If you are planning a holiday with a large group or multiple families, Bali is one of the best destinations! It’s extremely relaxing, inexpensive, warm and a relatively short flight from most Australian cities.
But if you have a penchant for a “home away from home” experience, rather than a luxe 5-star resort, you have chosen the right place!
Emily O’Neill from Bali Family Villas recommends one of their villa collections for large groups; essentially a group of adjacent or inter-connecting villas in the same estate so it has the feel of being the one property (example below).
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“All the large group villas we recommend have an in-house cook and housekeeping.This way the group has the option of staying in and making their own fun. A well serviced property makes the planning and logistics of a group event much easier and the guests can relax! Most of the Villas have a spa area, and massage therapist and yoga teachers are often brought to the guests.The Canggu Collection (below) even has its own playground!We arrange the transport for the group as well as restaurant bookings and day tours, if requested.”
Emily O’Neill
Emily has rounded up some of the best options for us, here are her favourites.
You can thank her later!
ACCOMODATION
IN SEMINYAK
Lia Collection
Each of the three Villas are luxuriously appointed with beautifully landscaped gardens and open plan styling making them absolutely ideal for family get togethers. Spend lazy days by the pool while your personal chef whips up a delicious meal from the in-house menu. Or if you’re looking for proximity to fabulous restaurants, great cafes and some seriously good shopping then you won’t find better than this! The ten bedroom estate is comprised of a four bedroom and two three bedrooms Villas that can interconnect through garden gates.
- 10 bedrooms
- 10 bathrooms
- American breakfast daily
- Wifi, internet, iPod stereo
- 3 swimming pools
- housekeeping, chef and security
- small events upon request
- return airport transfers
Nara Collection
The Nara Collection offers a rare fusion of ten bedrooms, striking architecture, stunning entertainment spaces, swimming pool deck and a sensational location on Bali’s south-west coast, moments from the beach and Seminyak’s boutiques, bars and restaurants. The Villas are a mirror image of each other. Villa Kinara is the larger of the two, and Villa Naree with four bedrooms of its own.
- Daily breakfast and welcome drink upon arrival
- Private 14m swimming pool & 12m pool
- 10 air-conditioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Fully staffed including villa manager, chef, housekeepers and security
- WiFi broadband internet connection
- 5 home entertainment systems with large flat-screen TVs
- Safety deposit box in all bedrooms
- Two Billiard tables
- Air-conditioned media rooms featuring satellite TV
- Return Airport Transfers
Kerobokan Estate
Kerobokan Estate is the combination of two Villas, Little Kerobokan (4 bedrooms) and Villa Kerobokan (8 bedrooms), both located in a quiet lane in the middle of the rice fields of peaceful Kerobokan, yet just a mere 10 minute drive to the beaches of Batu Belig and Canggu and the vibrant scene of Seminyak.
The Estate is part of a secure villa complex, each with their own private entrance and accessible via a connecting door from within both villas. With a total of twelve bedrooms, this joint complex can accommodate as many as 28 guests, making it ideal for joint families or groups of friends who want to be close to each other and still have their own privacy.
Both master suites in both Little Kerobokan and Villa Kerobokan either have connecting children’s room with twin beds, ideal for parents travelling with young children. Both suites feature king-size beds enveloped in billowing mosquito nets and crisp white linens and the large ensuite bathrooms boast double-sinks, stone bathtub and shower alcove.
The remaining ten rooms all have generous wardrobe space, flat screen TV, DVD players and safety deposit boxes. The ensuite bathrooms are fitted with indoor wardrobes, washbasins, indoor and garden showers.
Comfortable king size beds are available in eight out of the ten bedrooms (7 in the larger Villa and 1 in the Little Villa); two twin beds in the fourth bedroom at Little Kerobokan and two bunk beds at Villa Kerobokan that can sleep up to four guests. Lots of options! Villa Kerobokan Estate features three open-air living pavilions built in a Joglo-inspired architecture with chic tropical interior design.
Each living area offers different lounging options with cozy sofas with plush cushions, wooden day-beds with pool or rice paddies views. For dinner, there are two large dining table to choose from.
- Housekeeping, security, cooking service, gardener
- 3 Swimming pools, Pool umbrellas / lounges , Pool towels
- 12 Bedrooms with ensuite
- DVD player, TV, International channel, Home cinema, DVD movies, Stereo
- Fully equipped kitchen, Household supplies, Coffee maker, Bar counter
- Daily Housekeeping and Security included
- Cooking services available on request
- Wifi Internet
- Mosquito nets, Safety box, Hairdryer, Wardrobe space
- Events & Retreats Possible
- Return Aiprort Transfers
IN CANGGU
Joglo Estate
This stylish yet utterly casual seven bedroom villa is comprised of a series of traditional Balinese pavilions set around two dazzling swimming pools and surrounded by lush tropical greens. Offering an abundance of communal hubs as well as lots of private spaces, it’s the perfect location for extended families or groups of friends to get away from it all, while remaining close to the restaurants, shops and nightlife of Canggu. There is a five bedroom main Villa with a neighbouring two bedroom that connect through a wooden doorway, which combined make up the seven bedroom estate. The two dwellings share a private and secure car parking area and entrance.
This is a spacious Villa in a great location, offering all the trimmings you will need for your next Bali escape. The Villa is ideally located within walking distance to Desa Seni, the luxurious Yoga centre and a collection of cool shops, funky cafes like Bungalow Living, Milk & Madu and Peloton Supershop. Berawa, the nearest beach and home to the famous Finn’s Club, is a mere two minute drive away. Echo Beach, with its many casual cafes and restaurants such as Deus ex Machina, Betelnut or Old Man’s, are about 10 minutes by car. Seminyak with its wide choice of chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques are a further 15 minute drive away. Or just switch off the phone, relax and enjoy everything this stunning villa has to offer.
- 7 ensuite air-conditioned bedrooms
- 2 x 12 metre swimming pools
- Breakfast included daily
- Housekeeping, security, cooking service (extra charge)
- Wifi Internet, ipod docks, stereo, international TV channels
- Private massage room in Master Bedroom
- Mini yoga studio
- Two extra beds on request
- Return Airport Transfers
Canggu Collection
You would be hard pressed to find a more versatile and flexible selection of villas in Bali. The collection is made up of three 4-bedroom, one 3-bedroom and a 1-bedroom villa. How you book them is entirely up to you! We can help work out which combination best suits your group. Each come with their own swimming pool and ‘bale’ so you can kick back and relax in privacy. The villas share a gym, spa and a fabulous kid’s playground with slides, sandpit and swings. The Canggu Collection is in a great location in Berawa, Canggu, close to the beach and a fantastic array of cafes and shops.
- 12 Bedrooms total (can arrange quote for less)
- Each villa has its own garden & pool
- Manager, security, butlers, chefs, guest service assistants, gardeners
- Incredible flexibility with room configurations
- Gym
- Dedicated spa
- Childrens play area
- Ipod docks and home theatre systems
- Available for events
- Return airport transfers
WHAT ABOUT POOL FENCES?!
I know, I know, I could just feel you mentally establishing this will not be suitable for children.
But ALAS! Emily can arrange temporary pool fencing for any villa booked through Bali Family Villas. They even provide toy baskets, colouring in sets and pool toys for the little travellers!
THINGS TO DO
Emily says, “We like to arrange private tours for our clients and our favourites are the Bike Tour and the Catarmaran to Nusa Lembongan Island. We have plenty of resources and recommendations It all comes down to the age of the children and the client brief.
Some of our guests want to walk to shops and restaurants as their main criteria, others prefer more of a ‘destination’ Villa where they don’t have to leave at all if they don’t feel like it!” Sounds good to us!
For more information about large group accommodation in Bali check out Bali Family Villas
They are ridiculously helpful!
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