In Reply to: TUBAN HOTELS posted by DAVID on Friday, 6. August 1999 at 15:02 Bali Time:
We've taken our son to HI Bali Hai at Tuban since he was 5.
In our opinion it can't be beaten as a place for little 'uns. Staff of the kids club are top rate as are the swim up bar and general pool staff. All of them keep an eye on the pool and are prepared to dive in fully clothed if necessary if they think somebody is in trouble. We can attest to that as we saw an 8 year old dragged out by one of the bar staff. Unfortunately the little wretch was only having a joke but you couldn't fault the response of the staff.
Pool is reasonably well shaded although there can be a shortage of sun lounges/umbrellas when the place is really full.
It is genuinely beach front - unlike some who claim to be. The staff organise games on the beach and guests are welcome to join in the local soccer games and volleyball games that are on at sunset.
Some nice little spots nearby - restaurants and shopping lanes for places to go where you won't be hassled. The buffet dinners around the pool are excellent - I can still taste the smoked tuna!!
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES go to the Dynasty if the HI is available.
Very good kids pool, swim up bar are excellent.