Indonesia

Jul 20, 2016

"Look mom - the good uncle got me milk to my bed!"

Hotel Raffles, Jakarta

(8 / 10)

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kid in bath tub at hotel Raffles Jakarta

Ciputra World 1, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5,Jakarta, 12940, Indonesia

A 24-hour personal butler, welcome milk and cookies, outdoor playground, kids’ pool, kids’ club and rooftop gardens to race around in the heart of Jakarta…seriously!?! Yes, this elegant and centrally located (almost) spanking new family-friendl…….

Jul 19, 2016

"Watching my little one adopt a little one of his own - priceless."

Intercontinental, Bali

(7.5 / 10)

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Jalan Uluwatu 45, Jimbaran 80361, Indonesia

Home to unarguably our best sunset in Bali, the luxurious InterContinental Bali, nestled on the stunning Jimbaran Bay, remains a firm favourite with my family. This kid-friendly Bali hotel boasts a kids’ club that resembles a mini-resort and a turt…….

Jul 05, 2016

"Mom I want to be a horse rider when I grow up"

Sheraton, Bandung

(7 / 10)

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Jalan Ir.H. Djuanda No.390, Bandung, Indonesia

A good weekend escape from Jakarta (Bandung is 120 km from Jakarta), this recently renovated hotel, located on the slopes at Dago valley, has some great activities for kids and very good service. So if riding horses is your kid’s thing, you might w…….

May 02, 2016

"Is this music playing in Alila or coming from Potato Head?"

Alila Seminyak, Bali

(7.5 / 10)

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Jalan Taman Ganesha No. 9 Petitenget, Bali, Indonesia

When you grab the last empty beachfront location in Seminyak and share a common wall with none other than the ‘it’ place to be in Bali – Potato Head beach club (just in case you were wondering) – more than just my head is going to turn. Throw…….

Apr 15, 2016

"My two monkeys couldn’t stop going up and down the hill on the little hotel buggies."

Banyan Tree, Bintan

(7.5 / 10)

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kids playing on the beach in kid-friendly hotel Banyan Tree Bintan

Jalan Teluk Berembang,Laguna Bintan Resort, Lagoi 29155,Bintan Resorts, Indonesia

Whilst in Singapore, you can take the kids to the airport to get to another country or you could just take them to Bintan island, which is in a different country (Indonesia) – they both take 45 minutes! Banyan Tree is the island’s most luxurious …….

Jul 16, 2015

"Honestly, I was very surprised to see how nice its beach really was…."

Angsana, Bintan

(7 / 10)

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pool at family-friendly hotel Angsana Bintan

Jalan Teluk Berembang Laguna Bintan, Lagoi 29155 Bintan Resorts, Indonesia

Let’s get real – Singapore is an island country and you can’t find half a decent beach here even if you tried. Believe me, I’ve been looking for 8 years now! So Bintan is where I head with my family whenever I’m craving that beach fix. 45 minutes by …….

Mar 04, 2015

"Have you ever been to a resort where your monkeys and you could concoct your own perfumes?"

Ayana Resort & Spa, Bali

(8.5 / 10)

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children making perfumes at kid-friendly hotel Ayana Bali

Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Badung,Bali 80364, Indonesia

Between the petting zoo, perfumery where they concocted their own chocolate smelling perfumes, 11 swimming pools, 3 water slides and 2 kids’ club to choose from (guests can use all facilities at the neighbouring boutique resort Rimba) at this super…….