About two weeks ago, I was in Bali very briefly for a meeting. By “very briefly”, I mean for only one night. And since one night is too short to explore the hotel that I stayed in, try its services and make a comprehensive review of it, I will just post some of the photos that I managed to take.
This is the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel in Kuta, Bali:-
The hotel, which is conveniently located some 10 minutes’ drive from the airport, has a beach right in its backyard and a small mall right next door.
Unfortunately, the inclement weather made swimming — or even wading — downright impossible.
This photo shows just how close the hotel is to the beach:-
Here are two photos of the superior room (USD150 per room per night, as of this writing):-
And here is a photo of the huge pool and its sunken bar:-
This is the restaurant where breakfast is served:-
They also have themed dinners in the very same restaurant. Italian pasta on some nights, seafood barbecue in others. At an added fee, of course.
The hotel grounds are very green…
…and well-maintained.
The bonus? Free WiFi. A must for a netaholic like me!
If you need a hotel in Bali that’s close to the airport, I highly recommend the Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel.
Tags: Bali
February 4th, 2010 at 10:16
hi mimi, the hotel looks nice and having it near the beach is definitely a plus. i’ve never been to bali but i’m hoping to spend a few nights there soon. were you able to go around and look at other beaches? are they as good as say, boracay?
February 4th, 2010 at 15:07
IMHO Bali’s beaches aren’t really that nice. I believe Bali’s popularity is more because of a very successful long-term marketing campaign. The Philippines has so much to offer but is not marketed properly and is losing out on tourism in ASEAN region as a result.
February 4th, 2010 at 22:42
Very beautiful!!!
February 6th, 2010 at 04:44
wow, no wonder puntahan yang Bali ng mga turista from EUROPE and USA
punta ako dyn bukas, hehe
February 8th, 2010 at 17:56
francesca: hay naku! with your euros, murang-mura ang bali para sa yo! ;) but i suggest that you stay in a villa with private pool and a bathroom that opens up to a garden!
February 9th, 2010 at 00:30
Lola: It was a very short trip but the hotel made the stay nice. Plus the fact that we had an early morning meeting by the beach. Now THAT was special ;)