In Reply to: Beach Melati Apt104 posted by SarahD on Tuesday, 11. October 2011 at 14:39 Bali Time:
twice previously, first time in a 2 bedroom on 1st floor (apt 201) and then moved to a 2 bedroom on ground floor (apt 102) when we extended our stay. We've also stayed once in a 1 bedroom on 1st floor (apt 203).
We much preferred the 1st floor apartments which had a large balcony/terrace which really extended the living area. The ground floor apartments open directly onto the pool area & there is a small table & a couple of chairs on the verandah area but that is all. Although my then 3 year old could swim, I was always worried about somebody leaving the door open accidentally & her being able to wander out to the pool without us realising.
If you are able to book a 1st floor apartment I'd recommend that over the ground floor apartments. I have had a look at the photos of apt 104 on Facebook as we were considering booking it for Xmas/New Year & it does look smaller than the other 2 bedroom apartments we've stayed in. The living room furniture does not look very comfy either - may not be important to some, but when we are spending extra to gain a living area instead of a hotel room we like to be comfortable in it!
The apartments are in a great location & we would not hesitate to stay there again, as long as the right apartment was available.
Hope that helps :-)