In Reply to: 1st Time Bali, Area? Hotel? Costs? posted by reni on Saturday, 13. March 2010 at 15:07 Bali Time:
I feel quite claustrophobic in Kuta central.
Have a look at the Ramada Camakila, Puri Damai or Sari Beach.
You are next to some of the best restaurants in Bali, from budget to high end.
You can eat from $2.00 at many places and most beach restaurants have an average main course for $6-8.00.