Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

While lacking the Balinese sense of place that the Como Shambhala Estate and Amandari offer, this Four Seasons is a fantastic Ubud area resort option for families with children.

Don’t Miss: Arriving to the resort by raft and the excellent on-property cooking class at Sokasi

• Two-bedroom river-front villas with private pools
• The approach to the property via suspension bridge, meant to feel like walking across chopstick sitting atop a bowl
• The gorgeous spa, which includes a 3-room Spa Villa

While people have mixed reactions to the UFO-like architecture of the Four Seasons resort in Ubud, everyone loves the view once inside. Upon entering the top floor from a bridge, guests encounter a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding jungle, terraced rice fields and the Ayung River. Eighteen one- and two-level suites are located in the main building, and 42 one-, two- and three-bedroom villas are scattered below by the river (the best are the 2,000-square-foot riverfront villas). Accommodations are decorated with sleek dark wood floors and wicker furniture, plus generously sized bathrooms with terrazzo tiles. With many connecting rooms and multiple-bedroom villas, the property is perfect for families who require lots of space and grounds. The resort’s service and its intimate spa are top-notch, and the cuisine at the three restaurants, Ayung Terrace, Sokasi and Riverside Café, is very good.

Families who require a solid full-service hotel and want to meet other families while on vacation. The two-bedroom villas with their own pools are great for families.