Aloft Hotels in Bali

Let's start with the positives: The hotel's location is excellent, close to the airport. I booked an airport transfer through Trip.com for just over 60 [currency, likely IDR, but often implied as local currency], which was cheaper than taking a taxi directly. It's built next to a shopping mall, so it's very lively. There's plenty to do every evening, and you won't get bored. Inside the mall, there's a Coco supermarket, a pharmacy, and a Watsons, perfect for buying souvenirs and fruits. I even found the popular coconut chips at Coco. There's also an ATM nearby for cash withdrawals. You can also find stalls selling local SIM cards; I got one for 90 [currency] with 19GB data, valid for a month. The breakfast was quite plentiful. The milk in Bali is delicious, and they offer three types of juice, along with yogurt and ice cream. I highly recommend the milk! They also have a noodle station and freshly made waffles and pancakes. The fried noodles were also quite good. The hotel's overall environment is decent and fairly new. It's not far from the beach, though you do have to walk around the mall, about a 10-15 minute stroll. While Kuta beach isn't great for swimming, it's perfect for surfing. A one-hour lesson with an instructor costs about 100 RMB, which is quite affordable. It's also very close to the popular Fat Chow restaurant. You absolutely must try their Indonesian fried rice; it was the best I'd had during my whole trip. Now for the downsides: The bathroom doesn't have a door, which is a bit inconvenient. I booked a poolside room, but it wasn't direct pool access, which was a bit misleading (refer to picture 7). The pool is quite small, just as it appears in the photo (picture 1). Also, one day, the head of my water flosser, which I had left on the mini-bar counter, somehow ended up on the bathroom floor. I'm not sure if it's because I forgot to leave a tip.

“The location was excellent—just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, which made it incredibly convenient for daily seaside visits. The room was spotless, well-maintained, and surprisingly spacious, providing plenty of comfort and room to relax after a day out. It truly enhanced our overall experience.”