Where to Stay: Kid friendly Bali Hotels

When we traveled Bali with our kids, we hopped all over the island. Every area of the island has its own feel, and where you stay changes your whole trip. These are the six family-friendly hotels we actually stayed in, with what we liked, what we paid and how the WiFi held up (because if you’re working on the road, that matters!).

Want help picking an area first? Read our full guide to where to stay in Bali with kids.

Jimbaran: Hotel Puri Bambu

Jimbaran isn’t one of those places you have to see in Bali, but it is a perfect first or last stop because it’s only about 20 minutes from the airport. We landed late, tired and cranky, and Puri Bambu was exactly what we needed.

🏡 Where we stayed

Hotel Puri Bambu: a spectacular budget hotel that makes it hard to leave the pool. The breakfast was one of the best we had in Bali, and they run a free shuttle into Kuta when the kids want a change of scenery.
We paid about $75 a night on our trip (expect more now) · WiFi: very good

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Kuta: Satriya Cottages

Kuta is busy, loud and a little crazy, but it’s also where you’ll find Waterbom and the beach the kids learned to boogie board on. Satriya is tucked off the main road, so you get the action without the noise at night.

🏡 Where we stayed

Satriya Cottages: nice, well priced and central. Here’s our family hack: pull a couple of cushions off the poolside loungers at night and you can skip paying for an extra bed for the kids.
We paid about $55–65 a night on our trip (expect more now) · WiFi: very good

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Satriya Cottages Pool

Satriya Cottages bungalows

Satriya Cottages front

Satriya Cottages cafe and bar

Sanur: Prima Cottages

Sanur is the calm, grown-up side of the south coast, with flat water and a long beach path that is great for little legs and bikes. It’s also where you catch the boats to Nusa Lembongan.

🏡 Where we stayed

Prima Cottages (no longer listed on Agoda or Booking.com): a great budget family hotel right in the heart of Sanur. Rooms are simple and clean, the pool is a hit with kids, and there’s plenty of good, cheap food within a short walk.
We paid about $35 a night on our trip (expect more now) · WiFi: spotty

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outside our room

Poolside cafe, simple but sutiable.

Basic family room

Balian Beach: Pondok Pitaya

If you want to see the quiet, wild side of Bali, head west to Balian Beach. Black sand, big surf and almost no crowds.

🏡 Where we stayed

Pondok Pitaya: honestly one of the best places we have ever stayed. We came for a few days and stayed a week. Surf lessons, yoga, and a big old wooden house to ourselves for less than it costs to fill up your car back home.
WiFi: spotty, and it doesn’t reach the houses at the far end of the property

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Pemuteran: Amertha Bali Villas

Pemuteran, up on the northwest coast, was our kids’ favorite place in all of Bali. The snorkeling right off the beach is amazing, and the trip out to Menjangan Island is a must.

🏡 Where we stayed

Amertha Bali Villas: our splurge, and the best stay of the trip for kids. We practically had our own pool with a slide, a shared outdoor kitchen, and frogs to chase at night. The beach is one way and the main drag is three minutes the other.
Almost $100 a night when we stayed, but breakfast and free activities kept us on budget · WiFi: very good

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Ubud: Gayatri Bungalows

Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali: rice terraces, temples, the Monkey Forest, and dance performances at night. We loved it so much that we stayed nine nights.

🏡 Where we stayed

Gayatri Bungalows: simple, clean and right in the center of Ubud. It’s family-run and has a lovely, traditional feel, and it’s a good alternative if you don’t want to rent an apartment.
We paid about $50 a night for 9 nights (expect more now) · WiFi: spotty and slow, but free

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