Resor Seminyak The Resort And Spa, Bali

I stayed there for 2 nights with wife and 2 young kids. Got a free upgrade as the hotel couldn't give us adjoining rooms with my parents-in-law. The food was okay. The location by the beachfront was a plus. Our kids loved the big bathtub in our room. However, stay was badly dampened by the fact that the aircon was not working properly and the toilet not flushing properly despite asking service staff to fix it. I don't think I will be back.

I was actually pleasantly surprised given some of the bad reviews. I think for this part of Seminyak it represented excellent value. Yes, the hotel is dated, but it certainly wasn't uncomfortable. Our room (a deluxe) was cavernous and had a sort of dated, stately grandeur about it. The breakfast was plenty for me - bread and fruit, bacon and eggs etc, rice and noodles, cereal, juice tea and coffee. The only very small downside was the staff, who though not rude, weren't particularly helpful, i.e. wouldn't help with making bookings for restaurants or other services. I guess the hotel is a little in need of an update but I understand that is happening in July 2009.

My wife and I had doubts about this resort and this was our last choice in terms of location & pricing. But upon arriving at the resort, we were pleasantly surprised. Very nice Balinese exterior and interior but jaded. It's low density with a huge garden space for relaxing and playing with kids. 2 pools, both kids friendly. Perfect family holiday resort.