Best Beachfront Stays in Kuta, Bali

I recommend The Anvaya to families who want a full beachfront resort in Kuta's Kartika Plaza area. The large swimming pools and tropical gardens keep children busy without leaving the grounds, and the beach is directly accessible. Room choice runs from standard rooms to suites and villas, some with a private pool, which suits larger groups. Wellness facilities give parents time of their own. A score of 9.0 from more than 2,200 reviews shows how consistently it delivers.

A large outdoor pool with cabanas and a sundeck is the heart of The Stones Hotel for families, and Legian Beach is on the resort's doorstep. Modern rooms have large windows and free WiFi. Beachwalk Shopping Centre is a short walk away, useful for rainy afternoons and easy meals, and Seminyak is a quick drive north. The Kuta and Legian strip is busy, so expect traffic and crowds outside the gates.

Family and interconnected rooms at Hard Rock Hotel Bali make it simple to keep children close, and Kuta Beach is about a two-minute walk away. The outdoor pool is the centre of the day, while parents can slip off to the spa or sauna. Rooms have balconies and air conditioning. Kuta Square is 500 metres away, so food and shops are easy, but the area is loud and busy at night.

I recommend Tribe Bali Kuta Beach to families who want a modern beachfront hotel steps from Kuta Beach. The rooftop pool and sun terrace give children somewhere to swim with a sea view, and parents have a fitness centre and wellness packages. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies and modern amenities, and the restaurant and bar mean dinner can stay in the building after a long beach day. Guests rate it 8.5 from more than 1,200 reviews.

MAMAKA Bali is a five-star urban beachfront hotel that suits families who want Kuta's beach and shopping on foot. Kuta Beach and Beachwalk Mall are a short walk away, which helps when children tire quickly. The rooftop pool looks over the beach, and 24-hour room service makes late arrivals or early wake-ups easier. Free private parking suits a hired car, and parents can use the 24-hour fitness centre. The 8.4 score comes from over 3,000 reviews.

I recommend Easy Surf Camp to families with older children who want to learn to surf in Kuta. The hotel is built around surfing, and the outdoor pool gives a calmer place to swim between sessions. Rooms have private bathrooms, free WiFi and a refrigerator, handy for drinks and snacks after a morning in the waves. The restaurant serves local and Western dishes, so fussy eaters have options. It sits close to Kuta's main sights and scores 8.2 from about 1,800 reviews.

An outdoor infinity pool facing the sea is the highlight of Mercure Kuta Bali for families, and Kuta Beach is right in front of the hotel. The restaurant has views of the beach, so meals and sunset watching happen in the same place. Rooms are air-conditioned with a minibar and cable TV. Two bars and the busy Kuta strip mean evenings can be noisy, so it suits active families more than light sleepers.