Choosing a Bali hotel becomes easier when you decide what you want the stay to do for you. A lively Legian base, a resort break in Nusa Dua and an overnight airport stop are different trips. In his January 2026 comparison, Redgie draws on his own Accor stays to explain which properties he would choose for food, service, location and value.
Watch the original Bali comparison. This article organizes those personal recommendations by traveler need. The video's promotional prices and exchange-rate examples are historical, and one of its five original picks has since changed brand. Neither those prices nor the old property's experience should be treated as a current booking offer.
| Your priority | Start with this part of Redgie's shortlist | Main consideration |
|---|---|---|
| A resort-style base around Legian | Pullman Bali Legian Beach | The beach is across a road |
| A classic resort experience | Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa | Confirm the exact room and lounge package |
| Family accommodation | Novotel Bali Nusa Dua – Hotel & Residences | The beach club is separate from the main property |
| Being in the Legian neighborhood | Mercure Bali Legian | Room location matters if quiet is a priority |
| An overnight transit stop | ibis Bali Kuta, the video's bonus pick | Assess it as a practical stop, not the main holiday resort |
This companion follows Redgie's personal picks from the comparison video and links to the fuller hotel showcases so you can see what each property offers.
Pullman Bali Legian Beach: Redgie's personal favorite
At 02:40, Redgie identifies Pullman as his favorite in the comparison. He puts particular weight on the team, food and the ease of getting around the Legian/Kuta area. Breakfast and themed dining are prominent in his explanation.
He also describes the beach access precisely: you cross the road. That distinction matters if your idea of a beachfront stay is stepping directly from the gardens onto sand. His positive account of member recognition reflects his experience; it should not be converted into a promise of a suite upgrade for your stay.
Start here if you want the combination that appealed to him: resort surroundings, dining on site and a neighborhood you can explore on foot. The Pullman video collection provides the deeper look.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa: look carefully at the room package
The Nusa Dua section at 06:30 emphasizes a classic Balinese resort setting, direct beach access and a broad range of dining and leisure experiences from Redgie's visit.
His discussion of Palace Club is especially worth reading carefully. He describes a possible upgrade, subject to availability; a possible upgrade is not the same as buying confirmed access. If the lounge is central to your decision, compare a booking that explicitly includes the access you want. Otherwise, assess the room you have actually reserved on its own merits.
The full Nusa Dua visit is the appropriate next step before choosing a room category.
Novotel Bali Nusa Dua: the family-focused recommendation
At 09:25, Redgie selects Novotel for families. He discusses accommodation options and his own two-bedroom apartment experience with a private pool. That experience does not mean every room has a pool.
The distinction between the main property and the beach club is also useful: in the video, he describes taking a shuttle to the beach. When comparing it with Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, consider whether you prefer direct beach access or the accommodation arrangement shown in the Novotel tour. Confirm the current room occupancy and transport details for your family.
Mercure Bali Legian: put the neighborhood first
The Mercure section at 11:36 is largely about location. Redgie values having everyday services, food and massages nearby. He suggests asking about a room toward the rear if a quieter position is important.
He also distinguishes a private plunge-pool room from pool access, a detail that can easily get lost while comparing photographs. Read the actual room name and inclusions rather than assuming the most attractive image represents the base category. Watch his Mercure visit.
What changed since the original five picks?
The January video included ibis Styles Bali Legian as a short-lived budget opportunity before a planned rebrand. Accor now lists the property as TRIBE Bali Legian. Its official page also displayed an improvement-works notice when checked on 8 September 2026. Use the current property information and newer coverage when assessing that stay; the former hotel's price and showcase do not describe the refreshed product. Current Accor listing
The video's ibis Bali Kuta bonus at 13:00 remains useful as a different type of question: do you need a full resort night around a flight, or a practical transit stop? Confirm current transfer and day-use offers directly rather than relying on January package prices.
Once you have a shortlist, compare the same dates, room type, meals and cancellation terms. A higher-priced option may include something you would otherwise buy, but a benefit you will not use adds little to your trip. Explore RateDrop for information about monitoring eligible flexible Accor bookings. BeBaffled Travel and RateDrop are both run by Cameron ‘Redgie’ Redgwell. Savings are not guaranteed.