available art market that available some of crafts and Bali special food. The price, it’s cheap if you smart to bargain.

Posted by TRAVEL BALI at 2:49 AM

Bali hotels slash room rates as vacancies

Bali hotels slash room rates as vacancies soar
15th February 2009, 10:45 WST

Hotels in Bali are slashing room rates amid falling occupancies as the global economic downturn takes its toll on the tourism-dependent economy.

Total foreign arrivals hit a record 1.97 million last year as the island recovered from the impact of the 2005 terrorist attack.

The second biggest market behind Japan, Australia accounted for more than 300,000 visitors, up 51 per cent from 2007.

However, the recovery is expected to be disrupted amid the international credit crunch, with the Bali Tourism Authority estimating foreign visitor numbers will drop 8.6 per cent to 1.8 million this year.

Hotels are scrambling to fill rooms.

Budget and mid-range properties popular with Australians are offering the steepest discounts, with some halving published rates, while upmarket resorts hit by a slowing in the executive market are trying to be more creative in their response to the downturn.

“Some two and three-star hotels are panicking and cutting their rack rates,” said Bali Hotels Association executive director Djinaldi Gosana.

“That’s a bad idea. We know from experience after the Bali bombings that once we cut the rate, it's very difficult to put up again.”

The three-star Melasti Beach Hotel in Legian is offering its standard room at $US45 ($A68.93) net per night, down from $US96 ($A147.05), and is throwing in breakfast for free, while the four-star Dynasty Hotel in Tuban has cut its standard rate to $US80 ($A122) from $US145 ($A222).

The price war is prompting a rethink from many Australians who would otherwise be reluctant to travel in the current economic climate.

“I know a lot of people who have cancelled European trips and are instead coming to Bali,” said Fiona Healy from Melbourne, who spent two weeks on the island.

Meanwhile, although top-end hotels are sharing the pain, they are more reluctant to reduce rates, Djinaldi said.

Instead, they are offering bonus nights, meals or spa treatments to wealthy guests who are reining in lavish lifestyles.

The exclusive Amanresorts group, which has three properties in Bali, said it had no plans to reduce rates, but had cancelled a planned hike that would have taken its minimum published rate from $US908 ($A1390) to $US1029. ($A1576)

“We are not dropping our rates,” said Amanresorts Indonesia area manager Monty Brown.

“However, we recently took a decision to maintain our 2008 rates throughout 2009 rather than introduce a planned increase.”

Some hotels such as The Bale in Nusa Dua were quick to increase rates at the height of peak season last year before tourist numbers started dropping.

Now, they are loathe to bring them back down.

The Bale's general manager Jose Luis Calle said he believed bookings would pick up in the next few months. He is holding prices steady despite a 20-30 per cent drop in occupancy this month from a year ago.

“We just put our room rates up by 10 per cent last August to September following a refurbishment and we are maintaining those, but with added values from bonus room nights and meals depending on the market, which makes the rate pretty much the same as before the hike,” he said.

“We are offering more value for money because people are thinking twice about going on holiday now. This time it's not just a Bali issue, it's global.”

This sentiment is echoed by The Legian, whose top villa carries a $US3000 ($A4595) per night price tag in the fashionable seaside resort of Seminyak.

The hotel is experiencing a 10-15 per cent dip in occupancy, sales and marketing director Samuel Gacos said.

“Our focus is not rate adjustment but rather extending more value to our offers,” he said, adding “there's a shift in travel patterns generally. The frequency of travel is reduced, the average length of stay is shorter, and bookings are made last minute”.

Five Reasons Why People Worldwide Interested in Visiting Bali Island

Bali is one of thousand islands in Indonesia South East Asia. Bali is so popular with Bali bombing tragedies that happened on 2002 still interesting to visit. The Bali bombing tragedies make many international facilities, like Hotel, Air Port, big café and night club is keeping with detector. The improvement of Information Communication technology like internet connection, make Bali Island more popular than before. The world wide tourists that come there depend of the season. Europe and American tourist always come on June until July, but Asian tourist interested in coming on August. The domestic tourist more interested in coming on September until December, because the month is full holiday for students so that the parent will follow the situation.
Nyepi is religion day that Bali Island closed to people out side. No light, car passing or store opened. The Balinese will stay at home, no eating, and light. The Ngurah Ray Air Port as International Air port is closed, no departure and arriving passengers.
The Bali bombing by terrorist make bad image and deep impressed to people world wide so that the people decide to build Bali bombing monument at Kute. Australian and American come there to pry for the victims.
Many reasons why people world wide interested in coming to Bali Island,

1.Pure culture.
Bali people follow strong Hinduism. They devote their life to the Hindu religion. You will see many puras when going around there. The Balinese tradition life from birth until death, followed by ceremony. You can see Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi, ngaben and others ceremony at Bali.
The artist from Bali creates many dances because of soul of art. The statue was created there reflect of Hinduism. You can see the Kecak and Barongsai dance performance from small village until five stars Hotel.
It is not astonished, Balinese never interfered by others culture, although people world wide come there never stopped.

2.Friendly people
Balinese is popular with smiling face. They are always friendly to others and welcome to new comers. You will feel like at your home.

3.Excellent craft
Balinese tend to be artist. They like to paint, carving and make others beautiful craft. You can visit Antonio Blanco Museum, the painter that married to Balinese woman, Sukowati Art market center. You are always followed by craft seller whenever you go. They always beg you to buy the crafts.

4.Beautiful places to visit.
You never have time to rest when you are at Bali. There many interesting places, you should visit. The scenery is so natural, let"s see Nusa dua beach that have International cruise ship, bedugul, Tanpak siring that have president palace. Kute and legian beach with international facilities or Tanah lot, is beach especially for praying.

5.Save to stay
The regency of Bali and Indonesian police try to improve the security Bali after Bali bombing tragedies. Star hotel and café with international reputation with detector facilities.

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Balngi Tourism Information

Balngi Tourism Information

Mountainous Bangli, bali's only landlocked regency, compensates for its coastal deficit with some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. Shaped like a ragged keyhole, Bangli has endured a history of internecine warfare and occupation, and was one of the first kingdoms to fall to the Dutch Empire. Yet its people have survived these turbulent times and remote climes with a fiery temperament and ready humour. The administrative centre of the regency is Bangli town in the south, where cool, fresh air complements the manicured roadsides of this pretty hamlet. Apart from Bali's main psychiatric hospital, Bangli town is also home to the island's second largest temple, the beautiful 11th-century Pura Kehen.

From here the regency's main road climbs gently upwards through bamboo forests and dry upland terraces until, at 1,500 metres above sea level, the great maw of the Batur Caldera opens in front of you. Eleven kilometers in diameter and 183 metres deep, this enormous basin was carved out 30.000 years ago when Bali's larges volcano blew itself to pieces.
Dominating its center is Mt.Batur, a brooding, black ened cone that has erupted four times this century. Another quarter of the basin is filled by a beautiful crescent shaped lake, also named Batur. Six small villages out an existence within the walls of the caldera, peopled by a simple mountain folk known as Bali Aga ("original Balinese"). The most extraordinary of these settlements is Trunyan, a jumbled collection of cinder-block houses pressed against the eastern shore of the lake. Adhering to pre-Hindu practices, the residents of Trunyan choose not to cremate their dead but to lay them out in a nearby ravine, exposed to the embalming perfume of a sacred tree.
Across the lake, the village of Toya Bungkah, with its plethora of losmen, 'mountain guides and volcanic hotsprings, is the favoured tourist spot and a good base camp for hiking Mt. Batur.Back along the crater's rim are two important temples. Pura Ulun Danu Batur, a large and ornate sanctuary dedicated to the Goddess of the Lake, was originally located on the shores of Batur. In the 1920s it was moved to its current location near the market town of Kintamani after narrowly escaping destruction by lava flows. Further up at Penulisan, just before the road begins its long descent to the north shore, a steep flight of stairs leads to Pura Tegeh Koripan - at 1,745 metres the highest temple on Bali.