Six reasons why Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is fantastic for families

Everything you need to know about staying at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort.

With incredible landscapes, delicious food, thrilling attractions and a family-friendly culture, it’s no surprise that Bali is one of the most popular holiday destinations among Australian families. An affordable location with a flight time from Australia of around six hours, Bali is a manageable journey for children of all ages. While kids will love the waterparks and animal encounters, adults are enthralled by the palaces, temples, rice terraces and stunning beaches of the island. The only question is, where is the best place to stay?

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is located within the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation complex in Nusa Dua – one of the island’s most affluent addresses – just 40km from the provincial capital of Denpasar. The hotel concept is influenced by the brand’s French heritage and enhanced with traditional Balinese elements, and has a range of dining options and world-class facilities that cater to both kids and adults.

Enjoy fully equipped accommodation

This five-star beachfront hotel has tropical gardens, ocean views and sleek modern architecture. Offering 413 keys across five categories ranging from guest rooms to private pool villas and presidential suites, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort ensures every option has a television, complimentary broadband internet access, a stocked mini-bar and luxurious French bathroom amenities. Families can indulge in the spacious accommodations and pamper themselves with L’Occitane in-room amenities then kick back and relax with room service. It’s the stuff dreams are made of.

Play at the dreamy kids’ club

A world of wonder awaits all young travellers who stay at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. The kids’ club is a vibrant facility where little tykes can splash about in the outdoor pool, expand their minds in the reading room, or nap in the dedicated sleeping zone. Staffed by passionate employees, The Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort’s Kids Club is located right on the beachfront. It runs an activities program that includes gardening, traditional Indonesian games, yoga, gymnastics and Zumba for kids. Children can have fun with card games, storytelling, face painting and paper hand puppet making, should inside play be preferred.

Work out in Sofitel FITNESS facilities

A holiday is one of the few occasions parents have to take a little time for themselves. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has an exciting roster of physical activities that are sure to invigorate even the busiest mums and dads.

Family activities

Tennis and volleyball courts are perfect for a little family fun, while bicycle rental makes exploring the verdant surroundings easy and enjoyable. The tropical gardens and lotus pond are serene spaces for mindfulness and meditation, while the two outdoor pool zones are paradise for sun worshippers. Hit the gym, or try your hand at aquarobics, yoga, cooking classes, boot camp and archery sessions.

Relax at the Sofitel SPA at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

A tropical holiday at a luxurious resort isn’t complete without spending some time at the spa. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort offers holistic wellness experiences to restore the mind, body and soul at the Sofitel SPA. Here, parents can indulge in Balinese-inspired treatments and massage by building a personalised spa package with a variety of interchangeable product elements and treatment enhancements. Expect to walk out feeling calm, happy and refreshed!

Dine at the fun and flavourful restaurants

While Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort has a lounge bar and two refined restaurants serving up fancy fare and grown-up drinks, kids are never forgotten at this five-star hotel. At Cucina Restaurant – Sofitel’s signature venue – there’s a kids’ corner where they can create their own cotton candy and chocolate fondue, and a magician is even known to roam the restaurant during brunch. Meanwhile, mums and dads can savour the French, Spanish, Italian and Asian flavours of the extravagant brunch menu, or delight in the Italian-Mediterannean a la carte dinnertime offering.

Club Millesime is an executive lounge and bar with alfresco seating that’s sure to suffice for romantic evenings or nightcaps. Inspired by the French ‘Art de Recevoir’, Club Millesime serves high-tea, evening canapés, an extensive selection of wines, butler services and other special benefits. Taking inspiration from the street food markets Asia is famous for, restaurant Kwee Zeen plates up a wide range of Asian dishes from across the globe within a beautiful dining space.

The Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort experience

While there’s plenty to keep the whole family occupied at the hotel, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is ideally located for sightseeing. The temples and surfing hotspots of Uluwatu are just 20 minutes away, as are the bars, clubs and entertainment venues of Kuta. The beach is only moments away, and the Bali Nusa Dua Theatre, Pura Geger Temple, Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and Puja Mandala complex are all within easy reach.

What are you waiting for? Book your Bali holiday now.

Keep reading:

• Things to do in Bali with kids
• The best places to visit in Bali with kids
• A family-friendly guide to Bali holidays

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