We spent our honeymoon at this small yet refined hotel, because it had to be Bali, and the Bale is as good as it gets.

What we liked:
- Secluded villas provide pure privacy. Very relaxing.
- Great daybed and small private pool
- Friendly Service
- No kids, no crowds = no noise. Very quiet indeed.
- Very delicious breakfast, available in-room
- Simple yet classy architecture. No pseudo-luxurious tacky stuff.
- Free car transport within Nusa Dua (to restaurants, etc.)
- Stereo with nice music is provided
- Library with internet access available
- Check-in/out in the room
- Lovely barbecue in your own garden available

What's not so nice:
- The beach is far away, and not so nice. Not worthwhile going.
- The location is a bit far away from the center of nusa dua
- The restaurant is nice, but somewhat too empty to enjoy.
- Fairly high price for Balinese standards, but worth it.
- No kids under 16 allowed (now that we have a daughter)

Conclusion:
A classy and refined, clean and well maintained, friendly and understated resort we wouldn't mind being trapped in for another while. Not recommended for the overly active crowd or those that like hanging out at the hotel bar.

Could not disagree more with one of the other reviewers. The staff were FANTASTIC - nothing was too much trouble, everyone knew our names and used them, and learnt what we liked and how we liked it. It was the least stressful holiday experience, solely due to the staff. The restaurant menu was quite limited while we were there, but it wasn't a problem, we told the chef what sort of food we liked and he cooked something different for us. Jose, the manager was great, did an itinerary for us for a one day island tour, and arranged for us to visit the Four Seasons at Sayan and Uma at Ubud, just so we could see some other hotels if we wanted to return to Bali another year. Also gave us a lot of suggestions for eating outside the hotel. The only criticism I had, and it was minor, was that some of the furnishings were a bit tired (the roman blinds were wonky!) and there was no mosquito net. We like minimalist, so were happy with the design, if your tastes are for the more opulent surroundings, you will be disappointed. Would go back - and we rarely say that.

As captioned, you should not miss this luxury resort in Bali.
I went there with my boyfd in Apr, 2006. And we stayed 2 nights there.The privacy is good. And the free transportation in Nusa Dua area is very very convenient to the guests. It's really GREAT for honeymooners, you can have a romantic holiday. The breakfast in faces is so delicious and lovely, i miss the food till now, heehee!

I may stay there again next time when I go to Bali =)

Enjoy!

I have to disagree with the last review, we found the staff to be more than helpful. We must have changed our minds about when we wanted lunch/ dinner, where we wanted so many times, and nothing was to much trouble. Well done to Lisa and her staff for making our stay very special.
I would also like to mention the food, it was excellent! Benny their executive chef was top class, and every dish was a triumph.
I must admit we did not like the beach, but I had known it was not up to much from other reviews. Its not really a beach resort.
We loved the pavilions, and enjoyed the private pool so no real need to venture out, but that was what we had planned.
I know these things can depend on when you stay and who's there, but we had a wonderful time and I would recommend the Bale.

Gordon and Miriam