Top Beachfront Stays in Nusa Dua

Kiara Beachtown Nusa Dua has family rooms and suites right on the beach, with direct access to the sand and sea views from the balcony. The year-round outdoor pool and the garden give children plenty of room, and the family-friendly restaurant serves varied dishes, so mealtimes stay easy. It has only two reviews so far, both very high. I would choose it for a relaxed family beach stay.

Five outdoor pools at the Grand Hyatt Bali mean there is usually a quieter one when the main pool gets busy, and the beach is right there for sandcastles. Eight dining options cover every appetite without leaving the grounds, and tennis, canoeing and diving give older children something to do. Rooms are spacious with private balconies. The resort is very large, so expect some walking between the pools, restaurants and your room.

SOL by Meliá Benoa Bali is an all-inclusive five-star resort on Tanjung Benoa Beach, set in tropical gardens. It has a large freeform pool, a spa and varied dining, including private beach meals. Rooms are spacious, decorated in Balinese style, with private balconies. About 410 guests rate it 8.2. My advice: ask what the all-inclusive plan covers and which pool areas suit children, as these details come from the resort, not from our data.

Three swimming pools and two whirlpools at Novotel Bali Benoa give families room to spread out, and the hotel opens straight onto Tanjung Benoa Beach. Rooms come with a seating area and either a private balcony or tropical garden views, which helps when children nap and adults want to sit outside. Free WiFi covers the whole property. Tanjung Benoa is known for water sports, so older children have options nearby.

Benoa Sea Suites and Villas offers families a beachfront stay in Nusa Dua with water sports facilities on site and snorkelling, diving and fishing nearby, which keeps older children busy. The outdoor pool and hot tub suit calmer afternoons, and parents can book massage treatments. Guests choose between suites and villas, some with balconies, so larger groups have options. It is a four-star property rated 7.9 from 748 reviews, so I would see it as practical rather than polished.

Peninsula Bay Resort is a beachfront address in Nusa Dua with an outdoor pool and watersport activities on site, so families with active children have options without leaving the property. The restaurant handles meals, and free parking helps if you drive to Jimbaran Bay or the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, both a short drive away. Facilities are fairly simple for a resort, and guests rate it 7.9 from 80 reviews.

Tijili Hotel Benoa is a colourful beachfront hotel in the Tanjung Benoa area of Nusa Dua, and it describes itself as family-friendly. It has a rooftop infinity pool, a spa and a fitness centre, and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms include a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a private bathroom with a bidet and shower. Guests rate it 7.8 across 797 reviews. I would pick it for a family that wants a beachfront base with a spa.