In Reply to: Leaving children at hotel kids clubs posted by Cate on Friday, 20. April 2007 at 15:12 Bali Time:
We stayed at hotel with kids club and let the kids go there while we were still at hotel for just a few hours at first. If the kids were happy when they got back, we then went out shopping on another day.
If you are not sure go into the kids club and look at the facilities, the staff but most importantly the other children. Watch how they interact with the staff. Talk to other parents who have been staying at hotel to get their thoughts and impressions of staff. We are going back to same hotel this year, two years later, and are hoping that the same staff are there, because our kids have not stopped talking about them and that was the highlight of their trip, I think, going into the kids club where they get to play with other kids and do different things. It also allows us as parents to do things that the children will not enjoy in peace, so we can all enjoy the holiday.
I was concerned before we did this, but in the end if your kids go to daycare here the same things could happen to them. The conclusion I came to was that I had to educate my children to stand up for themselves, be able to say 'no' if they feel uncomfortable about something and leave our communication open with them so they have no fear to tell us anything. What it comes down to is your gut feeling about a place, and how you feel about leaving your daughter.
We stayed at BaliHai Resort and Spa, and they were great 2 years ago. Where are you staying, maybe if you asked the forum about that particular hotel they could give you feedback.
Hope you enjoy your holiday, Balinese love children so I know your daughter will have a fantastic time.