In Reply to: Kuta Beach Club Hotel.... posted by 5bu2bali on Thursday, 19. February 2009 at 17:25 Bali Time:
We have stayed there 5 times now. We know Mrs Rata and the staff really well and the hotel was upgraded to 3.5 stars last year (which Mrs Rata was very proud to tell us). There are two good pools, a swim up bar, great food, big screen TV at the other bar and a pool table. The rooms are a good size. I guess you could stay that they are a bit "tired". The paint could be a bit better and the bed spreads are a bit old fashioned but the sheets are clean and white. Bathroom is clean although a bit old.
The same staff that were working there when we had our honey moon there 25 years ago, are still working there (Eddie, Julie, Ketut and the gang).
We went to Bali in Sept last year with a group of friends and they insisted that we stay at Bali Garden. It was very ordinary (sorry to those who love it), but the sheets were grey, same with the towels and the room was very bland.
We will be heading back to Kuta Beach Club in three weeks and then again in Sept for two weeks. If you would like to see some photos, reply with your email and I can send you a link to some.