Hayley Davis's $1,650 Bali night became a $10,650 bill
A Perth woman's Bali New Year's Eve bill reached $10,650 when she believed she was paying $1,650.
Hayley Davis booked what she thought was a $1,650 VIP daybed at Atlas Super Club in Kuta for New Year's Eve. The prime spot came with a private pool next to the stage where American rapper Swae Lee performed.
As vodka, shishas, burgers and oysters flowed through the night, nobody noticed the balance climbing. When leaving, the waitress tried to explain there was money remaining on the tab, but a language barrier meant Davis thought she should leave it as a tip.
The club handed over bottles of alcohol, which Davis and her group even gave away on the street. Only three days later, when her card was declined at McDonald's, did she check her account and see the true charge: $10,650.
- $1,650
- Expected bill
- $10,650
- Actual bill
- 3 days
- Time to discover error
- almost 300,000
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Why it mattersA cautionary tale about language barriers and unclear billing in tourist venues, especially when alcohol and celebration cloud the details.
AustraliaHighlights the risks Australian tourists face in Bali venues where communication gaps can lead to steep, unexpected bills.
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