Bali With a Toddler: A Nusa Dua Guide for Parents

A first holiday in Bali with a toddler can feel like a big step, and Nusa Dua is one of the easiest places on the island to take it. The transfer from the airport is short, the sea in front of the resort is usually calm, and at Paradisus by Meliá Bali the cot, high chair and bath can be waiting in the suite when you arrive. This guide covers what matters for children under 4, from the journey to what to pack.

A short transfer from the airport

Paradisus by Meliá Bali is 12 km, about 20 minutes by road, depending on traffic, from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. After a long flight with a small child, that is the difference between arriving settled and arriving at bedtime.

A calm lagoon beach

The beach in front of the resort faces a sheltered lagoon, where the water is usually gentle for small children, depending on the tide and the weather. As on any beach, toddlers should always play and paddle with an adult watching.

Baby items waiting in your suite

Tell the team what your child needs before you arrive and it can be ready in the suite. On request and subject to availability:

• A baby cot and a high chair
• A baby bathtub and a bathroom step
• A potty or toilet adapter
• A bottle sterilizer and warmer
• A bed barrier
• A kids’ amenities kit with body wash, hair wash, moisturiser, gentle wipes, a dental kit and a duck-shaped bath sponge

Where to stay: Family Concierge

Family Concierge is the resort’s family service, with 43 family suites. Each suite has a bunk-bed area for children, and families check in privately at the Family Concierge reception and lounge, open 7 am to 11 pm, where a kids’ corner keeps little ones busy. Arriving late at night? Check in at the main reception, which is open 24 hours. Breakfast has its own setting at Peseta, and there is a Family Concierge cabana on the beach.

Under 4 and the kids’ clubs

The Kidsdom kids’ clubs are for children aged 4 to 12, and children under 4 are welcome too, as long as a parent, their nanny or a babysitter stays with them. Babysitting can be booked through the resort with a third-party service, for time at the Kidsdom or an evening to yourselves.

Family time is part of the day too: marshmallows by the beach at 6 pm and a family movie night at Kidsdom by the Beach from 6.30 to 9 pm, every day. The full weekly programme is shared at the resort, so you can plan your family evenings when you arrive.

Meals for small appetites

Kids’ menus are available at every restaurant except Santé, which is adults only. On an all-inclusive rate, 24-hour room service is included, which helps with early dinners and late naps. Bed-and-breakfast rates are also available.

What to pack for Bali with a toddler

Bali is warm all year and the sun is strong, so pack for heat, water and a familiar bedtime:

• A sun hat, swimwear and a long-sleeved swim top, plus sunscreen made for young children
• Light, breathable clothes, and one warmer layer for the flight and air-conditioned rooms
• Swim nappies, if your child is not yet toilet-trained
• Familiar snacks and a favourite cup or bottle for the journey
• Their favourite toy or blanket, to make bedtime feel like home
• Any medicine your child takes regularly, and insect repellent suitable for young children

There is no need to bring a cot, high chair or baby bath: the resort can arrange them, together with a kids’ amenities kit. Let the team know your child’s age and needs before you arrive.

For more on travelling with children of every age, see our family guide.

A toddler in Bali needs little more than a short journey, calm water and a familiar routine. Nusa Dua makes all three easy, so the holiday can be about the moments in between: first steps in the sand, long afternoon naps and slow family dinners.