Hôtels sur Bali et découvertes à faire?
by Labene
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
alors je vais aller 10 jours sur bali et rayonner dans Bali
Si vous pouviez me donner des adresses d hotels avec les tarifs dans les villes principales ( Kuta legian Amed Tulamben Udud ...)
Et si vous avez decouverts des trucs sympa a faire a acheter, je suis preneuse egalement
merci benedicte
bene
ici: Indonésie, peut être !😉
Il est important de percevoir combien votre propre bonheur est lié à celui des autres, il n'existe pas de bonheur individuel totalement indépendant d'autrui.....(Dalaï-Lama)
Salut Benedicte, Je te conseille d'aller au Bendesa accomodation si tu séjournes à Kuta. Ils sont super gentils, c'est beau propre et bon marché; 90'000 roupies.
Sur Ubud, tu peux aller au Jati 1 home stay. C'est très beau et au même prix que le Bendesa. De là, tu peux louer un scoot et rayonner dans la région.
Va sur mon blog tu verras les photos et le carnet de route; www.gatitoperezdetudela.spaces.live.com
Si t'as besoin d'autres renseignements sur Sulawesi aussi, n'hésites pas!!!😉
Va sur mon blog tu verras les photos et le carnet de route; www.gatitoperezdetudela.spaces.live.com
Si t'as besoin d'autres renseignements sur Sulawesi aussi, n'hésites pas!!!😉
Non, pas de permis international pour le scoot, mais soyez super prudents... ils roulent comme des malades et nous, en bon touristes émerveillés par tout on aurait tendance à oublier que sur la tête on n'a qu'une sorte de saladier qui fait office de casque... En plus, ils roulent à droite.... courage!!!!! Mais ça vaut le coup! Garanti!!!!
Vive la liberté!!!
Salut Labene,
Si tu loues un scooter, il faut savoir que tu as de grandes "chances" de te faire arreter par la police 1 ou 2 fois par jour. Le permis international est donc fortement conseillé pour éviter les longues discussions et les eventuelles "amendes". Nous, on le montrait dès qu'ils nous faisaient signe de nous arreter et c'etait radical : on repartait de suite sans le moindre souci. De manière générale, ils sont assez sympathiques, polis et courtois ...
Bon voyage
Si tu loues un scooter, il faut savoir que tu as de grandes "chances" de te faire arreter par la police 1 ou 2 fois par jour. Le permis international est donc fortement conseillé pour éviter les longues discussions et les eventuelles "amendes". Nous, on le montrait dès qu'ils nous faisaient signe de nous arreter et c'etait radical : on repartait de suite sans le moindre souci. De manière générale, ils sont assez sympathiques, polis et courtois ...
Bon voyage
~ Carpe Diem ~
hello
pour les hotels
il y a good karma à amed super hotel ou on te mets des fleurs sur le lits petit dejeuner sympa jus frais avec Pan cake banane ou ananas
pour 100 000 roupie
ubud tu a Nicks pension pour 150 000 roupie bungalow sympa dans une foret tropical piscine dans les riséres the à volonté super hotel pas chère
et pour les hotels à kuta privilégie legian ou seminiak c'est plus branché et moins bruyant car kuta que des australiens
tu as des hotel sympa pour 200 000 roupie négocié qui valent 400 000 roupie toujour négocier
bonne vacance bali c'est vraiment sympa
gege
Notre hotel à Ubud : Le Tegal Sari. Nous avions le duplex qui est au top pour 40€, le jacuzzi privatif est au génial, la chambre très belle ! Il ne faut surtout pas hésiter à y aller !!!! L’hotel est charmant, la chambre standard est aussi très bien pour 20€, le personnel se met en quatre pour nous, très très serviable. L'hotel n'est pas trop loin du centre et en plus ils ont un systeme de navette gratuite : ils t'emmenent et viennent te chercher quand tu veux 24/24h sur Ubud. C’est un hotel à dimension humaine.
Pour le chauffeur, nous avons rencontré un jeune balinais de 24 ans : Komang qui est adorable, débrouillard et se met aussi en quatre. Il parle anglais (avec un accent charmant en roulant les « r »). Pour les tarifs, c’est difficile à dire car on lui donnait de bons pourboires mais je pense que 300-350 000 roupies pour la journée est correct, on lui payait à manger le midi mais çà le génait plus qu’autre chose. Son téléphone portable est le 081 338 517 961 . Lui dire que vous appelez de la part de Mister Jon de France.
Pour les restos, sur Ubud il y a le café Jaya (très bon marché et très bonne cuisine, environ 1, 8€ le poulet satay pour exemple), le Nomad restaurant en plein centre plus cher (environ 30€ pour 2 avec apéro, entrées, plats, desserts). A éviter l'Ubu Rai restaurant malgré ce qu'on en dit sur les forums !!!! Pour ceux qui iront au Tegal Sari, le restaurant de l’hotel est très bien. Les restos : sur Legian il y a le Gosha Restaurant (resto de poisson qui vaut nettement mieux que les restos de Jimbaran, endroit décevant très sale....), sur Seminyak Le Rumours (endroit un peu "branché", filet de boeuf à tomber servi au poids pour 2€ environ les 100G) à coté de la Trattoria (pseudo resto italien à éviter).
Petit tuyau : préférer faire les marchés le matin, il y fait moins chaud et on peux évoquer les "morning price" pour faciliter encore la négociation.
A voir : les rizières de Jatiluwih près d'Ubud, le site est fabuleux !!!! le KU DE TA à Seminyak, belle plage et bon resto, très design, l'endroit à voir et ou, en fin de journée vient se "montrer" la jeunesse branchée de Bali.
Les balinais sont hypers accueillants, souriants et essaieront toujours de te rendre service. La baisse du tourisme est très dure pour eux, mais malgré çà ils demeurent toujours heureux et souriants.
Nous avons modifié notre itinéraire : 4 jours à Seminyak (repos après le voyage, premiers jours de shopping), 8 jours au lieu de 6 initialement prévus à Ubud (calme, repos, parfait pour rayonner dans l'ile), 6 jours à Legian (un peu long à notre gout) et 2 jours à Sanur. Si c'était à refaire nous resterions encore plus longtemps à Ubud.
Pour le chauffeur, nous avons rencontré un jeune balinais de 24 ans : Komang qui est adorable, débrouillard et se met aussi en quatre. Il parle anglais (avec un accent charmant en roulant les « r »). Pour les tarifs, c’est difficile à dire car on lui donnait de bons pourboires mais je pense que 300-350 000 roupies pour la journée est correct, on lui payait à manger le midi mais çà le génait plus qu’autre chose. Son téléphone portable est le 081 338 517 961 . Lui dire que vous appelez de la part de Mister Jon de France.
Pour les restos, sur Ubud il y a le café Jaya (très bon marché et très bonne cuisine, environ 1, 8€ le poulet satay pour exemple), le Nomad restaurant en plein centre plus cher (environ 30€ pour 2 avec apéro, entrées, plats, desserts). A éviter l'Ubu Rai restaurant malgré ce qu'on en dit sur les forums !!!! Pour ceux qui iront au Tegal Sari, le restaurant de l’hotel est très bien. Les restos : sur Legian il y a le Gosha Restaurant (resto de poisson qui vaut nettement mieux que les restos de Jimbaran, endroit décevant très sale....), sur Seminyak Le Rumours (endroit un peu "branché", filet de boeuf à tomber servi au poids pour 2€ environ les 100G) à coté de la Trattoria (pseudo resto italien à éviter).
Petit tuyau : préférer faire les marchés le matin, il y fait moins chaud et on peux évoquer les "morning price" pour faciliter encore la négociation.
A voir : les rizières de Jatiluwih près d'Ubud, le site est fabuleux !!!! le KU DE TA à Seminyak, belle plage et bon resto, très design, l'endroit à voir et ou, en fin de journée vient se "montrer" la jeunesse branchée de Bali.
Les balinais sont hypers accueillants, souriants et essaieront toujours de te rendre service. La baisse du tourisme est très dure pour eux, mais malgré çà ils demeurent toujours heureux et souriants.
Nous avons modifié notre itinéraire : 4 jours à Seminyak (repos après le voyage, premiers jours de shopping), 8 jours au lieu de 6 initialement prévus à Ubud (calme, repos, parfait pour rayonner dans l'ile), 6 jours à Legian (un peu long à notre gout) et 2 jours à Sanur. Si c'était à refaire nous resterions encore plus longtemps à Ubud.
Komala Inda 2 sur Jalan Benesari, tu es à 100m de la plage, chambres à 40-50 000 roupies côté est de la rue (les plus vieux pavillons), location de motos à la réception pour 30 / 40 000 Rpies dégressif. Essayer le scooter et vérifier que ça freine de façon puissante et progressive. Si tu te fais pincer pour absence de permis international, tu payes un bakshish de 20 000 Rp et ça suffit (tu dis que c'est tout ce que tu as)😇!
Au feu rouge arrêtes toi derrière la bande blanche, surtout si elle est effacée(!) et qu'il y a un policier dans le kiosque😉, sinon voir ci-dessus😏!
Fais gaffe à pas te bruler la cheville sur le pot d'échappement de la moto (Bali kiss!) quand tu perds l'équilibre en la mettant sur la béquille! Paradoxalement, rouler trop lentement peut génerer des accidents ; vigilance en baisse, mauvais équilibre et danger venant de derrière au démarrage de la meute!
Tu peux dormir dans les warungs des surf spots de uluwatu ou Dreamland et laisser tes bagages à la consigne de ta pension pendant ce temps.
De même, tu peux aussi prendre le public boat (hors bord à balancier) à Sanur à 7h. du mat (pour 20/30 000 Rp) et te rendre sur l'île de Nusa lembogan (30/50000 Rp la chambre) pour du super snorkling et rentrer par le même moyen également à la même heure. Le bookable à la réception est un moyen simple de faire la liaison de ton hotel à l'embarcadère de Sanur. Au retour pareil ou bémo jusqu'à "bémo corner" de Kuta!
Bon séjour
Au feu rouge arrêtes toi derrière la bande blanche, surtout si elle est effacée(!) et qu'il y a un policier dans le kiosque😉, sinon voir ci-dessus😏!
Fais gaffe à pas te bruler la cheville sur le pot d'échappement de la moto (Bali kiss!) quand tu perds l'équilibre en la mettant sur la béquille! Paradoxalement, rouler trop lentement peut génerer des accidents ; vigilance en baisse, mauvais équilibre et danger venant de derrière au démarrage de la meute!
Tu peux dormir dans les warungs des surf spots de uluwatu ou Dreamland et laisser tes bagages à la consigne de ta pension pendant ce temps.
De même, tu peux aussi prendre le public boat (hors bord à balancier) à Sanur à 7h. du mat (pour 20/30 000 Rp) et te rendre sur l'île de Nusa lembogan (30/50000 Rp la chambre) pour du super snorkling et rentrer par le même moyen également à la même heure. Le bookable à la réception est un moyen simple de faire la liaison de ton hotel à l'embarcadère de Sanur. Au retour pareil ou bémo jusqu'à "bémo corner" de Kuta!
Bon séjour
Voyager, c'est 50% de respect, 50% de bon sens pour être 100% tranquille!
Il faut se rendre à la préfecture avec ton permis, 2 photos et un justificatif de domicile.
Ils te le delivrent en quelques jours et c'est gratuit. Après il est valable 3 ans.
Voila 🙂
Voila 🙂
~ Carpe Diem ~
Salut,
Concernant le scooter. OUI tu as besoin obligatoirement d'un permis de conduitre international. J'ai louer un scooter 1 journée à Ubud pour aller dans le sud et je me suis fait controller 4 fois uniquement pour voir mon permis... international. Ils n'arrètent d'ailleurs que les touristes. A bon entendeur...
Bonne vacances!!!
Concernant le scooter. OUI tu as besoin obligatoirement d'un permis de conduitre international. J'ai louer un scooter 1 journée à Ubud pour aller dans le sud et je me suis fait controller 4 fois uniquement pour voir mon permis... international. Ils n'arrètent d'ailleurs que les touristes. A bon entendeur...
Bonne vacances!!!
bonjour
moi j'etais a bali apres les attentat du 11 deptembre un mois apres tous les français avait annule nous etions dans un hotel a sanur pas loin de kuta tres agreable comme ville et l'hotel grandiose (radisson 4 etoiles) nous avons pris un guide pour la premier visite en pensant par l'hotel ce qui revient plus cher et apres nous avons demande a notre guide de le faire juste en passant par lui c'etait entre nous ça nous a coute beaucoup moins cher c'etait un balinais on a vecu des choses exeptionnelle on a fait le tour de bali il eavait tous les bons plans!!et il etait genial!!bon voyage et prends en plein le coeur d'humanisme
moi j'etais a bali apres les attentat du 11 deptembre un mois apres tous les français avait annule nous etions dans un hotel a sanur pas loin de kuta tres agreable comme ville et l'hotel grandiose (radisson 4 etoiles) nous avons pris un guide pour la premier visite en pensant par l'hotel ce qui revient plus cher et apres nous avons demande a notre guide de le faire juste en passant par lui c'etait entre nous ça nous a coute beaucoup moins cher c'etait un balinais on a vecu des choses exeptionnelle on a fait le tour de bali il eavait tous les bons plans!!et il etait genial!!bon voyage et prends en plein le coeur d'humanisme
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hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !





