Garuda Magazine April 2012, Feature, 10 Family Hotels in Bali

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10 FAMILY HOTELS in

By Arvada Haradiran

Travelling with kids can be stressful and tiring. It doesn’t have to be this way though, especially not if you resolve to stay at one of the following ten child-friendly hotels in Bali.

Liburan bersama si kecil kadang melelahkan, tapi hotelhotel keluarga telah memiliki solusi untuk mengurangi beban Anda. Kami mengulas 10 properti yang berada di Pulau Dewata.

Legend Babysitter Services Kids Pool Kids Club Kids Playground

1 InterContinental Bali Resort

en/ Designed to cater to families looking for a more luxurious five-star experience, the InterContinental Bali Resort will ensure that your little ones are not only happily occupied as you tend to your own R&R, but also mentally stimulated via its innovative kids’ programme, as well as Planet Trekkers, a dedicated children’s centre that encompasses a childfriendly space with an indoor club house, an outdoor swimming pool, a climbing frame and ample recreation space.

in/ Resor ini didedikasikan bagi keluarga yang mendambakan pengalaman menginap bintang lima. Anda dapat sejenak cuti sebagai orangtua, karena si kecil akan sangat sibuk menikmati segala aktivitas yang berefek positif bagi fisik dan mental mereka di Planet Trekkers, program khusus anak yang menawarkan beragam aktivitas menyenangkan dan edukatif.

Jl. Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran, T. 62 361 701 888, bali.intercontinental.com.

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Holiday Inn

Bali Mandira

Resort Baruna

Beach Resort & Spa

Resort Nusa Dua

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en/ This resort treats its younger guests just as it does its adult guests and hands out a special kids’ welcome package, which includes a Westin drink bottle that can be refilled for free with soft drinks at every food and beverage outlet throughout the resort. A mini menu of favourite foods is also available at every Westin dining venue for aspiring pint-sized travellers to gorge on. Once inside the resort, the Westin Kids Club will keep the little ones occupied in a fully supervised environment and ensure that they remain busy with fun activities, such as face painting, pizza making, kite flying, fishing or sitting in a classroom setting enjoying various fun activities. in/ Menyadari bahwa anak-anak kerap menentukan pilihan hotel sebuah keluarga, properti ini memperlakukan mereka layaknya tamu kehormatan.

Tak seperti Anda, si kecil akan menerima paket selamat datang berisi botol yang bisa diisi ulang dengan minuman soda di semua restoran di resor, serta menikmati aneka makanan khusus anak di semua gerai tersebut. Fasilitas lainnya, Westin Kids Clubs, bertugas menyalurkan energi mereka lewat aneka aktivitas seru, seperti melukis, memasak piza, dan bermain layangan.

Kawasan BTDC, Nusa Dua, T. 62 361 771 906, www.starwoodhotels.com/westin.

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en/ The Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa is a popular resort for families looking for a value break without having to sacrifice comfort, service or location. Nicely situated on the beach front, there are great views and decent dining options to enjoy. There’s a fully supervised kids’ club here too, albeit a small one, however it has enough on hand to keep the little ones preoccupied for hours. The wonderful staff here will look after your nippers while you tend to your business or even leave the resort’s grounds altogether.

in/ Holiday Inn Resort Baruna memiliki kamar tematik bernama KidSuites yang dilengkapi kasur khusus si buah hati, video game, dan beragam permainan. Juga tersedia Rascals Kids’ Club, pusat kegiatan anak yang dipecah berdasarkan rentang usia, di mana orangtua bisa leluasa meninggalkan anaknya dalam pengawasan staf hotel untuk kemudian menikmati waktu liburan.

in/ Liburan keluarga memang menguras biaya, karena itulah Bali Mandira Beach menawarkan tarif yang bersahabat, namun dengan kualitas servis yang terjaga. Terletak strategis di depan pantai, resor ini menyuguhkan panorama khas Pulau Dewata yang menawan. Fasilitas kids’ clubnya memang terbilang mungil, tapi punya cukup tawaran aktivitas untuk mengisi waktu buah hati Anda. Para kru resor juga akan memastikan Anda tak perlu cemas meninggalkan anak guna menikmati vakansi.

Jl. Padma 2, Legian, Kuta, T. 62 361 751 381, www.balimandira.com.

Jl. Wana Segara 33, Tuban, T. 62 361 755 577, www.ichotelsgroup. com/holidayinnresorts.

Photograph: Courtesy of Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Starwood, Santika.

The Westin

en/ In addition to offering KidSuitesthemed rooms, complete with separate rooms equipped with bunk beds, video games and other kidcentric items; there is also the Rascals Kids’ Club, an activity centre for little darlings that is divided into different age groups and where you can leave them in peace under the supervision of the centre’s staff while you’re off enjoying some “me time”.

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Hotel Santika

Premiere Beach Resort

en/ While not having a kids’ club of its own, the Santika Premiere Beach Resort does have what guests describe as very spacious rooms, as well as decent facilities and privileges for children. Families of four will fit comfortably into the Garden Double Queen Bungalow room, which features queen-sized beds. Bungalows here come with a 24-hour butler service, while meal discounts at this family-friendly resort do not disappoint: one child below 5 years of age eats for free.

in/ Kids’ club memang tidak tersedia, tapi resor milik grup Santika ini setidaknya menawarkan kamar yang cukup luas serta sejumlah fasilitas dan privilese khusus anak, seperti jasa babysitter dan kasur khusus anak. Keluarga berisi empat orang sebaiknya memesan Garden Double Queen Bungalow yang dilengkapi kasur queen-sized dan jasa butler 24 jam.

Privilese lain yang juga menarik, anak berusia di bawah lima tahun boleh makan gratis.

Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kuta, T. 62 361 751 267, www.santika.com/bali-premiere.

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Nikko Bali Resort & Spa

en/ One of this resort’s most reliable weapons in its bid to keep kids happy is its much-acclaimed Jungle Camp kids’ club. The club features daily activities, such as nature walks around the resort complex, camel feeding, Balinese dance classes, dressing up and even outdoor-and-indoor rock climbing. in/ Salah satu amunisinya dalam memuaskan para klien cilik adalah Jungle Camp, fasilitas yang menawarkan beragam aktivitas, contohnya memberi makan unta, kelas tari Bali, berenang di kolam renang khusus anak-anak, bermain bola voli, serta panjat tebing indoor dan outdoor.

Jl. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua, T. 62 361 773 377, www.nikkobali.com.

Photograph: Courtesy of Nikko, Padma, Banyan Tree.

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en/ Boasting some of the most spacious villas in the area, especially important when travelling as a family, the Banyan Tree Ungasan organises daily activities for adult guests and well-planned, full-days of both indoor and outdoor activities, with lunch provided for the kids down at the Turtle Club. This kids’ club is located adjacent to the stunning main swimming pool and offers some fun playtime for children aged between 4 and 10 years of age, which focuses on creative learning, sports and games, and arts and crafts. Junior is guaranteed to have a memorable vacation while you catch up on your reading and enjoy a bit of spa pampering.

in/ Bagi mereka yang mencari vila berukuran lapang, properti ini adalah salah satu opsi terbaik di area Ungasan.

Banyan Tree Ungasan telah menyiapkan beragam aktivitas, baik indoor ataupun outdoor, bagi Anda dan anggota keluarga. Terbuka bagi anak berumur 4-10 tahun, fasilitas khusus anak bernama Turtle Club menawarkan sesi makan siang bagi si kecil dan aktivitas seru yang variatif. Lokasinya persis di sebelah kolam renang utama, jadi mudah diakses oleh orangtua.

Jl. Melasti, Banjar Kelod, Ungasan, T. 62 361 300 7000, www.banyantree.com.

Padma Resort at Legian

en/ A recent renovation of its entire compound has injected a breath of fresh air and modernity into the Padma, while the revamped kids’ club also turns up the fun factor by a few notches. The kids’ club is complimentary for children of 2 years of age and upwards and the staff here have been described as some of the friendliest on the Island of the Gods. The entire compound itself is vast—so vast, in fact, that the chances are you’ll get lost while trying to find your room. This also means though that you’ll never run out of new things to discover with your kids. in/ Belum lama ini, Padma Bali menuntaskan renovasi menyeluruh guna memberikan sentuhan kesegaran dan modernitas. Fasilitas kids’ club juga termasuk dalam proyek kolosal tersebut. Terbuka gratis bagi anak berusia minimum dua tahun, kids’ club di resor ini diawasi oleh para staf yang sangat ramah. Padma Resort Bali adalah properti yang sangat luas hingga seringkali tamu harus rajin bertanya untuk sekadar mencari kamar mereka.

Tapi ini juga berarti, Anda dan anak-anak punya ruang lebih dari cukup untuk menikmati waktu pelesir.

Jl Padma 1, Legian, T. 62 361 752 111, www. padmaresortbali.com.

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10 Grand Hyatt en/ This respected resort caters to its young clientele with a gratifying attention to detail and a genuine sense fun and friendliness. The Camp Nusa kids’ club caters to youngsters aged between 3 and 13 years of age and offers many well-organised activities, including fish feeding, sports and games, Balinese arts and crafts and plenty more besides. One more thing, although there aren’t any specially designated family rooms available here, you can book a Grand Room, which has a day bed and which can comfortably sleep two adults and one child at no extra charge.

Semara

Resort & Spa Seminyak en/ A terrific combination of value for money and an enjoyable ambiance has made the Semara popular not only with romantics and honeymooners but also with families. One reason behind this family popularity is the Samara’s dedicated Cubby House Kids Club, which can match children’s facilities found at higher-priced resorts elsewhere on the island.

Available for 2 to 12 year olds and boasting a huge range of quality toys and activities to keep your children entertained for hours on end, you’ll be left with some quality time of your own. in/ Kombinasi apik antara tarif yang masuk akal, sevis yang personal, dan atmosfer yang menyenangkan telah mengantarkan Semara sebagai favorit bagi pasangan berbulan madu maupun keluarga. Salah satu daya tariknya adalah Cubby House Kids Club, fasilitas khusus anak berumur 2-12 tahun, yang menyediakan berbagai permainan edukatif dan kegiatan perangsang kreativitas.

Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, T. 62 361 847 6661, www.semaraseminyak.com.

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in/ Perhatian resor ini terhadap tamu cilik membuatnya layak dipilih para orangtua saat berlibur di Pulau Dewata. Salah satu fasilitasnya, Camp Nusa, menyambut anakanak berusia 3-13 tahun lewat bermacam aktivitas menarik, seperti memberi makan ikan, olahraga dan permainan, serta kelas kerajinan dan seni Bali. Penting diingat, Grand Hyatt Bali tidak menawarkan kamar khusus keluarga, tapi Anda bisa memilih tipe Grand Room yang sanggup menampung dua orang dewasa dan satu anak tanpa biaya tambahan.

Kawasan BTDC, Nusa Dua, T. 62 361 771 234, www.bali.grand.hyatt.com.

Photograph: Courtesy of Semara, Grand Hyatt.

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