For those with children in tow (of any age) travelling can err more on mission rather than relaxation. But there are those resorts designed specifically for less movement, and more activities within its borders. Enter Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. It’s designed so that you really don’t have to leave (though of course you can if you wish), thanks to its direct beach access, series of pools, and endless supply of activities at the resort’s disposal.

For those not familiar with the Nusa Dua precinct, it is a pristine gated community that sits just 30 minutes from Denpasar airport (depending on that Bali traffic). That means that the entire expanse is safe to wander at any hour (or let your kids roam about) and is already home to plenty of popular island holiday activities; Nusa Dua is home to Bali Nusa Dua Theatre, the Bali National Golf Club, and the Bali Collection shopping, dining and entertainment centre. As for the resort itself, Sofitel is a part of the larger AccorHotels Group; the company has been developing resorts for some time which, to be frank, means that they are rather good at it. The French-inspired resort here is considered 5-stars, its sleek architecture is largely open-plan, and surrounded by luscious tropical gardens to enhance its already quiet positioning on the southern peninsula.

While the resort continues to grow it currently consists of 415 rooms, including 39 suites and villas. As the hotel has been built to be fully integrated into its impressive pool offering, many rooms spill out into the main swimming hole directly. There are also a handful of rooms that boast their own plunge pool, private garden terrace, and sun loungers for kids big and small to enjoy. In-keeping with Sofitel’s French heritage, all rooms are sleekly designed, and appointed rather generous bathtubs, luxury amenities, crisp, fresh linen and all the accessories you would expect of an esteemed 5-star accommodation option. Extra beds and cots for kids are also available on demand.

What’s no doubt music to the ears of many a parent, Sofitel Nusa Dua boasts a kids club to distract your brood while you partake in a little indulgence. For adults there is medi-spa clinic So Spa, as well as a gym and sauna at So Fit Fitness Centre. The resort also boasts two bars and two restaurants for feasting, special mention must go to the breakfast buffet which is rather unrivalled and caters to any and every tastebud (even for the fussiest of younger eaters). Of course activities mainly centre around the main pool, which also boasts a jacuzzi, as well as a separate children’s pool complete with sand and waterslides. For those who wish to adventure further afield, the resort can help you indulge in any cravings for water-based sports.

Resort fans will find a friend in the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. The expansive precinct is not just a place to rest your head, but a fully fledged village of sorts; a hotel that comes with all the bells and whistles to ensure that those who feel the urge can be activity bound at all times. This is a big coup for families in particular, the kind of place where parents can kick up their feet and gain some much needed rest and relaxation while the kids are distracted by a smorgasbord of monitored activities held throughout the ample grounds of the hotel. Boutique it is not, but instead a secure, friendly, pristine environment from which to escape from the hustle and bustle of Bali outside its gates.

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort sits at Kawasan Pariwisata ITDC Lot N5, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80363, Indonesia. Only 30 minutes drive away from the airport in the secure Nusa Dua gated community. You can learn more about the hotel online.