In Reply to: Area to stay and hotel for single 45 yr posted by templeflags on Saturday, 6. February 2010 at 08:25 Bali Time:
would be my Kuta choice if staying alone. Well it's my Kuta choice when I'm not staying alone too. Very friendly guests seem to be the norm and there would always be somebody to chat to around the pool. Next door at the Secret Garden Restaurant the shop owners are always up for a chat too and don't seem to come out with the ridiculous prices first up.
Plenty of eateries and bars all around and a short walk to Legian St. or down to the beach for sunset drinks.
If you like Sanur then Sanur Beach Villas may fit your bill. Never alone around the pool and the big red esky there.
I would add that these are both budget hotels so if you like 3* up then not for you maybe but you can't beat them for friendliness. Also right age group for you.