In Reply to: Feed back Hotel Patra posted by ssbatt on Tuesday, 27. September 2005 at 13:39 Bali Time:
We are staying at Patra Bali next week with our 2 kids (11 & 12) in x2 interconnecting deluxe rooms. This will be our 2nd stay there.
Stayed nearby last year at Rama Beach and walked through grounds of Patra Bali and were very impressed. We had stayed there 5yrs ago when kids were 5 & 6 in large family rm with screened section that you pull along to separate main bdrm area. At that time the rooms were not refurbished like they are now. This year though with kids a little older, we felt x2 interconnecting was the way to go since we will have our own bathrms and tv etc.
When we looked through last year, we viewed the new kids club also. It looks just great - esp. suitable for your aged kids. It is air-con, large room with PS2's and plenty of activities to keep kids occupied (much better than when we stayed previously).
I suggest you request a room not too far from pool as it is a sprawling resort.
I have read plenty of reviews on BTF. Only negative is that it is a little far our from Kuta. I feel this is a bonus since I feel it is quieter and safer. Just a 15min walk along beach to Kuta or $2 in taxi.
Pantai Restaurant nearby is an absolute must. It is on beach (you can watch the sunset whilst kids play on beach waiting for meal) and is very inexpensive eg. $20 for 4 incl. drinks! No need to go to Jimbaran Bay and pay their higher prices!
JBR when we get back in 2wks. Hope this has been of some help.
Regards,
Ruby.