Ultimate Guide: 15 Best Family Resorts in Bali

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Finding the best family hotels in Bali is about more than choosing a five-star resort. It should include a pool and kid-friendly activities, restaurants, a good location, and easy access to the places you want to visit.

Bali has family-friendly resorts across the island, but the best family hotels in Bali vary by location. Nusa Dua is one of the easiest choices for families who want calm beaches and large resorts. Sanur is quieter and more walkable. Jimbaran offers luxury beachfront resorts close to the airport. As for nature, culture, and jungle scenery, Ubud suits families well.

In this guide, we compare the best family hotels and resorts in Bali and explain which ones work best for babies, younger children, older kids and families who want a more active holiday.

If you are still deciding which part of Bali is right for your family, see our Best Areas to Stay in Bali guide. You can also start with our Bali Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors and compare more accommodation options in our Best Hotels in Bali guide.

A Quick Answer: What are the best family hotels in Bali?

Additionally, these are some of the strongest family-friendly resorts to consider.

• The St. Regis Bali Resort: best for luxury family holidays in Nusa Dua.
• The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali: best for families who want extensive facilities and a strong kids’ program.
• Grand Hyatt Bali: best for large families who want pools, gardens and beach access.
• Conrad Bali: best for a relaxed upscale family holiday in Nusa Dua.
• Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay: best for families who want a luxury villa experience.
• AYANA Bali: best for families who want a huge resort with many pools and activities.
• Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali: best for younger children and family facilities.
• Andaz Bali: best for families who prefer a modern resort in relaxed Sanur.
• Hyatt Regency Bali: best for a quieter family beach holiday in Sanur.
• Padma Resort Ubud: best for families who want jungle scenery and lots of activities.
• Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan: best for a luxury nature and cultural experience.
• Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve: best for families who want wellness and an immersive Ubud setting.
• Alila Seminyak: best for families who want to stay near restaurants and beach clubs.
• Bali Dynasty Resort: best for younger children who love water slides and kids’ activities.
• Club Med Bali: best for families who prefer an all-inclusive resort format.

Best Family Hotels in Bali at a Glance

Hotel or resort	Area	Rating	Price	Best for
The St. Regis Bali Resort	Nusa Dua	4.8/5 (2,720)	$561–1,877	Luxury family holidays
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali	Nusa Dua	4.6/5 (6,043)	$162–1,650	Kids’ facilities and resort activities
Grand Hyatt Bali	Nusa Dua	4.3/5 (7,852)	$134–553	Large families and pools
Conrad Bali	Nusa Dua	4.5/5 (6,239)	$175–470	Relaxed upscale family stays
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay	Jimbaran	4.7/5 (2,495)	$803–1,621	Luxury villas
AYANA Bali	Jimbaran	4.6/5 (5,703)	$314–779	Large resort and activities
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali	Jimbaran	4.7/5 (3,705)	$145–303	Younger children
Andaz Bali	Sanur	4.8/5 (1,496)	$282–720	Modern family holidays
Hyatt Regency Bali	Sanur	4.6/5 (3,325)	$171–401	Quiet beach holidays
Padma Resort Ubud	Ubud	4.9/5 (6,814)	$219–540	Nature and activities
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan	Ubud	4.8/5 (2,095)	$192–2,769	Luxury and culture
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve	Ubud	4.9/5 (2,123)	$1,084–4,996	Wellness and immersive stays
Alila Seminyak	Seminyak	4.6/5 (3,495)	$275–546	Beach and restaurants
Bali Dynasty Resort	Kuta	4.3/5 (4,245)	$100–190	Water activities and younger kids
Club Med Bali	Nusa Dua	4.6/5 (9,914)	$340–683	All-inclusive family holidays

1. The St. Regis Bali Resort

Location: Nusa Dua

Best for: families who want a high-end resort and parents who do not want to compromise on luxury.

It has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,720 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $561–1,877 a night.

The St. Regis Bali Resort is one of the strongest choices for families who want a luxury holiday without sacrificing child-friendly facilities. The resort is directly on Nusa Dua’s coastline and combines large accommodation options with pools, restaurants, beach access and children’s activities.

Nusa Dua itself is a major advantage. The area was developed around large resorts, so families can spend most of the day at the hotel or beach without constantly dealing with traffic and busy streets.

The St. Regis is particularly attractive for families celebrating a special occasion. Parents get the high-end service and dining they expect from a luxury resort, while children have dedicated activities and plenty of space to explore.

Best for: families with children of different ages who want luxury and convenience in the same resort.

2. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali

Location: Nusa Dua

Best for: families who want activities, pools and a full-service resort.

It has a 4.6/5 rating from 6,043 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $162–1,650 a night.

The Westin is one of the more straightforward family recommendations in Nusa Dua. The resort has extensive family facilities, a large pool complex and a children’s program, making it easier for parents to keep younger travelers occupied without leaving the property.

The resort’s location on Nusa Dua’s beachfront also means that families can combine pool time with the beach rather than having to choose one or the other.

It is particularly suitable for families who want a predictable resort holiday: breakfast, pool, kids’ activities, beach, dinner and back to the room without complicated daily logistics.

Best for: families who want a large resort with plenty to do on site.

3. Grand Hyatt Bali

Location: Nusa Dua

Best for: larger families, children who love pools and travelers who want extensive resort grounds.

It has a 4.3/5 rating from 7,852 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $134–553 a night.

Grand Hyatt Bali is a large resort with extensive gardens, multiple pools and direct access to the beach. Its size gives families plenty of room to spread out, which can be valuable when traveling with children.

The resort works especially well for families who do not want to spend every day sightseeing. There is enough space and enough variety of facilities to build an entire day around the hotel.

Nusa Dua’s generally calmer beach conditions also make this area more practical for families than some of Bali’s stronger surf beaches.

Best for: families who value pools, gardens and a traditional large-scale beach resort.

4. Conrad Bali

Location: Nusa Dua

Best for: families who want an upscale resort without going all the way into ultra-luxury.

It has a 4.5/5 rating from 6,239 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $175–470 a night.

Conrad Bali offers a relaxed luxury atmosphere on the Nusa Dua coast. The resort has multiple pools, restaurants, spacious accommodation options and family-oriented activities.

It is a good compromise for parents who want a polished hotel while still needing practical facilities for children. The property also offers enough space that families do not have to spend every hour together in the same pool or restaurant.

Best for: families who want comfort, beach access and a broad range of resort facilities.

5. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

Location: Jimbaran

Best for: families who want a private villa and a luxury experience.

It has a 4.7/5 rating from 2,495 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $803–1,621 a night.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay is an excellent choice for families who prefer villas rather than conventional hotel rooms. The resort sits above Jimbaran Bay and combines private accommodation with a large range of family facilities and activities.

The villa format can be particularly useful for families because it provides more space and a stronger feeling of privacy than a standard hotel room.

The Jimbaran location is also convenient. It is close to the airport compared with Ubud or the northern parts of Bali, so families do not need to spend hours on the road immediately after a long flight.

Best for: families who want a luxury villa holiday with beach access and strong service.

6. AYANA Bali

Location: Jimbaran

Best for: families who want a huge resort with lots of pools, activities and dining options.

It has a 4.6/5 rating from 5,703 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $314–779 a night.

AYANA Bali is effectively a large resort complex rather than a single conventional hotel. The property covers a huge cliffside estate above Jimbaran Bay and includes multiple accommodation options, pools, restaurants and family activities.

This scale can be a major advantage for families. Different members of the family can choose different activities without needing to leave the resort. Children can take part in dedicated programs while parents enjoy the spa, restaurants or quieter areas.

One of the property’s strongest family advantages is the sheer variety of things to do. This is particularly useful for families staying for several nights.

Best for: families who want the resort itself to provide most of the entertainment.

7. Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali

Location: Jimbaran

Best for: families with younger children.

It has a 4.7/5 rating from 3,705 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $145–303 a night.

Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran Bali is designed with families in mind and has a dedicated kids’ club with indoor and outdoor play areas. The resort’s facilities make it easier for parents to relax while children have supervised activities available.

The Jimbaran location is another advantage. You are close to the airport and to the beaches and restaurants around Jimbaran Bay, while still being able to return to a family-oriented resort environment.

For families with younger children, the combination of pool facilities, kids’ activities and relatively easy logistics can be more important than having the most luxurious room on the island.

Best for: families with toddlers and younger school-age children.

8. Andaz Bali

Location: Sanur

Best for: families who want modern design and a quieter beach town.

It has a 4.8/5 rating from 1,496 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $282–720 a night.

Andaz Bali is a strong family option for travelers who prefer Sanur to the busier areas of southern Bali. The resort has a contemporary design and a relaxed atmosphere, while Sanur itself is much quieter than Seminyak or Canggu.

One of Sanur’s biggest family advantages is the long beachfront path. It is useful for walking, cycling and pushing a stroller, and the area generally feels less hectic than many of Bali’s other popular destinations.

The protected coastal waters also make Sanur attractive for families who prefer calmer beach conditions.

Best for: families who want a quieter destination and plan to spend time outside the resort as well as inside it.

9. Hyatt Regency Bali

Location: Sanur

Best for: families looking for a relaxed resort with plenty of space.

It has a 4.6/5 rating from 3,325 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $171–401 a night.

Hyatt Regency Bali is one of Sanur’s established beachfront resorts. The property is surrounded by extensive tropical gardens and provides a more traditional resort atmosphere than some of the newer lifestyle hotels.

For families, the combination of gardens, pools, beach access and Sanur’s walkable coastline makes the hotel particularly convenient.

It is also a useful base if you plan to travel onward to the Nusa Islands, as Sanur is the main departure area for many fast boats.

Best for: families who want a calm beach destination and a spacious resort environment.

10. Padma Resort Ubud

Location: Ubud area

Best for: active families who want nature, pools and activities.

It has a 4.9/5 rating from 6,814 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $219–540 a night.

Padma Resort Ubud offers a very different family holiday from Nusa Dua. Instead of focusing on the beach, it places families in a lush highland environment surrounded by tropical greenery.

The resort has extensive facilities and activities, which makes it a good choice for families who want to spend several days enjoying the property rather than treating it only as a base for sightseeing.

Ubud also gives families access to a completely different side of Bali, including rice terraces, temples, cultural performances and nature attractions.

Best for: families who prefer jungle scenery and activities to a traditional beach holiday.

11. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Location: Ubud

Best for: families who want luxury, nature and cultural experiences.

It has a 4.8/5 rating from 2,095 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $192–2,769 a night.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is one of the strongest luxury family choices in Ubud. The resort is set in the Ayung River valley and provides a much more immersive natural environment than the beachfront resorts of southern Bali.

Children can take part in activities connected to the surrounding environment and Balinese culture, while parents have access to the spa, dining and peaceful jungle setting.

This is a particularly good option for families who want the hotel experience to be part of the cultural side of the trip rather than simply spending the entire holiday beside a pool.

Best for: families who want a memorable luxury stay surrounded by nature.

12. Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Location: Ubud

Best for: families interested in wellness, culture and a quieter luxury holiday.

It has a 4.9/5 rating from 2,123 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $1,084–4,996 a night.

Mandapa combines luxury accommodation with an immersive setting beside the Ayung River. The resort has family-oriented activities and experiences that can introduce children to Balinese culture and the surrounding landscape.

The atmosphere is much quieter than a large beachfront resort. That can be a major advantage for families who want quality time together rather than a busy entertainment program.

Parents can also take advantage of the resort’s wellness facilities while children participate in supervised activities.

Best for: families who want a high-end cultural and wellness experience rather than a conventional beach resort.

13. Alila Seminyak

Location: Seminyak

Best for: families who want the beach plus restaurants, cafes and attractions nearby.

It has a 4.6/5 rating from 3,495 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $275–546 a night.

Alila Seminyak is a good choice for families who do not want to spend the entire holiday inside a resort. The hotel is directly on the beach and puts you close to the restaurants, cafes and attractions of Seminyak.

The location gives families more flexibility than staying in an isolated resort. You can have breakfast at the hotel, spend time by the pool or beach, then walk or take a short ride to restaurants in the evening.

Seminyak is busier than Sanur or Nusa Dua, so it is better for families with older children who enjoy having more things to do nearby.

Best for: families with older children who want a beach destination with lots of restaurants and activities.

14. Bali Dynasty Resort

Location: Kuta

Best for: families with younger children who love pools and water activities.

It has a 4.3/5 rating from 4,245 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $100–190 a night.

Bali Dynasty Resort is a particularly family-focused option in Kuta. The resort is known for its children’s facilities, including a water-play area and kids’ club, making it a strong choice for families who prioritize entertainment for children.

The accommodation is also designed around family travel, with room configurations that can work better for parents traveling with children than a standard hotel room.

Kuta itself is busy, but that can be useful for families who want easy access to shops, restaurants and entertainment. The airport is also relatively close.

Best for: families who want lots of children’s activities and a convenient southern Bali location.

15. Club Med Bali

Location: Nusa Dua

Best for: families who prefer an all-inclusive holiday.

It has a 4.6/5 rating from 9,914 TripAdvisor reviews, with rooms typically $340–683 a night.

Club Med Bali is useful for families who want to simplify the logistics of their holiday. Instead of paying separately for every meal and activity, the all-inclusive format allows families to organize much of their stay around the resort.

This can be particularly convenient when traveling with children because parents do not have to plan every meal or activity independently.

Nusa Dua’s resort environment also works well with this format. Families can spend most of their holiday at the property and beach without needing to travel around Bali every day.

Best for: parents who want a simple, activity-focused family holiday with predictable resort logistics.

Best Family Areas to Stay in Bali

Nusa Dua

Best for: young children, resort holidays and families who prioritize calm beaches.

Nusa Dua is probably the easiest area to recommend to families visiting Bali for the first time. It has a concentration of large resorts, relatively calm coastal areas, pools, restaurants and plenty of facilities designed around resort holidays.

The main downside is that Nusa Dua feels more planned and resort-oriented than other parts of Bali. If you want to walk out of the hotel into a busy local neighborhood full of cafes and small restaurants, Seminyak or Sanur may suit you better.

Sanur

Best for: babies, toddlers, grandparents and families who want a relaxed atmosphere.

Sanur is one of Bali’s most practical family destinations. Its coastal path is relatively flat and easy to walk or cycle, while the protected beach area generally has calmer water than the island’s main surf beaches.

The town also has plenty of restaurants outside the major resorts, giving families more choice at different price points.

Jimbaran

Best for: luxury families and travelers who want to stay close to the airport.

Jimbaran combines large luxury resorts with a more relaxed atmosphere than Seminyak. It is also close to Bali’s airport, which can be particularly useful when traveling with young children after a long international flight.

Ubud

Best for: families who want nature, culture and activities.

Ubud is not a beach destination, but it can be an excellent family base. Families can combine resort time with rice terraces, cultural experiences, temples, cooking classes and nature activities.

Seminyak

Best for: families with older children and teenagers.

Seminyak has more restaurants, shopping, cafes and beach clubs than the quieter family destinations. The trade-off is traffic and a busier atmosphere.

Canggu

Best for: families with teenagers and parents who want cafes, surfing and a social atmosphere.

Canggu can work well for families with older children, particularly teenagers interested in surfing and food. It is less convenient for families with toddlers because traffic can be heavy and the area is more spread out.

Best Family Hotels in Bali by Age of Children

Children’s age	Best areas	What to prioritize
Babies and toddlers	Sanur, Nusa Dua	Calm water, family rooms, easy transport
Young children	Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta	Kids’ clubs, pools, water activities
School-age children	Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Ubud	Activities, pools, cultural experiences
Teenagers	Seminyak, Canggu, Uluwatu	Surfing, restaurants, activities and independence
Multi-generational families	Nusa Dua, Sanur, Jimbaran	Large rooms, easy access and varied facilities

What Makes a Bali Hotel Family-Friendly?

Do not assume that every five-star resort is automatically a good family hotel. The most useful facilities depend on the age of your children.

Kids’ Club

A good kids’ club can make a major difference because it gives children supervised activities while parents get some time to relax. Check the minimum age, operating hours and whether activities are included or charged separately.

Family Rooms

Room configuration is often more important than the number of stars. Families should check whether the hotel offers connecting rooms, family suites, extra beds or villas with separate bedrooms.

Swimming Pools

Look for shallow children’s pools and shaded areas if you are traveling with young children. Multiple pools can also be useful because adults and children do not always want the same type of swimming experience.

Beach Conditions

A beachfront hotel does not automatically mean a beach that is suitable for children. Nusa Dua and Sanur are generally easier choices for families who want calmer water. Seminyak, Canggu and Uluwatu are more associated with surf and stronger coastal conditions.

Food

Families should check whether the resort has simple children’s meals as well as more adventurous local food. Having several restaurants on site can also be valuable when children are tired after a day outside.

How Much Do Family Hotels in Bali Cost?

Family accommodation in Bali ranges from simple hotels with family rooms to large five-star resorts with private villas and extensive children’s facilities.

As a general rule, the biggest price jump often comes from the room configuration rather than the hotel’s star rating. A family suite or two-bedroom villa can cost substantially more than a standard double room.

When comparing prices, include breakfast, children’s meals, extra beds, airport transfers and resort fees in your calculation.

For families, a slightly more expensive hotel in the right location can also be better value if it means fewer long taxi rides and less time dealing with traffic.

Should Families Stay in One Bali Hotel or Split the Trip?

For a short holiday of four or five nights, staying in one family-friendly resort is usually easiest. Moving hotels with children means packing, checking out, traveling and checking in again.

For seven nights or more, however, splitting the trip can work very well.

A common combination is Ubud + Nusa Dua. You can spend several nights exploring the cultural and natural side of Bali before finishing with a relaxed beach resort.

Another option is Ubud + Sanur for families who want a quieter beach town rather than a large resort enclave.

If you are traveling with toddlers or babies, minimizing hotel changes is usually more valuable than trying to see every part of the island.

Tips for Booking a Family Hotel in Bali

• Check the room layout: a large room is not necessarily a family room.
• Check minimum ages: some kids’ clubs accept children only from a certain age.
• Ask about babysitting: availability and fees vary between hotels.
• Check pool rules: some hotels restrict young children from certain pools.
• Look at the beach: confirm whether the water is suitable for swimming during your dates.
• Check breakfast: find out whether children eat free or at a reduced rate.
• Check transfer time: airport distance matters much more with small children.
• Read recent reviews: especially comments from families with children of a similar age.
• Check construction: large Bali resorts can have renovation projects that affect certain areas.
• Book early for school holidays: the best family rooms can sell out well before standard rooms.

Final Recommendation

For most families visiting Bali for the first time, Nusa Dua or Sanur are the easiest places to start.

Choose Nusa Dua if you want a large resort, calm beach conditions, pools and children’s facilities. Choose Sanur if you prefer a quieter town with restaurants and an easy beachfront path outside the hotel.

For a luxury family holiday, look at The St. Regis, Four Seasons Jimbaran or AYANA Bali. For a more activity-focused stay, The Westin, Grand Hyatt or Bali Dynasty Resort are worth considering.

If your family prefers nature and culture to the beach, Ubud is the better choice. Padma Resort Ubud, Four Seasons Sayan and Mandapa all offer a very different type of family holiday from the big beachfront resorts.

The most important thing is to choose the area first and the hotel second. A family-friendly hotel in the wrong part of Bali can create hours of unnecessary travel, while the right resort can make the entire holiday much easier.

For more accommodation ideas, see our Best Hotels in Bali guide and our Best Luxury Resorts in Bali guide. You can also compare Bali’s main accommodation areas in our Best Areas to Stay in Bali guide.

FAQ

What is the best area in Bali for families?

Nusa Dua and Sanur are generally the easiest choices for families. Nusa Dua is best for large resorts and calm beach holidays, while Sanur is quieter, more walkable and has plenty of restaurants outside the major hotels.

What is the best family hotel in Bali?

There is no single best hotel for every family. The St. Regis, Westin and Grand Hyatt are strong Nusa Dua choices, Four Seasons and AYANA are excellent in Jimbaran, while Padma Resort Ubud and Four Seasons Sayan are better for families who want nature and culture.

Is Bali good for families with toddlers?

Yes. Bali has many hotels with family rooms, kids’ clubs and pools, but the destination matters. Sanur and Nusa Dua are generally easier with toddlers because of their calmer coastal environments and resort infrastructure.

Which Bali hotels have the best kids’ clubs?

Several major resorts have dedicated children’s programs, including The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, The St. Regis Bali Resort, AYANA Bali, Four Seasons Jimbaran and Mövenpick Resort & Spa Jimbaran. Always check the current age limits and program schedule before booking.

Is Nusa Dua or Sanur better for families?

Nusa Dua is better if you want a large resort and a holiday centered around the hotel. Sanur is better if you want a quieter town, an easy beachfront path and more restaurants and activities outside the resort.

Is Ubud suitable for families with children?

Yes. Ubud is a good choice for families who want nature, culture and activities rather than a beach holiday. Choose a resort with pools and family facilities so children have plenty to do between sightseeing trips.

How many days should a family spend in Bali?

A week is a good minimum for a family holiday because it gives you enough time to settle into the hotel and explore without changing accommodation too often. Families staying for 10 to 14 days can comfortably combine Ubud with a southern beach destination.

Should I choose a family resort or a villa in Bali?

A family resort is usually easier if you want kids’ clubs, restaurants, pools and organized activities. A private villa can be better for larger families who need more space and privacy, but you may have to arrange more meals, transport and activities yourself.