It’s hard to beat a family holiday to Indonesia for the sheer range of experiences on offer. Read our top 10 Indonesia family resorts four stars and under to start planning your next adventure.
It’s hard to beat a family holiday to Indonesia for the sheer range of experiences on offer. Read our top 10 Indonesia family resorts four stars and under to start planning your next adventure.
Renowned for its warm Balinese hospitality, Bali Dynasty Resort is a home away from home with all the frills. Kids can race down the 56-metre water slide straight into the Kids Water Fun Zone and satisfy a hard-earned hunger at H2O Restaurant’s daily buffet, where kids under 12 eat free. Parents can join in on the fun by channelling their inner Picasso alongside the kids with art workshops or try their luck at mastering Indonesian. Up for a game? Challenge the little ones to a game of beach volleyball or a frog race. The Kupu-Kupu Kiddies’ Club has more activities for kids aged four to 12 and The Den Teens Club upstairs caters to those aged 10 to 16.
Club Med Bali offers the best of both worlds; swing to new heights during hair-raising trapeze lessons or land poolside for a moment of Zen. For those wanting to press repeat on the adrenaline button, there’s archery, windsurfing, beach soccer, surfing and stand-up paddleboarding. For families wanting to press pause and unwind, try snorkelling or cooking lessons followed by a sunset cruise. Even new parents can catch up on much needed R&R with Baby Club Med offering on-demand childcare services for tots aged 23 months to four years. Club Med also offers ‘petit’, ‘mini’ and ‘junior’ kids’ clubs for kids aged two all the way to 17.
Perfect for families big or small, Prime Plaza Suites Sanur offers family-sized apartments with an even bigger serving of action. Camp Splash Kids’ Club is perfect for water babies with a 30-metre water slide and pool, and the little ones can dry off during a game of basketball, pool, table tennis, air hockey or even darts. Babysitting services are available for parents who wish to explore the bustle of Bali without the kids or perhaps unwind with a traditional massage treatment. With one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, Prime Plaza Suites Sanur provides the flexibility for family travel in a central location.
Music lovers will adore The Hard Rock Hotel Bali, which manages to combine rock music and the peaceful surrounds of Bali to aplomb. If you’re worrying about what the kids will get up to in this seemingly-adult playground, there is no need: the property provides a Lullaby Playroom for tiny tots aged zero to four, and the Roxity Kids Club for ages four to 12. Teens get to enjoy the TABU Teens club, which features a Gaming Lounge, private cinema, chill-out space and a nightclub kitted out with a multi-purpose DJ booth. In this musical haven, everybody is guaranteed a memorable stay.
Everything about this family-friendly 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, the resort provides a healthy and delicious kids’ menu at the Palms restaurant, with dishes that young travellers will love and you’ll know have nutritional value.
Learn something new, indulge in blissful relaxation, explore a foreign culture or start on your wellness journey… all at Club Med Bintan Island. Take sailing, golf, flying trapeze and cooking lessons during the day, then spend your evenings eating at one of the two restaurants or enjoying entertainment put on by the resort. Once the little ones are done for the day, take advantage of the babysitting service and check out Bagus Bar, where you can dance the night away at one of their parties or sip cocktails as late as you like.
The quiet and serene beaches of Sanur are a beautiful spot for this resort, offering peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of nearby Denpasar. The hotel boasts two variations on family suites, accommodating two adults and two children to ensure you can keep your loved ones close every night. 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.
Hidden among lush gardens and with direct access to Legian Beach, The Jayakarta Bali Beach Resort, Residence & Spa is a gem for families. There are four beautiful pools on site, not to mention the ocean just a hot second away, and every say starts with a lavish breakfast buffet. Visit the fitness centre or hit a few balls on the tennis court, if you’re feeling active. Otherwise, sit back, relax and enjoy the view.
Sitting footsteps away from a gorgeous strip of sand, Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort is in a prime position to catch one of Legian’s famous sunsets. There are pools stretched across two levels, a state-of-the-art gym and a luxurious spa to enjoy – the signature Balinese massage is sure to melt all your troubles away. What more could you want from a holiday destination?
It’s a tremendous achievement to have your property recognised by the people who matter most: the families who stay there. We love seeing how many wonderful options there are for travellers with kids in tow all across the world, and every year the list is expanding.
As you can probably imagine, it’s a massive job to compile the Top 10 each year, and the Holidays with Kids team has been hard at work for the last few months compiling all the survey responses and sorting them into categories.
Holidays with Kids was the first travel magazine in Australia to do readers’ choice awards all the way back in 2001, our editors are pretty much certified experts in this field.
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The Bali Dynasty Resort Hotel is the best by far. Not only for kids of all ages but also for Adults. I have stayed there for over 20 years and have found nothing else compares to it. Friendly staff are always there to help in any way they can. The children really love all the activities and never want to come home. Can’t wait to get back there again!