In Reply to: Patra Bali posted by redrose on Tuesday, 16. March 2010 at 19:52 Bali Time:
Hi. We have been staying at the Patra for a few years now and although it is nothing like the Dynasty we love it (although we don't like the Dynasty so our tastes may be somewhat different!) You would know that the patra has a MASSIVE pool with a shallow end for the kids although it is miles away from the pool bar, I have noticed more families going but never see more than half dozen or so at the pool. Depends on the time of day I suppose. The kids club is HUGE and quite good but it is always empty and never seem to be any kids in there don't know if its because it is right at the back of the hotel and quite a walk so maybe people dont bother?? The suites are great as they have the extra space due to a bedroom and seperate lounge which has a sofa bed. We used to put the kids to sleep watching telly in our room and close the double sliding doors then when we were ready we would lift them into the sofa bed. Gives you the space of the lounge area and balcony etc without disturbing them. Ours are all quite young though. I have always been happy with the food and the breakfast and the fact that it is a bit further away has never bothered us as we have usually needed a taxi with the little ones anyway and now that the beach path is done, if not too humid its a nice walk. There is also a little shop at the back of the hotel (head towards the back and turn right down the laneway) for water etc (immediate supplies). Other than that like I say, we really like it but might not be your cup of tea as I think the dynasty is claustrophobic and very loud, feel like the whole pool area needs to be bigger for the hotel when its full (which is alot)! hope the info helps a little!