FROM BALI TO BINTAN, Indonesia’s best hotels for families keep children entertained with culturally, environmentally and educationally immersive experiences. That means plenty of opportunities to bond together, but also for parents to have some alone time!
AYANA ESTATE
Not one resort, but four—this 90-hectare estate houses a cluster of family-friendly properties converging on a thrilling kids’ pool with two twisty waterslides. Learn how food grows at AYANA Farm, take the funicular down to Kubu Beach, play the 18-hole mini-golf course, and immerse in Balinese culture with canang making. The estate’s Green Camp AYANA, a collaboration with Green Camp Bali, offers a purpose-driven camp experience for kids aged seven to 12. And for the littler ones, there’s the Guidepost Montessori AYANA program, where tots have a full Montessori classroom and also can engage in local culture and nature through hands-on activities around the estate. T+L Tip: Families should also check out the amazing AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach, an hour’s flight from Bali.
ayanaresort.com; rates from US$300
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CONRAD BALI
This sprawling tropical resort offers families expansive rooms and suites, diverse dining options (and healthy kids’ menus), and engaging activities such as cycling tours, Balinese dance classes, and batik making. It’s always nice to see a resort that thinks about children’s safety, and you’ll find that here in measures like balcony locks, safety buttons in showers, and childproof dishes and cutlery. Young ones will love the Kura-Kura Kids Club, as well as their own lagoon pool. Conrad Bali also offers unique experiences as part of their Signature Sensory Odysseys, allowing families to take part in activities like forest bathing and Balinese cooking classes.
conradbali.com; rates from US$203
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT BALI AT JIMBARAN BAY
Prepare your junior travelers to be enchanted by the new Umah Rare Kids’ Club, where they can enjoy a range of activities that highlight Balinese nature and culture. Kids can take pastry classes at Jala Cooking Academy, learn Balinese dance, try basket weaving, or just chill out in the club’s four themed spaces. For active fun, head to Coconut Grove Beach Retreat for Hobie Cat expeditions, kayak races and windsurfing challenges. You’ll also appreciate kids’ menus at all restaurants, complimentary meals for children aged six and under, and discounted meals for kids aged seven to 12.
fourseasons.com; rates from US$730
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NATRA BINTAN, A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO RESORT
The expansive glampsite of Natra Bintan on Bintan Island offers safari-style tents around a huge central lagoon. These are no ordinary tents either, each comes with a canopy bed, ensuite, AC and flatscreen TV. The resort offers complimentary child-friendly activities like karate, dance classes, picnics and treasure hunts. For laidback family dining, there’s The Patio, with outdoor lounges overlooking the action of the lagoon, and a private barbecue dining experience offered at your tent. There’s also mangrove kayaking and jungle hiking to help you appreciate Bintan’s pristine nature.
natra-bintan.com; rates from US$180 per night
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MANDAPA, A RITZ-CARLTON RESERVE
This gorgeous resort offers a variety of amenities and facilities tailored specifically for families. Its plentiful dining options include kids’ menus, while spacious accommodations of two- or three-bedroom villas come with private pools and breathtaking views. The resort offers supervised childcare services and dedicated play area Mandapa Camp, with a slew of educational and sustainable activities. For a family getaway with the lot, go for the Royal Family Vacation package, which includes a barbecue dinner with Balinese dancers, a family picnic lunch, children’s activities, a family photo session, personalised butler service, and unlimited use of wellness facilities.
mandapareserve.com; rates from US$1,200 for a Reserve Suite
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Runners-up:
• InterContinental Bali Resort, an IHG Hotel bali.intercontinental.com; rates from US$180
• Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort pullman-lombok-mandalika.com; rates from US$127
• The Sanchaya Bintan Island thesanchaya.com; rates from US$430
• The St. Regis Bali Resort marriott.com; rates from US$542
• The Westin Nusa Dua Bali westinnusaduabali.com; rates from US$223
Lede and hero image courtesy of Conrad Bali.
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