In Reply to: Novotel benoa advice please!!! posted by 2nd_timer on Thursday, 27. August 2009 at 10:07 Bali Time:
Hi...fear not, you have inadvertently made a good choice :) The Novotel Benoa is divided by Jl Pratama, the long steet that runs all the way down the Peninsula. The deluxe rooms are located on the other side of the road (not beach side), and they have been refurbed over time. We have stayed here 3 times, and love it, but, and this is something for you to consider, we upgrade to a Tropical Terrace room so as we are on the beach side, close to brekkie, cocktail bar etc. We are staying there in November, and again in March next year. There is always a friendly traffic security guy that stops the traffic for your to cross the road if you do stay in the deluxe rooms
There is the Crocokiss swim up bar on "your" side, and a very nice pool. I would agree that the pool on the beach side is possibly a bit small compared to other places, but hey, how many people are going to be in it? Breakfasts are fabulous, staff are very happy and helpful and there is a free shuttle bus that goes to Bali Collection if you want to do some shopping. Relax, enjoy....roll on another 11 weeks!