In Reply to: Alternative Bali with the Kids posted by RastaAdmi on Friday, 10. June 2011 at 10:11 Bali Time:
isnt so bad. when you drive into Nusa Dua, there is a large security area, where they check the bottom of the car with cameras, and they screen the vehicles - sometimes very wishy washy.
usually once you are inside, the vehicle will be checked again by the hotel security staff.
if you didnt like Nusa Dua, but like that area in general, you could try Tanung Benoa. there is a Novotel there, as well as Grand Mirage, Ramada and the Conrad (my favourite hotel in the area). they are all good hotels.
if THAT doesnt tickle your fancy, why not try Sanur? the area is great for kids (not too much traffic, calm beach, lots of restaurants) and isnt as hectic as Kuta. try Griya Santrian for a good hotel for family. their rooms are big and they are very kid friendly.