I stayed at Ellis for a week on the strength of the excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and it ticked all the boxes I expected it to. It is located in a busy area and the beach isn't lapping at your dodrstep by any means. However the residential alleys and retail outlets on either side of the busy bypass are interesting in themselves to explore. The only dogs I saw ( which did follow me up the ,far from "sinister", alley to the Hotel) only posed a threat that their collective tail wagging might have bumped me. The rooms are a great size and really, really clean, bathrooms clean - no odours as mentioned by one other review, water pressure took a little while to come through but no big deal. The rooftop terrace is so relaxing and the view is quite mesmerising. Breakfasts are freshly made and ( in my opinion) just the right size with healthy choices . Staff are friendly and know their jobs, not overbearing just very competant and all seem to love where they work - a good sign. I am looking forward to taking my husband back next year. David was helpful and nothing seemed too much trouble, calling taxis, organising drivers etc. Earplugs are an idea :Bali = roosters !
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