Stays in Tabanan

Yuga Nyanyi Suite is a small boutique hotel in Tabanan near Nyanyi Beach and Tanah Lot Temple, with a year-round outdoor pool and rice field views. Each air-conditioned room has a terrace looking onto the pool, handy for keeping an eye on children. A shared kitchen helps families prepare simple meals, and the garden adds space to play. I would pick it for a quiet family stay on the west coast; the perfect 10 comes from only 4 reviews.

Casa Tibubiu is listed as family-friendly, and the layout backs that up for a calm stay: air-conditioned rooms with garden or pool views, a pool with a view and a large garden where children can move around. The restaurant and bar mean no drive is needed for dinner, which counts in rural Tabanan. Parents get the spa. I would still read the latest reviews before booking, as the 10 score comes from a single guest.

Frontera Nyanyi sits near Nyanyi Beach and Tanah Lot Temple, with a year-round outdoor pool, a lush garden and a terrace where children can spend the afternoon. Rooms are air-conditioned with a refrigerator and a tea and coffee maker, handy for drinks and snacks. The on-site restaurant serves a range of cuisines, which helps with fussy eaters, and parents have a bar for the evening. The perfect 10 rests on 2 reviews, so I take it as promising.

The Villa Lululu is a five-star beachfront property in Tabanan that lists family stays among its strengths. Guests have direct beach access, a swimming pool, a lush garden and a waterpark, which gives children plenty to do on site. The spa and wellness centre has a hot tub and a sauna, and there is a romantic restaurant. It scores 9.8, but only nine guests have rated it. My advice: check the waterpark's opening details with the hotel.

Sattva Garden House is an adults-only inn, so it does not take families with children, and I would rather make that clear from the start. For parents travelling on their own, it offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, a patio and garden views, a pool with a view, a spa and an open-air bath. Yoga classes and wellness packages are available, and private check-in keeps arrival simple. Its score of 9.6 from 26 reviews is excellent.

Yama Balian in Tabanan is an adults-only hotel with an infinity pool, spa facilities and a sauna. A restaurant, a bar and outdoor seating areas sit alongside a lush garden and a sun terrace. Rooms have air conditioning, private bathrooms and garden views, and yoga classes and free private parking are available. A 9.6 rating from 86 reviews is excellent, though the sample is still small.

Kebun Villa in Belimbing is a family-friendly property with a swimming pool, a kids' pool, a games room, a sun terrace and a lush garden. A restaurant and bar serve Indonesian cuisine with halal and vegetarian options, and a fitness room and free WiFi are included. Family rooms are offered. Only five guests have rated it, giving 8.4. My advice: the score is an early signal, so ask the villa about access and room layout before booking.

ImahBC Surfcamp is a simple base in Tabanan less than 1 km from Kedungu Beach, which suits families with teenagers who want to surf more than parents looking for resort facilities. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms, seating areas, a TV and wardrobes. The garden and terrace offer a quiet place between sessions, and room service and a shuttle help with logistics. Free WiFi covers the property. It scores 8.1 from 12 reviews.

Umadhatu Resort by Amerta in Tabanan is a quiet resort that I like for families with young children. There is a children's playground, a family-friendly restaurant and a minimarket for snacks, and the spacious rooms have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and garden views. The pool has a view and sits beside a sun terrace and lush garden, while a fitness centre, yoga classes and cycling keep parents active. Free WiFi is included, and guests rate it 7.6.