1. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay
About 30 minutes from Seminyak in sleepy Jimbaran Bay, the Four Seasons Resort Bali is one of the top luxury places to stay in Bali for families. The resort caters to children with welcome gifts, pint-sized robes and slippers, children’s menus, and an on-site kids’ club. There is also a 50 percent discount on food for children between the ages of five and 12, and those under five eat free.
Accommodation is in sprawling villas, decorated with Balinese art and mosquito-net-draped beds. Bathrooms feature indoor and outdoor showers, and each villa has a private pool. There are a number of dining choices on-site. Other amenities include a beach club with paid activities like water-biking, SUP (stand up paddleboarding), and surf lessons. The on-site spa is one of the best on the island-book a Balinese massage.
2. Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
About a 15-minute drive from Ubud, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has a peaceful country setting in a lush and jungled valley on the banks of the Ayung River. The resort is designed to resemble a traditional Balinese village and offers a mix of suites and villas. The villas are set behind private gardens and come in multiple sizes. The decor is Balinese regal with beautiful art.
Amenities wise, there is an on-site kids’ club that features organized, age-specific activities, so parents can have some alone time at the wonderfully luxe spa. The resort also has four restaurants, including one specializing in Balinese and Asian fare that overlooks the Ayung River.
Address: Jl. Kedewatan, Banjar Kedewatan Bali, Kedewatan, Ubud
