Looking for a short relaxing getaway with your family? Your answer is just a short flight away to Club Med Bali! Club Med Bali has everything you need for a fun and amazing time away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore city life. An exhaustive list of why so many families fall in love with Club Med Bali would probably take a while. To spare you of the nitty-gritty, here are 10 of our top reasons why Club Med Bali is a dream family getaway!
1. Club Med Bali is a Premium All-Inclusive Resort
Premium All-Inclusive meant that you have nothing to worry about for your stay the moment you book your stay with Club Med. The resort will take care of every detail from the start until the end of your holiday. Transport will be arranged for your family, sports and activities all planned, savour three gourmet meals a day and indulge in wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks to your hearts’ desires. Not forgetting, there will be quality entertainment every night as well as Children’s Clubs for all ages to keep your kids occupied. (Additional cost apply for children between 4 months to 3 years old)
Having everything well taken care of ensures that everyone in the family enjoys their own perfect holiday at a reasonable price at picture perfect Bali island. Don’t just take our words for it. Check out the numerous awards won by Club Med Bali over the years.
Awards
- TRAVELERS’ CHOICE, by TripAdvisor, 2016-2014
- RANKED 5TH OF TOP 25 HOTELS FOR FAMILIES – INDONESIA, by TripAdvisor, 2016
- RANKED 4TH OF TOP 25 HOTELS FOR FAMILIES – INDONESIA, by TripAdvisor, 2015
- RANKED 5TH OF TOP 10 ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS – ASIA, by TripAdvisor, 2014
- TRAVVY AWARD FOR BEST RESORT ASIA,by travAlliancemedia, 2015
- CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE, by TripAdvisor, 2014
- ECO-CERTIFICATION,by Green Globe, 2015 & 2014
2. Your 2.5hrs flight from Singapore is all taken care of
Bali is about 2.5hrs flight away from Singapore and there are several options of airlines you can choose to fly from Singapore. Book your flights with Club Med and get your transfers included.
3. Friendly G.O
So you may be wondering what is G.Os and G.Ms. Do not be surprised if there are people calling you a G.M when you are in Club Med. Basically, ‘G.M’ stands for Gentle Member. This is because in Club Med’s eyes you are a Gentle Member whom they choose to pamper. ‘G.O’ or ‘Gentil Organisateur’ refers to Med employees.
This name is a Club Med invention. It is unique. ‘G.O’ is the ambassador of the Club Med spirit and upholds the company’s 5 values: kindness, freedom, responsibility, pioneer, multiculturalism. They are here for you at all times during your entire stay.
4. Children’s Club For All Ages.
For the little ones, Club Med Bali offers a comprehensive Children’s Club programme and curated services that expose children aged 4 months to 17 years, to the wonders of Bali’s rich culture and lush nature.
Housed within the lively and vivid Family Space and run by specially trained Club Med G.Os, educational activities such as dancing, petit chef cooking, painting and other arts and crafts serve to spark the children’s enthusiasm and imagination, as they run and play in organized sessions around the resort.
5, “Adults Only” Pool
While your kids are having fun at the Children’s Club, the adult can find their “Me-Time” relaxing at the idyllic and contemporary Zen Pool. The Zen Pool was built exclusively for adults and children below 18 years old are not allowed. The Zen Pool also has a bar.
6. Kid-friendly bar- The Kintamani
Located beside the swimming pool and buffet restaurant, The Kintamani with its traditional Balinese décor is a stylish and relaxed bar. Kids are not left out.
Club Med specially created this Bali Kids Cocktails Menu for them. You can come here and unwind over their signature cocktails with your family after your dinner.
7. Food for everyone
So for food, you will be spoilt for choices at these 2 restaurants- The Agung or The Deck, Gourmet Lounge.
The Agung
This elegantly decorated restaurant on the first floor of the main building boasts a magnificent view over the gardens.
It offers a selection of dishes from all over the world, including local specialties, at all mealtimes. For those who want to eat healthy, the restaurant also offers low-calorie dishes. There is also a Baby Corner, for parents who want to prepare meals for their little ones.
The Deck, Gourmet Lounge
This restaurant’s unique architecture invites you to relax. Eat al fresco on the decking by the water’s edge, enjoy local flavours, fresh fish dishes and seafood. The restaurant has waiter service and is open throughout the day and evening.
A snack menu is available for late dining. The restaurant is non-smoking, has air conditioning and tables sit 2 to 8 people. Be sure to order fish specialities and seafood in advance.
8. Activities for everyone
Not sure of what to do for the day? Check out this information screen in different languages. They will share with you the activities you can join on different days.
The largest Sports School in the world is all yours!
Exceptional sports and group lessons for all levels of skill. Beginners and experienced sportsmen enjoy state-of-the-art equipment and exclusive, fun teaching from G.O®s trained in their discipline. Indulge yourself to the extreme and discover new emotions.
- Flying Trapeze School with circus activities
- Fitness School
- Golf School
- Windsurfing School
- Yoga School
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Beach soccer
- Beach volleyball
- Football
- Snorkelling
- Squash
- Archery School
- Volleyball
- Waterpolo
- Aquafitness
- Tennis
- Guided walks
- Cardio and weights room
- Kayaking
- Stand-up Paddleboarding
9. Night Entertainment and parties for the whole family
Every evening, be entertained by performances by the G.Os. There are Theatre shows, Circus Shows and Trapeze Shows on different nights and they are all included in your package. I wouldn’t mind paying to watch this performance as they are really professional and stunning.
The night is never over until you truly let your hair down and party with the live band!
10. Learn about local culture together
You may also grab this opportunity during your stay to join Club Med Bali’s various excursions (additional cost) to discover local cultures. Here are some of the photos taken during a day excursion:
Tanah Lot: One of the the most visited and photographed temple in Bali,. It is a great place to watch the sunset.
Bhima Shakti Sculpture
Pura Taman Ayun. Taman Ayun literally translates as Beautiful Garden and is regarded as one of the most attractive temples in Bali. Built in 1634 by the King of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Putu, the temple is bordered by wide canals which irrigate the fields around the site. The temple is dedicated to the ancestor of the Mengwi Dynasty and other important Gods. Taman Ayun Temple is regarded as the “mother temple” for Mengwi Kingdom. It was a sight to behold.
The resort also has other creative activities you can take part like local dance lessons, cooking workshops and much more.
11. Enjoy the surrounding of Club Med Bali (Bonus)
As you walk around the resort, you may find Frangipani flowers all over! Bali is home to tropical flowers and the Balinese people use a large variety of flowers for their daily offerings (often used in the banten, or religious offerings).
At Club Med Bali, you can find various species of Frangipani trees adorned with colourful flowers in various hues. Some women like to put a flower behind their ear. Try taking a selfie with one on your ear.
Else, just lay by the beach with a glass of wine and enjoy the sea breeze.
Club Med Bali has a great sunset view too! Best timing to watch sunrise at Club Med Bali is around 6.19am. My advice is go 10-15 minutes early to find a good spot (I like the pavilion). Bring your tripod to get a good family photo with the sunset else go with a wefie shot on your mobile phone is also good enough.
Besides enjoying ourselves in the resort, we also managed to catch an interview with Mr Eric Lejuene, the Chef de Village of Club Med Bali.
1) What are some of Club Med Bali’s best kept secrets?
Our Executive Chef prepares about 40 personalised dishes daily for our guests using the freshest produce of the day. These personalised dishes are literally off-the-menu! That’s how far we will go to make sure all our guest feel pampered when they stay with us. We also have a weekly “Candy Land” event for all older kids to enjoy a moment of joyous sharing and fun.
2) Where do the G.Os go to unwind after a long day of work?
The G.Os usually choose to relax at the Beach Club on their rest days or head out to the city for a dose of local food.
3) Share with us a day in the life of a Club Med G.O
A G.O’s day starts from early morning till the wee hours at night. After breakfast, they assume their professional hotel and leisure service posts around the resort and work to keep guests happy with activities such as Archery, Windsurfing, Children’s Club, Aqua-fitness, Snorkelling, Sailing and more. Lunch is spent dining with guests and sharing more about the resort and various activities, and after
Lunch is spent dining with guests and sharing more about the resort and various activities. After lunch, the G.Os resume their posts and prepare for the evening activities. Come nightfall, G.Os are transformed into skilled performers in the nightly Show and create a lively party ambience for our guests to enjoy the night. A typical day for Club Med G.Os
A typical day for Club Med G.Os end past midnight, after the signature Crazy Signs dances and parties with guests. All G.Os enjoy their days to deliver happiness to our guests, and every day is a new adventure for them.
3) Share with us which are the popular spots to snap photos/selfies in Club Med Bali?
There are a few locations for your considerations.
– Beach side during sunrise (6AM)
– Beach side during sunrise (6AM)
– Beach side with the traditional Indonesian seats in the background or sitting on them with a yoga position
– Buddha Solarium from back (with bar background) and from the front (beach background)
– Zen Pool (especially beautiful at sunset time)
– Coconut Grove
– Mini lake next to the rooms
– Main Pool with Bar in background
– Balinese Traditional Theatre
4) What is the best highlight of Club Med Bali that guests should not miss out on?
We have the Meditation, Yoga & Spa*Children’s Clubs, Arts & Crafts courses to discover local culture, chill and relax at the Zen Pool, do some land and water sports as well as dining at Gourmet Lounge, The Deck, and local cuisine at the Main Restaurant
Tempted to start planning your holiday with Club Med? You may find the latest updates and promotion of Club Med Resort at www.clubmed.com.sg.
All photographs in this post were taken with FUJIFILM X-Pro2, otherwise stated on the photo.
