10 Great Family-Friendly Hotels In Nusa Dua, Bali With Kids' Clubs, Water Playgrounds & More

Bali is a beautiful haven of wellness and nature, but its popularity has made traffic one of the most frustrating things about visiting the island. When you have young kids, making a trek out to Canggu or Ubud can be stressful, and usually involves a good two or three hours in the car.

Instead of North, consider heading South, where the areas of Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu offer lush scenery, great restaurants and a much shorter airport trek. Nusa Dua is known as a conference town, a lot of the hotels built in the area were designed to accommodate events and host conferences. Having said that, it also means the area is a great stay for families, with hotels offering a range of activities and facilities all ages will love, from expansive swimming pools to great kids’ clubs. 

1. Hilton Bali

A great family-friendly option that mixes cultural experiences with extensive facilities, the Hilton Bali is a large hotel that is attractive for multigenerational trips and parents with young kids. Located cliff-side in Nusa Dua, it features a sprawling four interconnected pools, as well as three restaurants including Balinese Paon, The Shore for seaside dining Western food with an Asian influence, and all-day dining at Grain. For kids, the Kupu Kupu Kids’ Club offers a safe space for the little ones that includes an indoor soft play area and an outdoor playground enclosed in the club. For older children, there is also a games room with video games and a foosball table. Everyone of all ages will enjoy the traditional buffet and dance shows that are put on twice a week. While you’re at the hotel, consider booking a photoshoot with Dreams Photography for professional family portraits against the beautiful beach and property.

Find out more about the hotel here.

2. Conrad Bali

This 20-year-old property has recently had all its standard rooms refurbished for a lighter, more modern look and with some facing the huge pool, the feel is very resort and tropical. The sprawling hotel offers five restaurants including Rin Japanese restaurant as well as Eight Degrees South which offers beachside, grilled delights, and Suku the all-day dining location that also hosts cultural shows and Balinese buffets on certain nights. The best part is that all dining locations offer kids' menus, and are easy to access and enjoy, even for picky eaters. The pool is expansive and children will enjoy the two sandy areas at either end, but if that’s not enough, the Kura Kura kids’ club provides a variety of entertaining activities for all ages, as well as a shaded playground area with attentive staff who are constantly on the watch.

Find out more about the hotel here.

3. The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Located beside the Hilton Bali, the Apurva Kempinski is known for its dramatic, Instagram-worthy staircase down the side of the cliff, leading from the hotel’s main building and rooms to the recreational facilities including the pool. Kids will enjoy their dedicated pool space with water play functions or might perhaps prefer to frolic on the beach that is easily accessible from the resort. The Jalak Family Kids Club at the resort ensures children enjoy a culturally immersive and entertaining experience with Montessori-inspired interiors for playing and an outdoor playground, not to mention activities hosted and guided by knowledgeable and friendly staff.

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4. The Westin Resort Nusa Dua

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua combines excellent family hotel amenities with expansive spaces that have made it a popular business and events hotel as well. The expansive space includes six resort restaurants, a Heavenly Spa by Westin, and also the only Westin Kids Spa in the world — there are dedicated treatments for your little ones on the menu, including popular hair braiding and mini-manicures. There’s also the Westin Family programme which ensures young guests are specially looked after during their stay with kids’ travel journals, local activity guides, and other junior amenities. Don’t miss out on the 12-metre waterslide in the freshwater pool. At The Westin Kids’ Club, children from toddler age to 12 can enjoy the activities for hours on end, including a climbing wall, a sandpit, and a trampoline. Culture is also infused into the schedule with Balinese crafts and culturally-inspired excursions available.

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5. The Ritz-Carlton Bali

At The Ritz-Carlton Bali, spirituality and breathtaking scenery are combined with modern-day luxuries that make travelling with kids a breeze. Adults can enjoy activities like sunrise yoga and surfing, while little ones will enjoy visits to a local seaweed farm and learning about sea turtle conservation. The brand’s recently refreshed Ritz Kids programme ensures that your kids will have a great experience of Bali’s natural beauty and culture through thoughtful activities. A highlight is the Ritz Kids Night Safari that allows kids to set up camp in the room with special safari amenities including a wireless lantern, Leo the Lion plush toy, and other toys.

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6. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort

Situated conveniently in Nusa Dua with easy access to Bali Nusa Dua Theatre, Bali National Gold Club, and shopping and entertainment haven Bali Collection, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Resort has three restaurants, two bars, a Sofitel SPA as well as an indoor and outdoor kids club. The resort is just 10 minutes from the airport by car and is only a short distance from Tanjung Benoa, an area known for its water sports potential. The beach is pristine and includes a 7km beachside path that’s great for morning walks and cycling tours. Suitable for kids aged 0 to 12 years of age, the Kids Club is located near the beachfront and includes an outdoor kids’ pool, reading room and even a cosy sleeping room for nappers. Just take note, the kids club is free for the first two hours but is chargeable thereafter. It also offers nanny services for kids below the age of four if parents are looking to get away for a little bit.

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7. Grand Hyatt Bali

A beautiful, sprawling, beachfront hotel, Grand Hyatt Bali is the perfect place to experience Bali’s lush greenery as well as its beautiful beaches. There is a wide mix of accommodation options from rooms, suites and villas that include private pools. In addition, children will love the themed rooms (choose from Mermaids and Pirates) which can be booked as adjoining rooms to another (more adult) room. The resort features not one, but five outdoor pools including a lagoon-style main pool, the River Pool which has two waterslides, an adults-only Bay Club Pool, a peaceful Balinese Feature Pool with cascading waterfalls and an exclusive pool for Club guests. At the Oceania Kids Club, kids can learn about Balinese culture and enjoy activities like tie-dyeing, duck and fish feeding and karaoke — just a few options on an extensive list of things to do.

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8. The Mulia

Don’t be fooled by its honeymooner vibe — The Mulia offers elevated but fun experiences for children with a new range of refreshed activities implemented this year. The all-suite retreat features an iconic infinity pool that looks out on Geger Beach, which has soft white sand and gentle waves. There are also nine restaurants and bars, plus a spa featuring Bali’s first ice room and complimentary wellness classes. Kids will love the outdoor Splash Pool which features a slide and big bucket for lots of shrieks and laughter. They will also enjoy the newly renovated kids’ clubs; one for ages three to eight, and another for ages nine to 12. There’s also a teen zone and a young adults’ beach area. The hotel also takes care of its youngest guests in-room with welcome cookies and a unique passport programme which will send kids around the resort to complete different activities. 

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9. The Holiday Inn Resort Bali Nusa Dua

The Holiday Inn Resort Bali Nusa Dua boasts not just one or two, but four pools including two infinity pools and a pool that caters only to kids (with a thrilling slide to boot). The hotel is designed to be a world unto itself, where families need not leave to enjoy the beauty of the island. This includes authentic Indonesian food at its all-day dining restaurant and indulgent relaxing treatments at the Tea Tree Spa. Don’t miss the kids’ club which includes a small indoor playground area. Rooms are designed for groups and include themed rooms and bunk beds that young 'uns will love. What’s more, they get to eat for free if they’re under 12 years of age. 

Find out more about the hotel here.

10. Club Med Bali

Always a reliable choice for an all-inclusive fun time, Club Med reopened its Bali locale in 2022 after renovations. Bali was the brand’s first resort in Southeast Asia and is still one of the longest stretches of resort on a beach on the island. It prides itself on offering activities that multi-generational families will love. This includes the digital Colours Show and Magic Tribe Show packed with dazzling costumes and stunning visual performances, as well as activities like learning Balinese massage, which can be a fun activity to do as a group. The resort also offers an Amazing Family! programme where family groups can choose from themes that revolve around sports, quests, parties and the environment to enjoy activities together. Also since this is Club Med, kids under four years of age stay free, with up to 40 percent off for kids between four to 11, and up to 20% off for teens between 12 to 17 years old.

Find out more about the hotel here.