Bali mosquitoes in Villa vs hotels?
Dec 6, 2016, 7:22 pm
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Bali mosquitoes in Villa vs hotels?
I'm planning a trip to Bali in January/February and love the look of the villas in Ubud vs. hotels. But I hate mosquitoes. I know this is very general question, but how bad would mosquitoes be if staying in villas vs. hotels.
Dec 6, 2016, 9:42 pm
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Some hotels probably spray constantly to keep their mosquitoes under control.
Dec 7, 2016, 9:07 am
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Thanks for your comments. The physical difference seeems to be hotels are more enclosed vs. most villas I've researched have open concept with whole walls open to the outside.
I know too general, just have to look harder I guess.
I know too general, just have to look harder I guess.
Dec 7, 2016, 9:46 am
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Of course it's a question of location, too. You're going to have more bugs of all kinds out in the rice fields than right in the centre of Ubud.
But yes, construction also matters: if you want to minimise wildlife intrusions, then look for a place with glass windows and a closed ceiling, not a thatched roof.
Nonetheless, Bali isn't a great place for those who are really sensitive to crawly and flying things.
But yes, construction also matters: if you want to minimise wildlife intrusions, then look for a place with glass windows and a closed ceiling, not a thatched roof.
Nonetheless, Bali isn't a great place for those who are really sensitive to crawly and flying things.