Best Family Resorts in Bali & Indonesia 4 stars and under

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.

1Bali Dynasty Resort
KUTA

Bali Dynasty Resort has planted itself firmly in the family market, with a Kids Water Fun Zone complete with tipping bucket and water cannons, a dedicated kids’ playground and pool with a 56-metre Caterpiller Splash water slide – not to mention little ones under 12 eat free at the H2O Restaurant’s themed buffet dinner.

The resort also runs a daily program of activities catering to kids, teens and adults: feed the ducks, play a round of water volleyball or learn about Bali’s rich cuisine through a cooking demonstration. Younger kids will love the Kupu-Kupu Kiddies’ Club while kids aged 10 to 16 can head to ‘The Den’.

2Club Med Bali
NUSA DUA

Maybe it’s their unique ‘trident’ rating system (which also goes up to five, like the star ratings), or maybe it’s just that they’re incredibly family friendly, but Club Med consistently ranks well in these awards. (Club Med resorts made the top three for Thailand and Japan as well.)

There’s a huge range of activities on offer at Club Med Bali for all ages, from having a swing at the Flying Trapeze School and crab racing to Indonesian lessons and pizza making. If you simply want to relax, make use of the spa, main pool with swim-up bar and private beach.

3Prime 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, with a 30-metre- long water slide, Playstation, pool tables, ping pong, air hockey and other supervised activities to keep kids busy while the adults indulge in a spa treatment or laze by the pool. spps.pphotels.com

4Hard Rock Hotel Bali
KUTA

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 worried 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.

5Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali
KUTA

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, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali provides a healthy and delicious kids’ menu at the Palms restaurant, with nutritious dishes that young travellers will love.

6Club Med Bintan Island
BINTAN ISLAND

Learn something new, indulge in blissful relaxation, explore a foreign culture or start on your wellness journey – Club Med Bintan Island caters to all. 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.

7Mercure Resort Sanur
DENPASAR

Set on the quiet and serene beaches of Sanur, Mercure Resort Sanur, offers 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.

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 (replete with waterslides), and an infinity rooftop pool for the adults, serving exotic Tiki cocktails from Azul Beach Club. Aspiring surfers can enjoy 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.

9Bali Garden Beach Resort
KUTA

If you’re looking for something central, Bali Garden Beach Resort is ideally located on the beach next to Kuta’s Discovery Shopping Mall and across the road from Waterbom Park. You’ll be spoilt for choice on site, too, with nine restaurants, five bars and three swimming pools (including one with a swim-up bar and children’s pool) available. 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.