ID: Upgrading to real "Indah"
Early morning, woke up for breakfast. Body aching.. thanks to the lousy bed with lousy pillow. And to our "friends" the mosquitoes, thank you very much for the company. At the restaurant, just me, my friend and another "kwailo". Asked for omelette and was given omelette PLUS bacon. I was shocked and looked at the waiter. He asked me.. "Tak makan daging b*b1?"... Me: err... no....
He took my plate and went to the corner, took out daging b*b1 and brought back the plate to me. Ouch..... Luckily I am checking out from this not so Indah hotel today.
Around 11.30am, checked out and waited for the transfer to Uma Sapna in Seminy4k. Based on the photos and reviews in one website, this suppose to be a wonderful villa with private swimming pool or spa pool. We got upgraded to the villa with swimming pool for the next four nights. Cool...... (but I tak pandai berenang, macam mana tu?... ahaks...)
The villa is nice. Exactly as per review. However, according to B4linese belief, the nice/good things must always have the opposite as well - to balance it out. The two major issues with this villa -> privacy and distance. Privacy: The main door to the villa compound is not fully covered. Anybody from outside (if one really peeks through the door and bamboo curtain), one can see the compound and the swimming pool. So, for those who enjoy "birthday suit" sunbathing/swimming, be careful. Distance: The villa is situated around 300 meters (I think) from the main road (Laksamana Road) and not properly lit up at night. Also, few dogs around (for the record, I don't like dogs). A bit noisy and scarry as well if you were walking late night. 
The nearby Jalan raya Seminyak (towards Legian and Kuta) has nothing to offer at night. The shops along this road up to Legian close around 8pm daily. And the Laksamana Road has more restaurants than other shops. These restaurants situated towards the Oberoi beach - a bit further from the villa.
Had nasi padang for dinner and made a mistake by asking to "hidang". Next time, go for individual, dont ask for hidang. I should have known this since it is the same in KayEl.
VERDICT:
1) Uma Sapna is a good villa. Contact Ibu Lia (marketing person for Uma Sapna), and tell her I sent you there. She knows this blog :-) [well, she should :-))]. I would recommend the place for a romantic gateway. Singles, errr.. strike this place out from your list. In fact, don't bother to stay at a villa if you a single traveller.
2) If you want to be in the vicinity of night life (shops, restaurants, to see people or being seen), stay somewhere in Legian or Kuta. Avoid Seminyak. Heard Alam Kvl Kvl is nice.
3) If you want to stay in villa, shop around. Uma Sapna was our choice since this is the cheapest we can find for the peak season (Chirstmas). Can try this and this.
~ M T @ Ind0nesia
~~ Seminy4k, B4li
~ To Travel Is To Discover Oneself ~
