Sanctoo is connected to Bali Zoo, making it one of the most unique family stays in Bali. The zoo is a two- to five-minute walk from the resort in the village of Singapadu, south of Ubud, and it’s the kind of experience kids talk about long after the holiday. Guests who book through Booking.com get free entry to BaliZoo, so you can pop over as often as you like (check the inclusions on your rate when you book). Zoo admission also covers Jungle Splash Waterplay, the zoo’s splash park with slides and paddling pools, so pack the swimmers. The wildlife doesn’t stop at the zoo gates, either.
The Family Suite Aviary looks straight out onto theresort’s own animal enclosures, where meerkats, peacocks and parrots are part of the view from the bedroom window. It’s a split-level suite with two bedrooms, a loft-style upper level with a cozy sleeping nook the kids will claim immediately, and a kitchenette, sleeping a family of four. The Family Suite offers two bedrooms and a shared living room, while the Residential Suite accommodates a family of four and includes a sofa bed. Most suites overlook the lagoon pool, designed to resemble a watering hole on the African savannah, and the Pool Access Suites open directly onto it.
Cassowary Restaurant serves Indonesian and international dishes in an open-air setting overlooking the pool, and The Sanctoo Spa sits in a wooden pavilion with views of a cascading waterfall, plus a sauna and Jacuzzi for parents. Beyond the pool, the resort books Bali Zoo experiences like Breakfast with Orangutans, Elephant Mud Fun and Night at the Zoo, as well as guided mountain bike rides through the villages and plantations. Babysitting is available, and there’s a complimentary shuttle into Singapadu village. Worth being honest about: this isn’t Ubud town. You’re about 20 minutes from Ubud’s center, so it suits families who want peace, nature, and animals over cafés and shopping on their doorstep. There’s no kids’ club, and the private pool villas are one-bedroom retreats designed for couples, so families should book the suites. For animal-lovingkids and parents who want a calm, green escape, it’s a genuinely memorable stay.
