Top Luxury Resorts in Ubud, Bali

Hiliwatu, Bali Ubud, a Tribute Portfolio Resort holds a perfect 10 from 7 reviews, a small sample worth noting. For families, the infinity pool overlooking the rice fields is the centrepiece, and free bicycles make gentle outings possible with older children. The restaurant offers Indonesian, Mediterranean and steakhouse cooking, so picky eaters usually find something. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies, desks and free WiFi, and parents can use the spa or the fitness centre.

Uma Kalai is a 5-star resort in Ubud that I find especially easy for families. The restaurant serves diverse cuisines with many dietary options, which helps when children or adults have restrictions, and private check-in and check-out plus a 24-hour front desk smooth arrivals with tired kids. The infinity pool and sun terrace fill afternoons, a spa and fitness centre suit parents, and free WiFi covers the property. Its 9.8 from 285 guests is exceptional.

BELALU is a five-star riverside boutique hotel in Ubud, with private pool villas, an infinity pool and extensive spa facilities. The description calls it family-friendly, and the setting is calm and focused on wellness and yoga. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service and varied dining are included. Guests rate it 9.8 across almost 200 reviews, the top of the range. Private pools suit families who want their own water, though this is a quiet luxury stay rather than a kids' resort.

Mandalore Villas Ubud is an adults-only resort, so families with children cannot book it, and I would rather say so plainly than suggest otherwise. For parents travelling without the kids, it offers private pool villas with balconies and views over the rice fields, an infinity pool, spa facilities and lush gardens. Yoga classes and cycling are available for active mornings. With 9.8 from 23 reviews, the score is exceptional for a romantic break in Ubud.

The Valerian Villa Ubud is a five-star resort with an infinity pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and balconies overlooking the garden or the pool, and WiFi is free. The restaurant serves Indonesian, American and Thai dishes, and breakfast offers a good choice. Described as family-friendly and wellness-minded, it holds a 9.6 rating from 586 reviews.

Anumana De Suite is a five-star resort in Ubud described as suited to honeymoons, families and wellness retreats. It has a year-round outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness centre and a lush garden, along with a romantic restaurant, a kids' club and yoga classes. WiFi is free. A 9.5 rating from 660 reviews is outstanding, which says a lot for a resort of this size.

Kastara Resort is a five-star Ubud resort with an infinity pool, spa facilities, a fitness centre, a sun terrace and a family-friendly restaurant serving local specialities and various dietary options. Free WiFi and private check-in and check-out are included, and a paid shuttle service runs. About 2,900 guests rate it 9.5. My advice: ask the resort which rooms suit a family, and arrange the paid shuttle in advance if you plan to go into town.

Inara Alas Harum is a five-star luxury resort in Ubud with rice field views, an infinity pool, a spa, a fitness centre and lush gardens. A restaurant, a bar and live music add atmosphere, while yoga and cycling give guests wellness activities. The resort is family-friendly, with free WiFi and private parking. A 9.4 rating from 704 reviews is strong.

Purana Suite Ubud offers families five-star comfort in Ubud with a year-round outdoor pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden where children have room to play. The restaurants cover American and Asian dishes, which helps when young travellers want familiar food after a day of temples and markets. Private parking is useful if you hire a driver for day trips, and parents can use the spa. Guests rate it 9.4 across 1,423 reviews, and I would book it for a family stay in Ubud.

Private pool villas at Bisma Eight give families their own water without sharing, and the temperature-controlled main pool stays pleasant on cooler Ubud mornings. Rooms are spacious and have traditional Japanese soaking tubs, which work well for an evening bath with small children. Central Ubud is a few minutes away for markets and food. The mood is calm and wellness-led, so it suits families who travel at a slower pace.

AnandaDara Ubud Resort and Spa is a five-star, family-friendly resort rated 9.3 from 457 reviews. The infinity pool and lush gardens are the centre of family days, and rooms are air-conditioned with garden-view balconies. A restaurant and bar mean you can stay in after a busy day, and the tour desk helps plan outings around Ubud. Spa facilities and yoga classes give parents a calmer moment. Wi-Fi is free.

Weda Cita Resort and Spa Ubud by Mahaputra suits families who want a calm five-star base in Ubud: rooms have private balconies over the garden, and the year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace fill the hours between outings. The restaurant serves Indonesian cuisine, and breakfast includes continental and American options, which helps with younger or fussier eaters. Air-conditioning and free WiFi come as standard. Guests rate it 9.2 across 1,371 reviews.

Cahaya Indah Villas is a five-star, adults-only retreat in Ubud with private pool villas and rice field views. A swimming pool with a view, a sun terrace and a lush garden complete the setting, and the resort offers a wellness centre and yoga classes. Villas include kitchenettes and minibars. A 9.2 rating from 220 reviews supports its appeal for quiet, romantic stays.

Fivelements Retreat Bali sits by the river in Ubud, and I would suggest it to families who want a calm, wellness-led stay rather than a busy resort. It is a luxury eco-stay with a family-friendly setting, and its plant-forward cuisine, complemented by organic eggs and locally sourced fish, uses ingredients from the Garden of Peace on site. Yoga and relaxation shape the days, and 327 guests give it an excellent 9.2.