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Bali with kids — Where to stay with kids
9 areas we rate 4 or 5 out of 5 for families. Tell us what matters most and they line up in that order.
Ratings are out of 5. Places for kids are those within 12 km in a straight line; resort counts are of the resorts we list in each area.
Nusa Dua
Pristine beaches & all-inclusive luxury · South Bali
White sand on a reef-protected lagoon: calm water, best for swimming at mid to high tide.
- Family-friendly: Excellent (5/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Excellent (5/5)
- Walking: Very good (4/5)
- From the airport: 13 km · 20–30 min
15 places for kids nearby, the closest:
- Nusa Dua Beach (500 m)
- Geger Beach (1.8 km)
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (7.0 km)
45 family-friendly resorts, 29 with a kids club
- The St. Regis Bali Resort (★ 4.9)
- Apurva Kempinski (★ 4.7)
- Holiday Inn Resort Bali Nusa Dua (★ 4.7)
Jimbaran
Seafood sunsets on the bay · South Bali
A long golden-sand bay with gentler waves than Kuta; good for swimming most of the year.
- Family-friendly: Excellent (5/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Very good (4/5)
- Walking: Fair (2/5)
- From the airport: 7 km · 15–25 min
16 places for kids nearby, the closest:
- Jimbaran Beach (600 m)
- Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (3.9 km)
- Waterbom Bali (5.2 km)
26 family-friendly resorts, 12 with a kids club
- Four Seasons at Jimbaran Bay (★ 4.8)
- Platinum Hotel Jimbaran Beach Bali (★ 4.8)
- AYANA Resort Bali (★ 4.6)
Sanur
Relaxed coastal charm · South Bali
Reef-protected beaches with calm, shallow water; very low at low tide.
- Family-friendly: Excellent (5/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Very good (4/5)
- Walking: Excellent (5/5)
- From the airport: 16 km · 20–35 min
14 places for kids nearby, the closest:
- Sanur Beach (700 m)
- Mertasari Beach (2.7 km)
- AeroXSpace Adventure (4.5 km)
32 family-friendly resorts, 11 with a kids club
- Sumitra Luxury Villas & Resort by Pramana (★ 4.8)
- Andaz Bali, By Hyatt (★ 4.7)
- éL Hotel & Resort Bali Sanur (★ 4.6)
Tanjung Benoa
Bali's water sports peninsula · South Bali
Golden sand on a calm, reef-protected lagoon, busy with boats in the water sports zone.
- Family-friendly: Excellent (5/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Very good (4/5)
- Walking: Good (3/5)
- From the airport: 15 km · 20–30 min
16 places for kids nearby, the closest:
- Nusa Dua Beach (3.6 km)
- Bali Wake Park & Aqualand (4.6 km)
- Turtle Conservation and Education Center (5.1 km)
14 family-friendly resorts, 8 with a kids club
- Holiday Inn Resort Bali Nusa Dua (★ 4.7)
- Novotel Bali Benoa (★ 4.7)
- Conrad Bali (★ 4.5)
Pemuteran
Reefs, Menjangan Island & quiet bays · North Bali
Grey-sand beach on a very calm bay; snorkel straight from the shore.
- Family-friendly: Very good (4/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Excellent (5/5)
- Walking: Fair (2/5)
- From the airport: 135 km · 3½–4½ h
1 place for kids nearby
- Pemuteran Beach (400 m)
2 family-friendly resorts, none with a kids club
- Amertha Bali Villas (★ 4.6)
- Taman Sari Bali Resort & Spa (★ 4.6)
Lovina
Dolphins & calm black-sand beaches · North Bali
Black-sand beaches with calm, clear water; good for swimming.
- Family-friendly: Very good (4/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Very good (4/5)
- Walking: Good (3/5)
- From the airport: 90 km · 2½–3 h
2 places for kids nearby
- Lovina Beach (500 m)
- Krisna Waterpark (4.4 km)
2 family-friendly resorts, 1 with a kids club
- The Lovina Bali Resort (★ 4.7)
Legian
Between Kuta and Seminyak · South Bali
The same long sandy beach as Kuta, wider and a little calmer; swim between the flags.
- Family-friendly: Very good (4/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Fair (2/5)
- Walking: Good (3/5)
- From the airport: 7 km · 20–45 min
14 places for kids nearby, the closest:
- Trans Studio Bali (1.8 km)
- Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation (2.0 km)
- Waterbom Bali (2.6 km)
14 family-friendly resorts, 8 with a kids club
- Padma Resort Legian (★ 4.8)
- SONO Belle Bali Legian (★ 4.8)
- Pullman Bali Legian Beach (★ 4.7)
Kerobokan
Villas between Seminyak and Canggu · South Bali
Batu Belig beach is quieter than Seminyak's, with the same surf and currents.
- Family-friendly: Very good (4/5)
- Calm-water swimming: Fair (2/5)
- Walking: Poor (1/5)
- From the airport: 14 km · 30–50 min
12 places for kids nearby, the closest:
- Mookiland Park Bali (1.6 km)
- Mai Main Playground (3.5 km)
- Trans Studio Bali (5.1 km)
7 family-friendly resorts, none with a kids club
- Monolocale Resort Seminyak (★ 4.8)
- Blue Karma Village (★ 4.7)
- The Bidadari Villas & Spa (★ 4.5)
Ubud
Cultural heart & rice terrace paradise · Central Bali
No beach; the black-sand east coast beaches are 30–40 minutes away.
- Family-friendly: Very good (4/5)
- Calm-water swimming: None (0/5)
- Walking: Good (3/5)
- From the airport: 37 km · 60–90 min
14 places for kids nearby, the closest:
- Ubud Palace (100 m)
- Campuhan Ridge Walk (1.2 km)
- Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary (1.4 km)
104 family-friendly resorts, 14 with a kids club
- Ashva Swiss-Belresort Ubud (★ 4.9)
- Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (★ 4.9)
- The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud (★ 4.9)
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