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hi friends,

can anyone tell me which is better in terms of food and clearity of beaches???

le meridian nivana golf resort , intercontinental or the grand hyatt(nusa dua)....

thanks

hotel review needed

Hi

I can only tell you about Le Meridien Nirwana Golf Resort. The food is wonderfurl, there is the Cendana Restaurant, The Nirwana, Ocean Grill and Nautilus Fun Pub to choose from as well as the Sunset Bar.

Buffet breakfast which has a huge array of dishes from which to choose is in the Cendana, this restaurant is open all day/evening for snacks and meals.

The Nirwana offers more a la carte dining, the Ocean Grill specialises in seafood and the Nautilus is based on Italian/Mediterranean dishes. All have a theme night once a week.

The beach is not really accessible, the resort is on a cliff top. The resort has a huge pool area with lagoon and water slide and poolside cabanas.

I have not visited the Intercontinental, however the beaches at Nusa Dua are usually kept in pristine condition. Sometimes, due to storms, heavy rain, the beaches of bali are littered with debris, which is usually quickly cleared up.

hope this helps you a little bit!

cheers

wendy

hotel review needed

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the grand hyatt occupies a prime beach front area. you can see the beach as soon as you enter the lobby. the view is gorgeous. there are numerous sun loungers under shady trees for guests on the sand and this is a popular spot for weddings. the hotels%26#39; main pool is also beach front. the water here is usually very clear and the water is calm. best for swimming at high tide. at low tide use the hotel pool. the salsa bar overlooks the ocean and is an ideal spot at sunset to sit and take in the view. a short walk will take you around to mushroom rock where there are a few locals offering cheap massages and serving local snacks. from here you can walk to the blow hole - good at high tide. there is also a local temple here. there is a good assortment of restaurants at the hyatt and within walking distance is the bali collection where there are some shops and restaurants. local food (at much more reasonable prices) is available at the local village at two locations the main gate and mengiat st. just ask for a local taxi to drop you off then each of the restaurants will offer free transport to and from your hotel. just pick up some business cards and call which ever you fancy.

apart from this i recommend you use the hyatts free shuttle bus and go to the bali hyatt in sanur. this is about a 30 minute scenic trip. you can use the facilities here at the hotel and also walk around sanur and try out some very good restaurants there as well.

Just a clarification on a previous post - Intercontinental is at Jimbaran, not Nusa Dua.

If you plan to golf or surf, definitely Nirwana. you will be closer to the beach. However, the Nirwana Beach has some tremendous waves which makes it unsuitable for potterring around.

I have stayed at the Grand Hyatt, lovely beach with no hawking allowed. you are a long way though from the tourist sites.