Club Med Bali

Rooms and suites

Rooms are in five buildings, Flores, Sumba, Java, Lombok and Madura. Most have a balcony or terrace, and suites have separate living areas and larger bathrooms with soaking tubs.

• Rooms in several layouts, most with a balcony or terrace
• Suites with a separate living area and soaking tub

Restaurants and bars

Meals, snacks and drinks are included, with cocktails, beer, wine and juices covered. Premium drinks such as Champagne and some spirits cost extra.

• Agung Restaurant: the more upscale option, in a traditional Balinese building with outdoor seating
• Deck Bar and Restaurant: nautical-themed, with indoor and outdoor seating
• Kintamani Bar: by the main pool, with a stage for live music
• Tupai Tupai Beach Bar: seaside bar
• Lounge: pool tables and a large screen

Beach, pools and spa

The resort has direct beach access with cushioned loungers and thatched parasols on the sand, plus sunbeds on a grassy area behind the beach.

There is a main pool, a kids’ pool and the adults-only Zen Pool in a quiet garden area. Club Med Spa by Mandara offers Balinese and international treatments at extra cost, with a private courtyard, small pool and whirlpool.

Activities and entertainment

Kids clubs are a big part of the experience. Mini Club Med for ages 4 to 10 is included, and Juniors Club Med for older children and teens is included during school holidays. Baby Club Med for under 2s and Petit Club Med for ages 2 to 3 cost extra and must be booked in advance.

Included activities cover a flying trapeze school, golf lessons, yoga, snorkeling, archery, windsurfing, tennis, squash, badminton, basketball, soccer and beach volleyball, with live music by the main pool.

Because everything is on one site and paid up front, the resort works well for families who want to settle in and not plan every meal or activity. Couples can find quieter corners at the Zen Pool and the spa.

Beyond the resort, Bali packs a lot into a small island: sea temples such as Uluwatu and Tanah Lot, the rice terraces and craft villages around Ubud, surf breaks on the Bukit Peninsula and the beach clubs of Seminyak and Canggu. Traffic in the south can be slow, so it pays to plan day trips by area.

Who it’s best for

• Best for: families with children aged 4 and up, first-time visitors to Bali who want an all-inclusive price, and active travelers who like trying new sports.
• Consider another resort if: you want a private pool villa, a small boutique hotel or to eat out in local restaurants most nights.

Getting there from Ngurah Rai International Airport

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is about 8 km from the resort, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car without heavy traffic.

From Nusa Dua, Kuta is about 20 minutes away, Uluwatu Temple about 35 minutes and Ubud a little over an hour.

Most hotels can arrange a car to meet you at arrivals, which is the easiest option after a long flight. Traffic in south Bali can be heavy, especially in the late afternoon, so allow extra time for the return trip to the airport.

Good to know

• Check-in from 2:00 pm, check-out before 11:00 am
• All-inclusive: meals, snacks, most drinks and many sports are included
• Mini Club Med (ages 4 to 10) is included; Baby and Petit Club Med cost extra
• Premium drinks and spa treatments cost extra
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort