Our Bali with Kids blog shares everything we love about travelling to Bali with kids. Bali is a beautiful destination for family time that is fun for the whole family. We hope you enjoy our guide on planning your Bali family holidays.

Flights to Bali

Flying to Bali is accessible from Australia, with most capital cities having direct daily flights. Air New Zealand now fly directly to Bali if you come from New Zealand.

Elsewhere in the world, you might need to fly through Asian capitals like Kuala Lumpur or Singapore for a flight to Bali. We always use Google Flights to find the cheapest flights and it is a great way to compare deals. We then book directly with the airline.

Airlines flying from Australia to Bali Direct as of 10th September 2024

• Jetstar (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns, Brisbane, Darwin)
• Qantas (Sydney, Melbourne)
• Garuda (Sydney, Melbourne)
• Virgin Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane)
• Batik Air previously known as Malindo Air (Perth, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)
• Air Asia (Perth, Cairns)
• Citilink (Perth)

Vaccinations for Bali

Regarding Bali vaccinations, you need to visit your doctor well before you go to ask about any vaccinations they recommend and discuss any other health issues. They may recommend Typhoid and Hepatitis A injections for Bali in addition to the usual childhood vaccinations.

Please note: No Covid vaccinations are required to enter Bali. See our blog post on entry requirements for Bali here.

Also, ask for a letter describing any medical condition and/or medications anyone in your family requires. It is useful for taking medications in Bali and also if you need medical attention while in Bali. If you do not have a letter don’t worry, just ensure that prescription medication is clearly labeled, kept in the original packaging, and carried in your hand luggage in case your luggage is lost. We have previously travelled to Bali with ADHD medication (Ritalin) and had no problems.

Packing for Bali

Knowing what to pack when travelling to Bali with kids is hard! We completely overpacked the first time, and after ten Bali holidays with the kids, we are getting better at not overpacking. Check out the link below to our Bali packing list for help on what to pack.

Some essentials that we always packed when the kids were younger: swim nappies, night nappies, any specific formula, sunscreen, and if they are extra fussy eaters, food satchels that they love! Also, this blog post about what to pack in kid’s carry-on is fantastic.

Best Travel Insurance Bali

As soon as you book any part of your Bali holiday, you must get your family travel insurance. If you can’t afford to purchase travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel, so please make sure you organise it. We have previously used Travel Insurance Direct, they were easy to deal with and great value for money. We now use Covermore as they cover me for my pre-existing illness of stroke and autism with Mason. You can find more info in our blog post on choosing the best travel insurance for Bali.

Weather in Bali

Balinese weather is tropical and usually quite warm and sunny. It can get incredibly humid, especially in the wet season, from November to April. You are more likely to experience rain during these months, but it usually comes and goes just as quickly. May until October is considered the dry season, but we still experienced rain and storms on our trips in June!

The best time to travel to Bali is May/June and September/October. The weather tends to be more consistent and not as humid. Also, around these months, it tends to be mid-season, so prices can be lower than the peak times of Christmas or July/August. The sun tends to rise around 6 am, with the sun setting around 6 pm. This is consistent throughout the year as Bali is close to the equator. Around the inland mountains near Ubud, the temperature drops a bit, and the nights can be chilly.

Tips before flying to Bali

Advise a family member in Australia of your flight and Bali accommodation details in case of an emergency.

Take photocopies of your passports, travel insurance, and itinerary, just in case you lose anything. It can also be handy to have these on file in an email so you can access them anywhere.

Take adequate money and back up credit cards. Also, tell your bank you are travelling so your credit cards aren’t suddenly stopped. We use our Wise card when we travel overseas to withdraw cash from ATMs and also take our ING card to pay for more expensive accommodation and activities.

IMPORTANT TIP

Ensure your passports have 6 months validity from the day you intend to arrive in Bali. This is very important as you will not be able to board the plane to Bali if you don't have it. Also double check your passport for any tears to the pages. Bali can be quite strict when it comes to this so it's best to check.

FUN FACT

Did you know that Bali differs in religion from the rest of Indonesia? Most Balinese people practice Balinese Hinduism, while the rest of Indonesia is predominantly Muslim.

Travelling with an allergy to Bali

If your child has any food allergies, ensure you have more than one Epi Pen and pack any other allergy medication. Check out these fantastic Epi Pen cases from Allergy Co.

Take a translation card that explains your child’s food allergy, which you can show at restaurants. Ensure this clearly states what your child is allergic to and explains that all cooking utensils and even cooking oil, which has traces of the allergen, must not be used to prepare your child’s meal. This is a helpful blog post on travelling to Indonesia with a nut allergy.

Arriving at Bali airport

The following information will help you navigate the Bali International Airport upon arrival. See our blog post below for up-to-date details of current entry requirements.

Tips on arrival

• Fill or buy water bottles on plane before landing
• Find a toilet on the way to the immigration hall for the kids
• Show your Mpox Health Form
• Proceed to VOA line to purchase visa (straight to immigration lines/e-gates if purchased eVisa)
• Proceed to immigration lines/e-gates
• E-gates are available for e-passport holders aged six and over
• Show passport with six months validity
• You then proceed to the baggage carousel to collect your luggage
• Next is customs, show your QR code from electronic customs form or there are QR codes to fill out electronic forms near the baggage carousel. This will require a phone and connection to unreliable airport Wifi
• You can purchase your tourist tax levies online, but there is also a counter after the information counter at the exit
• Walk past money changers/duty-free/mini mart/sim cards/Starbucks to the waiting driver area

Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS airport) has a modern International terminal that was upgraded in 2013. Most flights disembark onto an air bridge, but occasionally, a bus may be needed to and from the plane.

Follow the signs to the immigration hall area. The walk can be long for little legs, so a baby carrier or travel stroller is invaluable. You may be asked to present your QR code from your health assessment form. Find the VOA line if you need to pay for your visa or walk to the Immigration lines/e-gates if you have an eVisa.

Australian tourists (including many other countries) wanting to enter Bali for a holiday must pay the $35USD (approx. $52AUD) visa on arrival fee. The VOA is for 30 days but can be extended; see below.

Certain countries are on the Visa Exemption Arrangement Facility list; please check the website here for your country of passport. If you prefer to organise your VOA electronically before you fly to Bali, visit this link to apply.

Note: Our experience has been that electronic VOA is easy to do, but other families have had issues. Visa on arrival is a great option if you don’t want to spend time filling out the eVISA, but it will mean longer in the immigration hall. Please use the official link above to purchase as many scam sites exist.

If you plan on staying in Bali for more than 30 days and under 60 days, you can purchase an eVOA or a Visa On Arrival. The eVOA can be extended online, but if you purchase a Visa on arrival, you will need to visit immigration while in Bali. See this article on how to extend your visa on arrival.

Immigration is pretty straightforward, and the e-gates make it quicker. You can use the e-gates if you hold a passport with an e-symbol, have paid for your VOA online, and are aged six years and older.

If you have children under 6, you can use the family line at the right-hand area of all the immigration lines. This line is for families with a child five years and younger, passengers with disabilities, and adults aged 60 years and over.

Please note that not all passport holders can obtain a Visa On Arrival. Please check the requirements of your passport country.

Once you have passed through immigration, you walk through to collect your bags. Feel free to use the complimentary luggage trolleys around the carousels, which are extra handy for travelling with kids. The luggage can take a long time to come out, so I make sure we have water and snacks for the kids as we wait. In between immigration and the baggage carousel, there is a duty-free shop. This has limited snacks and drinks available.

After you collect your bags, you head through the customs area, where you display your electronic form QR code that you have filled out up to 72 hours prior at this website. You only need to fill out one per family, not for each person. Do not pay for the customs declaration. If you are asked for payment, you are on a scam website.

You may be directed to x-ray your entire luggage, which can be a pain, but you may also be directed to walk straight out. You will then come to the money exchange counters, SIM cards, and the Blue Bird Taxi person, who will help you find the taxi rank if you need it. We pick up our Klook SIM cards at the XL Axiata counter, as we find it quick and easy.

Keep walking through, and you will come to the waiting drivers. If you have organised a driver, they should have a sign with your name. Remember, there is WIFI in the airport, so texting your driver while you wait for your luggage can be helpful, especially if you have been delayed.

Departing Bali Airport

When it’s time to leave Bali, here are a few tips that will help make it easier. Your private driver or taxi will drop you off at the curb at the airport near your airline’s check-in area. There will be luggage porters here that you are welcome to use. They aren’t pushy, so just a simple no will work. We use these porters to help with our suitcases, and they usually cost us $3- $5AUD.

You walk up an incline to the security area before check-in. You may be asked to show which flight you are going on, a screenshot on your phone of your flight details works.

Don’t empty your water bottles at this stage. They will likely let you go through the area with water to check-in. Check-in can be warm, so keeping water available is helpful, especially with kids.

There are toilets in this area if you need to go. You will find your check-in desk and I recommend getting to the airport 3 hours before your flight to check in at the desk.

Please note that all airlines have check-in desks, there are no bag drop kiosks.

Once you have checked in you will go through another security checkpoint where your hand luggage will be scanned. Again, I have been able to take water through these areas, show them and say they are for the kids. They may take them off you; they may not.

You then proceed to the immigration desks. If you have young kids or have a disability, ask which is the best line to go through. Often, they will open one up or direct you to a shorter line. Lately, these lines have been quite long. We have used the far left line when travelling with Mason; his hidden disabilities lanyard is useful.

Once you have cleared immigration you will walk through duty-free and past a few shops. You will then find more shops, restaurants and bars. Lounges are also available on the 1st floor.

There are plenty of gates to find a quiet area to sit at, and USB chargers are throughout the airport. If you go to sit at the gate where you will be departing, just be aware that they will move everyone out of the area and set up a security point about one hour before the flight departs.

This is the point where you aren’t supposed to take liquids through. They are more lenient on families with children and I have shown them my full water bottle in the past and got it through. All you can do is ask.

From here you will board your plane. Please note: if anyone needs to go to the toilet just before boarding you will need to go out through the security point and back through again before boarding your flight.

Taking Food to Bali

You can take as much food into Bali as you need for your holiday, we have been known to take Weetbix, Vegemite, and the snacks the kids love from home. A bottle of your favourite wine or champagne can also be handy as wine can be expensive in Bali but just be aware you need to declare 1 litre of alcohol per passenger.

There is nowhere on the customs form to declare packaged food, and you only need to declare animals, fish, and plants, including their products. I recommend taking baby formula and anything that your kids will only eat or drink that particular brand.

There are many supermarkets in Bali where you can buy things that you may need.

Bali supermarket list includes:

• Bintang Supermarket Seminyak
• Pepito Supermarkets has a huge range of locations ie. Canggu, Jimbaran and more
• Artasedana Sanur (formerly known as Hardy’s)
• Bintang Supermarket Ubud
• Bali Collection Nusa Dua
• Lippo Mall Kuta

Also, smaller convenience stores have most things you may need and are very common in tourist areas. Bali has both fresh and UHT milk with our preference being Greenfields milk, the kids can’t tell the difference. A range of milks is now available in Bali.

Phones and WIFI in Bali

The great thing about Bali is that Wi-Fi is widely available. Most resorts, villas, and restaurants/cafes have free Wi-Fi. It makes it easy to stay in touch, and making phone calls through Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp is a great way to stay connected.

We choose to get an Indonesian SIM each time we go to Bali to stay in contact and have access to Google Maps at all times. Getting a SIM is easy to do, and you will need your passport or ID to get one. There are stores in the tourist areas that can organise the SIM card for you, but I find the easiest way is to organise one through Klook. You can pre-pay for the sim before travel, and then they will meet you at your hotel to activate the sim, or you can pick it up at the airport.

Bali Transport

When you first arrive in Bali, it is a good idea to arrange transport, either through your hotel or a private driver, as it can be daunting to find a taxi yourself.

We always use a private driver, whom we organise from Australia to come to the airport and pick us up. If you cannot locate your name on a sign when you first arrive, keep walking around the duty-free area and approach the person at the desk in the middle of the area.

Have your driver’s name available. I find a screenshot of his details the best, as you may not have Wi-Fi from the airport at this point. They will read out your driver’s name over the loudspeaker. At this point, there will be many people around, and you just politely say no to any offers of assistance driving you.

Our blog post on hiring a Bali driver and recommendations are here.

Hiring a Bali Nanny

We love hiring a Nanny each time we go to Bali to help with the kids. The nannies who help us have become our good friends. They can help by doing the day-to-day stuff like preparing lunch, bathing the kids, and putting them to sleep while you relax or are useful if you want a parent’s night out.

We highly recommend our trusted nannies, and you can find our post here with all the details. If you are looking for a Bali Nanny Service, Bali’s Best Babysitting comes highly recommended by other families.

Hire places for baby gear in Bali

When travelling to Bali with a baby, you feel like you have a million and one things to pack. If you do not want to bring big items with you, like strollers and portacots, check out Bali Kidz Hire or Bali Baby Hire for items that you can hire and have delivered directly to your hotel or villa.

Nypei Day in Bali

Nyepi Day, known as the day of silence in Bali, marks the Balinese New Year. It takes place in March each year and the date changes, so do a quick Google search to see if the day will be during your Bail travel plans in March. On Nyepi Day the airport closes for the day and all shops and restaurants are shut. You will be unable to leave your accommodation and many resorts/villas have Nyepi packages.

I stayed at Munduk Moding Plantation in 2023 for Nyepi and it was amazing value. I enjoyed a massage, swam in the pool, and enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided at the resort. It is also a great place to stay with kids in Munduk. The Ogoh Ogoh parade on Nyepi Eve was great fun to experience.

Is Bali Safe?

We have traveled to Bali ten times with the kids and we have never felt unsafe. We take the usual precautions for safety and make sure we keep our valuables safe at all times. With regard to terrorism, I think it’s safe to say we never know when or where it will occur. Please keep up to date with the travel warnings and you will need to make the decision for you and your family, is it safe to go to Bali? We as a family won’t let terrorists stop us from travelling.

Also, you need to keep in mind the previous Mt Agung eruptions and earthquakes that have occurred over the last few years. When we travelled in 2023 it was calm and had settled down but always good to be aware of and check your travel insurance policies to see if they will cover you for such events.

Bali Budget

You can spend such a wide range of money per day in Bali with kids. Once you have your flights, accommodation, and travel insurance paid for, you can travel very cheaply with markets providing meals for only a few dollars. Our style of travel is eating at cafés and restaurants, approx. prices for 2 kids and 2 adults can be from $50-$200 for meals and drinks.

There are also many high-end restaurants where prices are higher but still represent better value for money than dining out in Australia. We find we spend for 2 kids and 2 adults, when breakfast is included at the hotel, $150-$200 AUD per day. This includes lunch, dinner, shopping, massages, activities and transport.

Money in Bali

The Bali currency is Rupiah and all the zeros can be confusing! See the photo below for a money tip sheet. We usually exchange some money at the money changers just after customs at the airport so we have cash to buy water or pay our driver for the transfer. The exchange rate at the airport is lower than the streets of Bali but works out when changing smaller amounts.

Don’t exchange any money before you arrive in Bali as the exchange rate in Bali is better. Only use a proper authorised Bali money changer like a BMC or PM2V and stay away from the smaller operators in the back of local shops and laneways. They can seem to have a slightly better exchange rate but can end up costing you more in the end.

Laundries in Bali

Local laundries are extremely cheap and will be cheaper than your hotel laundry service. You can find these outside your hotel, just look for laundry signs which will show you where to go. Prices are either by the piece or the kilo and you usually drop your clothes off one day and collect them the next.

I always take supermarket bags to give our dirty clothes to the laundry service and have laundry done approx. every 4 days. Check out the link below to the laundry service we use when in south Bali.

Nikki Spa & Laundry Service

Travel to Bali with special needs kids

Traveling to Bali with kids that use wheelchairs and/or are on the Autism Spectrum is hard but definitely still possible. Our 10-year-old son has autism, ADHD, and limited language so we know the difficulties families can face. We worked together with other parents of special needs kids to write a blog post on tips and tricks for flying to Bali and getting around. You can find the post here.

Mosquito Prevention in Bali

Dengue fever in Bali can be a problem so ensure you have plenty of personal insect repellent and keep reapplying as mosquitoes in Bali can be quite common. We use either Aeroguard family protection or OFF family from Australia but you can also buy repellent in Bali. Most resorts or villas will have mosquito coils and spray for your room which we use before we go out for dinner. This fact sheet from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Victoria, Australia is a handy reference guide.

When I researched about what spray to use I found that insect repellents containing DEET have been tested and approved as safe for kids, but you should take precautions. The general recommendations are  to choose a repellent with no more than 10% to 30% concentration of DEET and it should not be applied to babies under 2 months. It may also be worth chatting with your doctor about this.

There is also a range of bracelets and stickers for the kid’s pillows/prams that people say are good, we haven’t ever used them as we are usually fine with the spray. I have more info in my Bali packing list on what we take.

Health information in Bali

As a parent, you never rest when it comes to your kid’s health and we always carry a list of relevant hospital details in case we ever need to go quickly. We are lucky and after so many trips haven’t needed hospital care but it’s great to know that highly regarded hospitals are available.

Do not drink tap water in Bali and we find putting a hand towel over the taps helps remind us all. We always have water bottles in the bathrooms for brushing our teeth. A tablet of Milton’s in a full bath is great for putting in before the kids jump in, just make sure it’s been in for 15 minutes before they get in.

Bali belly treatment consists of keeping fluids up and gastrolyte icy poles that you bring from home can be good. If the vomiting or diarrhea gets really bad make sure you see a doctor at a clinic or a hospital. You can find out more about avoiding Bali belly in our post here. We always travel with Norit, activated charcoal, you can find it cheaply at the local chemists in Bali.

We have previously used Dr Ari for treatment for Bali Belly and the experience was fantastic! The doctor and nurse came to our hotel room and I was administered tablets and an injection. I started to feel better straight away and the cost of $140AUD was worth it. They even have an eftpos machine to pay via card. Dr Ari’s Whats App number: +62 812 3954 567. You could also ask for the hotels doctor on duty to see you.

Using a prevention tablet when travelling to Bali like Travelan is good to look into. Probiotics are also very useful as good gut health can help to avoid the dreaded Bali belly. Often upset tummies in Bali can be from the change in diet and from drinking juices, different food, and other drinks over your holiday. This fact sheet on Bali belly from the BIMC hospital has some great information.

Hospitals in Bali

If you need medical treatment in Bali, there are a few options available. BIMC Hospitals located in Kuta, Nusa Dua, and Ubud are the best options for holidaymakers. Your accommodation provider will be able to point you in the right direction to the closest hospital.

BIMC Kuta

Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No 100X
Kuta 80361, Bali, Indonesia
+62 361 761263
+62 811 3960 8500

BIMC Nusa Dua

Kawasan ITDC Blok D
Nusa Dua 80363, Bali, Indonesia
+62 361 3000 911
+62 811 3896 113

BIMC Ubud

Jl Raya Sanggingan No 21, Kedewatan,
Ubud – Gianyar 80561, Bali, Indonesia
+62 361 2091 030
+62 811 399 552

Bali Dentist

There are many places to see a dentist in Bali, and if you need emergency treatment, check out 911 Dentist Bali Clinic.

Planning to move to Bali?

The team at Our Year In Bali has great information on longer extended trips to Bali. They have expat interviews to listen to and great advice on moving to Bali.

KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS BALI

Dining out in Bali with kids is so easy to do. The Balinese are very welcoming and often will play with our kids while we have our meals. There are way too many family-friendly restaurants Bali-wide to list them all here.

Below are the restaurants in Bali that we have taken our kids to over the years. There are so many more, and our Facebook Group is a great place to find other cafes that families love to eat at. Check out the GoJek or Grab apps for food delivered directly to your hotel and villa.

• Shooters Seminyak (Mini golf, axe throwing, and many more games at this fun restaurant, check out our visit in 2022)
• The Bare Bottle Kuta (Great coffee in easy walking distance from Hard Rock Resort)
• Fresco Legian (outside the entrance to The Padma Legian Resort)
• Ku De Ta Seminyak (We love family Sundays, they have a pool, check out our visit in 2022)
• Milk and Madu Canggu and Ubud (We always loved our visits to both the Berawa and Ubud Milk and Madu’s. Check out our visits in 2019 and 2017)
• Park Life Bali (family-friendly cafe and playground in Canggu, check out our visit in 2022)
• Kanoa Bali (on the beach in front of The Padma Legian Resort)
• Coffee Club Legian (Restaurant in Canggu with kids club, check out our visit in 2022)
• Ulekan Canggu (Indonesian restaurant in Canggu)
• Kynd Community Seminyak
• Good Stuff Amed (We loved this cafe in Amed, they did awesome coffee art and a great almond latte. Check out our visit in 2022)
• Sandy Bay Beach Club Nusa Lembongan
• Seabreeze Nusa Ceningan
• Cumulus Canggu
• Envy Restaurant Holiday Inn Baruna
• La Brasserie Jimbaran (A great value restaurant with delicious food)
• The Monkey Bar at Bella Kita (A great restaurant with a pool and stunning views. You will need to combine this into a day trip to East Bali, check out our visit in 2022)
• Biku Seminyak (One of our long-time favourite restaurants in Seminyak, High Tea is wonderful and they do a tarot reading too. Kids are very welcome, check out our visit in 2022)
• Taco Casa Seminyak (Great Mexican in Seminyak)
• Finns VIP Beach Club Canggu (Beach club in Canggu, check our post on Finns)
• Poule De Luxe Batu Belig (Gorgeous cafe in between Seminyak and Canggu. They also make delicious cakes, check out our post on Charlotte’s birthday at Villa Joju)
• Gracie Kelly’s Pub Kuta (Pub located at Bali Dynasty Resort, easy to access off the street so not just for guests, check out our review)
• Berawas Kitchen (Restaurant in Canggu)
• Motel Mexicola Seminyak (A favourite Seminyak spot with the kids early in the night and for adults only later!)
• Sea Circus Seminyak (Another Seminyak favourite, we have visited this cafe many times since 2012, check out our visit in 2022)
• Cashew Collective Bingin (Family friendly restaurant in Bingin with a playground)
• Pison Cafe Seminyak and Ubud (They make great coffee and I love the avocado coffee!)
• Cafe Wayan Ubud (One of our favourite Ubud restaurants with traditional Indonesian dishes, we have been visiting since 2012. Check out our visit in 2022)
• One Eyed Jack Canggu (Japanese in Canggu)
• Mona Lisa Sanur (Great value food in Sanur)
• Soul on the Beach Sanur (Gorgeous cafe on the beach in Sanur)
• Shotgun Social Sanur (A fantastic restaurant with a playground and grassed area. Check out our visit in 2022)
• La Playa Sanur (A beachfront restaurant in Sanur, another favourite since 2012. Check out our visit in 2022)
• The Porch Cafe Sanur
• Bumbu Bali in Tanjung Benoa (Amazing Indonesian food in Tanjung Benoa across from Grand Mirage)
• Watercress Batu Belig and Ubud (A long time favourite of ours with good coffee)
• Mades Warung Berawa Canggu (Kids playground in Canggu)
• Jaime Oliver Kitchen (Located next to the Hard Rock Bali, check out our photos in our review)
• Omma Bali (Located next to Tegenungan Waterfall near Ubud. Great to cool off in the pool and use the lift! Check out our visit in 2022)

Where to stay in Bali with kids

Family accommodation Bali – Bali Family Resorts Vs Villas

When we book Bali holidays with kids, we always have a dilemma: what type of Bali family accommodation should we stay in? Is a villa or a resort with many kids activities the best option?

As our kids get older, resorts with facilities tend to suit our family more. They have other kids to play with and love exploring the pools. However, we love staying in a villa if you travel with younger kids or in a large group. The range of Bali Family Villas from Bali Villa Escapes is worth checking out, or you can book villas directly, like our favourite Villa Joju Bali.

When travelling to Bali with toddlers or babies, villas are perfect for day sleeps and earlier bedtimes without worrying about noisy neighbours in the room next door. There is no need to be stuck in a hotel room while the bub sleeps; you can relax by the pool and enjoy some quiet time. The one thing that families often worry about is keeping their kids safe around the pool, so check out this post on Bali Pool Fence Hire that explains how to organise if there is no permanent pool fence provided at your villa.

Sites like Scoopon often have excellent Bali accommodation for families deals.

Areas Of Bali

If you are trying to figure out where to stay in Bali with kids, check out our blog post here, which goes through each area. We chat about what area is best for what type of holiday and budget. Below, we have listed a few of the best Bali family resorts and villas in each area.

Kuta

Bali Dynasty Resort

If you are looking for a fun hotel with lots of things to do, the Dynasty Resort Bali is for your family. There is a huge range of activities for the kids, and it is so close to Waterbom Waterpark. We had a fantastic stay with the kids in 2019 and, recently, in 2023.

Check out our review of Bali Dynasty Resort

Holiday Inn Baruna

We loved our stay at Holiday Inn Resort Baruna in 2016 and 2024. I’m not usually a Kuta fan, but I really enjoyed the beautiful gardens and pool area. Although not ultra-new, the rooms were comfortable, and the kids especially loved the themed rooms of the kids’ suites. We couldn’t keep the kids away from the kids club and the Tea Tree Spa gave us the best Balinese massage of our trip.

Check out our review of Holiday Inn Baruna

Hard Rock Hotel Bali

The Hard Rock Bali Hotel is so much fun with the kids. The pools, waterslides, cafe, and kids club make this one of the best hotels in central Kuta for a family. You have to pay for things like gazebos and the kids club, so factor that into the price when you book.

Check out our review of Hard Rock Bali

Sheraton Kuta Bali

Sheraton is in a fantastic position linked to the Beachwalk Mall in Kuta. The facilities are great for a relaxing stay for Mum and Dad, with the kids at the centre of everything.

Febris Hotel Bali

If you are looking for a cheaper hotel in Kuta that still has great facilities for kids, Febri’s Hotel & Spa is a great choice. The family rooms are great value, and the kid’s playground near the pool is great for the kids. They also have a great spa.

Legian

The Padma Legian

If your budget allows it all families must stay at least once at the all-time favourite resort of families traveling to Bali. The family rooms are fantastic with the kids having a separate bunk room. Fabulous pools and kids facilities, you may never want to leave!

Check out our review of Padma Legian

Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa

Not far from the Padma, The Mandira Resort offers exceptional value for money with great pools with slides and lovely gardens. For a beachfront hotel where you are happy for the kids to sleep in the same room, this is the pick.

Away Bali Legian Camakila

For a more budget-friendly option in Legian with a great kids club and family rooms. Also located on the beach this hotel is in a great location.

Seminyak

Montigo Resort Seminyak

The Montigo Resort is a great option in the Jl Petitegnet area with a kids’ club for a reasonable price. The kids club is huge and the 3 pools mean there is always one to swim in!

Check out our review of Montigo Seminyak

Trans Resort Seminyak

Located on Sunset Road, this resort gets rave reviews and the kids club looks good. The beach area of the pool looks extra fun with the younger kids without having to trudge to the beach. Location-wise there is a lot nearby and crossing Sunset Road is easier because of where the resort is located.

Courtyard Bali Seminyak

We loved our stay at Courtyard Marriott Seminyak in September 2016 and it is a great pick out of the Seminyak family resorts. One of the best buffet breakfasts in Seminyak and the kid’s pool is a hit for relaxing all day long. It’s not right on the beachfront but rooms are great value for money.

Check out our review of Courtyard Seminyak

FuramaXclusive Ocean Beach Seminyak

This resort is probably more in Legian as it’s just below Double 6 Road but has a waterpark with large apartments for the whole family. We stayed in October 2019 but please check out recent reviews since Covid. The Waka Waka Playground is located at the resort and is open to the public as well as guests staying at the hotel.

Check out our review of FuramaXclusive Ocean Beach Seminyak

Alila Seminyak

If your budget allows the Alila Seminyak is a great beachfront hotel in Seminyak with kids. Beautiful big rooms, great location, and kids club, this hotel really does have it all!

Canggu

Villa Joju

This amazing 5-bedroom villa has the coolest kid’s bedroom and you can also have 4 extra bedrooms if want extra space with Villa Joju Alit next door. Pure luxury with amazing staff and you can find our

Check out our review of Villa Joju Bali

Sanur

Prime Plaza Suites Sanur

Although the Prime Plaza Suites are not on the beach, the kid’s facilities are fantastic. Our kids loved the waterslide and the play area in the kids club. The apartments are also great value for money and if you are wanting space on a budget this is a great option.

Check out our review of Prime Plaza Suites Sanur

Hyatt Regency Sanur

This Sanur classic has been renovated, its beachfront location is the best in Sanur. Beautiful gardens, pools, and the kids club is lovely! We enjoyed Sunday brunch at Hyatt Regency and you can find our full review here.

The InterContinental Resort Bali

The InterContinental is located on the Sanur beach and has a kids club. Prices can be high but look out for deals to stay at this fantastic resort.

The Prama Resort Sanur

Prices are more reasonable at The Prama and the pool area is fun for kids with a water playground. The location is great and some rooms have been renovated so are good to stay in. Mixed reviews on the kid’s club.

Nusa Dua

Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua

A beautiful resort located in Nusa Dua, the Grand Hyatt is huge and has the most beautiful pools with waterslides overlooking the beach.

Novotel Nusa Dua Bali

Although not directly on the beach The Nusa Dua Novotel is the perfect place to relax with the family with great kids facilities and large apartments. We stayed in a 2 bedroom pool apartment in October 2019 and you can find

Check out our review of Novotel Nusa Dua

The Westin Bali

Luxury touches make this a great place for both mum and dads with the kids kept happy with a great kids club and pools.

Club Med Nusa Dua

For the best Bali all-inclusive holidays, Club Med Nusa Dua is the ultimate choice. Kids clubs for all ages, Club Med has many activities for all the family. We loved our stay in April 2019 and you can find our full review below.

Check out our review of Club Med Bali

Hilton Bali

A 5-star resort located on the beach at the southern end of Nusa Dua, the waterslides and fun kids club will keep the kids entertained.

Sofitel Nusa Dua

Located on the beachfront, the Sofitel is recommended by families and is great for a relaxing stay. Prices can become expensive for family rooms but seek out deals through Luxury Escapes.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali

This new hotel is pure luxury and the kid’s facilities are some of the best I have seen on the island! Impressive in size and facilities, this is one to find a great deal on as prices can be expensive for family rooms.

Tanjung Benoa

Grand Mirage Bali

The Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali is a great spot for the whole family. Featuring 2 wings, the Family Wing is located near the waterpark and waterslide, and the Main Wings has the adult infinity pool and a great range of food options. We stayed at the Grand Mirage Resort Bali in the Main Wing in August 2023 and Family Wing in November 2017 and loved our stay’s. The facilities for kids were great and the kids had an absolute blast.

Check out our review of Grand Mirage Bali

Holiday Inn Bali Nusa Dua

We have had 3 fabulous stays at The Holiday Inn Resort Nusa Dua and the kids absolutely loved the kids club. We loved that they ate for free in the restaurant and the family rooms are so spacious.

Check out our review of Holiday Inn Bali Benoa

Conrad Bali

If you are after luxury on the beach at Tanjung Benoa the Conrad is a great option. The pools are huge and the kids club is located in a great spot near the beach and sand pools.

Jimbaran

Movenpick Resort

The Movenpick Resort Jimbaran has fantastic kids facilities and although not right on the beach the huge pool makes up for that. We loved our stay in June 2022 and the kids thought chocolate hour was awesome!

Check out our review of Movenpick Bali

Intercontinental Resort Jimbaran

If your budget allows the Intercontinental Jimbaran is pure luxury. The pools and garden are stunning with the pay-for-kids club fun for the kids.

Sea Shanty Jimbaran

Our favourite family-friendly Jimbaran villa. We loved our stay in 2017, the villa is so spacious and the pool fence was awesome, especially for adventurous toddlers. The live-in chefs are amazing, can’t wait to go back!

Check out our review of Sea Shanty Jimbaran

Bukit Peninsula

Ayana Resort

Located on the beautiful clifftops of the Bukit Peninsula, The Ayana is full of stunning views, pool, and the famous Rock Bar. Price tag to match but everyone deserves to splash out every now and then!

Rimba by Ayana Resort

The Sister resort to The Ayana Resort is The Rimba Resort with great kids’ activities and stunning views. If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to The Ayana then The Rimba is a great option.

Ayana Segara Bali

The latest offering from the Ayana Estate, the Ayana Segara is another beautiful resort with modern rooms. Gives you access to the other properties in the estate via the shuttle, a great way to take advantage of all the facilities.

Bali Retreat Villas

The team at Bali Retreat on the Bukit Peninsula will be able to match you to a kid-friendly villa. Highly recommend booking through them.

Ubud

Westin Ubud Resort & Spa

A lovely family-friendly resort and a 20-minute drive from central Ubud. The infinity pool is stunning and the kids club is located right near the pool in a great spot. The breakfast is awesome and the spa is definitely worth a visit.

Check out our review of Westin Ubud Resort and Spa

Padma Resort Ubud Bali

We had the most amazing stay at the Padma Resort Ubud. The facilities were fantastic and the resort has everything you could need from a family-friendly resort. A 30-minute drive north from Ubud, once you drive through the gates you are met with amazing service and we highly recommend a stay here. You can check out our full review

Check out our review of Padma Resort Ubud

Alaya Resort Ubud

For a great choice in central Ubud, the Alaya Resort is worth a look. With family rooms, gorgeous pools, and a lovely spa, the adults will be very happy too!

Bisma Cottages Ubud

A lovely small hotel in Central Ubud, the cottages are perfect for smaller families or families with older children. There are 2 room types that can suit and the pool was perfect for a cool off when we visited to have a look around. The smaller kids section was perfect with a great-sized deeper pool for the adults and older kids.

Sidemen

Wapa Di Ume Sidemen

A beautiful resort in Sidemen, Wapa Di Ume is luxury surrounded by the beauty of Sidemen. The perfect base to explore all that Sidemen has to offer.

Check out our photos from June 2022

Candidasa

Candi Beach Resort and Spa

We loved our stay in 2022 and the beachfront location is perfect to run around on the beach at low tide. The pools are gorgeous and I loved walking amongst the palm trees.

Check out our photos from our stay in 2022

Amed

Villa Melasti Amed

We stayed at Villa Melasti in 2022 and loved the traditional villas. The pool was a good size for the kids to cool off and the local streets were wonderful to walk around easily.

Check out our photos from our stay in 2022

North Bali

Munduk Moding Plantation

A beautiful resort in the Munduk hills with stunning villas set on the hillside. I spent Nyepi at the resort in 2023 and it was amazing. The infinity pool is gorgeous and the food is delicious. So many kids and adults activities. Highly recommended.

The Lovina Bali Resort

This beachfront resort in Lovina has great accommodation with families well catered for and it also has a kids club.

Rest of Bali

Many more amazing parts of Bali are worth visiting. These tend to be worth venturing to once you have been to Bali a few times and understand how to get around and local customs. Rest assured you will never run out of amazing parts of Bali to escape to. Scuba diving is fantastic in many parts of Bali but especially in Pemuteran with Menjangan Island high on serious divers lists of sites to dive. Gili Islands are worth a visit for a more relaxed pace. Check out this great article on things to do in the Gili Islands.

Nusa Lembongan

Sanghyang Bay Villas

We loved our stay at this Mushroom Bay property in 2019. Great hosts with a fun pool for the kids to make friends with the other guests staying. Very chilled-out place.

There are soooo many other accommodation options in Bali and this list only scratches the surface! There is something for every budget and our blog post Bali Hotels with Kids Clubs might help work out which family resort to stay in with a kids club.

Our top 10 things to do in Bali with kids

I have asked our kids to share their 10 favourite things they have done in Bali and Nusa Lembongan. We also have a blog post that includes everything you could want to know about things to do in Bali with kids, including things we haven’t done yet!

You can find our blog post here on things to do in Bali with kids

A day out at Bali Waterbom Park

If you are looking for one of the best kids’ activities in Bali, it has to be Waterbom Waterpark in Kuta. We have been nine times to Waterbom Park Bali and always have a lot of fun! There is something for everyone, including gazebos that are great for babies and toddlers to have a nap in.

Enjoy the Bali Buddies Village Experience

The Bali Buddies Village Tour is a fantastic way to experience Balinese culture. It is one of my favourite activities in Bali. You can check out our full review here. We toured a family compound, enjoyed morning tea, made a canang sari offering, visited the rice fields, had lunch in a local warung, and finished with a water purification ceremony at this beautiful waterfall.

Visit Trans Studio Bali

We visited Trans Studio Bali in August 2023. The whole family had such a fun time, and we spent 6 hours there. It is located in Trans Studio Mall and features go-karts, iFly, a rooftop rollercoaster, theatre productions, and much more. Highly recommended.

A day trip to Nusa Lembongan

If you can’t stay over on Nusa Lembongan for a couple of nights then a day trip to Nusa Lembongan is a great way to see the island. Bali Hai Cruises runs excellent day trips from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan and kids under 4 usually travel for free. Snorkeling is fun for the older kids and the younger kids can head over to the Beach Club pool to splash around or play on the beach. Klook has great deals and is in AUD so a great buy for Australians.

Spending the day at a Bali beach club

Such a great way to spend a day at the beach with the family. There is a great range of beach clubs around Bali to enjoy the day swimming and eating delicious food. We visited Sundays Beach Club in 2017 and we had a lovely morning. You take the inclinator down from the Ungasan Resort to a lovely stretch of beach where you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, eating, and drinking.

Bali Beach Clubs fantastic with kids:

• Sundays Beach Club Ungasan
• Finns Beach Club Canggu
• Atlas Beach Club Canggu
• La Brisa Canggu
• Flamingo Beach Club Keramas
• Roosterfish Uluwatu
• Byrdhouse Sanur
• Ku De Ta Seminyak (Sundays are kids activity day)

Visit Shooters Bali

Shooters Bali is located in Seminyak and is a lot of fun for kids and adults too. A range of activities include mini golf, axe throwing, giant jenga, and much more. Food and drinks are a great price and check out happy hour deals.

Learning to surf

Bali is a great place to learn to surf. The weather is great and beaches including Kuta, Legian, and Jimbaran are perfect for learning. The kids have now surfed three times with Santai Surf School and they have so much fun! The instructors are fantastic and it’s a great activity for the kids to learn a new skill.

Read our blog post on surfing with Santai Surf School

Visit a playground

There is a great range of playgrounds in Bali to entertain the kids. Some playgrounds will be located outside for when the weather is nice. When the rain starts falling and won’t stop or the heat becomes too much for the younger kids, visit an indoor playground. Cafes often come with play areas and I have listed them below too.

Playgrounds in Bali:

• Waka Waka Playground Legian
• Coffee Club Legian
• Park Life Bali Canggu
• Ohana Kids Paradise Uluwatu
• Habitat Village Uluwatu
• Milk and Madu Canggu
• Soho Playground Sanur
• Mewali Seseh
• Cheeky Monkeys Cafe Seminyak
• Trans Studio Bali
• Shotgun Social Sanur
• Playground Beach Cemara Alit Sanur (Free)
• Amazone Entertainment at Lippo Mall, Renon Plaza,
• Enigma Garden Restaurant Denpasar
• Tempat Special Sanur
• Good Day Ubud
• Titi Batu Club Ubud
• Mades Warung Berawa

Go for a bike ride with the kids

On our trip to Bali in 2017 we enjoyed a fun day out with Ubud Cycling Bike. We were picked up from our hotel and driven to a school, a coffee plantation, Mt Batur then we went for our Bali cycling tour through the countryside. They had kid’s bikes, toddler seats, and bikes that the kids could ride on the back. Highly recommended and the lunch at the end was fantastic.

Check out our full review of Ubud Cycling Tour

We hope this Bali kids guide gives you the confidence to plan your ultimate holiday with kids in Bali. We also love these tips on the best things to do in Bali and we would love if you have any more suggestions.  Please feel free to comment below so that we can add them to this guide to help even more families who are traveling to Bali with kids.

We can’t wait to explore the rest of the world with our kids and have plans for Fiji, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Laos, Japan, Disneyland, and many more new spots!

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Kate xx

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