Originally Posted by
BobFF68
Thanks clubeurope for the report.
Hopefully I will be able to have the family long weekend in Bali I postponed at least 3 time since 2020. As I have a quite big number of Accor points to spend the hotel selection will be quite limited, from what I'm reading probably better to avoid Movenpick, I'd probably have to stick on Sofitel or Amarterra Villas, as I'm not so much interested in Kuta/Legian area. There is also the new Raffles but at 1000+ USD per night I'm do not have the courage, even using points
Many thanks for reading!
I absolutely understand your qualms about the Kuta/Legian area, the place hasn't had the best reputation in a while. Likewise, my experience mimics your sentiments about the Movenpick—As such, I wouldn't stay there unless for a short layover. I've not stayed at either the Sofitel or the Amarterra, but I have passed by the Sofitel a few times whilst staying at the Kayumanis next door. The Sofitel occupies a nice (but relatively narrow) stretch of beach and their beach area looked rather lively.
I have visited the Writer's Bar at Raffles and I thought that the hotel looked wildly overpriced for what it is; The design looked elegant but I didn't like how dark the colour palette was. The gardens also looked spartan for some reason (despite being done by a famous landscaper).
Accor had a Fairmont in Sanur for around 7 years, it was a great hotel during its heyday and was of excellent value, but sadly the hotel is now an InterContinental.