The Alam is an older hotel that has had a thoughtful redesign blending old and new design cues. It offers boutique charm amidst majestic, gnarled banyan trees. The 80 rooms and villas are nicely appointed. The Jamu Spa is on-site. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This Bali branch of the stylish, yet cheap, chain has 113 compact but well-appointed rooms set around a pool and waterfall. All rooms have balconies and wi-fi access. Service is as bright as the décor. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This older, modest resort-style hotel has 107 clean and comfortable rooms with air-con and satellite TV. The two-storey blocks are set around a big pool. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Gardens filled with bird of paradise flowers set the tone at the Bali Mandira. Cottages have modern interiors, and the bathrooms are partly open-air. A dramatic pool at the peak of a stone ziggurat housing a spa offers uninterrupted ocean views. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Matahari has 38 smallish rooms in a two-storey block. The contemporary architecture manages to make the tight space seem larger than it is (it does mean the pool is close to your door). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The mannered and minimalist style here comes right out of the pages of a design magazine. There are two multi-level pools, one of which seems to disappear into the ocean and horizon. The 58 rooms are exquisite and the villas sublime. There is a noteworthy spa. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The only thing shoddy about this well-run place is the brochure which notes that it is 'clowned' by graceful green waving palm trees. Actually the trees aren't funny at all. But you'll laugh at the good deal when you get into one of the 27 rooms. The best have good cross-breezes.… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The 47 clean, simple rooms are quiet as the Bendesa is fairly isolated. There's an attractive new sinuous pool. The cheapest rooms - all clean - have cold water and fan. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A stylish cut above other budget places, the 24 rooms in two-storey buildings here are quiet and have ikat (cloth where a pattern is produced by dyeing the individual threads before weaving) bedspreads and an unusual open-air bathroom design. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Almost on the beach, the Blue Ocean is a clean and basic place with hot water and pleasant outdoor bathrooms. Many of the 24 rooms have kitchens and there's action nearby day and night. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The 312 spacious rooms at this large resort front expansive gardens and a gigantic swimming pool. For a real splurge, rent one of the private villas on the beach (units two to seven are best). The Discovery Mall next door may be a plus or a minus, depending on your whim. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Nothing is understated about the swank 400 themed rooms, which all feel like a retail opportunity, what with the logo everywhere. The pool is ostentatious as well (which is a good thing). Staff are sharp and service is good - especially in the Megastore. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Two pools in leafy grounds are the draw here - one is quiet and low-key, the other is party central. The 166 rooms are comfortable and spread over several two-storey blocks. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Balinese stone architecture highlights the 69 bungalows set in walled compounds - if privacy is what you are after, this hotel is a good option. Even so, the rooms aren't overly exciting and you might just hit the beach five minutes away. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

An amazing value, convenient to both Legian and Seminyak, the Kumala has large older-style rooms with teak furniture, modern bathrooms, and two pools in a garden filled with bamboo stands, frangipani and bougainvillea. Some cabbies call it the 'Kumala Grand'. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the great deals in Legian. The 88 rooms are large with marble bathrooms that have separate shower and tub. The three-story blocks are set in nicely landscaped grounds across from the beach. The breakfast buffet is bountiful. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Older rooms here lack the flash of the rooms in a modern three-storey block but they are the better value. All guests of the 57 rooms can enjoy the pool, café and the leafy grounds. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Guests are protected from the wilds of Legian at this sprawling resort hotel. Grassy berms shelter the pool and offer lovely beach views for loungers. Many of the 405 artfully decorated rooms have DVD players, so you can stay in. It has a branch of the well-regarded Mandara Spa. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The 57 rooms are scattered about three- and four-storey blocks; all with satellite TV. It's very good value and the spacious garden is a bonus. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A cute frangipani-lined entrance leads into these verdant grounds. Bungalows are secluded and have private gardens and the 170 rooms have private balconies. The design is restrained compared to some of the big group-tour behemoths nearby. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The 56 rooms here range from basic with cold water to quite comfortable with a range of amenities like satellite TV. It has a bar, billiards, a medium-sized pool and is popular with surfers. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The Jayakarta fronts a long and shady stretch of beach. The palm-shaded grounds, 277 large rooms, several pools and various restaurants make it a favourite with moms, dads and kids. The beach is just out the back door. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the best budget choices, the 16 cold-water rooms here have hints of style and are set in some fine gardens that feature a good-sized pool. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The rooms here are set around a pleasant garden. The cheapest of the 33 rooms have squat toilets, fans and twin beds only. Part of the Komala empire, there are adjoining ding repair and laundry places. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The 47 bungalow-style rooms here are well-maintained and are nestled in verdant, tropical grounds. The pool has a shallow kids area. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The 27 stylishly decorated cottages and 45 large rooms come complete with fresh flowers on the beds and a lovely garden setting. Right across the street from the beach, the pool area has surf views. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Thatched bungalows are set among lovely gardens of tall coconut palms. The 206 rooms are comfortable, with extras like DVD players - you can see if that bootleg movie you paid a buck for actually works. The scenic pool area has fountains and a great view of the ocean from the swi… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

There are 25 rooms (some with hot water) in substantial brick bungalows hidden away by dense foliage. Guests can share cooking facilities and there is a tiny café. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

On a gang of cheapies off Poppies Gang I, the 11 rooms here are in a three-storey block and are quite comfortable. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A friendly and central place, Masa Inn offers decent value. All rooms have hot water and the large pool is a popular hang-out. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Twenty five rooms in bungalows and two-storey blocks face huge, open and grassy grounds in the midst of Kuta. Tournament Frisbee players (or croquet buffs) will be thrilled. Rooms are simple with cold water. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Across from the beach, the Mercure is a contemporary five-storey hotel with 129 rooms done up in Cubist style and featuring a lofty rooftop pool. The rooms facing the beach have some of Kuta's best views and feature balconies. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The cheapest of the 10 bungalow-style rooms here are the best value. The private gardens boast orchids, shade and the pool is good-sized. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Just beyond the south end of Tuban Beach, the Patra Bali has 228 rooms with colour and flair. The grounds and pools are immaculate, the rooms well equipped and the location quiet. Some villas feature private pools. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This Kuta institution has a lush, green garden setting for its 20 thatch-roofed cottages with outdoor sunken baths. The pool is surrounded by stone sculptures and water fountains in a garden that almost makes you forget you are in the heart of Kuta. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The budget winner in Kuta. Vampires (and partying surfers) will appreciate the dark, cold-water rooms at this attractive little place that features a tiny grotto-like garden. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

These six charming, traditional, fan-only cottages are a step back in time and make for a mellow retreat. All have outdoor bathrooms and are right on the beach, which is reached through a vivid red door. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The beach in the name here is a three-minute walk away. This older 63-room resort has been tarted up with assorted fountain features, although some lucky guests may save their gushing for the bungalows with private pools. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Since 1971 this cheap, clean, cramped and cheerful 23-room losmen just north of Poppies Gang I has been renting rooms to weary surfers. The showers in the two-storey block are cold and the air is fan-driven. Full Lonely Planet Review ›