Families look for different things in a place to stay. Space counts for more than spectacle, and a private pool close to the living areas counts for more than a long list of facilities. Each villa at Vesica Villas Resort in Amed has room for children to play and for adults to rest, and the days can settle into their own pace.
Family villas with resort services
At Vesica Villas Resort in Amed, on Bali's north-east coast, each villa is a home of its own, with three or four bedrooms, a private pool and a Guest Relations team who look after the details. Here is what a family stay with us looks like.
Why Amed suits families
Holiday villas with room for everyone
All seven villas sit in a quiet valley above the sea, each with its own private pool, ocean views and four bathrooms. You can compare them on The Villas page.
Umah Sukah: a garden and fire pit
Umah Sukah stands on the highest plot at the resort, with three ensuite bedrooms and open living on both floors. It sleeps six.
Outside, a walled tropical garden surrounds a fire pit and barbecue, ready for evenings under an open sky.
It's a lovely spot for families who like a little room to roam. Children can explore the garden while the grown-ups linger over coffee on the terrace, and as the afternoon cools, the fire pit makes a natural gathering place for stories before bed.
Angin Laut: twin beds on request
Angin Laut has three ensuite king bedrooms and an eight-metre private pool. It sleeps six.
The master is upstairs, and the two guest rooms are downstairs, opening onto the pool terrace and garden.
One guest room can be set up with twin beds, which works well for brothers and sisters.
The downstairs rooms open straight onto the pool terrace, so younger children are never far from the grown-ups.
Villa Svara: four bedrooms with a bunk room
Villa Svara is our four-bedroom villa and the natural choice for a bigger family or two families together.
There are three ensuite king bedrooms and a bunk room that sleeps two adults or four children, for up to 10 guests.
Long lunches by the pool and lazy afternoons come easily when the whole family is under one roof.
Soft neutrals, sage and fawn, and cool marble floors keep it calm, even with a full house.
Aman Amed: a media room for evenings in
Aman Amed pairs an upstairs master suite, with its own balcony and valley-to-sea views, with two king guest rooms below that open onto the pool terrace. It sleeps six.
There is an eight-metre pool, a shaded bale day-bed beside it for afternoon naps, a covered barbecue terrace, and an air-conditioned media room for film nights after a day in the sun.
The bale day-bed is made for quiet afternoons while little ones nap, and the covered terrace keeps barbecues going whatever the weather.
Why choose a family villa in Amed
Staying in a private villa doesn't mean doing everything yourself. Each villa is your own home in Amed, with a resort team close at hand to cook, tidy and plan, so you can spend your time together rather than on the details.
Dining at your own pace
Meals are prepared by our chef in the resort kitchen and served at your villa, whenever suits your family.
That could be breakfast on the terrace, an early supper for little ones or a barbecue by the pool as the afternoon cools.
Take a look at our dining menu, and know that dishes can be adapted to your family's tastes.
- Breakfast: children up to 9 eat free with each adult breakfast order, and children aged 10 to 15 pay half price.
- Barbecue and Seafood Barbecue: children up to 6 eat free, and children aged 7 to 15 pay half price. Barbecues are for a minimum of 4 guests and need ordering by 19:00 the day before.
- À la carte: a short menu of Western, Indonesian and Balinese dishes, with children's dishes included.
Barbecues are served from 16:00, so the late afternoon can drift from pool to plate. See all the dining options on our Guest Services page.
Housekeeping
Your villa is cared for every day. Housekeeping keeps rooms fresh, an evening turndown readies the bedrooms for the night and the mini-bar is restocked daily.
You get the privacy of your own home with none of the chores, so the holiday stays a holiday.
Activities
Our team can arrange days out to suit every age, from snorkelling Amed's reefs by jukung and fishing with local fishermen to cooking classes and bicycle rides through the villages.
Make an enquiry and tell us what your family enjoys, and we'll plan around naps, mealtimes and your own pace.
Children at Vesica Villas
Each villa at the resort is set up with family stays in mind, with everything you need for little ones ready before you arrive.
- Cots and high chairs: available on request. Let us know your children's ages when you book, and we'll have them set up in your villa.
- Babysitting: available with 24 hours' notice, so the grown-ups can enjoy a quiet dinner. Charges apply.
- Children's dining: at breakfast, children up to 9 eat free with each adult order, and children aged 10 to 15 pay half price. For barbecue and seafood menus, children up to 6 eat free, and children aged 7 to 15 pay half price. From 16, adult prices apply.
- Car seats: child seats are available on request for airport transfers.
- Room to grow: Villa Svara's bunk room sleeps four children, and Angin Laut has a guest room that can be set up with twin beds.
Getting here with children
Amed is a long drive from Bali's airport, so we can help arrange it for you.
Our private airport transfers use air-conditioned cars sized to your group and luggage, from IDR 850,000 per car. Send us your flight number and arrival time, and your driver will meet you in the arrivals hall.
Please book at least 24 hours ahead. Child seats are available on request.
Days out for all ages
Our Guest Relations team can arrange experiences around your family's pace. A few that work well with children:
- Private snorkelling: by jukung boat to Lipah Bay, the underwater temple, Turtle Point and the Japanese shipwreck, with a local guide, mask, snorkel, fins and life jackets included. Departs 10:00 or 15:00, minimum 4 guests, IDR 325,000 per person.
- Fishing trips: with local fishermen at sunrise from 05:00 or in the late afternoon from 15:00, IDR 550,000 per person.
- Cooking class: a Balinese welcome, hands-on cooking and canang sari offering-making, 10:00 to 15:00, minimum 6 guests, IDR 950,000 per person.
- Bicycle rental: to explore the quiet roads and village lanes, IDR 52,000 per person, with a helmet included.
For more ideas, from water palaces to rice valleys inland, read Things to do in Amed and East Bali, or browse our Experiences page.
Family stay FAQs
Do you provide cots and high chairs?
Yes, cots and high chairs are available on request. Tell us your children's ages when you book, and we'll have them ready in your villa.
Is babysitting available?
Yes, babysitting can be arranged with at least 24 hours' notice. Charges apply. Contact us to book.
Which villa is best for a large family?
Villa Svara is our four-bedroom villa, with three ensuite king bedrooms and a bunk room, sleeping up to 10 guests. It also suits two families travelling together.
How many people can stay in the three-bedroom villas?
Angin Laut, Umah Sukah and Aman Amed each sleep up to six guests.
Do children eat free?
At breakfast, children up to 9 eat free with each adult order. For barbecue and seafood menus, children up to 6 eat free. Children aged 10 to 15 at breakfast, and 7 to 15 for barbecues, pay half price.
Can you arrange airport transfers with child seats?
Yes. Our private transfers use air-conditioned cars sized to your group, and child seats are available on request. Please book at least 24 hours ahead.
Is there a minimum stay?
Are there activities for children?
Plan your family stay
Whether you need a four-bedroom villa with a bunk room or a three-bedroom villa with a garden to explore, there is space here for everyone to settle in.
Our team is here before, during and after your stay, so message us before you arrive and we'll have transfers, meals and experiences ready.
View the villas and book direct for the best rates, and see our current offers for longer stays and seasonal savings.
Resort Villas in Amed
Discover Vesica Villas Resort for a quiet stay above Bali's east coast.
Three- and four-bedroom villas, with the comfort of a home of your own and attentive resort care.
