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Edition No. 30
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We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all our guests and we hope that we will live up to Bali Dynasty Resort’s motto of “Make Friends for Life”. This Gecko newsletter is designed to give you a good insight as to what is going on in and around our resort to enable you to make the most of your holiday with us! If you need any further information then please do not hesitate to visit our Tour and Information Centre just south of the main lobby who will be more than happy to give you advice on what to see and do whilst in Bali. We really hope that you will have a fun and relaxing time with us and should anything not be quite right then please let us know! Our “Tell Me!” programme is designed to encourage your feedback which is always taken positively. Before departing please complete the guest comment card as well since this not only enables us to evaluate each areas performance but is also important in giving us ideas as to where to make improvements! Have an enjoyable stay and we hope that you will be planning your next visit again soon!
Benefit for Returnees Returnees to the resort on their second visit or more receive some great benefits including invites to the Management Appreciation party as well as a voucher booklet giving discounts and free drinks etc, in recognition of their loyalty to the Bali Dynasty Resort.
Charity Update To aid our charity fundraising effort we have taken the liberty of adding US$1 to your bill on checkout. This is not obligatory; so should you wish for this to be removed please advise our Reception staff on checkout. We also have our ‘Make a Difference’ program where you can actually make your donation for a certain item the children are in need of. For the Children’s complete wish list visit www.balidynasty.com/charityupdate You can still make donations by participating in Gracie Kelly’s Quiz Nights every Tuesday at 7.30pm and Thursday at 8.30pm, or by cash donations in our charity boxes or when you purchase Bali Dynasty merchandise, a percentage of the profit goes to our charity effort.
Around the Resort
Night Market
Bali Souvenirs and last minute gifts. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6pm to 10pm located in the lower lobby.
Venus Leather and Tailor Shop
Express tailoring service available. Located at the lower lobby. Open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, 9am till 1pm on Sundays.
Minimart
Our in house supermarket is located in the lower lobby. Open from 8am to 10pm offering a wide range of beverages, snacks and souvenirs.
Money Changer
Beware of the money changers on the streets! Our money changer is located in the lobby. Open 7am to 10pm daily.
Bali Canvas Photos
located in the shopping arcade in the lower lobby at the Bali Dynasty Resort. You can print your favourite pictures on canvas, different sizes and shapes are available. They make great gifts too!
Flair Hair Salon
located at the lower lobby of the Bali Dynasty Resort, consists of a great team with extensive hair dressing and make up experience.
Gecko Do’s and Don’ts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Don’t bring food and drink from outside to the pool area or into the F&B outlets. It’s not cool. Don’t leave small children unattended in and around the pool. It’s dangerous. Don’t reserve your sun bed. Unattended sun beds will be cleared. Think of others. Don’t let kids take up seats at the bars. Bars are for adults only! Don’t swim before 7am and after 10pm. People are trying to sleep. Don’t make noise in the corridors between 7PM to 9AM Pool and Beach Club facilities are for Bali Dynasty Resort guests only. Don’t let tattoos stain our sheets or floor or we will have to bill you the replacement charge. Don’t let the kids play at the No Kid’s Zone on the Upper Lawn. Don’t have outside fast food restaurants deliver food to the hotel. Don’t use BB guns or firecrackers in or around the hotel grounds. Don’t wear obscene or suggestive t-shirts or singlets inside the hotel. Don’t walk around the hotel while carrying bottle or glasses of drink. Don’t wear singlets in our indoor restaurants. Don’t go barefoot Do call for a late check out. If we can help….we will. Do have a good time!
Tours & Information Centre
Located just off the main lobby, we offer you the best discounts in Bali for many of the Island’s top attractions. Also available for rental: laptops, bikes, DVD/VCD players, Playstations, children’s strollers, microwave and bottle warmer and disabled accessories. Open 7am to 10pm
“Geck Connected”
High speed internet service is available in the Tour & Information Centre, through 4 internet terminals. Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and hot spot cards can be purchased at the Tour & information Centre on package plans to suit your needs
Library
Exchange your books at our library corner in the Tour & Information Centre. Please leave your old books and magazines for future guests to enjoy.
Upgrade your Room
Ask at the front desk regarding our special rates for upgrades (depending on occupancy).
Hospitality Lounge
For early arrivals and late departures. This free facility offers male and female showers, changing rooms and lockers. Lounge with TV and tea & coffee making facilities.
Dynasty Photo Service
We take away the hassle of holiday photo taking and developing by offering you the service of our professional photographer. Photos of all sizes can be ordered and delivered personally back to you. Prices on request. Located at the Pool Towel Hut.
Other Services & Facilities
Restaurants & Bars THEME NIGHT DINNERS AT H2O In order to ensure a good dining experience and to optimise our food quality and service we carefully stagger all our bookings in our restaurants. If you do not make a booking this may result in us not being able to accommodate you when you show up; although it may seem like there are plenty of tables free. We therefore request you make a prior reservation for all of our H2O Theme Dinners! Our Theme Night Buffet Dinners offer you a great variety of local & international cuisine each night, with nightly entertainment. Gluten free meals are available on request.
MONDAY NIGHT – ITALIAN PASTA & PIZZA NIGHT
Rp. 180,000 net
TUESDAY NIGHT – MEXICAN NIGHT
Rp. 180,000 net
WEDNESDAY NIGHT – WILD WEST WEDNESDAYS
Rp. 180,000 net
A wide variety of fresh pasta dishes with rich authentic sauces, there’s pizza too! And don’t miss the kid’s fashion show at 7.30pm!
Enjoy and savour delicious Mexican dishes including tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, refried beans and brown rice.
Ribs, burgers, buffalo style chicken wings and a sausage sizzle served with sauces and accompaniments. Watch the Kids Magic Show at 7.30pm.
THURSDAY NIGHT – SATAY NIGHT
Rp. 180,000 net
FRIDAY NIGHT – MALAM BALI NIGHT
Rp. 195,000 net
SATURDAY NIGHT – AUSSIE BBQ
Rp. 180,000 net
SUNDAY NIGHT – ROAST NIGHT
Rp. 180,000 net
Savour the exotic flavours of our char grilled chicken, beef and pork skewers. Delicious desserts and chocolate fountain
Authentic Balinese buffet with traditional Balinese dance show, Legong or Frog dance. Your kids can join the dance too!
Prime cuts of juicy Australian steaks, BBQ chicken, beef sausages and a choice of soup or salad.
Traditional Sunday roast, which includes a succulent choice of roast beef or pork, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Special Added Value
Up to 2 kids 12 years and under EAT FREE from the buffet when accompanied by two full paying adults. All theme night dinners include soup, salad, dessert and entertainment nightly. Kids section available with your child’s favourites! All prices are net and inclusive of 21% Tax and Service charge. Dine three times get the fourth theme night dinner free within a week using stamp card. open from 6.00pm - 9.30pm
H2O This stylish poolside eatery can accommodate more than 150 diners. A sumptuous buffet style breakfast is served in H2O from 6.30am till 10.30am daily. This trendy eatery with its’ open kitchen and pizza oven serves freshly prepared food onto the buffet as well as two live cooking stations. At lunch time H2O offers an extensive a la carte menu consisting of tasty snacks and more wholesome main courses. In the evenings the H20 transforms as the venue for our Theme Night Dinners. Each evening adopts a different themed buffet accompanied by nightly entertainment
Breakfast Vouchers
Save money with breakfast vouchers (valid in H2O only) Save as much as 40% on our full buffet breakfast. Vouchers can be purchased at our Reception Desk at the Main Lobby. Breakfast voucher price: Buy 7 get 12 Adult Rp. 1,190,000 Buy 7 get 12 Children Rp. 595,000 Buy 4 get 6 Adult Rp. 680,000 Buy 4 get 6 Children Rp. 306,000 Or purchase at USD 24 per day for the duration of your stay (max. 2 adults & 3 kids)
Whippy Ice Cream at H2O
You simply must try our delicious ‘Mr.Whippy’ style soft serve ice cream on sale at H2O.
The Upper Deck @ H2O
Open from 4pm to 10pm daily the Upper Deck @ H2O is a chill out lounge area providing a cozy atmosphere with cool sounds for sunset cocktails with complimentary tapas*, or after dinner drinks with friends on starlit evenings. The Upper Deck is also the perfect place to celebrate your special events and private functions such as birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. Note : height restriction apply and children should be strictly controlled
Candlelight Dinner at The Upper Deck @ H2O
A gourmet romantic dinner with your loved one at the Upper Deck of H2O. Available every evening for only Rp. 495.000/couple. Please book one day in advance
Cook your own BBQ at The Upper Deck @ H20
Great for private parties minimum 10 people only Rp. 190,000nett per person. Pre-booking is necessary
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants & Bars Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub
TM
Gracie Kelly’s is Bali’s only and first original Irish pub. Open daily from 11am till late with a menu offering sumptous home cooked food and Gracie’s famous hot stones for cooking your favourite piece of prime meat. Kilkenny is now available on tap. In addition to the pool tables and darts there is live entertainment from 8pm each evening. On Tuesday and Thursday it is quiz time to raise money for our charity effort. On Tuesday it is Family Quiz Night from 7.30pm with some questions kids might only know! On Thursday there is a General Quiz Night from 8.30pm. Great prizes! Happy Hour in Gracie Kelly’s
Every night from 9pm-10pm 2 for 1 on Bali Hai Draught Beer and Artisan Wine
SEN5ES Restaurant
TM
Wake up to a hearty buffet breakfast with all your home favourites. Served daily from 6.00am till 10.30am (for deluxe room guests only). SEN5ES A la Carte Dinner
SEN5ES is also open for our a la carte dinners each evening from 6pm to 10.00pm for Pan Asian and international cuisine. Kids eat free from kid’s menu during dinner when accompanied by each adult who purchases a main course. Entertainment by Quartet (except Monday, Friday and Sunday). Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner
The Indonesian Rijsttafel, a Dutch word that literally translates to ‘rice table’, is an elaborate meal adapted by the Dutch from the Indonesian feast called nasi padang. It consists of several traditional Indonesian dishes served in small portions, accompanied by rice. Every Tuesday, Rp. 270,000 net/couple including a special welcome drink. Schnitzel Special Dinner
Choose from beef, pork or chicken Schnitzel with your choice of sauce. Every Friday, Rp. 130,000 net/person. Including salad bar and lyonaise potatoes
Golden Lotus Chinese Restaurant
TM
Bali’s best Chinese restaurant is right on your doorstep! Open 6 days a week for lunch from 11.30am till 2.30pm and dinner from 6pm till 10pm serving Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. On Monday Golden Lotus is closed. Dim Sum Sunday
Dim Sum Sunday Lunch Buffet. From 10am to 2.30pm. Adults Rp. 125.000 net including Chinese tea and children 12 years and under eat at half price. On weekdays enjoy our extensive Dim Sum Lunch Menu. The Golden Lotus is a MSG free restaurant
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Colouring Pictures
Indoor Games
Painting and Colouring
Towel Origami
Painting & Colouring
Traditional Indonesian Games
Paper Origami
10:00 to 11:00
Water Volleyball
Making Balinese Offering
Fishing with Fishing Rod
Duck Feeding
Crab Catching
Art Workshop
Fish Feeding
11:00 to 12:00
Kids Water FUN Zone
Kids Water FUN Zone
Kids Water FUN Zone
Kids Water FUN Zone
Kids Water FUN Zone
Kids Water FUN Zone
Kids Water FUN Zone
12:00 to 13:00
Kids Lunch (Sen5es)
Kids Lunch (Sen5es)
Kids Lunch (Sen5es)
Kids Pizza Making Lunch
Kids Lunch (Sen5es)
Kids Lunch (Sen5es)
Kids Lunch (Sen5es)
13:00 to 14:00
Cartoon Time
Indonesian Lesson
Kids Movie
Cartoon Time
Indonesian Lesson
Cartoon Time
Colouring Competition
14:00 to 15:00
Kids Water FUN Zone
Watermelon Eating Contest
Highest Splashing Contest
Kids Gymnastics
Highest Splashing Contest
Frogs Catching
Highest Splashing Contest
15:00 to 16:00
Water Tug Of War
Kids Water FUN Zone
Kids Water FUN Zone
Water Pillow Fighting
Kids Water FUN Zone
Frog Race
Kids Water FUN Zone
16:00 to 17:00
Garden Games
Balinese Instrument
Kids Treasure Hunt
Balinese Instruments
Garden Games
Kids Water FUN Zone
Tropical Garden Intro
17:00 to 18:00
Movie Time
Fashion Show Preparation
Indoor Activities
Indoor Activities
Movie Night Preparation
Indoor Activities
Movie Night Preparation
9:00 to 10:00
Kids Activities 4 to 12 Years
Jimbaran Fishermans Village Suitable for the whole Family! Don’t forget your camera as you experience a traditional fishing Village (min. 4pax) Pre-book at TIC Price: Rp. 30,000/ pax Meet in the lobby at 7.45am Every Sunday
Resort Activities 18:00 - 21:00 Kids Movie Night and Supper
19:30 - 20:00 Kids Fashion Show
Village Walk Teen Activities 13 to 18 Years 10:00 to 20:00
Suitable for the whole Family! Walk through a fairly unknown side of Kuta and see how the families live (min. 2pax) Prebook at TIC Price: Rp. 10,000/ pax Meet in the lobby at 8.45am Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10:00 to 11:00
Balinese Dance Lesson
Water Volleyball
Aqua Aerobics
11:00 to 12:00
Table Tennis Competition
Massage Techniques
Pool Competition
Water Volleyball
Aqua Aerobics
Pool Competition
Water Volleyball (TeensvAdults)
14:00 to 15:00
Pool Golf Shots
Highest Splashing Contest
15:00 to 16:00
Water Tug Of War
Bingo Game
Water Pillow Fighting
Bingo Game
Frog Race
16:00 to 17:00
Learn To Fly Trapeze (1 free jump)
Karaoke
Water Volleyball
Ten Pin Bowling
Karaoke
8:00 to 9:00
Jimbaran Fisherman Village
9:00 to 10:00 Adult Activities 19+ Years
Prepare and a traditional Indonesian lunch with our Chef Rp250,000 per pax Prebook at TIC 11:00am - 1:00pm Every Tuesday at Sen5es Pre booking essential! For minimum 2 person
Highest Splashing Contest
7.30 Hatha Yoga (min. 2pax)
Highest Splashing Contest Bingo Game
7.30 Hatha Yoga (min. 2pax)
Village Walk
10:00 to 11:00
Balinese Dance Lesson
11:00 to 12:00
Water Volleyball
Village Walk Aqua Aerobics
Massage Techniques
12.00 to 13.00
Rp325,000 Prebook at TIC 09:00 - 18:00 Every Day Inner Garden
Aqua Aerobics
Water Volleyball Cook your own Indonesian Lunch
Aqua Aerobics
Water Volleyball
Fruit Carving Demo
Water Volleyball (TeensvAdults) Highest Splashing Contest
Asian Cooking Demo
Pool Golf Shots
Highest Splashing Contest
Highest Splashing Contest
Free Trapeze Jump
15:00 to 16:00
Water Tug Of War
Bingo Game
Water Pillow Fighting
Bingo Game
Frog Race
Bingo Game
16:00 to 17:00
Water Volleyball
Beach Soccer
Water Volleyball
Indonesian Lesson
Water Volleyball
16.30 Management Volleyball
Water Volleyball
17:00 to 18:00
Happy Hour!
Happy Hour!
Happy Hour!
Happy Hour!
Happy Hour!
Happy Hour!
Happy Hour!
19.00 - 20.00 Kids Fashion Show
Suitable for all Ages! Try the Trapeze 1 1/4 hour sessions
Village Walk
Towel Origami
14:00 to 15:00
Learn to Fly
18.00 High Flyers trapeze Demo
H2O
Roast Dinner Night
Italian Pasta Night & Kid's fashion show
Mexican Night
Wild West Wednesdays
Satay Night
Malam Bali Night
Aussie BBQ Night
Gracie Kelly's
Live Music
Live Music
Family Charity Quiz Night & Live Music
Live Music
Charity Quiz Night & Live music
Live Music
Live Music
Additional Charges Apply
Kids Movie Night
Asian Cooking Demo Suitable for the whole Family!
Additional Charge / Teen Club Day or weekly pass
Cycling Take one of our bikes and explore Kuta
FREE
Family Activities
Indonesian Lesson
Watch our chef demonstrate cooking some Asian cuisine 12:00 - 1:00pm Every Wednesday H2O
Prebook at TIC 06:00 - 18:30 Everyday
Teen & Adult Activities
Towel Origami
Introduction to Massage
Suitable for teens and Adults
Suitable for teens and Adults
Suitable for teens and Adults
FREE
FREE
Learn some basic Massage Techniques
Prebook at TIC 16:00 - 17:00pm Every Wednesday Learning Bale
Prebook at TIC 10:00 - 11:00am Every Wedneday Learning Bale
FREE Rp75,000 Pre Book at Kids Club 18:00 - 21:00 Every Thursday & Saturday Kids Club
Towel Origami Table Tennis Competition
19.00 - 20.00 Kids Fashion Show
Cook your own Indonesian Lunch
Let the kids enjoy a movie and supper
Water Volleyball
18:00 - 21:00 Kids Movie Night and Supper
FREE 11.00am - 11.45am Every Monday “Learning Bale”
The Den - Teens Club Only for TEENS aged 13 - 19! Day Pass Rp60,000 Week Pass Rp250,000 Use of the Den (above the Kids Club) Internet, pool table, Wii, Playstations, Table Tennis etc
Restaurants & Bars D’ Lounge Cocktail Bar
TM
Located at the far end of the lobby; a chic cocktail bar open from 12 noon -11pm daily. A great place to watch the world go by and just perfect to enjoy a sundowner cocktail or a night cap. The D’Lounge offers a large selection of teas & coffees and a wide selection of fine wines, ask to see our extensive wine list.
Sunken & Sunset Bar Sunken Bar
The swim up Pool Bar is open daily from 10 am to 9.30pm. Sunset Bar
The perfect venue to meet new friends, see the amazing Bali sunsets while sipping some cool Love Bucket cocktails. Opens daily from 12pm to 8pm. Happy Hours are from 12pm to 1pm and 5pm to 6pm daily offering a 50% discount off Bali Hai Beer, house wines, house pouring brand spirits and house cocktails and soft drinks. Live music every day except Monday and Friday at the Sunset bar with our Quartet from 5pm to 6pm.
Café Piazza A Mediterranean style café at the lower lobby. Open daily from 10.30am to 6pm. Serving specialty coffees and beverages, cakes and savoury pastries, you can also enjoy some delicious mouth watering classic Italian gelato ice creams with a tantalising assortment of tropical flavours to choose from.
Queen`s of India Restaurant Located at the main gate of the hotel, Queens of India is Indonesia’s oldest and largest chain of Indian restaurants with Chefs direct from India. Offering authentic Indian cuisine and specialising in the restaurants famous Tandoor cooking. Open from 10.00am to 10.00pm. Various items are also available through our room service Menu.
Restaurants & Bars
‘The Den’ Teen Club
Strictly no adults! For teenagers only, our Teen Club is open daily from 10am to 10pm and features pool, table tennis, internet, Playstations and Wii. Monitored by our friendly staff, soft drinks are also on sale. A great place to meet new friends, the entrance charges are Rp.60,000 daily or Rp.250,000 per week. Located above the Kids Club.
Cooking Demo at H2O
If you love to cook and are passionate about food then join our popular weekly Asian cooking lessons. Join us at H2O poolside at 12pm every Wednesday. All participants receive a 20% discount voucher for a la carte dinner at SEN5ES and Golden Lotus.
Cook Your Own Indonesian Lunch
Cook a traditional Indonesian lunch with our Chef Rp250,000 per pax Prebook at information centre 11:00am - 1:00pm Every Tuesday Sen5es Pre booking essential! Minimum for 2 person
More Great Stuff
Enjoyment & Relaxation Village Walk (min. 2 pax)
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday one of our recreation staff will take you to visit a traditional Balinese house, meeting hall and school, all within a 20 minute walk from the resort. Just off the beaten track, learn a little about real Balinese local life. Take a camera! For the village walk meet at the Lobby at 9am.
Fisherman’s Village Jimbaran (min. 4 pax)
Every Sunday join one of our recreation staff who will take you to a Jimbaran Fisherman’s Village. You can book at the Tour & Information Centre and there is a small charge for each tour. For Jimbaran Fisherman’s Village meet at the Lobby at 8am.
Bali Dynasty Resort Beach Club
Strictly for hotel residents, providing sun beds and umbrellas to enjoy the sun, sea and sand of South Kuta Beach. A beverage and light snack menu is available to enjoy refreshments on the comfort of your sun bed. Open daily from 9am to 6pm
Exercise Room Free
Located in the Nusa Penida at the front of the hotel and offering a selection of cardiovascular equipment as well as a multi gym and free weights. Open 6.00am to 10pm daily. For ages 16 and above only.
Asri Bali
Located at the Upper Lawn near the water slide. Open daily from 9.30am to 6pm. Services include: Pedicure Rp. 60,000 Manicure Rp. 65,000 Hair braid (prices start from) Rp. 70,000
Foot Reflexology
On the comfort of your pool bed. Available daily from 9am to 6pm. Rp.150,000 per hour. Note - all the above services must be billed to your room, do not pay cash!
Fish Spa
Located at the lower lobby this unique treatment is something you really must try! Simply immerse your feet in with the fish, the fish will then feed gently upon the loose skin removing it in a not unpleasant tickly manner. The freshly cleaned and exfoliated skin feels smooth to the touch. Opens daily from 9am to 9pm. Only Rp. 100,000 net for 30 minutes.
Enjoyment & Relaxation
Dynasty Kids Kupu Kupu Kiddies Club
Take a break and let the Kid’s Club Staff take care of your kids! A full day programme of activities runs from 9.00am to 6.00pm daily. A special lunch package is available for Rp.60,000 each day. • • •
Children must be registered at the Kiddies Club Reception by their parents. Suitable for children 4 to 12 years of age. Children under 4 must be accompanied by a child minder or babysitter.
Child Minding / Baby Sitting Service
Child minding / baby sitting service. Rp. 80,000 for the first 2 hours, Rp.40,000 for every additional hour. An additional Rp.100,000 if after 10pm to cover taxi transport. For the above services please make a booking at least 24 hours in advance by dialing extension 5 Outside babysitters must register with our Duty Manager
Kid’s Fashion Show at H2O
Every Monday at 19.30pm together with our Italian Pasta Theme Dinner. Your kids are the models and its free to join. Get your cameras ready as your kid’s take to the cat walk. Street and surf wear provided by ‘Double Issue’ Boutiques. Ask at the Kid’s Club for details on how to join.
Kids Eat FREE!
Up to 2 kids 12 yrs and under EAT FREE from the buffet when accompanied by two full paying adults.
Kid’s Pizza making Lunch at SEN5ES
Every Wednesday at 12pm Kid’s Club kids can make their own pizzas (with our Kid’s Club Supervisors and Chef). Only Rp.65,000 net. A great photo opportunity and we’ll supply the aprons and Chef’s hats too!
Kids Menu
Available in all outlets our special Kid’s menu offers a range of healthier kid’s favourites, from a Mickey Mouse Pizza to Vegemite Soldier.
Kids Gecko Passport
For all kids under 12 years old. Every time the kids dine in the hotel they receive a stamp, when their Gecko Passport is full they receive special Bali Dynasty Resort Prize which they can pick up from hotel reception
Kids Movie Night
Let the kids enjoy our Special Kids Movie night from 6pm to 9pm each Thursday and Saturday at the Kids Club. The price is just Rp. 75,000 and includes dinner, juice and an ice cream for the kids!
Dynasty Kids