TYLISH to a fault, with lashings of marble all perfectly blended in beige, ochre and cream to set off the blue ocean views, The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Villas Nusa Dua - Bali, is a three-in-one luxury confection to suit all tastes and moods, with no compromise on service, great attention to detail and decorum, and facilities to rival the best in the world. Cascading down a hillside with a large breezy lobby that commands panoramic views, the complex takes in seafronting The Mulia, an upscale all-suite affair with 400-thread-count linen and pastel blue surrounds; Mulia Resort, embracing the seaside pools and beach in a hotel-style set-up; and the Mulia Villas higher up the hill in their own private sanctuary with 50sq m hydrotherapy pools and a homey feel.

Stop for a selfie, as most do, in the modern elevated lobby with pyramidal glass skylights adorned with large hanging blown glass discs. The space is vast and imposing with cool marble underfoot and friendly deep seating furniture. The accent is on contemporary, yet Bali is inescapably all around. Despite the grand scale, this is easily

one of ther best Bali child-friendly hotels with the spacious Mulia Kidz club a go-to family centrepiece at the Mulia Resort with distractions galore for children aged three to eight. It offers a smorgasbord of fun activities with schoolroom precision 9am-8pm with arts and craft lessons, dance, Balinese costumes, music, flower arrangements, team building, table tennis, movies, yoga, and meals.

Now combine this with the Mulia Spa, fitness centre, superb dining, and six swimming pools, including the exclusive Oasis Pool fronting the Indian Ocean with its signature twin colonnade statues of women holding aloft the rice harvest, and you get a feel of how much has been blended into this mini-destination. For all its family-friendly appeal, The Mulia is no slouch when it comes to large events and romantic beach weddings (there are three superb chapels) and conferences - with the stylish Grand Ballroom, Violet Ballroom and 15 meeting rooms effortlessly accommodating up to 5,000 persons. Meeting planners can pick from two outdoor venues as well. Mulia Bali is a lavish retreat for the discerning who are tired of thatch and grit. Mark it down in your travel diary.