In Reply to: Stealing from hotel guests posted by Rebelrebel on Monday, 31. October 2011 at 13:28 Bali Time:
we never have drunk or eaten our own stuff around any pool area except maybe an ice cream or some water, just for the record that is :))
I think you are correct, it is theft. If the issue is drinking your own stuff round the pool then maybe a sign which can explain that own food and drinks are not to be consumed in the pool or whatever area.
That guests who do not comply will be charged a bottle corkage or whatever on their check out account.
Confiscation ? this really is silly and not good hotel guest relations. I would go nuts if someone wanted to check my shopping bag either in Bali or in a hotel anywhere in the world... I mean come on this is crazy and I can't believe people are accepting of it.
Searching bags ? searching transport ? vote with your feet guys and make sure you do a report somewhere on hotel comments websites.