in Bali, Indonesia
Padma Resort Ubud
Updated 1 July 2026
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For families who want more than a beach, Padma Ubud is Bali's best jungle resort with young children. It hangs over the Payangan valley north of Ubud, with a spectacular 89-metre infinity pool that seems to pour into the rainforest and a separate shallow, salt-chlorinated kids pool with a waterfall right in front of the free Wolly Kids Club. Days here mix jungle walks, rice-paddy planting and animal feeding with proper downtime, and the cool highland air is a relief after the humid coast. Pair it with a few beach days and you have the classic two-centre Bali family trip.
Our verdict
Bali's best jungle resort for families: a jaw-dropping infinity pool, a free kids club and cool highland air, ideally paired with beach days.
The rooms
Clinging to a jungle ridge above the Payangan valley, Padma Ubud has rooms and suites that all look out over rice terraces and rainforest. Deluxe rooms take a cot and sleep a small family, while the 177 sqm Family Suite adds a second bedroom, a living room and a private hot tub, ideal for two children who need their own space. Kids stay free in existing bedding on many rates, and the resort's shuttle handles the winding road down to central Ubud so you do not have to drive it.
At a glance
- Pools
- 89 m infinity pool plus a shallow kids pool
- Kids club
- Free Wolly Club, under-4s with a parent
- Setting
- Jungle ridge over the Payangan valley
- Best family room
- 177 sqm Family Suite with two bedrooms
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Dramatic 89-metre infinity pool over the jungle
- Free Wolly Kids Club, ages 4 to 12
- Shallow salt-water kids pool with a waterfall
- 177 sqm Family Suite with a second bedroom
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Breakfast over the valley
Cool morning air and a view straight into the jungle.
- 9:30
Kids club rice planting
Muddy, hands-on and a real Balinese lesson.
- 13:00
Infinity pool afternoon
Kids to the shallow pool, parents to the long one.
- 16:30
Animal feeding
A gentle end to the day before dinner.
Family things to do nearby
Rice paddy planting
The kids club takes children into the paddies to plant and learn, mud included.
Animal feeding
Feeding time for the resort's rabbits and birds is a daily hit with little ones.
Guided jungle walk
A gentle trail through rice terraces and forest with a resort guide.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Doable with the cooler air and free cots, though the ridge steps and no beach make it easier once past the newborn stage.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The shallow salt-water kids pool and animal feeding are perfect, but keep a close eye near the ridge drops.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The ideal age: rice planting, jungle walks and the free club fill every day.
Teen
12 yrs and up
The huge infinity pool, cycling and Ubud's markets and monkeys nearby keep teens engaged.
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Live prices & availability
Stays near Banjar Carik, Desa Puhu, Payangan, Gianyar, Ubud, Bali 80572, Indonesia
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Parents also ask
Is the kids club free?
Yes, the Wolly Kids Club is complimentary for in-house guests aged 4 to 12, and under-fours are welcome with a parent, open 10am to 6pm.
Is there a beach?
No, this is a jungle resort in the hills, so it works best split with a few beach days in Sanur or Nusa Dua for the full Bali family trip.
How far is central Ubud?
About thirty to forty minutes down a winding road, so use the resort shuttle and go early to beat the heat and the crowds.
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