Need advice for holiday in bali.?

Will be going in december with some friends. Looking for a good budget hotel/resort near a beach. Suggestions? And any other good advice for first time bali traveller? Food, clubs/pubs ie. Thanks guys.

Kuta will be the place for you to look for budget hotel and resorts. There are tons of them all along the streets of Kuta, which by the way are all within walking distance of the beach and the clubs/pubs.
But be careful, cause Kuta is the hot spot for terrorist target due to the high concentration of the western backpackers. If you move up to the Seminyak area, it might be safer.

Food: Warung Made, Ku De Ta, Warisan
Clubs: Ku De Ta, Hu'u Bar, Hard Rock

They're all located in the Kuta/Seminyak area

Hi,

Usually when I got to Bali I stay at the Hotel Kumala Pantai in Legian / Seminyak.

It is by the beach, next to Blue Ocean Bar and walking distance to Jalan 66 with Clubs, Bars and Restaurants.

Rate for the hotel is around 40 / 45 US for a night with buffet breakfast for 2.

For info you can browse baliblog where Nick an expat gives advice and guidance to visitors.

I'll be there later this month for my third visit.

Hmm... try to get some information here about where to stay or where to go
http://allaboutbali-info.blogspot.com/

club: double six (66) then continue to DJ that open till 12 am.
bar : u-hu bar.
can't help you with hotel, but don't worry, there is no terrorist in Bali. afterall terrorist could be everywhere even in new york or london. people who said becareful of terrorist is paranoid who stays at home and later on died because a plane crashed into the house.

Hi there....
Your didnt mention how many days you will be in Bali.
Naturally, you must spend some time in Kuta, because there is the place for party, beach, and cheap hotel. Or you may want to extend your search to Legian...its the extended beach of Kuta...not bad too and less crowed.
Kuta budget hotel: Vira Bali Hotel, Rama Beach Hotel, Ramayana

Now, if you have some spare time, you might want to stay in other region.
Benoa: main attraction beach and water sport
Ubud: main attraction art, village, view (mountain)
Nusa Dua: Main attraction private beach and more to high end hotel. but you know what, in Bali everything are so cheap...pamper yourself to live in 5* hotel with a considerably cheaper rate compare to Europe or USA.

Food...
-Bali is famous for its Pork Grill...dont know if you eat pork or not...but theres one in Ubud you should try.
-Kudeta is impressively nice with beach front view....remember to reserve otherwise its useless, you cant enjoy anything at all
-Warisan...is more to french fine dining restaurant...nice place with great food
-Bebek bengil ... famous for its duck (i think its grill)...not bad too...located in Ubud
-Bali Buddha ... serving organic food. They have very special shop that environmental friendly. One in Ubud and other is in Kerobokan
-Warung Italia...Italian food in very cheap price
-Kafe Moka...french pastry...very nice indeed

Oh yes, the club....just move around Kuta and Legian....pick it yourself.

Phewww....lots of things to enjoy in Bali. ohhh...I miss Bali now....

ENJOY!!!!!!

Bali... Bali... Bali.... tourists need to visit Jakarta to see the real of Indonesia. I mean Jakarta.... "truly Indonesia".....

Hi,
Went to Bali on a Holiday 2 months Ago.
Bali is cheap relatively compared to Europe and the US. The Locals are Hospitable and the place is a haven for Tourists.
I stayed in Tuban close to the Action of Kuta but less noisy.
Stayed in a place called Santika Resort, Paid about US $ 70 and the Place was Excellent, (5 star Amenities for 2 star price)
Check out Wotif.com for some last minute deals on Hotels.
Seminyak near Kuta has some chic restaurants and bars.Check out Trip advisor forum for updates.
You should check out Ubud if you are a first timer. The town is the cultural capital of bali. Try staying in Ubud for atleast 2 nights.Avoid stay in Nusa Dua area unless you want a Holiday sans local culture.
Remember December is High Season so book Early.
Hope you folks have a memorable holiday!!!