The Best Bali Resorts for Families

Bali is a genuinely easy family destination — warm sea, friendly culture, huge resorts with kids' clubs, and prices that make a pool villa or a two-bedroom suite affordable. The trick is picking the right area first, then the right type of resort. Here's how.

Best areas for families

Nusa Dua — the easy option

Gated, manicured and calm, with big five-star resorts, gentle swimming beaches and hundreds of family rooms. The safest swimming in south Bali and the least hassle with young kids. Start with the Nusa Dua guide.

Sanur — relaxed and great value

A calm, reef-protected lagoon, a flat beachfront path perfect for prams and bikes, and well-priced family hotels. Quieter and cheaper than Nusa Dua. See the Sanur guide.

Ubud — for nature-loving families

Jungle, rice terraces, monkeys and pool villas. Better for slightly older kids who'll enjoy the activities. See the Ubud guide.

What to look for in a family resort

• Kids' club — the good ones run supervised activities so parents get a break.
• A safe, shallow pool (ideally more than one) and lifeguards on the beach.
• Family rooms or connecting rooms — often cheaper than two separate rooms and much easier.
• On-site dining with kids' menus — saves wrangling little ones out to restaurants every night.
• Calm swimming water — Nusa Dua and Sanur beat the surf beaches here.

Budget tiers

• Luxury: the big-brand five-stars in Nusa Dua — full kids' clubs, multiple pools, beachfront.
• Mid-range: Sanur's family beach hotels — excellent value, calm beach, walkable.
• Villas: a private-pool villa can work out cheaper per head than separate hotel rooms and gives you a kitchen and living space. See our Bali villas guide.

Ready to book?

Pick your area, then compare family resorts and prices on Hotels.com.