Picture it, the sun beating down, the waves lapping against the shore, the palm trees gently swaying in the wind and friends and family gathered round with cold cocktails to celebrate an important milestone in your life.
Bali is the Island of Gods, and it’s a place blessed with the ideal conditions for having a top-notch birthday celebration.
But if you’re ready to pack your guests up and head to Bali, where should you hold the big event? Well, we’ve got some great ideas for both children’s birthday bashes and for adults, too.
Children’s Birthday Venue Ideas
Mookiland Adventure Park
Mookiland is a spot in the popular Badung Regency, not far from Seminyak, Canggu, Legian or Kuta. It’s a family adventure and a children’s indoor and outdoor playground environment.
It offers a wealth of places to play and have fun, games are organised by the staff, and if you book a private session, they can be in any style of your choosing.
They also provide a very good on-site restaurant which has all the house favourites for kids, including pizza, pasta, burgers and more.
There’s no pool, but after the cake has been devoured, you can always head back to the hotel or resort and let the little ones swim there.
One thing we really like about Mookiland for a holiday birthday is that it’s very reasonably priced and within the budgetary range of nearly any person who has come to Bali for a few days.
So, if you want to throw a fun and yet traditional party for a kid’s taste, this is the place to come.
Your Resort’s Kids’ Club
If you’re staying in the big brand-name resorts of Nusa Dua or other spots on the island with an upmarket address, you should find that the luxury isn’t just for adults; there’s probably a kids’ club too.
If you speak to the folks who run these clubs in advance, they can usually create a program of events for the day to suit your kids’ need for fun and throw in a range of activities.
So, you could see them splashing around in the pool, surfing in the ocean, learning traditional Balinese dance, listening to DJs, or even going out on a boat with the guys.
It won’t be the cheapest party that you’ve ever thrown, but it will usually include a cake, drinks, snacks, desserts, etc. and highly trained staff to manage things so that you can chill out by the pool bar with a cocktail knowing that your little ones are in safe hands.
Our big tip is to arrange this well in advance, though it’s unlikely that this kind of activity can be put together at short notice; it will require some planning.
Parklife Bali
If you’re in Central Bali, you might consider taking your little ones to Parklife, which is a public kids’ club with a real wow factor.
As long as you contact them before your arrival, they’re experts at running themed parties for children, and they can ensure that the course of the day goes very smoothly indeed.
Your little one is bound to feel like a VIP when they get to choose the menu and style of the day.
And don’t worry if you don’t know too many other kids to invite, there are always new friends to be made at Parklife.
Adult Birthday Venues
There are only two real options for a great birthday in Bali, as far as we see it, FINNS Beach Club or a Private DJ in your villa.
After all, if you just want to go to a restaurant or bar? You could have done that at home, right?
FINNS Beach Club
It’s the world’s best beach club, and despite its luxury touches, there’s no doubt that FINNS is a very affordable option for a big birthday bash.
The club is one of the biggest event venues in Bali, and they have huge experience running events for groups from 20 people to 8,000 people on New Year’s Eve.
The beach club is all about partying, and from the moment you arrive and grab a spot on a daybed by the pool, to the moment you leave, you will enjoy non-stop entertainment and music from DJs and vocalists.
FINNS has a spectacular design that lends itself brilliantly to photographs of your special day, and it points in the right direction to enjoy the finest sunset in the world as a backdrop for those shots.
Small groups can easily book a birthday party on the FINNS website, and bigger groups can talk to the events team, which has the ability to deliver a fully bespoke party experience, including decorations, cake, food, drinks and much more.
There is only one thing you really need to know about having a party at FINNS: as soon as you start planning, you need to secure the venue.
It is, without doubt, the most popular spot in Bali at the moment, and it can be sold out weeks or even months ahead. We must also stress that FINNS is an adults-only venue, you must be over 16 to get in.
Your Villa
If you don’t like going to parties, you could always make the party come to you, because if you have the money, anything is possible here.
The Bali dream is to stay in a luxurious villa, and with a Private DJ (easily found on the island), you can ensure your guests have an event to remember without ever leaving your home away from home.
You can also use your villa as a post-FINNS bash when you want to extend the party into the night and dance until dawn.
However, the danger of using a house for a party is the same as everywhere in the world; if your guests do any damage, you’re going to have to foot the bill for it, and that can be expensive.
So, we’d always recommend that if you want to party in style in Bali, you just head to FINNS, it’s the best way.
FAQs
Where Is The Best Place To Have A Birthday Party In Bali?
It depends on whether you are an adult or a child, but for us, the best place to have a birthday party as an adult is FINNS Beach Club. There’s nowhere in Bali that understands the concept of “party” better.
They’ve got an excellent events team if you want your own space, private DJ, etc., for a larger group and some first-rate birthday packages for the smaller groups. If you want your dream event anywhere but your own villa, then FINNS is the place to party.
For kids, we’d be inclined to hit up the Mookiland adventure park and then head to McDonald’s or another restaurant that is capable of organising a children’s party.
Where Is The Best Place To Party In Bali?
FINNS Beach Club’s mission is to deliver the world’s best beach party experience every single day, and it seems like, at the moment, it’s the one event venue in Bali that actually delivers on this promise.
If you want to be sure of an amazing time in Bali, go to FINNS.
Do The Balinese Celebrate Birthdays?
Yes, though they don’t celebrate birthdays in the way we celebrate these special occasions. A birthday in Bali is an “Otonan”, which takes place every 210 days (which is a Pawukon calendar year), and instead of presents, there is prayer, purification ceremonies, offerings to the gods, hair cutting and a symbolic bracelet made of white thread.
Is It OK To Celebrate Your Birthday In Bali?
Yes, it’s fine to celebrate your birthday in Bali. In fact, it’s fine to enjoy your birthday anywhere in Indonesia.
Local celebrations may not be the same as our own, but nobody objects to you enjoying your special day in the way that best works for you.
Would You Choose Seminyak Or Canggu For Partying?
We’d choose Canggu. Though Seminyak is a great place for partying, it’s expensive, and the crowd there tends to be all about seeing and being seen.
We prefer the more laidback and varied vibe in Canggu. Canggu is also the home of FINNS Beach Club.
Final Thoughts On Birthday Parties In Bali
Bali is one of the best places on earth to host a birthday party. Every venue will have friendly staff and professional bartenders who can cater to you and your friends.
The best places, like FINNS Beach Club, can provide decorations, live music, entertainment, cocktails, arrange return transfers from your villas to the club, and generally keep the stress of organising the location and fun to a minimum so you can relax and let loose.
If you’re thinking of having your birthday party on the island, we think you should start planning now.