The hotel staff at nirmala are very helpful.
They fixed issues at the start of our stay within 30 minutes (cable tv wasn't working, and there was no kettle in the room). The room was very big, with hot water and airconditioning. Water pressure is good in the shower.
Cable TV offered a basic package, which was enough to entertain late at night and in mornings.
The café downstairs for breakfast had decent food, I'd recommend the Nasi Goreng. The coffee wasn't the best but it was better than most places in the Kuta area.
There is absolutely no hassle from the locals, at least during our stay. The only hassle we received in the area was from taxi drivers. There is a supermarket on the lobby floor next door, with very cheap groceries which is very convenient if you are on a budget.
Within 200 metres you had 2 convenience stores and there is a mcdonalds nearby (about 500 metres).
20 minute trip to Kuta with traffic.
20 minute walk to Jimbaran Bay beach, where there are loads of beachfront cafes of which you can sit on the beach. Reasonable prices!
If I ever visit Bali again, I will definitely come back to this hotel.