Tandjung Sari---Bali
Aug 18th, 2007, 07:31 AM
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As you probably know it was the original " boutique hotel " in Bali . Mick Jagger , David Bowie , Queen Margrethe and on and on during the 70's and 80's. Sanur , once THE place to stay has fallen out of favour but it had a nice beach protected by a reef .There were a lot of cafes on the sand but I read that the local Govt. is moving them out as many were illegally built .
The hotel has a small pool and is very low key .As it was a family owned hotel and a Balinese one at that it is likely to still be charming . Food used to be good . They used to teach dance to children in the afternoon in a pavillion near the beach front .The rooms were nice with outdoor baths / showers and I recall visiting one of the suites and it was good but not stunning .This was years ago and it was beyond my budget then . So I agree that more current reviews will be your best guide .If you are wanting to go to any of the smart / popular restaurants or shop then Seminyak / Legian is the place to be for convenieice .It is about 30 minutes drive from Sanur . The Hyatt at Sanur used to be really lovely with wonderful gardens and all low rise buildings. J
The hotel has a small pool and is very low key .As it was a family owned hotel and a Balinese one at that it is likely to still be charming . Food used to be good . They used to teach dance to children in the afternoon in a pavillion near the beach front .The rooms were nice with outdoor baths / showers and I recall visiting one of the suites and it was good but not stunning .This was years ago and it was beyond my budget then . So I agree that more current reviews will be your best guide .If you are wanting to go to any of the smart / popular restaurants or shop then Seminyak / Legian is the place to be for convenieice .It is about 30 minutes drive from Sanur . The Hyatt at Sanur used to be really lovely with wonderful gardens and all low rise buildings. J
Aug 18th, 2007, 07:52 PM
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Sanur was one of the first areas to be developed for tourism, even before Nusa Dua. Back in the 80’s we used to stay at a far-more-modest version of the Santrian. As JohnFitz says the Tandjung was at the time the most exclusive place on the beach.
Fast forward 25 years and many of the old-time properties in Sanur are still operating, but they are captive to their intrinsic real estate constraints. The old style architecture – heavy use of wood, lots of stone carving, dark-ish rooms, recessed pools, well-trodden gardens – makes them in my opinion less appealing than the new style ambience of light airy open design.
Because all the good property in Sanur has long since been “taken” the new developments are forced to built on less desirable plots, either on the cliffs (like the Ritz) or on crummy beaches (the Conrad) or in remote areas of Bali (Amankila).
Sanur offers a lot in the way of a nice beach and a friendly community, but it’s definitely a tradeoff between style and substance. It’s a personal decision.
Fast forward 25 years and many of the old-time properties in Sanur are still operating, but they are captive to their intrinsic real estate constraints. The old style architecture – heavy use of wood, lots of stone carving, dark-ish rooms, recessed pools, well-trodden gardens – makes them in my opinion less appealing than the new style ambience of light airy open design.
Because all the good property in Sanur has long since been “taken” the new developments are forced to built on less desirable plots, either on the cliffs (like the Ritz) or on crummy beaches (the Conrad) or in remote areas of Bali (Amankila).
Sanur offers a lot in the way of a nice beach and a friendly community, but it’s definitely a tradeoff between style and substance. It’s a personal decision.
Aug 19th, 2007, 05:49 PM
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we have decided to book...the place looks fabulous.
does anyone know if gpanda walks and talks in his sleep? oh, that's right he could never walk and talk at the same time...never mind chew gum...
does anyone know if gpanda walks and talks in his sleep? oh, that's right he could never walk and talk at the same time...never mind chew gum...
Aug 20th, 2007, 06:16 AM
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OK Bob. If you would rather talk about Cambridge, we are visiting Boston next week and would welcome a local's insight into the real Boston! Places to go, places to eat etc. I appreciate this is not the US board but your local guidance would be much appereciated>
Aug 20th, 2007, 10:01 AM
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why don't you send me an e mail and i can respond more fully:
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tell me the kind of things you like to do and what kind of food you want and general price range...
also where are you staying...
[email protected]
tell me the kind of things you like to do and what kind of food you want and general price range...
also where are you staying...
