Hotel reviews

With tranquil beaches and sprawling suites, the whole family will find bliss on a getaway to this Sanur resort.

Surrounded by five hectares of lush tropical gardens on the very beachfront, it’s almost hard to believe this family-friendly gem is just 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Sanur, in Bali’s southeast, is renowned for its vibrant sunrises and sweet, seaside vibe, which offers a good mix of restaurants and attractions without all the busyness of the island’s western region. And to all this, Mercure Bali Sanur offers front-row seats.

Room for everyone

Holidaymakers are well looked after here, with an array of family-friendly digs offering all the comforts of home and plenty of space for the whole tribe to spread out. The two-storey, 79-square-metre Family Room boasts a living room, master room, chic modern bathroom, private garden and direct beach access, plus Bali essentials such as air conditioning and, for mums and dads, coffee-making facilities.

Dining offers variety for tastebuds young and old. Pandawa Restaurant’s relaxed, openspace dining overlooks the pool and beach, with an à la carte menu and buffet dinners. In the evenings, you’ll regularly catch resident bands providing entertainment, with a blend of contemporary and traditional Balinese music that will delight kids and adults alike.

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A kids’ club offers great activities that’ll get your littlies’ creative juices flowing, leaving mums and dads free to visit the resort spa, where six indoor treatment rooms offer traditional and aromatherapy massages as well as a range of beauty treatments.

There are plenty of opportunities for some old-fashioned bonding, too. Be sure to make time for a family game of giant chess on the beach, splash about in one or more of the beautiful pools and, of course, capitalise on the area’s prime location for kite flying, surfing and stunning scenery.