All-Inclusive Bali Family Holiday. Less Planning, More Relaxing

A Bali Holiday with kids – minus the mental load.

**UPDATED 2026**

Six years after our first stay we’re back at Grande Mirage and Samabe Villas in Nusa Dua, Bali we’re back….and this time I’ve got two kids with me (age 7 and 13) so we really gave the all inclusive experience a run for its money.

We spent 3 nights in each location, and both were fantastic but also very different in terms of family friendly facilities, room types, inclusions and price.

The Grand Mirage Nusa Dua

The Location

Set on the southern part of Bali in the Nusa Dua resort area the Grand Mirage is right on the beach, and if you’ve been to Bali before but always stayed in Seminyak, Kuta or Legian the first thing you should know is that Nusa Dua has white sand, much cleaner, nicer water and the beaches are much quieter.

The Accommodation at Grande Mirage Nusa Dua

We stayed in a 2 bedroom KIds Suite in the Family Paradise wing of the resort. The layout of this room is ideal for families of up to 5 with it’s separate “kids room” complete with a set of bunks, trundle bed, day bed/couch, kids ensuite bathroom and TV. They have their own little area away from Mum and Dad, but still in the same room. It was clean, new and nice! The Family Wing has a range of studios and suites right up to a 3 bedroom villa with it’s own pool.

Facilities

Family friendly facilities is where The Grand Mirage, in particular the Family Paradise Wing really nail it! Multiple swimming pools, water slides, a mini water park, a brand new lazy river, playground, rock climbing, pool table, ping pong, i-lounge gaming area and a really well organised kids club with daily planned activities and friendly qualified staff.

Why choose All Inclusive?

All inclusive is an add on, not a requirement but if you’re really after a holiday where you can completely relax and enjoy yourself just as much as the kids it’s really worth it. It’s basically everything you’d normally plan and pay for on a Bali holiday – minus the mental load! One kid hungry at 5pm and the other one looking for second dinner at 9pm? No worries. With All inclusive you’ll get daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at your choice of the resort’s 7 restaurants and cafes. A la carte options at places like Grand Café, Ibu Kitchen and Jukung Grill and snacks between meal times to refuel after a busy pool session. Multiple restaurants and dining options mean picky eaters or fussy days don’t derail your day.

You’ll also get all your drinks (Mum and Dad drinks as well) a daily restock of your mini bar, ice cream cones and the kicker for us 24 hour ROOM SERVICE is included. Not having to worry about timing your meals, finding a restaurant or hangry kids is such a holiday bonus.

All inclusive also covers non motorised sports like kayaking, windsurfing or catamaran sailing down at the beach.

Knowing that all of your food, drinks and activities are covered means you don’t spend the whole holiday counting rupiah and avoid the stress of the check out bill.

Samabe Villas Nusa Dua

So if the Grand Mirage is an all inclusive holiday for kids…….Samabe Villas is an all inclusive holiday for parents, especially if you have little kids under 5, or older kids older than about 12. This place is absolute Bali heaven on a clifftop.

The location

Perched on the cliffs of Nusa Dua Samabe Villas is spectacular to say the least. The grounds are huge and meticulously maintained. Think infinity pools with a view of the ocean, lying in hammocks, cocktails on the beach, in room massages and gorgeous dining areas.

The accommodation

We stayed in an Ocean Front Family Suite which is an all out, no holds barred luxury stay. Separate living and bedroom area, balcony with outdoor seating with uninterrupted views of the ocean.

The facilities

Why choose all inclusive?

So, which one do you choose?

Both Grand Mirage and Samabe Villas are brilliant options for a Bali family holiday, but they deliver very different experiences. The right choice really depends on the kind of holiday your family is craving and your budget.

Samabe Villas sits high on the cliffs of Nusa Dua, which means popping out for a casual wander to the shops or a quick bargain massage isn’t quite as easy as it is at Grand Mirage. That said, the trade-off is pretty spectacular. The ocean views are breathtaking, and the entire resort feels calm, luxurious and beautifully slow-paced. If you’re travelling with a baby or toddler, or older kids who are content to swim, enjoy the beach, try some water sports or relax in a hammock, Samabe is an absolute dream. However, if your kids are high-energy, constantly on the move and need lots of stimulation, it may feel a little too serene.

On the flip side, Grand Mirage is a standout for families with kids roughly aged 5 to 12 who love to be busy. If your children thrive on activity, noise, swimming, making new friends and being outdoors from morning to night, this resort is hard to beat. The kid-friendly facilities are impressive, and the location is incredibly convenient. It is right on the beach and also within walking distance to shops, restaurants and those irresistible Bali massages.

In short, Samabe is all about relaxation, space and luxury. Grand Mirage is about fun, energy and non-stop family action.

Neither is better. They are simply perfect for different kinds of families.

If you want to know more, or have any questions feel free to leave a comment below and I’ll answer them as best I can.

For more information on both visit their websites at
www.grandmirage.com and www.samabe.com

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FYI, we stayed for free at the hotels mentioned above. No monetary payment was received for my comments and all opinions are my own.