In Reply to: padma vs mandira posted by lesliey on Wednesday, 5. January 2005 at 06:56 Bali Time:
I have stopped at the Mandira many times, but they tried to put us in the baracks at the rear of the hotel, so we did not return. Their cottages are small with outside bathroom, which was once a feature, but they are overpriced. They have built a 3, I think, storey block beside the restaurant, which would not attract me. I think there are better and cheaper options, Kumala Pantai would beat it hands down. I stop at Puri Raja and have never had trouble with transport to Kuta.
Loz