How to Choose the Best Hotel for Your Family Vacation

Planning a family vacation starts with the right hotel. The best choice is the one that fits your family: the ages of your children, the way you like to spend your days, the room layout you need and the little services that make travelling with children easier. This guide walks through what to check, with examples from Paradisus by Meliá Bali in Nusa Dua. If Bali is on your shortlist, also read our guide to Nusa Dua family activities.

Start with your family’s needs

Think first about how your family likes to travel. Some families want long days at the beach and the pool; others want culture and day trips. Then list the practical needs:

• Room layout. Do you need space for children to sleep separately, connecting rooms or a larger suite?
• Young children. Will you need a cot, a high chair or other baby items? Ask whether they are available on request.
• Food. If anyone has allergies or a special diet, contact the hotel before you arrive and check how it can help.
• Teenagers. Look for activities built for their age, not only for small children.

Check the family amenities

Kids’ clubs, pools and dining make the biggest difference to a family stay. Check the age ranges of each club, whether supervised activities run every day, and whether the clubs cost extra.

At Paradisus by Meliá Bali, the two Kidsdom kids’ clubs, Kidsdom by Aquazone and Kidsdom by the Beach, welcome children aged 4 to 12, with a Junior Club programme for ages 8 to 12. YOURWAY Teen Club, for ages 13 to 18, has its own bowling alley. The Aquazone Water Theme Park has four slides. All three are free for guests staying at the resort.

For meals, look for kids’ menus and flexible dining. Seven of the resort’s eight restaurants have a kids’ menu, and all-inclusive stays include 24-hour room service for evenings when the children are tired.

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Choose the right room

A room designed for families makes every day easier. At Paradisus by Meliá Bali, the natural choice for families is a Family Concierge suite. Families stay in 43 dedicated suites with a bunk-bed area for children, check in privately at the Family Concierge Lounge, open 24 hours, where a kids’ corner keeps children busy while you wait, have breakfast in their own setting at Peseta and keep a Family Concierge cabana on the beach.

Teenagers aged 16 and over can also stay with their parents at The Reserve, the resort’s adults-only area. The rest of the resort welcomes guests of all ages.

Compare locations

Location shapes the whole holiday. Check how long the transfer from the airport takes, how safe the beach is for children, and what there is to do nearby.

Paradisus by Meliá Bali is in Nusa Dua, on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula, 12 km, about 20 minutes by road, from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The beach in front of the resort faces a calm, sheltered lagoon, and children should swim with an adult watching. Read why families choose Nusa Dua.

Understand what the rate includes

Before you book, check exactly what your rate includes: meals, drinks, activities and excursions. Paradisus by Meliá Bali offers all-inclusive and bed-and-breakfast rates. All-inclusive stays include meals at the resort’s restaurants, drinks and the Destination Inclusive® excursions to Uluwatu and to Tanah Lot and Taman Ayun, on which children are welcome. See what is free and included for families.

Booking tips

• Book early for school holidays, when family rooms are in highest demand.
• Be flexible with dates if you can.
• Read the cancellation and change policy before you pay; family plans can change.
• Tell the hotel your children’s ages and any special requests when you book.
• Book babysitting in advance if you need it. At Paradisus by Meliá Bali, babysitting can be booked through the resort and is provided by a third-party service.

Plan your family stay

The right hotel feels like a home away from home for every member of the family. For a family holiday in Bali with free kids’ clubs, a water park and a calm lagoon beach, Paradisus by Meliá Bali is ready to welcome you. Plan your stay.