Whether you’re travelling with babies, toddlers, or older children, a bit of preparation goes a long way. Here are our favourite tips, tools, and trusted local resources to help make your family holiday in Bali smooth, safe, and full of fun. 

Must-Have Apps

🚗 Grab & GoJek
Bali doesn’t have Uber, but it does have Grab and GoJek – Southeast Asia’s top ride-hailing and delivery apps. Order cars (some with car seats), food, and essentials like nappies or coffee right to your villa.
👉 Tip: Download both apps and set up payment before you arrive. 

💬 WhatsApp
Essential for communication in Bali – it’s used by nearly all locals, businesses, and service providers. 

🗺 Google Maps
Your best bet for navigating Bali’s winding roads. 

🈯 Google Translate
Bridges the language gap with voice and text translation. 

💱 XE Currency
Check real-time exchange rates to avoid overpaying at money changers. 

Travel SIMs & Staying Connected

Stay connected with ease by purchasing an eSIM prior to travelling. You can then simply switch on your eSIM once you arrive at Denpasar. 

Recommended eSIM providers: 

  • TravelKon – reliable coverage and good data bundles 
  • ByteSIM – easy setup and competitive pricing 

Or purchase a local SIM card at the airport or convenience stores like Circle K or Indomaret. Providers such as Telkomsel and XL Axiata offer excellent coverage.
👉 Use WiFi when available to save your data quota

Baby Equipment Hire in Bali

Hire everything from prams, cots and car seats to pool fences and high chairs from trusted providers: 

  • Bali Kidz Hire
    👉 Tip: Book early, especially during school holidays. 

Hair Braiding & Nails (That Come to You!)

Enjoy pampering from the comfort of your villa. Great for children and parents alike! 

What to Pack for Bali

  • Mosquito repellent (or grab Soffell locally – it works a treat!) 
  • Mozzigear stickers/bands (from Chemist Warehouse) 
  • Swim nappies (not always easy to find locally) 
  • UV rash vests, wide-brimmed hats, and sunscreen 
  • Light cotton clothing for the heat and air-con 
  • Reusable water bottles – filtered water is widely available 

Child-Friendly Places to Visit

🌊 Waterbom Bali – Kuta
Asia’s best waterpark, with toddler zones, epic slides, and lots of shaded areas. 

☕ Parklife Bali – Canggu
A family café with a huge shaded outdoor play area, indoor soft play, and great coffee. 

🦁 Bali Safari & Marine Park – Gianyar
An ethical wildlife experience with a safari tour, water park, and up-close animal encounters. 

🚀 Aeroxspace – Denpasar
A futuristic, space-themed indoor play centre with sensory zones and science fun. 

🦓 Hidden Mini Bali Zoo – Keramas
A small, peaceful petting zoo where little ones can feed and cuddle friendly animals – perfect for toddlers and younger children. 

🎭 Frankensteins Laboratory – Seminyak
A monster-themed restaurant with dinner shows, face painting, and a spooky-but-fun vibe. Early sessions are great for families. 

🎢 Trans Studio Bali – Denpasar
An indoor theme park with rides, arcade games, and air-conditioned comfort for hot or rainy days. 

🌳 Big Garden Corner – Sanur
An outdoor sculpture garden and mini theme park with giant statues, colourful photo spots, mini playgrounds, and child-friendly walking paths. A lovely spot for low-key exploring and creative play. 

Extra Tips From the Pros

  • Hire a porter at the airport for your luggage – it will be the best $5–$10 you will ever spend 
  • Try Pocari Sweat – a tasty electrolyte drink, perfect for children and grown-ups. The Bali Nanny Co team love this drink and always stock up! 
  • Screenshot your villa or hotel address and pin it in Google Maps 
  • Bali traffic is no joke – plan buffer time for all travel 
  • Drink only filtered/bottled water – even for brushing teeth 
  • Bring baby/toddler snacks for Day 1–2 
  • Each adult can bring 1L of duty-free alcohol into Bali from Australia – cocktails anyone?! 
  • For any ladies that use prescription retinol, it is very cheap to buy in Bali in Pharmacies. The brand name is Vitacid and it comes on 0.25, 0.5 and 1% strengths. 
  • A cult product to buy in Bali for hair? Ellips hair oil capsules. It’s amazing! 

💳 Money Matters

Wise Card
The Bali Nanny Co team highly recommend using a Wise Card when travelling in Bali. It lets you load your home currency, convert to Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) at amazing rates – seriously you always get a good rate. You can even set it up to convert your dollars when the exchange rate is at its highest. It works for contactless payments, online bookings, and ATM withdrawals.  

Cash in Bali
Card payments are common at big supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels, but cash is still king in many places; especially markets, massage places, small cafes, or for tipping. You’ll want some cash on hand daily. 

Where to exchange money
Skip the shady street booths offering high rates. Stick to trusted, authorised money changers like: 

  • BMC 
  • Central Kuta 
  • Dirgahayu Valuta Prima 

Always count your money carefully at the counter, and avoid distractions. 

Medical and Doctors

Doctors or Pharmacy Services that can come to you (they will supply medications and some will offer an IV drip for Bali Belly) 

Trusted 24/7 Clinics with On-Call Doctors: 

  • BIMC Hospital – Kuta & Nusa Dua
    📞 +62 361 761263 | bimcbali.com 
  • SOS Medika (International SOS) – Denpasar & Uluwatu
    📞 +62 361 720100 | sosindonesia.com 

👉 Save these numbers to your phone before your trip. 

🧳 Family First Aid Kit Essentials 

  • Children’s Panadol or Nurofen 
  • Electrolyte powder or tablets (Aldi stock these cheap) 
  • Digital thermometer 
  • Antiseptic cream & bandaids 
  • Insect bite cream and antihistamines (children and adults) 
  • Travelan (highly recommended to reduce chances of Bali Belly) 
  • GastroStop and Buscopan (just in case!) 

Pharmacies like Guardian, Watsons, and Kimia Farma are everywhere and staff are helpful. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, of course, you can arrange this directly with your nanny. She will let you know what her overnight fee will be. Keep in mind your nanny will need somewhere to sleep (in the same room as your child is perfectly okay, as long as she’s comfortable). You will, of course, need to provide meals.

Yes, if your nanny is accompanying you to a paid venue, you’ll need to cover her entry fee. She’s there to support your family, and this ensures she can be with your children the entire time. Often, her entry fee will be a local fee and quite a bit cheaper.

If your nanny is with you over a mealtime, it’s thoughtful to offer them a meal or snack, especially if you’re dining out. Many families simply include the nanny in their food plans when out and about.

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