[UPDATED 3rd February 2021]
Bali is reopening to all international travellers tomorrow (February 4th!), and we're excited! With each family member having different wants and needs, planning the annual family vacay can be a headache. You gotta make sure everyone’s comfortable, that they won’t be bored, that the fussy eater won’t starve to death, and then there’s dear ol’ Dad who can’t seem to stop complaining about everything. We totally get it. So let us help you plan that awesome family vacation with your loved ones!
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Don’t dismiss Bali as a family holiday destination! Despite seeming as a destination for young worldly backpackers, Bali actually has many incredible villas large enough for families to spend time together without stepping on each other’s toes! From an intense game of Monopoly deal under the thatched-roof outdoor pavilion to jaunts to the beach, families will enjoy the island life of Bali!
Ready for some quality time? Let’s hit it!
P.S. Did you know that Bintan and Batam have also reopened to travellers from Singapore? Check out these articles if you're planning a vacay:
- Batam Is Reopening To SG Soon And Here Are 12 Resorts In Batam For The Relaxing Retreat You Deserve
- 10 Places You Have To Visit When Bintan Reopens To SG Travellers Soon
- 6 Amazing Resorts In Batam For Your Next Quick Getaway
10 Family-Friendly Villas In Bali
What you need to know about Bali's reopening
According to Indonesian authorities, international visitors can travel to the beach paradise from Feb 4. Visitors must be vaccinated against Covid-19, and would still be required to do between 5 and 7 days of quarantine. Singapore Airlines will only resume flights to Bali from Singapore starting on Feb 16.
1. The Orchard House Seminyak
The Orchard House oozes luxurious comfort with old-world charm and lush green lawns. The two-storey villa is flanked by a 13-metre private swimming pool. The interiors are fitted with traditional Balinese designs accented with Eurocentric features.
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On the upper floors, there is the master bedroom, children’s bedroom, and a cool rooftop library, perfect for getting your heads in the clouds with a good book or two.
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Two guest rooms are on the ground floor together with the open living room and dining room. For those who were quick to get first dibs, they can retreat to the one-bedroom bungalow on the opposite end of the compound.
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In-house spa treatments are available to top off that villa-living! The nearby activities include water fun at the WaterBom Bali park or horse riding at Umalas Equestrian Resort, to name a few.
Price: Fully booked. Do check here for a later date.
Address: Jl. Raya Basangkasa, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
2. Jajaliluna
Jajaliluna is a monument of modern, chic charm in breezy, seaside Bali. The unique T-shaped swimming pool is surrounded by different types of living areas depending on your mood of the day. Comfy rattan sofas for the reader, loungers for the sun-tanners, day beds for nap-lovers and barbeque pit for the barbeque enthusiasts!
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There are three separate living spaces such as the main house and dining pavilion with attached kitchen. Chuck the teenagers in the media room to have their all-night movie marathon without disturbing the sleeping adults ?
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Sleep soundly in any of the four air-conditioned bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
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Jajaliluna also comes with complimentary access to The Canggu Club. Go crazy at the bounce trampoline park, Bounce Bali or engage in an all-time favourite family activity: bowling at Strike Bowling!
Price: From USD 1117 per night
Address: No. 12A, Oberoi,, Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
3. Dea Villas Estate – Villa Amy
Dea Villas Estate consists of 4 different types of villas depending on how much space you want and how much you want to spend. Each villa has its own private grounds! However, all villas share the Dea Villas Spa.
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Villa Amy is a 3-bedroom abode with two rooms in one main house and the other in a separate pavilion, each with their own bathroom oasis.
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The pool, the living room and dining area lie between the two bedroom pavilions. Have a casual lunch surrounded by family under the joglo roof and enjoy the cool afternoon breeze. Then wait an hour or so before jumping into the pool and playing some water games!
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Price: from USD285 per night
Address: Canggu, North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
4. Bendega Rato
Bendega Rato is a luxurious retreat nestled in a small fishing village in Canggu overlooking a paddy-field landscape. “Bendega” actually means fisherman in Balinese and “Rato” is borrowed from Maori language, meaning “sunset”, reflecting the lovely sunset terrace of the villa. Cruise with your family on the villa’s bicycles and explore the surrounding rice fields, before digging into a scrumptious meal at a local warung (stall).
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Your family’s going to sleep in total comfort in this 3-bedroom abode. Two bedrooms are on the second floor of the main building adjacent to the 18-metre long pool. The other bedroom, dubbed as the Garden Suite, has its own garden and living area – perfect for grandma and grandpa!
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The main living areas are on the first floor with the media room, the spacious living and dining areas opening out to the pool area. Catch the sunrise (or sunset) with your family at the rooftop sundeck or have a stargazing session where that one know-it-all in the family points out the constellations. Afterwards, kick back on the comfortable beanbags by the pool pavilion and settle in for an epic storytelling of the family’s history.
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Price: Fully booked. Do check here for prices for a later date.
Address: No., Jl. Nelayan No.27, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
5. Beach Club Villa Bali
Awaken your senses with the salty air and the breeze in your face at Beach Club Villa! Located right on Pererenan Beach, a popular surf spot in Bali, wake up to refreshing views of the sea by your bedroom window.
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The thatched-roof two-bedroom abode gives off the chill vibes that is sooo part of the surfing lifestyle. Speaking of surfing, why not pick up it as family and bond over the trials of learning a new activity! You can take beginner lessons at Batu Bolong, just a 10-minute walk away along the beach.
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Bedrooms are furnished with white sheets and pillows, with soothing paintings of nature hanging on the walls. The tropical theme extends to the living and dining areas with wooden tables and wicker chairs. Palm fronds also add a touch of the outdoors in the villa!
The open flow is ideal for bonding with your family. Everyone will always be in view, even while Mom’s preparing dinner in the kitchen as the kids are playing board games in the living room.
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With such easy access to the beach, Beach Club Villa will have you asking: Beach or Pool? No matter, as long as you’re hanging out with family!
Price: Fully booked. Do check here for prices for a later date.
Address: Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.171, Pererenan, Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
6. Villa Asta
Villa Asta is an amazing family villa that will keep everyone entertained! Inspired by friends with young families, the architect of Villa Asta incorporated enough spaces to amuse both the adults and kids. Sleeping soundly and spaciously won’t be a problem with the 5 bedrooms spread out between two separate pavilions. There won’t be any fighting over bathrooms in the morning either, as each bedroom comes with its own en-suite bathroom.
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Time to hang with the fam! Splash around in the free-form pool or just have a midday snooze at the pool tower. What if it starts drizzling? Don’t fret and just retreat indoors to the game zone! The entire upper floor of the guest pavilion is a dedicated entertainment area, complete with a pool table, tennis table and a home theatre system perfect for a movie binge. When the sun’s back out, set up a net for a game of badminton or volleyball in the huge lawn at the back!
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With plenty of entertainment and space, families will definitely have a fantastic time at Villa Asta.
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Price: From USD1112 per night
Address: No, Gg. Gelatik No.8, Kerobokan, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
7. Villa Lata Liana II
Named like a royal monarch, the Lata Liana II comprises two bedrooms called The Water Palace and The Rice House. However, this two-bedroom abode can easily be a 3-bedroom abode by including the Floating Annexe – a standalone one-bedroom suite inclusive of its own living room. Villa Lata Liana II is perfect for 3 generations of the family without compromising on space!
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The kids will get a kick out of the unique ship cabin-styled bunk beds in the Rice house. Already missing the rest of the fam? Head to the Water Palace where an open living room awaits along with a fully functional kitchen and a dining area that sits 8 people.
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Get in some fun family time by the pool or over a game of pool!
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Price: Fully booked. Do check here for prices for a later date.
Address: Jalan Camplung Tanduk Gang Melon, Seminyak, Kuta, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
8. The Sea Shanty Jimbaran
The Sea Shanty is a lovely family villa located in Jimbaran, a vibrant local village just 15 minutes away from the airport. The villa consists of two living areas, four bedrooms and plenty of outdoor space within the privacy of its compounds.
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The main living room on the ground floor opens to the lush outdoor tropical gardens. It transitions into the dining area where a 12-seater wooden bench sits. What follows is an open kitchen with further seating at its wooden bar countertop, meaning that no one gets left behind during dinnertime! After dinner, head on up to the upper living room on the second floor and cozy up with the whole family to catch a movie on the DVD player.
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The four bedrooms in The Sea Shanty may leave you undecided on where to put everyone. From the Bali Room master suite with its traditional Balinese aesthetics and glorious en-suite bathroom to the upper ‘Canopy Room’ with accompanying Bunkhouse for kids, there is space for every member of the family.
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Outside, you’ll find a 15-metre long private pool with a wading pool for the kiddos. Get a tan or dry off after a dip on the pool deck! Had enough of swimming? Have some fun family outdoor games in the extra 250 square metres of grassy lawn space!
If cabin fever starts to set in, troop down to Jimbaran Beach with everyone in tow or head to Jenggala Local Ceramics for a family pottery-making activity! You can experience riding a Jukung, a traditional fishing canoe ?
Price: From USD590 per night
Address: Jl. Bukit Permai No.5A, Jimbaran, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
9. Benoa Bay Villas - Villa Sunset
In this three-bedroom accommodation, all rooms are air-conditioned and come with marbled en-suite bathrooms. The master bedroom is on the second floor and the remaining two bedrooms are on the ground floor. Extra beds are also available upon request!
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The upper floor view overlooks the private 20-metre pool and extends beyond to the sea. From the villa, there is a small pathway that leads to the pier where you can rent a boat for the day to go island-exploring (Turtle Island) or fishing with the whole family!
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Whip up a delicious meal with your catch-of-the-day in the kitchen before settling in the dining room for dinner. A family that fishes, cooks, and eat together will definitely stay together!
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Price: Fully booked. Do check here for prices for a later date. rom USD544 per night
Address: Jalan Pratama Gang Setragandamayu III, Kelurahan Tanjung Benoa, Kuta Selatan, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
10. Tirta Nila Beach House
Perhaps the biggest compound on this list, Tirta Nila Beach House allows you to have your own family, your in-laws, your cousins, and your cousin’s cousin even. Located in the Candidasa area of East Bali, this premium 4-bedroom villa atop a magnificient coastline will make it hard for you to leave! In fact, with the in-house attentive staff dealing with the typical household chores, you can literally do nothing and relax worry-free if you wanted to.
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It’s actually 3 conjoined pavilions with 4 bedrooms. The main pavilion consists of the main living and dining areas, full kitchen and the staff quarters. The master bedrooms are housed in one pavilion nearer out to the sea with one bedroom on the upper floor and the other on the ground floor with direct access to the pool. The wraparound balcony on the upper floor offers breathtaking views of the open sea.
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The other two bedrooms are situated off to the side and the back of the main pavilion, allowing for a bit more seclusion and privacy. In addition, there are tropical outdoor showers for the ground floor bedrooms.
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One outstanding feature of Tirta Nila Beach House is its private manmade elevated beach, just a step down from the poolside where you can have an exhilarating game of volleyball with your family.
Price: Fully booked. Do check here for prices for a later date.
Address: Jalan Mendira, Manggis, Candidasa, Bali 80871, Indonesia
Are you excited now? Are you ready to join the legion of #VillaLife? Alright then, go forth!