Kids will be 9&12 by next Jan. are good swimmers and can handle surf as well, so that isn't really an issue.

I have seen a lot of mixed reviews regarding the beaches in Bali.

Kids club would be nice for a few hours of freedom.

Novotel has some properties for $70-$120 a night, which are tempting as well, given I need to pay $90 on a Cat 5 prop.

Le Meridian may be the way to go. Might be the first guest since it opens while we are there.