A good family hotel doesn't just provide an extra bed or have joining rooms; it celebrates kids and makes them feel special, allowing them space to play while the parents have time to relax. The hotels below welcome children and make for memorable family holidays.
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Villa Semadhi
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Villa Semadhi is a spacious beachfront villa that accommodates up to 11 people. Meals can be provided, but the villa is well equipped for self-catering.
This private three-bedroom villa is perfect for family getaways. It's well equipped for longer self-catering stays, and has everything from racquets and balls to board games and body boards.
Harris Surf Villa has only two rooms– a double and a twin. There's also a dining area and well equipped kitchen; this walled villa is an excellent budget option for families.
There's a range of options for families here, and also plenty of activities on offer – from horse riding and kayaking to birding walks, bike rides and snorkelling.
Peaceful Taman Wana Resort offers some respite from the the tropical heat of Bali's lowlands. It has a lovely pool, and the large interleading rooms are good for families.
Families return time and again to this hotel – often because kids love the pool. Family rooms are available, and the rooms have well-equipped kitchens.
Tirta Sari gardens offer plenty of space for kids to play, and there is a shallow splash pool that's perfect for little ones. The beach is just a minute's walk away.
Set just back from the beach at Balian, Villa Delmara is an exclusive property that's well suited to families. A cot, high chair and babysitting services can be arranged.
Bombora is paradise for surfing parents. They offer free beginner surf lessons for children, and they can arrange babysitters too. There's a special kids menu and extra beds can be added.
Sumberkima Hill is a collection of private villas that vary in size and style. The biggest has five bedrooms – a peaceful place for a relaxing family holiday .
There is no hotel in Balian that's closer to the beach than Pondok Pitaya. It offers a range of accommodation, from double rooms to villas that sleep up to five adults.
The three-bedroom villas, each with a 2000-square-metre garden and a 15m-long pool, face onto a quiet beach. A special location for a luxurious, secluded family getaway.
The rooms here are fairly large, and the staff can arrange an extra single mattress for those travelling with kids. There's a restaurant here too. Beach Inn is a laid-back surfers hotel.