Updated: January, 19 2013
This hotel information is provided by Bali with Kids, a new guidebook for families visiting Bali. The book covers over 300 activities and kid friendly places around the island.
Hotels and villas in Bali offer excellent value for the money and the price remains lower than in Western countries. In Bali almost any hotel will organize baby-sitting services with their staff. Generally the best children facilities are found in the hotels of moderate to luxury category.
Editor’s Tip: HotelsCombined.com/Bali is the best website for finding discounts on hotels and resorts throughout Bali. (Though booking ahead is not always necessary in Bali and great deals are available for those who walk in the door and ask for the best possible price.)
Around Kuta
Holiday Inn Baruna Bali – Tuban near Kuta
Moderate
The Holiday Inn has just about everything that children could want on a holiday: a great kids’ club, fun and functional family rooms, great pools, an e-zone for teenagers, and a yummy kids’ menu, all in a convenient location.
Holiday Inn Resort
, Jl. Wana Segara 44, Tuban. Tel:+62 361 755577 Email: baruna@bali.holidayinn.com
Bali Dynasty Resort – Kuta
Moderate
The Dynasty Resort is one of the favorite family-hotels in Bali. Kids love the 56-metre waterslide and the Kupu Kupu Kids’ Club, open from 8 am to 6 pm for children from 4 to 12 years old. The Kupu-Kupu Kiddies’ Club is renowned as one of Bali’s best Kids’ Club facilities. They have a kids’ pool with baby pool, outdoor play area and the ‘Enchanted Garden’ themed air-conditioned kids’ clubhouse. Bali Dynasty Resort, Jl. Kartika, Tuban, South Kuta. Tel: +62 361 752403 Email: reservations@balidynasty.com
Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel & Suites – Sanur
Luxury
Sanur Paradise Plaza is a long time favorite with families. It offers comfortable accommodation and the staff is attentive to the needs of parents. The highlight for children is Camp Splash. It shows big screen family movies, has a 30 meter-long slide, equipment for swinging and climbing and kids activities. There is a basketball court, beach soccer, swings and seesaws.
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel & Suites, Jl. Hang Tuah #46, Sanur. Tel: +62 361 281781 Email: info@sanurparadise.com
The South on the Bukit Peninsula
AYANA Resort and Spa Bali – Jimbaran on the Bukit Peninsula
Luxury
AYANA Resort is on the Bukit Peninsula and gives onto Kubu beach and has some of the best recreational facilities for kids in Bali. Five pools, a waterfall, an aquarium and a children’s pool with two waterslides guaranty hours of fun. Water sports are available on the beach and are supervised by their lifeguard. The highlight is the petting zoo with cuddly ducks, puppies, rabbits, hamsters, birds, chickens and a beautiful lamb. Kids can feed and play with the animals and go on a “mini safari”. AYANA Resort and Spa Bali,
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera
Jimbaran Tel: +62361702222 Email: reservation@ayanaresort.com
Ayodya Resort – Nusa Dua
Luxury
Ayodya Resort is a large luxury 5 star resort in Nusa Dua, with over 500 rooms. Kids are kept busy in their well-established kids’ club: Camp Ananda. Set by the beach, children can spend the whole day engaging in outdoor activities while being supervised by their staff. A lot of fun activities are organized such as kite flying at the beach, treasure hunt, fun walk, adventure time at the rope jungle, mini soccer, pool games at the children’s pool, fish feeding at the lagoon and Balinese dance lesson. Ayodya Resort, Jl. Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua. Tel: +62 361 771102. Email: info@ayodyaresortbali.com
The Conrad – Tanjung Benoa
Luxury
The Conrad hotel, located in Tanjung Benoa has a renowned kids’ club for children from 3 to 12 years old. The facilities are totally kid friendly and there are floodlit tennis courts, a jogging track and a 33-meter swimming pool. The Kura Kura Club (Turtle club) caters for children from 3 to 12 years old. Their activities vary everyday and they are fun and educational. Amongst the most original ones are coffee painting, pirate shipbuilding, art in the dark and volcano explosion. The Conrad, Jl. Pratama #168, Tanjung Benoa Tel: +62 361 778788 Email: reservations@conradbali.com
In and around Ubud
Alam Sari Hotel – Tegalalang, Ubud
Budget/moderate
Alam Sari Hotel near Ubud in the village of Keliki is a great place to get children close to nature. The hotel has a large swimming pool with two shallow areas good for young kids. The hotel will organize activities for families who want to explore the surroundings. You can also visit Keliki artists at work, art galleries, museums and artists homes as well as a range of other learning and educational experiences arranged specifically for families and school groups. Alam Sari Hotel, Tromol Pos 03, Keliki, Tegallalang. Tel: +62 361 981420 Email: info@alamsari.com
Around Bali
Alila Manggis – Candi Dasa on the East Coast
Moderate
This gorgeous boutique hotel offers impeccable grounds, perfect service and unique activities for kids and parents: total bliss for the whole family. Their kids’ program is flexible and kids can join any of the hands-on courses from cooking to kite making, paper recycling, soap making, composting or garland and offering making. Alila Manggis, Buitan, Manggis, Candi Dasa. Tel: +62 363 41 011
Email: manggis@alilahotels.com
Mara River Lodge – Gianyar in the Bali Safari
Moderate
Mara River Lodge is a hotel located in the heart of the Safari and Marine Park, where you can see zebras and elephants from your bedroom window. Families can stay comfortably in a Kifaru room, a well-appointed bungalow with two bedrooms in a fun setting with African touches. The hotel swimming pool is on the edge of the park and you can swim, sunbathe and enjoy watching the animals roaming around the park. It is the nicest feeling to wander around the park after 5pm, when all the tourists have left and you will feel like the place is yours. Mara River Safari Lodge, Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19.8, Gianyar. Tel: +62 361 747 5000 or + 62 361 950 000 Email: info@marariversafarilodge.com
Copyrights Bali with Kids
This information is provided by Bali with Kids, a new guidebook for families visiting Bali. The book covers over 300 activities and kid friendly attractions around the island, gives advice and discounts to some companies. It lists long time favorites as well as new kid friendly places and is an invaluable and up-to-date resource for families, with babies to teenagers. Bali with Kids has a website and offers a free monthly newsletter.
I’m looking for a 4 star hotel in Ubud. Could you suggest something for 2 adults and a child. We’ll be staying for 1 week or maybe 10 days. A swimming pool is a must. I need to book soon but having a difficult time picking one.
Thank you!
I’d consider the Ubud Village Hotel (great location and a nice pool) or the Sayan Terrace (good sized rooms and beautiful pool). Puri Saraswati is great too, but has a smallish pool.
Could you possibly help with staying in a hotel in Kuta? I need a very nice hotel for a wedding party. There will be 2 families needing 2 rooms. Budget is around $200 to $300 for each room. We’ll be traveling in September. Thank you.
If they have kids it’s hard to beat the tacky but very fun Hard Rock Hotel. The swimming pool and slides are awesome. A little north of Kuta in the classier and quieter area of Tuban is the very nice and well priced Hotel Santika Resort. Good luck.
Ubud has its own royal palace which fosters the arts and traditions, that find their expression in colourful temple cermonies and community events.Taman Indrakila A boutique hotel situated high above the Campuhan River Valley on the outskirts of the artistice and cultural community of Ubud.
Hello, I just wanted to take a minute to tell you that you have a great site! Keep up the good work.
Heading to Sanur in October and am trying to decide on a hotel for one group of 3 singles and a family of 3 (mine) with a 4 year old. Is there something that could work for both groups? Thx. And great site too. Kudos.
The Peneeda View is just an awesome value hotel. Very nice pool. If you’re willing to pay a bit more the Sanur Bali Hyatt is one of the nicest hotels on the island. Relaxed but very luxurious. (On my first trip to Bali as a backpacker I couldn’t afford to stay there but still spent a lot of time hanging around the pool and playing mini-golf.) Good luck.
This isn’t easy. Having a hard time finding a good quality hotel in Jimbaran that doesn’t cost a fortune. Can you recommend a hotel for a family of 4. We have 5 kids ages 2 and 11. We do need a pool but are flexible besides that.
We could swing to another town but have heard good things about Jimbaran from friends. What do you think we should do?
Chris
I love Puri Bambu in Jimbaran. Great value, beautiful pool with a swim-up bar, and very very friendly staff. It’s not right on the beach which is why it’s so cheap. Just a short walk takes you to the water though, and there are several delicious beach restaurants right there. It was a highlight of our trip.
I m planning to come to Bali in June 2013. We want to try the seawalker. Is it safe for kids 9 years old?? Which hotel closest to the seawalker adventure??
The website says for 9 and up so I’m assuming those are the ages the feel good about joining in.
For hotels, check Segara Village Hotel Bali which has a nice pool and is close to the Seawalker. (info on the Seawalker here: http://www.clubaquabali.com/seawalker.php).
Seawalker is suitable for children whose age 9 years old up with minimum height 140 cm (child rate is applicable for 9-11 y/o)
I am planing a 10 day trip to Bali in July 2013. Looking for a hotel that will cater for a family with teenagers (11 , 14 & 15 year). Most hotel have kids clubs but are for the younger ages. Do you know of a great resort/ hotel on the beach (swim-able beach) with a or-some swimming pool and activities and not full of retires?
I bet they’d love the water slides and teen-friendly vibe at this hotel in Kuta:
Hope that helps. Good luck.
Hi, we are looking to book a vacation in Bali for July 2013, and would like to treat ourselves for no bars utter luxury on this trip.
Which of the top luxury Resorts do you think would be most enjoyable for a 5 year old ?
Thank you for this great website !
I love the Four Seasons Jimbaran so would recommend that.
Great beach, superb service, super fun kids club, near to the fantastic beach-seafood huts of Jimbaran. Quiet but close to Kuta if you want to do some shopping or touristy things.
Search here for the best rates.
Hope that helps.
Good luck.
Hi David
Love ur website. We will be in Bali this August for 2 weeks with our kids (9 and 3). We are planning on splitting our time there between Seminyak and Ubud. I’ve booked rooms at the Dippan resort in Seminyak and Cendana in Ubud. Do you know anything about these places. Also, we will have a long flight from Washington DC to Singapore, staying there for a week before heading to Bali. I am concerned about water quality in Bali. Any advice for us?
Thanks!!
Both are good choices. We only drink bottled water in Bali (widely available) and have never had any problems.
Hi, looking at Bali for 7 days, Sept 12, Kuta about 2 days,
need accomm. 2 parent adults, one young adult, one teen 14 and one child 6yrs old. Budget $100 – $150 a night. Clean, nice, tidy with a hint of luxury.
Hi Karla. 2 great places in Kuta are the Ramada Bintang Bali Resort & Spa and the Villa Coco Bali.
Both might be a little over your budget but those links will get you the best rates. Good luck.
Hi David, We would like to visit Bali in December… 22 to 29th. I know its high season and want to book in advance. My kids are 17 and 21 and like fun and adventure. We were thinking about staying at one o the Westin/Sheraton properties since we have points. What do you think of them. Is there any all inclusive properties that you may recommend?
The Westin Resort Bali in Nusa Dua is super family-friendly and one of the most affordable luxury hotels in Bali.
hi there. me and my family of 2 adults and 3 children [ 15,14,8] are planning our frst trip to bali in february. we have no idea where to stay but i would like somewhere that the kids will enjoy. would you have any suggestions please?
Hi Jennifer. Not sure if you’re looking for a hotel or a place? In either case the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran is awesome and Jimbaran itself is one of my favorite beaches in Bali. Great seafood is cooked and eaten right on the beach every night. It’s so much fun. The swimming is nice too (most of the time – the waves can be rough on occasion).
Hi. My family and I (2 and 6 yr old) will be going to Bali next April for a wedding in Seminyak. We will be staying for 11 nights and are trying to decide where to stay. We have a max of 6k for accommodation and would preferably like it cheaper but we do want it to be a holiday that combines luxury for us and fun for the kids, so being close to the beach is ideal. We are happy to stay a few days in Seminyak for the wedding and move to another hotel for the remainder of the trip as hotels outside Seminyak look better value. I am also wondering whether we would get a better deal if it was closer to to April? Any suggestions are welcome as i am drowning in a world of websites!
The Oberoi Hotel Bali and The Legian Bali Hotel are both awesome and I bet in April (low season) you should be able to find some great rates that fall well under your budget.
David, your site truly rocks. Thank you!
My best friend and I will be traveling with her 4 year old and an 8 year old. Seeking access to great food, spas, shopping, bars, lounges, etc. for the ladies and a kids club w/ activities for the kiddos. She is leaning towards staying in a 5 star in Seminyak, but we are flex. Any suggestions?
(p.s. not meant as self-promotion, but I write a family friendly blog about Portland, OR: http://www.newfoodeden.wordpress.com in case you’re ever this way
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Seminyak is a great area – so can’t go wrong there. Definitely recommend getting away from the Kuta region to see the rest of the island though. Ubud makes a great base to see lots in central and northern Bali – and it’s a great spot in its own right. If you stay a little out of town it’s incredibly peaceful and quiet, but the towns close with lots of places to eat and explore. Most place have a pool too which is nice. I’d split my time between those 2 places. Hit Jimbaran at least one night to eat fresh seafood at restaurants spread along the beach.
Good luck (and nice blog – well done).
Thank you! We had a wonderful time in both Seminyak and Ubud. We got a lovely 2BR villa in Seminyak and day-tripped to Ubud. In hindsight, we should have spent at least 3 days in Ubud; it was paradise! And we took your advice and had a seafood dinner in Jimbaran following the Kecak fire dance in Uluwatu. Perfect. Thank you.
We are travelling to Bali in September with 3 boys ( 2, 4, 7) their first overseas trip. I would like either a room that has 5 beds (ok with a rollaway) or apartment. No need for kids club. I’m getting a little overwhelmed with numbers of options am also contemplating splitting time between 2 places?
Where would you recommend?
Thanks in advance
Hi Sammy.
Yes, it’s easier to find large suites at 5 star hotels – or by getting connecting rooms.
Here are some ideas for hotels that are nice, have some larger rooms, and aren’t super-expensive. (The last 2 are a bit out of the way but a short taxi ride to the beach – and taxis are cheap in Bali.)
Good luck.
Febris Hotel And Spa Bali
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites
Hotel La Taverna – Sanur
3V Kerobokan Villa –Kerobokan
Harris Hotel & Residences Sunset Road – Kuta
Hi david,
We are really wanting to take our boys 6,8 & 9 yrs to bali but am unsure where to stay.
Mind you I’ve been 3 times and I’ve had all different stays( all of which were amazing) but I’m confused about accomidation with kids.
This holiday is mainly for my sons to see bali but for me not to have to climb mountains to entertain them.
Do they need any shots?
Forgive my ignarance but its what I’ve heard.
Thanks david
What about a mix of places.
Start with the Hard Rock Hotel Bali in Kuta. Super fun for boys that age. (Not “the real Bali” of course, but would make a fun start to your trip.) It’s perfect for 2 or 3 nights – but much more and some people might tire of the atmosphere.
Then go to Jimbaran. Awesome seafood restaurants along the beach. Nice vibe. Quiet and you can epxlore the Bukit Peninsula easily from there without having to contend with Kuta traffic. Puri Bambu is a great mid-range hotel. Nice pool and good location. You save money by not being right on the beach (though it’s a short walk).
Finish up in Ubud. The Four Seasons Resort at Sayan is awesome. Beautiful setting out in the rice paddies. This will get you exploring little villages and seeing rural Bali at work in the fields.
Check the CDC (and your doctor) for what shots you need. wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/indonesia.htm
Hope that helps.
Hi
WE have a 18month old and looking at staying in Canggu – can you reccommend a reasonable villa please?
Ametis Villa is great. Close to the beach. Quiet. Huge villas. (Villas are not cheap however – if that’s what you meant by reasonable.)
Hello David,
We are traveling to Bali in Feb, we have been twice before but traveling with our 15month old boy this time. We can’t decide where to stay?! Going for 9nights. We have been told Sanur is great for families but also really like seminyak for food & shopping. We would prefer a villa within a resort so we still get that resort feel, cocktails, room service etc.
Can you suggest places in both areas please?
Cheers Rachel
Hi Rachel. I’d split my time between both places as they have a very different feel (especially the beach which is quite calm in Sanur).
I just updated the posts on hotels in Sanur and hotels in Seminyak. Hope they help.
Hello David,
I am taking my 9 and 6 year old to Bali in May and have been told to stay at Hard Rock, Dynasty, Jayakarta or Kartika…confused which do you think would be best? Actually thinking of splitting between 2 hotels to ‘test’ them,
Cheers Alison
I would split your time between the Hard Rock (which the kids will love) and the Kartika (still kid-friendly but much more tranquil and relaxing).
Hello,
We are travelling to Bali in May/June with our two children, 4 and 2 years olds. We stayed at Padma Legian last time (without the kids). We loved the quality of the , but not sure that the pools are suitable for our young children (not really kids pools)
We are looking for somewhere around Legian/ Seminyak. Can you please suggest a few motels that have great kids pools?
Thanks very much.
The Hotel Kumala Pantai has 2 great pools. For hotels with a truly kid-friendly feel maybe look at these hotels in Tuban. Good luck.
Hi David
We are going to Bali in July with our 18mth old and 4 yr old. We were thinking of going to ubud and sanur for two weeks. Do you suggest a good resort that is not too big and has a kids club? In the past we have been in some amazing resorts but it’s been too isolated and sometimes not easy to meet others. So we wanted to stay somewhere that’s more quaint and great for our kids to meet other kids and where we would feel comfortable putting them in a kids club with good activities.
Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks
The Bali Hyatt in Sanur has a kids’ club and is very central to restaurants and the main strip of shops. The pool is pretty much right on the beach and a nice setting for interacting and meeting people.
Dear David,
I have never been to Bali and I plan to go early May with my wife and 6 years old son. There seems to be so much choice for kids in Bali. What do you suggest for a 6 years old kid? He likes activities, pool and sea. I also saw that there is a club med there but it is not listed in your internet site. What do you think about? Thanks for your help. Alessandro
If your main interests are a beach holiday then base yourself in Nusa Dua (or nearby). Its hotels have more of a resort feel – with great pools, kids clubs, and beach activities. They are somewhat isolated from central Bali and the cultural attractions you’ll find there. The Club Med is good, but think there are better choices. Good luck.
Hi David,
Thanks for all your great hints for Bali holidays. Can I ask for some guidance. I will be travelling with my 3 1/2 year old son and my mum(a very fit 65 year old). My mum has never been so is interested in seeing a bit more of bali than just a resort. I would like a good kids club so we can have some down time from a very active 3 year old. We would probably not drive anywhere ourselves so would rely on local taxis etc. We are thinking of going at the start of June for about 10 days. Any ideas as I have now looked at Sanur/Nusa dua/Seminyak and Legian and have totally confused myself with all the choices.
Thanks
Check out the Bali Dynasty or the Check Prices on HotelsCombined in the Kuta/Legian area or the Bali Hyatt in Sanur. All have good kids club (though the quality of kids’ clubs is often dependent on the quantity and character of the other kids – and June is a quiet time so the clubs could be on the subdued side). Nusa Dua is great for family-friendly hotels but is not great for seeing the rest of the island (especially with kids) as it’s a long way from there to central Bali. Of those 3 hotels, the Hyatt in Sanur will have the best location for exploring the rest of the island. Hope that helps.
Dear David, thank you again for all your hints on Bali. Your blog is so helpful to travel with kids. While Nusa Dua looks wonderful, as you say the location is a bit far from the rest of Bali if we want to go a little bit north. What do you think about Jimbaran? Is it good for kids? Between Sanur and Jimbaran, what is the best beach between the two locations? My son likes to swim in the sea and Sanur’s sea looks a little bit….rocky. Maybe then Jimbaran can be a good option to travel north for some daily trip. What do you think about the intercontinental? I read that they have a good kids club. Thanks again for your help. Alessandro
The beach in Jimbaran is nicer. The swimming in Sanur is more kid-friendly (calm and shallow water that is protected by a reef). The water in Jimbaran can be pretty rough at times. The food on the beach is way better in Jimbaran. But more food and shopping in the “town” of Sanur than in Jimbaran. Jimbaran is better for doing shopping at the big malls that are around Kuta. Sanur is better for seeing the sights of central and north Bali. So lots of trade-offs.
The Intercontinental is great. Awesome pool. Nice location with some beach restaurants right around there that are wonderful.
Check here for the best rates on the Intercontinental.
Good luck.
Hi David,
Thanks for this great article.
I’m currently in Senur with my 2 very young children on my own and am finding it very touristy and expensive. Can you recommend a less touristy area and possibly hotel in the south near a nice beach and fruit market that might be good for us? We are here for over a month so I just need to keep accommodation costs down to a minimum.
Thank you so much in advance, really appreciate any ideas you may have.
I really like Padangbai. The Padang Bai Beach Bungalows are nice and one of the few (only?) that has a pool. But walk along the beach-front road and there are several good-value hotels. Very quiet here but a beautiful spot with interesting stuff a short drive in just about any direction. Good beaches a short walk away – though the water is not as calm as Sanur.
Hi,
I would like to find a hotel/resort that would fit 2 adults, and 4 children aged 1,4,5 & 7. I really like the Bali Dynasty but they said they dont have rooms to fit 6 people in and we would need to hire two rooms which ends up quite costly.
This will be my 4th time to Bali and last time I took all the kids to a private villa in Seminyak but hoping a hotel with a kids club would be able to fit us in. hoping to go before xmas in their low season. What do you suggest as im getting no where with my researching online
Hi Kate.
Legian has some good choices for families. Take a look at some of the hotels here: samkip.com/legian.
Hope that helps. Good luck.