In Reply to: Camplung Mas VS Dewri Sri posted by bule gila on Friday, 23. February 2007 at 11:17 Bali Time:
Have stayed at both places and each have their own positives and negatives. IMO...
Breakfasts - Dewi Sri has the best, they offer buffet with so much to choose from. Camplung Mas have bacon and eggs or rice which becomes boring after a few days. Verdict: Dewi Sri.
Rooms - Dewi Sri rooms have been given a facelift and nicer but smaller. Both hotels have very clean rooms but Camplung rooms are a little dated (reno's are about to start). Verdict: Dewi Sri
Location - Camplung Mas for sure. Close to the beach yet close to Jln Legian plus the added bonus of lots of little shops that are cheaper than out on Legian. Camplung also has a mini mart (the Mooloolaba) right next door which comes in handy for water etc. Dewi Sri is close to everything but to get to it you must first face the hawkers down the laneway, by far the most in your face hawkers I've ever experienced. After a few days it becomes a chore to drag yourself down that lane and if you resort to taxis like we did there's an added expense that Camplung doesn't have. Verdict: Camplung Mas.
Pool - Camplung has a swim up pool bar, Dewi Sri does not. Verdict: Camplung Mas.
Staff - Staff at both hotels are friendly although Camplung staff are more fun and love a chat. Verdict: Camplung Mas
Restaurant - both restaurants are fairly cheap and offer a varied menu and yummy food. Verdict: Dewi Sri by a nose ;o)
Overall, I would probably have to say Camplung Mas but if Dewi Sri ever put in a "secret guest entrance" where you could bypass the hawkers, I might be tempted to return.
We'll stay at Camplung Mas when we return again this year but won't be taking the breakfasts if we go for a package.
Cheers!