Here is my conclusion first then you can read the rest, its a long review and hope it helps.
"I would come here again because it is so quite with facilities in a small hotel".
OK, firstly I hate BIG HOTELS, you know the ones. kids dragging chairs across the floor in the room above you at 6am or groups of people coming home after a night of partying at 3am slamming doors etc in the rooms around you. I always try and book single storey villa style accomodation.
The Alam Kul Kul is one such style like that. Before I came I read the reviews and was put off by a number of reviewers who said "noise from construction next door", (that hotel is now finished) or "mad smell in the room", or "leaks", or etc. Well...... I booked an Alam Villa (all with private outdoor bathroom). Before I collected the keys I asked to have a look at a few of the available villas in my category, they all had outdoor/indoor bathrooms with big bath. One of the rooms DID have a musty smell the other two where great. Then we were shown The JAVA VILLA, this was awesome with a BIG indoor/outdoor bathroom with direct access to your own (small) private plunge pool in your own private courtyard. It was fantastic but they wanted $345USD. I said "No way". Never so no...... I finished up negotiating a great deal on this room (only $20USD per night extra, they originally wanted $60USD/night extra).
This room was an absolute highlight of our stay. Skinny dipping when ever you want!!
Anyway obviously I'd stay again.
The negatives?
The breakfast was adeqaute and simple. The usual, noodles, eggs, toast fruits etc
Mosquitoes? HEAPS!!!! bring plenty of repelant.
There are two pools, the small pool is tiny and the main pool is still bloody small. So if your after big pool in your hotel, this is not for you.
The Hotel is located opposite the beach on a one way street. Getting to and from your hotel in a taxi is a nightmare because of this road netwoork. Its quicker to walk to the street in your direction of travel first then catch a taxi first. This actually put me off the location.
All in all the hotel was great and I would stay again. Oh did I tell you about tne BLOODY Mossies!!! Buggers!
- Alamkulkul Boutique Hotel
- Alamkulkul Boutique Kuta
