In Reply to: first time to Bali posted by nancy on Tuesday, 11. December 2007 at 19:29 Bali Time:
I would definitely stay in a hotel if I was travelling with two 12 yr olds. I'm sure they would like to meet other kids to hang out, not swim in a pool with no one in it.
I haven't stayed in Legian but have heard many good reports about Jayarkata. Maybe others with kids that age can recommend appropriate hotels in the area.