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.
Bali Dynasty Resort offers warm hospitality in the heart of Kuta. Families are well looked after with features such as a dedicated pool, complete with Kids Water Fun Zone and a 56-metre water slide. There’s a kids’ club for littlies and ‘The Den’ for 10 to 16-year-olds. Parents and kids can bond over kids’ yoga, art workshops, Indonesian lessons and frog races, or venture beyond the resort to discover some of Bali’s best attractions within easy walking distance. For dining, there are six restaurants on-site to suit any taste, and kids under 12 eat free at H2O Restaurant’s daily buffet.
All-inclusive Club Med Bali, set between rice paddies and temples, is a sanctuary for families. There’s plenty on offer for active kids, from badminton, beach soccer and guided walks to beach yoga sessions and learning circus acts on the flying trapeze. Water activities abound, with surfing and stand-up paddleboarding as well as water polo and aquafitness. There are kids’ and teens’ clubs for guests aged two to 17, and Baby Club Med is available to care for tots from four to 23 months old, guaranteeing even new parents a holiday of their own.
Hard Rock Hotel Bali is an unforgettable escape, located on Kuta Beach in the entertainment and shopping district. The hotel prides itself on limitless energy and unparalleled creativity, which can be seen in Roxity kids’ club’s range of creative activities, including Mini Olympics in the main pool. Kids can also attempt the five-metre climbing wall and sing like a rock star at Boom Box Recording Studio. Older kids will love the cool Tabu teens’ club and parents will enjoy the Rock Spa, sauna and steam room, plus dining at the Hard Rock Cafe Bali and Jamie’s Italian Bali.
Prime Plaza Suites Sanur is the sister hotel to Bali Dynasty Resort, which took out first place in this year’s ‘Indonesia 4 stars and under’ category. Prime Plaza has accommodation for small or large families alike with a choice of one-, two- or three-bedroom apartments. The complimentary Camp Splash Kids’ Club has a splash-tastic 30-metre water slide, plus a playground with climbing structures, PS3, pool tables, ping pong, air hockey, shaded kids’ pool, wading pool for toddlers and activities including face painting. Parents can arrange for babysitting for a little romantic time to themselves, or the whole family will enjoy a game of giant chess or taking one of the rice field educational walks.
This beachfront hotel, just ten minutes from the airport, is convenient and fun for families. The kids will love the KidSuites: colourful, themed accommodation with separate kids and parents rooms, a play corner, TV and DVD player. They’ll also love Rascals Kids’ Club for four- to 12-year-olds. The kids’ club is air conditioned and colourful, with toys, online games, puzzles and books. It’s free for guests and runs from 9am to 9pm, and rumour has it the most popular activity is the kids’ cooking class. Outside of the kids’ club, kids can enjoy boogie board lessons and a kids’ pool. Teens can enjoy the floating beds in the main pool and the under-18s spa treatment at Tea Tree Spa.
This modern, oceanfront paradise resort is the perfect place for families to relax. With a beautiful setting of tropical gardens and sandy beaches, kids will enjoy spending plenty of time in the sun. For organised activities, there’s the Cening Kids Club, which offers kid-friendly movies and books for self-directed quiet time. The hotel also has its own selection of activities, such as cooking classes, Balinese craft classes and Balinese cultural nights. The Superior Family Rooms accommodate four people and include a full buffet breakfast at the on-site Celagi Restaurant. While the kids are at the kids’ club, parents can retreat to a romantic dinner in the oceanfront or tropical garden gazebo.
If you’re looking for an Indonesian holiday outside of bustling Bali, Club Med Bintan Island is a good pick for families. The island is just off the coast from Singapore, and a direct ferry return transfer from Singapore to Bintan Island is included in the cost of your accommodation. Club Med accommodation is famously family-friendly and Club Med Bintan Island is no exception; baby facilities include in-room amenities, including a cot, baby bath and bottle-warmer, and a Baby Corner at The Waterfall buffet restaurant, where parents can prepare baby food. There’s also kids’ clubs for two- to 17-year-olds, but the whole family might like to band together to try out archery, squash and a flying trapeze. Parents will enjoy the CrossFit sessions, yoga by the beach, spa treatments and the ‘zen zone’.
The Jayakarta offers in an ideal location for a Bali holiday, with direct access to Legian Beach and only a short walk from Kuta Beach, Seminyak and local temples. The hotel’s 344 guest rooms include executive suites, junior suites and a penthouse. Baby cots are available in rooms on request. There are three swimming pools, including a kids’ pool, and other facilities include a playground, fitness centre, spa and tennis courts. If you’re feeling peckish, there’s four restaurants to choose from, buffet breakfasts and a weekly barbecue buffet, all of which can be enjoyed surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
Designed by Indonesian architect Hadi Prana, the Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort prides itself on its elegant, tropical style. The beachfront resort at Legian offers accommodation in the form of rooms, suites or villas. There are two swimming pools to choose from: a tranquil infinity pool for adults, and a fun kids’ pool below. Guests can enjoy Asian and international cuisine at Hitana Restaurant and spa treatments at Visala Spa. There is also a boutique and gallery to explore.
Bintang Bali Resort is only ten minutes from the airport and within walking distance of Discovery Shopping Mall and Lippo Mall Kuta. Kids can enjoy the Panda Kids Club with activities like fish feeding, ring toss tournaments, Balinese dance lessons and origami. Resort activities include beach soccer, tug of war and ping pong tournaments, which will fill any moment families aren’t enjoying a swimming pool with waterfall, a playground, Jacuzzi, swim-up bar, sauna, health club and spa. Family rooms are available for up to four people and have an included buffet breakfast. There are themed nights three times a week with traditional dinners, barbecue dinners and seafood dinners. Babysitting is also available.
Just a stroll from the beach in the ancient village of Sanur, this boutique resort is filled with charming character and a friendly atmosphere for kids. There are villas, deluxe cottages and apartments offering plenty of space and a luscious plunge pool in the resort’s pretty garden area. But if you’d rather go au naturale, grab a couple of the complimentary beach chairs and make the 80-metre stroll to the nearby beach, or better yet, have a swing at the kitesurfing school. For some land-loving, bikes are free to use, too, and the resort has its own library for a day indoors.
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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