Bali & Indonesia’s Best Family Resorts: 3-star & 4-star

It’s hard to beat Indonesian resorts for the sheer range of experiences on offer, not to mention staff that go above and beyond to cater to families.

These Indonesian resorts have been voted in the Holidays with Kids Reader’s Choice Best Family Resorts Awards. Our readers have voted for their favourites in Bali and Indonesia so that you can choose the best resort for your family.

These resorts are mostly situated on the beachfront with swimming pools that have slides and waterparks. They offer cultural activities for kids to learn or play in the highly-rated kids’ clubs.

1Bali Dynasty Resort
KUTA

Taking out the top spot in this category, yet again, Bali Dynasty‘s secret is simple: treat kids like kings. The resort has a Kids’ Water Fun Zone complete with tipping bucket and water cannons. As well as a kids’ playground and pool with a 56-metre water slide. Oh, and it’s affordable, too, with kids under 12 eating free at the H2O Restaurant’s themed buffet dinner. The resort runs a free daily program of activities, including kids yoga and cooking lessons. On-site restaurants, three swimming pools, a kids’ and teens club, and a convenient location all add to the charm.

2Club Med Bali
NUSA DUA

Nothing says family holiday quite like Club Med, a chain of kid-friendly hotels that consistently ranks well in these awards. Club Med Bali is no exception, the beachside Balinese resort offers an all-inclusive, action-packed holiday for every member of the family. There’s a kids’ club for children aged four to 17 years old plus a huge variety of activities for all ages. You’ll love flying through the air on a trapeze, then racing crabs and taking Indonesian language lessons. Alternatively, enjoy water sports, hit the spa, or take the plunge into the main pool with swim-up bar and private beach.

3Hard Rock Hotel Bali
KUTA

This hotel rocks, literally, with nightly bands and an on-site recording studio. Located in Kuta, this rock’n’roll Indonesian resort offers easy access to the beach and some of Bali’s most popular attractions. But, with endless entertainment on offer, you may never want to leave. Make a splash in the largest free-form pool on Bali then kick back in a poolside cabana or hit the Rock Spa. Spend time as a family or relax while kids aged 4 to 12 enjoy the Roxity Kids Club. Older kids will love the Tabu Teens Club, with its internet and gaming lounge, private cinema, bar and lounge, and very own nightclub equipped with multi-purpose DJ booth.

4Prime Plaza Suites Sanur
SANUR

Catering equally to behemoth extended families and smaller groups with one-, two- and three-bedroom suites with pool or garden views on offer, Prime Plaza Suites Sanur is the perfect basecamp to explore the beachside town of Sanur. That’s not to say that this resort doesn’t provide plenty of fun of its own.

The Camp Splash Kids’ Club is perfect for keeping children busy because it has a 30-metre-long water slide, Playstation, pool tables, ping pong and air hockey. While the kids play adults can indulge in a spa treatment or relax by the pool.

5Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
KUTA

Everything about this Indonesian resort invites you to relax. From the soothing Tea Tree spa to the Rascals Kids’ Club, which keeps active children entertained from 9am to 9pm. The 193 rooms and suites are all equipped with a private balcony that looks out over the Indian Ocean or the lush natural surroundings, while the beachfront restaurant ENVY provides a chilled-out dining experience beside the sea. To simplify mealtime, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali provides a healthy and delicious kids’ menu at the Palms restaurant, with nutritious dishes that young travellers will love.

6Bali Garden Beach Resort
KUTA

If you’re looking for a central Balinese resort, Bali Garden Beach Resort is ideally located on the beach next to Kuta’s Discovery Shopping Mall and across the road from Waterbom Park. The resort has 9 restaurants, 5 bars and 3 swimming pools. The 3 pools including one with a swim-up bar and children’s pool Accommodation options feature traditional Balinese design, with the Family Rooms located on the ground floor with a private courtyard, suitable for two adults and three children.

7Club Med Bintan Island
BINTAN ISLAND

If you’re looking for one of the best Bintan Island family resorts, say hello to Club Med Bintan Island. Here you can learn something new, indulge in blissful relaxation, explore a foreign culture or start on your wellness journey.  Take sailing, golf, flying trapeze and cooking lessons during the day. Then spend your evenings eating at one of the two restaurants and enjoying the nightly shows. Book the babysitting service and check out Bagus Bar, where you can sip cocktails as late as you like.

8Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa
KUTA

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa is an oceanfront paradise within walking distance of Legian and Seminyak’s best shopping, markets, trendy restaurants and beach clubs. The resort boasts four pools including one for the kids with waterslides. For the adults, the infinity rooftop pool serves exotic Tiki cocktails from Azul Beach Club.

This Bali surf resort offers beginner lessons, while those looking for some Zen can join daily yoga classes. Cening Kids Club even offers a ‘fun yoga’ class for little ones as well as little chef cooking classes and games.

9Mercure Resort Sanur
DENPASAR

Set on the quiet and serene beaches of Sanur, Mercure Resort Sanur Denpasar, offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of nearby Denpasar. The hotel boasts two variations of family suites, accommodating two adults and two children. Meanwhile, the Power of Now oasis is a must if you are a wellness buff, featuring daily yoga and meditation classes, holistic treatments and yoga teacher training. If you’re lucky, you’ll meet the resort’s sacred Balinese cow, Angelique, as she wanders the grounds.