Planning a Bali family holiday? If you are deciding where to stay in Bali with kids, here we give you our pick of the best family hotels in Bali.
Bali in Indonesia is such a popular destination for a family vacation – and with reason.
This laid-back tropical island has it all: beautiful beaches, fabulous restaurants, amazing boutique shopping – and of course, there are plenty of family-friendly hotels in Bali.
Where to Stay in Bali for Families
There are many distinctive parts to Bali, and each area has its own selling points for Bali family holidays, so the best place to stay in Bali with family depends on what your preferences are.
We think Nusa Dua has the best beach in Bali for families, and if you are looking to just hang out in a beautiful Bali family resort and enjoy the beach, Nusa Dua is definitely a good option.
However, if your idea of holiday heaven is trying out all the best bars and restaurants, then a family hotel in Seminyak may be a better option for you. If you’re all about amazing scenery and culture, then you should head to Ubud.
Families often look for Bali hotels with kids clubs, so that the kids can be entertained while mum and dad enjoy some downtime, so where possible we have included these and given information about these.
So if you are deciding where to stay in Bali with kids, here we give you our pick of the best hotels in Bali for families.
You may also like our article about Things to do in Bali with Kids.
The Best Family hotels in Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua is the place to stay in Bali for families who are dreaming of white sandy beaches.
You won’t experience a lot of local Bali culture here, but it does have some of the best Bali resorts for families. Equally, most Nusa Dua restaurants are found within these resorts, so not many local culinary experiences on offer.
However, if you are looking for some downtime and happy just hanging in your resort and enjoying some beautiful beaches, then check out our pick of the best Nusa Dua family resorts.
The Grand Hyatt Bali
The Grand Hyatt Bali is one of the family hotels in Bali. This luxury family hotel in Nusa Dua features 636 rooms and suites, set amid 42 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens and lagoons and boasts a fabulous white sandy beach.
There are facilities galore at this family hotel in Bali, including five restaurants, four bars, three tennis courts, squash courts, gym, spa and five swimming pools. The kids will particularly love the River Pool, which features two water slides to play on.
When they tire of building sandcastles and whizzing down the waterslides, drop them off at the Kids Club (kids aged 3-12 welcome), with its outdoor playground and arts & craft corner.
Activities are as varied as Balinese dancing, beach soccer and fish feeding. As you would expect from a luxury family hotel, babysitting is also available.
Click here to check latest prices for the Grand Hyatt Bali
The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali
The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali, is set on a white sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. This Nusa Dua hotel features 433 modern luxury rooms.
Families should check out the Family Suite – a two-bedroom suite with separate living area, which includes a DVD player and board games for the little ones.
This 5 star Bali family accommodation boasts six restaurants and bars, so you never need worry about leaving the resort for dinner.
We particularly love the sound of the Funday Family Brunch at Italian restaurant Prego. Here, mum and dad can tuck into a buffet of scrumptious Italian fare, while the Westin Family Kids Team supervise indoor and outdoor activities for the kids – ideal!
Another reason this is one of the best hotel in Bali for families is its wealth of kid friendly facilities. As well as the gorgeous beach, there are also three swimming pools – one with a 12-metre waterslide, and a Kids Club.
The Kids Club welcomes kids aged 4-12, and boasts a spacious outdoor playground and entertains the kids with activities such as face painting, kite making and movie nights.
Click here to check latest prices for The Westin Resort, Nusa Dua, Bali
The St. Regis Bali Resort
If you have cash to splash, The St. Regis Bali Resort is undoubtedly the jewel in Nusa Dua’s crown and deserves its reputation as one of the best family resorts in Bali.
This suite and villa-only resort prides itself on offering opulence and luxury to its guests.
From the elegantly designed suites, to the waiter service on the pristine white sand beach, this luxury family friendly Nusa Dua hotel promises you an indulgent family vacation in Bali.
The St. Regis Bali Resort offers some of the best in Nusa Dua dining from its beachfront dining restaurants. We particularly love the Vista Bar, where you can choose to swim-up from the swimming pool, or lounge beachside.
Kids will love exploring the expansive saltwater lagoon, with its islands, Jacuzzis and sundecks, and splashing around in the main pool with its beach views, while the shallow kids pool is ideal if you are in Bali with toddlers.
Additionally, you can drop them off for a half or full-day program at the Children’s Learning Center, a Bali kids club with an outdoor playground. The program activities here include leaf painting, gardening, sand art and badminton – in addition to cultural outings such as visits to a temple or turtle hatchery.
Click here to check latest prices for The St. Regis Bali Resort
The Best Family hotels in Jimbaran Bay
Jimbaran Bay is a halfway point – both literally and figuratively – between Nusa Dua and Seminyak. Its beach can’t quite rival those in Nusa Dua, but you feel less resort-bound here than in Nusa Dua.
And it may not have the nightlife options of Seminyak, but it does boast the famous seafood restaurants on the beach from where you can enjoy some fabulous sunsets.
Jimbaran Bay also has the best hotels near Bali airport, making this the ideal location for a weekend break. If this sounds like the right mix for you, then check out our pick of the best Bali resorts for families in Jimbaran Bay hotels below.
Intercontinental Bali Resort
The Intercontinental Bali Resort was the first luxury five star resort in Jimbaran Bay and remains one of the best resorts in Bali for families.
This luxury Jimbaran Bay resort features 417 rooms, ranging from classic rooms to duplex suites and two-storey villas.
There are five restaurants to choose from – including the gorgeous Sunset Beach Bar & Grill, where you can enjoy toe-in-the-sands dining with 180-degree sunset views over Jimbaran Bay.
There are so many activities for families at this luxury Bali resort – including cycling tours, beach volleyball and soccer, in addition to tennis courts and five swimming pools.
The main pool features a large shallow area for the little ones, while the two ‘fun pools’ have water fountains to play in.
But the highlight for families at this upscale family Bali resort is that it has one of the best kids clubs in Bali, Planet Trekkers, open to 4-12 year old guests.
This fabulous kids club boasts a large outdoor playground with swings, slides, climbing frames, mini basketball courts and a fully supervised 10m kids pool.
Inside in air-conditioned comfort, kids will enjoy the arts & craft corner, internet cave with Wii and Playstation consoles, cushioned reading corner, DVD library and range of board games.
A comprehensive activity program is also on offer, including face painting, kite flying, treasure hunts and Balinese dance classes.
Click here to check latest prices for the Interncontinental Bali Resort
AYANA Resort & Spa Bali
AYANA Resort & Spa is a gorgeous clifftop resort overlooking Jimbaran Bay. This family resort in Bali has the unique benefit of shared facilities with its sister resort RIMBA.
With a complimentary shuttle service between the two resorts, guests have access to 17 bars and restaurants and 11 swimming pools (including kids pool with two waterslides), in addition to spa, tennis courts, gym and 18-hole putting course.
AYANA resort is also home to the famous Rock Bar, named by the Telegraph as one of the world’s best rooftop bars.
The kids club at AYANA Resort & Spa Bali is amazing, featuring a trampoline, hockey table, kids billiards, table tennis, Playstation & Wii consoles and outdoor playground.
Activities are divided into those for ages 2-4 and those 5 years and above, and include ceramics painting, tree-planting, crafts and traditional games.
Guests at AYANA are also welcome to use RIMBA’s kids club, giving you the choice of two activity programs.
Click here to check latest prices for the AYANA Resort & Spa Bali
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
Four Seasons resorts are well renowned for their luxury hotels, but many are surprised by just how family friendly their resorts can be. The Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay is a great example of this and is one of the best Bali hotels for kids.
The 147 villas are inspired by traditional Balinese architecture and feature all the mod-cons you would expect from a luxury resort. For families, they offer complimentary rollaway beds, in-villa pool fences and fluffy kids bathrobes.
Beyond the villas, kids are well catered for too at this family Bali resort – with Balinese dessert making classes at the Cooking Academy, kids’ tennis clinics, kids’ menus in all restaurants (and kids aged 5 and under eat for free with an adult), and the main restaurant Taman Watilan even has a kids play area.
The Jimba Club caters for kids aged 4-12, and offers different themed days, such as ‘Pirates of Jimba’ and ‘Masterchef’, with fun activities including sand castle building, crab hunting and coconut bowling.
Down at Coconut Grove, the hotel’s private beach, you will also find beach games such as badminton and table tennis.
No wonder this has the reputation as one of the best hotels in Bali for families.
Click here to check latest prices for the Four Seasons Bali at Jimbaran Bay
The Best Hotels in Seminyak for Families
Seminyak is the high-end restaurant, shopping and spa capital of Bali.
This is where you will find celebrity chef restaurants, achingly trendy bars and boutiques and a host of fun beach bars for sunset. Personally I love Seminyak, mainly because of all the awesome Seminyak restaurants!
But it doesn’t have the best beaches in Bali for families – the waves are usually too rough and the black sand is less appealing than those white sandy stretches in Nusa Dua.
For all the above reasons, there is less family accommodation in Seminyak (no kids clubs in Seminyak hotels), but if, like me, you can’t resist those fabulous restaurants and bars – then here are our pick of the best Seminyak family resorts:
W Retreat & Spa Bali
The W Retreat & Spa Bali is a super-stylish trendy resort, right on the beach in Seminyak and in amongst Seminyak’s best bars and restaurants. With its super-cool DJ-led Woo bar and cocktail culture, this is not an obvious choice for a child-friendly hotel in Bali.
There’s no kids club here, and no water slides to zip down. However, if you’re not bothered about kids clubs and waterslides, the W Bali is a surprisingly good option for a family hotel in Seminyak.
The staff are amazing with the kids, and they have a toy box in the restaurant.
The beautiful tiered swimming pool should keep the kids happy and there are plenty of grassy lawns to run around on.
There are 229 retreats, suites and villas to choose from, but we particularly like the pool villas for families.
Here you are protected from the noise of the resort and you can enjoy a private pool and sundeck – perfect for quiet sunbathing if you have young children who still do daytime naps, or for a quick cool-off after sightseeing.
The two- and three-bedroom villas also include BBQ facilities for private at-home dining under the stars.
Click here to check latest prices for the W Retreat & Spa Bali and read our full hotel review of the W Bali here.
Oberoi
The Oberoi, Bali, is ideally located on the beach and just a short walk from some of Seminyak’s best bars, restaurants and boutiques. The traditional Balinese thatch and natural stone lanai rooms and villas are set within 15 acres of tropical gardens, which are dotted with ancient Balinese temples.
The swimming pool and four bars and restaurants all overlook Seminyak’s beach, giving you an enviable position to enjoy Bali’s famous sunsets.
There’s no kids club here, but you do have a gorgeous swimming pool to play in, and plenty of grass to run around on. Plus rooms and villas are spacious, and they are happy to provide child-friendly amenities such as sterilisers, baby toiletries and high chairs on request.
Most importantly, they also offer babysitting if you want to get out and enjoy the Seminyak nightlife.
Click here to check latest prices for the Oberoi, Bali
The Best Family hotels in Ubud
If the Bali you dream of features infinity pools overlooking the rice paddies, wandering around temples and immersing yourself in local culture, then Ubud is the place for you.
Ubud is Seminyak’s laid-back cousin – you will still find a good selection of restaurants and bars, but everybody heads home to bed early in sleepy Ubud, so they can be up early to hike the rice terraces and visit the temples.
If this sounds like Bali heaven to you – then check out our pick of the best family friendly hotels in Ubud below.
Padma Resort Ubud
The Padma Resort Ubud offers luxury Ubud family accommodation, just north of Ubud. This 149-room hotel is set within 11-hectares of tropical gardens and boasts stunning views over the bamboo forests.
The highlight of this Ubud family hotel is its fabulous 89-metre infinity swimming pool overlooking the forest, with a gorgeous swim-up bar, perfect for lazy sunny days.
There are two restaurants, a Kids Club, a fully-equipped gymnasium and even a 1.5km jogging track, which winds its way through the bamboo forest.
The Wolly Kids Club, although small, is one of the best-equipped kids clubs I have come across, with train sets, lego, computer games, books and dolls galore. There’s even a bunk bed room for naps! Most importantly, the hands-on staff are brilliant with the kids.
Click here to check latest prices for the Padma Resort Ubud and read our full hotel review here.
Four Seasons Bali at Sayan
The Four Seasons Bali at Sayan is a 60-room luxury resort, hidden amongst the rice terraces just a short drive from central Ubud. There are 18 suites and 42 villas to choose from, but we particularly like the Family Suites, which include a master suite, children’s bedroom, and living area with outdoor terrace all on one level.
Children’s menus are available in both restaurants.
There’s a gorgeous two-level swimming pool to play in, but the highlight for kids is the Pici Pici, providing complimentary entertainment for kids aged 4-12 (children under age 4 can enter with a resort babysitter).
Pici Pici is divided into two zones – a brightly coloured playzone and a fun Rice Barn Tree House. Activities include arts & crafts, sports and adventure, dance classes, and there are also DVDs to choose from and Playstation and Wii games to play.
Click here to check latest prices for the Four Seasons Bali at Sayan
Best Hotels in Sanur for Families
Sanur is a great choice for families looking for a quieter family holiday in Bali.
Once a fishing village, Sanur remains more laid back and less built up than the beaches on the West Coast, although recent development means you can still find a good choice of Sanur family accommodation, as well as a range of restaurants and shops.
Although Sanur Beach Bali is relatively narrow, it is protected by the reef, meaning the water is calmer for kids to splash about in.
If you are visiting Sanur with kids, here we highlight where to stay in Sanur for families.
Fairmont Sanur
Located along a 200m stretch of beach, this Sanur beach hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in Sanur.
This all-suite and villa Sanur accommodation on the beach offers around the clock butler service and spacious bathrooms with dressing areas in its 120 suites and villas.
The 2-storey pool villas are available in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations, with all providing private pools and fully-equipped kitchens.
This Sanur hotel on the beachfront also has a 50m infinity pool and a kids club that boasts a mini cinema, Playstation games and a comprehensive activity schedule.
For dining, you have a choice of two restaurants at this Sanur beach resort, including Layang Layang for Southeast Asian cuisine, and the poolside Nyala Beach Club & Grill, which is open for all-day nibbles and transforms into a sophisticated Mediterranean dining venue in the evening.
Click here to check prices and availability for the Fairmont Sanur.
Prime Plaza Suites Sanur
The Sanur Plaza Suites are especially set up for families, offering spacious apartment style accommodation.
Available with 1, 2 and 3-bedrooms, each spacious apartment also has a fully fitted kitchen, separate dining area and large living room.
While this does not offer Sanur beachfront accommodation, the hotel offers a shuttle bus to the nearby Sands Beach Club, which is around 10 minutes away. You can also walk into the nearby Sanur Village for shops and restaurants.
One of the reasons many say this is the best place to stay in Sanur for families is Camp Splash!
This Bali kids club boasts a kids pool, 30m water slide, video games, pool tables, table tennis, darts, and a playground with swings. They also show large screen movies.
Note that children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult, although you can book a babysitter.
Other handy facilities include an onsite convenience store and oin-operated laundry.
Click here to check prices and availability for the Prime Plaza Suites Sanur.
Family Villa in Bali
Another great option for family accommodation in Bali is to rent a private Villa. This gives you more space and privacy and is a great option for many families holidaying together.
Villas can suit all budgets and some luxury villas even come with a chef and staff to ensure you have a relaxing and fun holiday.
Click here to see our recommendations for the best family villas in Bali
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They all sound amazing. We are off to Bali next year and can’t wait…although none of the hotels we are staying at make your list! Hope they like kids!
Thanks Elizabeth – I am sure they will, the Balinese are such lovely people and have always been so welcoming of our kids 🙂
What a thorough round-up! The W is a personal favourite of mine (or renting a private villa). Bali is certainly becoming more family friendly and accommodating for children.
Thanks Benita – yes the W is one of my favourites too!
I’ve heard so much these last few months about Bali! It looks just amazingly gorgeous in the photos and we have added it to our list of places we want to visit. Glad to know you can take the kids!! We always travel with our two – ages 10 and 12 now. They are master travelers as they’ve been on the move since they were tiny!! The glorious pools look like fun for all ages!
Definitely – I think a lot of people think Bali will be too touristy and so avoid going there. And while there are a lot of tourists there it is still a wonderful place to visit and the people are so welcoming. I love Bali!
thanks for your advice!
the Padma resort in Ubud looks stunning and definitely worth a visit!!