OONadiIf you're looking for a beach vacation in Bali, Nusa Dua is definitely the place to be.
This is our second time at this hotel; we stayed here 10 years ago. The hotel is certainly showing its age, even after a renovation, which felt quite subpar. Everything just seems tired.
Regarding the rooms:
The mattresses are uncomfortable. For a 5-star hotel, basic amenities are missing, like an insufficient number of towels per person, no children's bathrobes, and poor room lighting. There's a sofa bed in the room that unfolds, but it's terribly uncomfortable to sleep on, even for a child. The shower water smells like slime, and the floor tiles are slippery, with only one bathmat provided. The sink is very high, and there are no steps for children, despite the hotel positioning itself as family-friendly.
Overall, the room is convenient and spacious, and the balcony is good.
Regarding the pools:
The beachfront area is great, with a shower and a shade canopy. It's fantastic to have such easy access to the sea. However, the children's pool with slides is a disgrace; half of the surfacing is broken and not repaired. The slides are uninteresting, and children barely spend any time there.
The large main pool is open 24/7, which is convenient if you want to swim at night.
Regarding the food:
The breakfasts are varied, offering practically everything you could want. However, healthy food options are severely lacking. If you're on a diet, it's tough; there are few vegetables, though enough fruit. There's ice cream on the kids' menu.
There's a cafe on site; I highly recommend trying the lobster, it's superb.
Regarding the sea:
The beach is close and large, with easy access to the water. The tides aren't as extreme as on neighboring beaches, but there's a lot of trash, and the staff doesn't clean it up. The hotel only hosts dinners on the beach. I saw a snake in the sea, and when we told the hotel staff, they just waved it off – a strange attitude towards their guests.
On the premises, there are tennis courts and a gym. In the evenings, there's a theatrical performance, but I don't recommend the Kecak dance – it's very sad and lacks much of a show, mostly just talking.
Bicycles are available on the property – I recommend getting them at 9 AM and riding left along the hotels and promenade; there are good beaches and hotels nearby, and it's a pleasant ride.
Overall, the hotel offers decent value for its price (10,000 rubles/night). If you're paying more, I'd suggest looking into newer hotels nearby.
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