The beach town of Nusa Dua in Bali is extremely popular with young and reasonably well-to-do families seeking soft, white sands and a big, reliable brand-name resort to stay in.
The Softiel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is just such a hotel, and it has gained a good reputation over the years for delivering comfortable family holidays.
So, our review team went to find out if it was a great place to take their children on holiday, and this is what they discovered at the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort.
Our In-Depth Assessment Of Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
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Hotel Type: Luxury
Area of Bali: Nusa Dua
Star Rating: 5-Star
Typical Minimum Price per Night: 5,600,000 IDR (approx. $350 USD or $560 AUD) per night, varying by season and by room type
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Address: Itdc Tourism Complex, Jl. Nusa Dua Lot N5, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80363
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Website: Sofitel
Room Types: Luxury Room, Luxury Room Ocean View, Luxury Room Plunge Pool, Luxury Room Resort View, Luxury Room Club Access and Pool Access, Honeymoon Suite with Club Access and Ocean View, Honeymoon Suite with Club Access and Plunge Pool, Prestige Suite with Club Access, Prestige Suite with Club Access and Plunge Pool, Pool Villa with Club Access, 2-Bedroom Pool Villa with Club Access, Presidential Villa with Club Access
Facilities: Club Millesime Lounge (only for those with Club Access), Kwee Zeen, Cucina, Toya, Chic Picnics, Floating Breakfast, Cooking Classes, Sofitel Fitness Centre, Sofitel Spa Wellness Centre, Kids’ Club, Meeting Rooms
This wonderful property is on our reviewer’s top picks for Nusa Dua list. It’s also one of our top choices of family-oriented properties.
Cleanliness and Maintenance
The hotel is very clean, and we were impressed with the attention to detail of the cleaning staff here. However, we should note that the maintenance team faces a nearly impossible task.
The hotel is showing very noticeable signs of aging, and there is no way that even the most skilled team could keep that at bay without a substantial budget for refurbishment.
Sleep Quality
The bedrooms are lovely, a decent size with large beds, comfortable mattresses and pillows. The linen is great, and the airflow in the rooms is ideal.
What we were most impressed by, though, was how little noise you can hear even in the middle of the day when this resort is full of the sounds of children running around and playing.
Staff Attitude And Service Culture
We expect nothing but excellence in this category in Bali’s 5-star hotels, and we’re rarely disappointed. The staff here is clearly empowered to ensure that you have a great stay.
Our team is always impressed by how well the big chain professionalism integrates with the local warmth and kindness in these situations.
Check-in/Check-out Experience
Check in and check out are entirely adequate, though as it’s a big resort, you may still need to wander about a bit before you get to the room.
They can, of course, also hold luggage for you after you check out of your room if you want to spend more time in Nusa Dua before you move on.
Bathroom Quality & Functionality
The bathrooms are very nice and oddly, not showing much in the signs of wear and tear. We also liked the towels and toiletries supplied.
Value For Money
We felt that the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort was good value for money but not exceptional, there is an awful lot of fairly similar competitors att this price point in Nusa Dua.
Food And Beverage Execution
The food and beverages are above average for a 5-star family resort and we felt that the food was generally delicious and well-presented.
The drinks were similarly attractive and had been prepared by someone who knew how to make the drink in question. You wouldn’t drive across Bali jst to eat and drink here, but you would pop in if you were in Nusa Dua.
Location & Immediate Surroundings
Nusa Dua is lovely with a fabulous white sand beach. However, it’s a very spread out resort town which means there’s very little within walking distance of the resort.
We’d also note that getting onto or off the Bukit Peninsula is a pain with a serious traffic bottleneck, which makes exploring the rest of the island challenging.
Facilities & Amenities Vs Promise
We felt that the Sofitel had excellent facilities and they were all as promised, while they do show signs of aging, everything was in full working order and we felt that this was a big draw for this resort.
Overall “Personality”
This might have hit the full five points if it were a newer resort, but overall, the Sofitel does stand out from the crowd of chain hotels in this area and is pleasantly memorable.
Summary: Our Overview Of Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
The Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach isn’t in the perfect state of repair, but it still offers the opportunity for an absolutely wonderful family vacation.
If you’re looking for sun, sea, sand, maybe some sangria and snacks, with lots of things to do on top, then you’re going to be very happy here.
It is, however, very much a family hotel, so if you’re child-averse, this may not be the right spot for your holiday.
Grading: Excellent
If you’re still looking for somewhere to stay in Nusa Dua, you might also consider The Hilton or The Laguna. They’re both first-rate places to spend some time.
FAQs
Is Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Family Friendly?
Yes, the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort is very family-friendly. It has a well-regarded kids’ club, which has proven popular with families for many years without incidents.
It has a large number of on-site facilities for the whole family to enjoy and a range of configurable rooms that you can ensure are tailored to your needs.
The resort’s restaurants also have plenty of child-friendly dining options so that your little ones can be sure of some of their favourite foods.
Other great family hotels in Bali include Grand Hyatt and Four Seasons at Sayan.
Final Thoughts On Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
The Sofitel Bali is a decent family resort in Nusa Dua. It’s very much what you’d expect from one of the big brand names: solid service, lots of things to do and some very nice restaurants.
But it lacks a little bit in terms of personality, and there’s no doubt that its main audience is people with kids, so if you’re a single person or in a couple with no kids, it might not be right for you.
Overall, we’d be happy to recommend the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, but we would point out that there are a lot of excellent resorts in Bali at this price point and you can afford to be choosy about what exactly you want from your accommodation.
