The Oberoi is a Seminyak original — open since the 1970s and still one of the most distinctive properties on the island. What makes it genuinely special for families isn’t the pool or the spa (both excellent) but the grounds: fifteen acres of open green lawns, lily ponds full of carp, winding stone pathways past moss-covered statues and age-old Balinese architecture. Around 70% of the total property is garden. Kids roam here. There’s space to breathe, to wander, to actually feel like you’re in Bali rather than a resort bubble. Only around 74 villas and rooms sit across those fifteen acres — so it never feels crowded. The natural amphitheater hosts traditional Balinese dance performances under the stars. The staff are quietly extraordinary — the kind of team that greets you with flower leis at the taxi, escorts you to a shaded table at check-in, and brings a cool towel without being asked. No dedicated kids club. There are a handful of activities available for children — swimming lessons, tennis, painting — but structured childcare isn’t the offer here. Tilo Kids Club at nearby Montigo on Jalan Petitenget is open to outside guests and is worth knowing about if you want a morning of supervised activities. The Oberoi is best for families with older children or those who don’t need a kids club — the gardens, the dance performances and the sheer beauty of the place do the heavy lifting.
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Our Take
Who'll Love it Most
Baby & Toddlers
PRIMARY SCHOOL
TEENS
ADULTS & COUPLES
Where you'll sleep
Luxury Lanai Room — Garden, Partial Ocean or Ocean View
49–55 sqm · King or twin on request · Private terrace · Sleeps up to 4 · Connecting: confirmed available
Free rollaway and free cot available. Connecting confirmed on Garden View Lanai — book two connecting fora family of four.
Traditional thatched roof, rattan furniture, carved headboard, sunken bathtub and private terrace. King beds can be twinned on request. Free rollaway bed for one child. Free baby cot for infants. Maximum 2 children under 12 per room. Connecting rooms available — Garden View Lanai connecting doors confirmed. Check Booking.com to confirm your specific connection before arrival.
Luxury Villa — Garden, Ocean View or Private Pool
200 sqm · Private courtyard · Al fresco dining pavilion · Sleeps 4 · Private pool options
200 sqm with a private walled courtyard — the natural single-space family configuration at The Oberoi.
Expansive thatched villas with four-poster king bed, sunken marble bathtub, al fresco dining pavilion and private courtyard. Sleeps 4 with rollaway. Private pool villa options available. Connecting available. Some beachfront bungalows sit adjacent to a public pathway — worth flagging if beachfront privacy matters to you. Check Booking.com for current availability.
The RunDown
Kids Sorted
Gardens, dance, Tilo nearby
No formal kids club. Swimming lessons, tennis and painting available. Tilo Kids Club at Montigo on Jalan Petitenget open to outside guests for a morning of structured activities. The gardens and grounds are genuinely engaging for children who like space to explore.
The Main Event
Fifteen acres of old Bali
Open green lawns, lily ponds, stone pathways, moss-covered statues, thatched villas — about 70% of the property is garden. Only 74 rooms across fifteen acres. The natural amphitheatre hosts Balinese dance under the stars.
Feed the Crew
Frangipani Café and afternoon rituals
Breakfast at beachfront Frangipani Café is a genuine highlight. Poolside ice cream and afternoon tea are daily rituals. Ku De Ta and Potato Head Beach Club easy walking distance for evenings out.
Toes in the Sand
Seminyak beachfront, surf school next door
Direct Seminyak beachfront with a surf school operating next door. The beach here is the classic Seminyak stretch with good sunset views.
Beyond the Gates
Petitenget in all its character
Ku De Ta and Potato Head Beach Club within easy walking distance. Petitenget Temple close by. Seminyak's best boutiques and restaurants all nearby. 45–50 min to airport.
The Detail
Service from another era
The flower lei at the taxi. The cool towel and tropical drink at check-in. The poolside ice cream ritual. Afternoon tea on bespoke china. The Oberoi's service culture is something you notice immediately and miss immediately after you leave.
BOOK THE The Oberoi Beach Resort
With love from Seminyak
About Seminyak
Stylish, walkable and buzzing. The Bali so many keep coming back for — great for all generations.
Seminyak is the ‘second home’ destination to many repeat visitors from all over the world and home to some of Bali’s most loved family hotels. Beach clubs, beautiful restaurants, boutique shopping and a buzzing energy that somehow manages to feel cool without being in your face. It’s got the sunset vibes and decent footpaths, which matters more than people realise when you’re travelling with a family.
The hotel strip here is impressive — from mid-range properties with great pools to seriously luxurious stays that put you right in the middle of everything. The W, The Legian, HotelIndigo, The Oberoi — a genuinely strong collection of family hotels in Seminyak that coverevery budget within the luxury spectrum.
Unlike Nusa Dua, Seminyak doesn’t shelter you from Bali — but it is more upmarket than Legian and Kuta. The street food, the boutiques, the beach sunsets, the energy of an Indonesian evening — it’s all right there. Older kids and teens love it. Adults love it. Even grandparents who weren’t sure about Bali tend to find their people here. It’s a good choice if you want to experience a little bit of everything.