Indonesia

comment by John Curto, 2008-10-04 11:28:46

Surftrip Bali Dec/jan 2009
Hi everyone !!!. I need your help!! Someone has been in Bali in December/jan?.
1. It´s raining all the time?.
2. It´s good for the longboard?.
3. Nightlife is crazy?.
4. Is cheap the life there?.
5. How many beachbreaks will I find there?.
6. must I pay to bring my boards in Qatarairways???.

THAKNS IN ADVANCE. Good waves !!!

comment by BoardThijs, 2008-04-01 19:00:50

Surfing in Summer
Does anybody know what to expect from the surf during august?

comment by Eugene14m, 2008-03-24 19:43:37

the cheapest hotels&adresses in Kuta
Arena, of Poppies Gang 1 (tel 0361/752974). Good-value, modern place about 5min from the beach, with hotel rooms, bungalows, traditional cottages, some air-con and a pool. Most bemos and taxis will only drop off at the Maharani hotel on J1 Pantai Kuta, from where you'll have to walk. $5–15.

Arthawan, Poppies 2 (tel 0361/752913). Decent, inexpensive budget losmen right in the heart of Kuta's surfers'/travellers' hub. Rooms are quiet, if a bit faded, and breakfasts are huge. Under $10.

Bali Indah, between Poppies 2 and Jl Benesari (tel 0361/752509). Slightly shabby rooms in a block, and a bit of a trek from the beach, but rates are low. If full there are three similar options next door. $5–10.

Bali Sandy Cottages, off Poppies 2 (tel 0361/753344). Excellent-value, prettily furnished rooms set round a huge lawn. Quiet location, 3min from the beach and 5min from Poppies 2. $10–15.

Bounty Hotel, Poppies 2 (tel 0361/753030). Large, extremely good-value terraced air-con bungalows set in a garden. Two pools and big discounts. $40–60.

Jus Edith, south off Poppies 2 (tel 0361/750558). Basic rooms, but exceptionally cheap for the location, which is close to the action. Extremely popular. $5–10.

Komala Indah 1 (Jl Benesari), Jl Benesari (tel 0361/753185). A range of terraced bungalows set in a pretty garden. Some hot water. Under $15.

Komala Indah 1 (Poppies 1), Poppies 1 (tel 0361/754122). Compact square of terraced bungalows that's conveniently located and one of the cheapest places to stay in Kuta. Under $5.

Komala Indah 2 (Jl Benesari), Jl Benesari (tel 0361/754258). Simply furnished, inexpensive losmen rooms located on a quiet part of Jl Benesari that's just thirty seconds' walk from the beach. Under $10.

Old Poppies, Poppies 2 (tel 0361/751059). Attractive traditional-style cottages set in a beautiful garden, with use of the pool at Poppies Cottages on Poppies 1. $25–40.

Puri Ayodia Inn, Jl Sorga (tel 0361/754245). Well-furnished, inexpensive losmen rooms in a convenient but quiet location between Poppies 1 and Poppies 2. Fills up fast. Under $5.

Puspa Ayu Bungalows, Gang Puspa Ayu, off Jl Dewi Sartika (tel 0361/756721). The cheapest and most popular accommodation in this area, with decent bungalows 50m off the main road. $10–20.

Rempen, off Poppies 1 (tel 0361/753150). Well-kept rooms, some in a three-storey tower, others in terraced garden bungalows. Directions as for Arena. $5–10.

Sandat Bali Inn, Jl Legian 120 (tel 0361/753491). Right in the heart of the action, just a few metres from Paddy's Bar, with reasonable losmen rooms in a garden. $5–10.

Sorga Cottages, Jl Sorga (tel 0361/751897). Recommended, good-value, comfortable rooms (some air-con) in a three-storey block. Pool. $10–25.