Oasis in busy Bali
We loved the Sri Phala. It was an oasis in busy Bali. Sure, you could hear the hum of the traffic from your room but I have found that with most accommodation in Asia, unless staying in sterile, multi-storey hotels. Sanur is quieter than Kuta and Seminyak but still lots of traffic.
The best thing about the Sri Phala was the staff - they were exceptional and I do hope the owner of the hotel recognises this and compensates them accordingly.
The restaurant was in a lovely pool-side Bal-style hut which was very pleasant. The breakfasts, which were included, were good.
The pool was fabulous in its tropical setting and we had it to ourselves most of the time. The tropical gardens help make the Sri Phala feel like an oasis.
The room was large and air-conditioned. It had a recessed wardrobe area which helped with keeping the room tidy as we could put our clothes away and store our suitcases out of sight. The bathroom was a bit "tired" and didn't match 5-star accommodation bathrooms but was clean with plenty of hot water.
It was about a 10 minute walk to the beach. There were a number of restaurants along that walk and then more along the beach.
We stayed for 10 nights and loved it. All of the guests we spoke with during our stay felt the same.
