Room to play, at every age
Luxury Childcare Association Awards 2026: Excellence in Childcare Facilities winner, Paradisus by Meliá Bali
Out of more than 75 resorts around the world, families voted Paradisus by Meliá Bali the 2026 winner for childcare facilities.
Paradisus by Meliá Bali, a Destination Inclusive® beachfront resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, won the Excellence in Childcare Facilities award at the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA) Awards 2026. The LCA Awards 2026 have five categories with one winner each, chosen by votes from families, and the resort was recognised among more than 75 resorts from around the world. The facilities behind the award are The Kidsdom for children aged 4 to 12, with two clubs, Kidsdom by Aquazone and Kidsdom by the Beach; the YOURWAY Teen Club for ages 13 to 18; the Aquazone Water Theme Park with four water slides; and 43 Family Concierge suites. The Kidsdom, YOURWAY and Aquazone are free for guests staying at the resort.
- 75+ resorts recognised
- 2 kids’ clubs, ages 4–12
- 13–18 year-olds at YOURWAY Teen Club
- 4 water slides
- 43 Family Concierge suites
Luxury Childcare Association · 2026
About the award
The Luxury Childcare Association (LCA) is a network of family resorts known for their childcare. Its 2026 awards recognise resorts that go above and beyond for parents and children, with winners chosen by votes from families. Paradisus by Meliá Bali joined the LCA in 2026, its first year as a member, and won the category for childcare facilities.
Winner · LCA Awards 2026
Excellence in Childcare Facilities
Paradisus by Meliá Bali
The one 2026 winner in this category, voted by families and recognised among more than 75 resorts from around the world.
See all LCA Awards 2026 winners on the Luxury Childcare Association website
The facilities behind the award
Where children play, sleep and settle in
Every facility below is inside the resort, a short walk apart.
Ages 4–12
Kidsdom by Aquazone
- An indoor playroom with a ball pit, a play tree, a teepee, reading nooks and a climbing net
- A shaded outdoor playground with slides, a rope bridge, a climbing net and spring riders
- Children under 4 welcome with a parent, their nanny or a babysitter
- Open every day and free for guests staying at the resort
Ages 4–12
Kidsdom by the Beach
- Crafts, kite making and beach exploring
- Balinese culture for children: Canang Sari, Janur art and dance
- Marshmallows by the beach at 6 pm, then family movie night, every day
Ages 13–18
YOURWAY Teen Club
- A bowling alley and billiards
- Ping pong, table football, chess and board games
- Free for guests staying at the resort
Every age
Aquazone Water Theme Park
- 4 water slides and a splash area
- Next to Kidsdom by Aquazone
- Junior Club Activities: a Fun Water Park session for ages 8 to 12, every day at 11 am
- Free for guests staying at the resort
Family Concierge
43 family suites
- A bunk bed for the children in every suite
- A kids’ corner at check-in and family breakfast at Peseta
- A Family Concierge cabana on the beach
Babies and toddlers
For the youngest guests
- Baby cot, high chair, baby bathtub and bottle sterilizer on request, subject to availability
- Babysitting can be booked through the resort and is provided by a third-party babysitting service
Frequently asked questions
What award did Paradisus by Meliá Bali win from the Luxury Childcare Association?
The Excellence in Childcare Facilities award at the Luxury Childcare Association (LCA) Awards 2026.
How were the LCA Awards 2026 winners chosen?
By votes from families. There are five categories with one winner each, and Paradisus by Meliá Bali was recognised among more than 75 resorts from around the world. The full list is on the LCA website.
Which kids’ clubs does the resort have?
The Kidsdom for ages 4 to 12, with two clubs, Kidsdom by Aquazone and Kidsdom by the Beach, and the YOURWAY Teen Club for ages 13 to 18.
Are the kids’ clubs free?
Yes. The Kidsdom, the YOURWAY Teen Club and the Aquazone Water Theme Park are free for guests staying at the resort.
Is babysitting available?
Yes. Babysitting can be booked through the resort and is provided by a third-party babysitting service.
Which rooms suit families?
The 43 Family Concierge suites, with a bunk bed for the children, a kids’ corner at check-in, family breakfast at Peseta and a cabana on the beach.
Plan a family holiday in Nusa Dua
Book directly with Meliá, or ask the team about the kids’ clubs before you arrive.
