The Nusa Dua hotels and Tanjung Benoa resorts featured here offer an interesting contrast of accommodations – from Nusa Dua’s shiny new villas to Tanjung Benoa’s mix of affordable and premium hotels. The area’s beach faces the east, overlooking the Indian Ocean, and its low waves make it comparatively safer than Kuta Beach.
The hotels listed below represent a wide variety of choices in the southern peninsula, brand-new private villas cheek-by-jowl with older budget establishments. Rates are subject to change and serve as a reference only.
1. Nikko Bali Hotel
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Nikko Bali Resort and Spa sits on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Nikko’s 390 guestrooms are impeccably furnished, with hardwood floors and luxurious bath facilities. Get an ocean view room for a balcony view overlooking the sea.
If the hotel has one weakness, it’s the distance from the area’s stores and restaurants. This can be especially troublesome if you’re not willing to fork over the dough for the Nikko’s pricey buffet dinners! Not to worry, you can hire a cab to Nusa Dua for $3; a trip to Kuta costs $7.
Address: Jl Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Nusa Dua 80363, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 773377
Website: www.nikkobali.com
Price: From US$140
2. The Bale
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Guests can choose from 29 roomy Balinese pavilions overlooking the Indian Ocean, each with its own pool and private garden. Guests are assigned a butler to look after their needs throughout the duration of their stay.
If you want to see the rest of the resort outside your private pavilion, you can get a massage at the Bale Spa, or enjoy dinner at the in-house Faces restaurant. Other services include a sauna, gym, library, conference facilities, and a boutique.
The resort is suited for honeymoons and romantic getaways, so don't expect to do much socializing with other guests. But why would you even want to?
Address: Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 775111
Website: www.slh.com/thebale
Price:From 486 US$
3. Inna Putri Bali
If you don't mind staying in a rather dated resort complex, the Inna Putri Bali can offer you excellent value for money. The resort's 384 rooms offer most of the creature comforts you'd expect in more expensive settings: a café, pharmacy, post office, conference facilities, and your choice of three in-house restaurants are all at the guest's disposal.
The Inna Putri Bali is less than a ten-minute walk away from the village, where you can get cheaper meals and other services. The resort is right next to the beach, although the view from the rooms may be obstructed by the palm trees that line the shore.
Address: P.O. Box. 1 Nusa Dua, Denpasar 80363, Bali Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 771020
Website: www.putribali.com
Price: From US$54
4. Grand Mirage Resort
A family-friendly resort in Tanjung Benoa, the Grand Mirage Resort is set in a Bali-inspired building on the edge of Nusa Dua Beach.
Younger visitors will enjoy the resort’s kiddie pool, poolside volleyball, and watersports facilities. Older guests will favor the resort’s poolside massages (reserve early, as this has a long line in the mornings), resort activity program, and easy access to the town’s restaurants and shops via a convenient taxi counter by the road.
Downside: getting to Kuta from the Grand Mirage may take up to 40 minutes each way, so stay somewhere nearer to town if you plan to hit the clubs every night.
Address: Jalan Pratama 74, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 771888
Website: www.grandmirage.com
Price: From US$62
5. Aston Bali Resort & Spa
The Aston Bali’s prime beachfront position, at the midpoint of the Tanjung Benoa peninsula, puts the guests in a wonderful position to enjoy the rest of Bali. The resort offers a choice of 168 rooms and 19 suites, the latter offering private terraces with outdoor day beds and spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.
Address: Jl. Pratarna No. 68x Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua 80363, Bali, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 773577
Website: www.astonbali.com
Price: From US$85
6. Bali Tropic Resort & Spa
The Bali Tropic pays tribute to the culture of Bali, from the buildings’ traditional architecture to the in-house restaurants serving Indonesian cuisine (international dishes also available for the less adventurous).
Visitors can choose from 116 bedrooms, bungalows, and suites set amidst a carefully manicured garden setting.
Spiritually-minded guests will appreciate the Temple on the grounds, while sun worshipers will like the pool and the Bali Tropic’s proximity to the beach.
Address: JL Pratama 34a Nusa Dua, Denpasar 80363, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 772130
Website: www.balitropic-resort.com
Price: From US$86
7. Melia Bali Villas & Spa
The garden setting and the beachfront location make the Melia Bali a great getaway pick for travelers. New arrivals to the Melia Bali are greeted by traditional Balinese dancers and a breathtaking entrance area. Accommodations are distributed between four blocks, with most rooms having a great balcony view of the manicured gardens.
The resort’s other facilities include a tour desk that can set up visits to Bali’s more exciting destinations, like Ubud and the inland jungles of the island. The resort offers foreign exchange services, a business center, in-room baby and children’s amenities, and laundry services.
Address: Nusa Dua Beach, P.O. Box 88, Bali
Phone: +62 361 771510
Website: www.meliabali.com
Price: From US$100
8. Ocean Blue Hotel
The Ocean Blue’s villas are categorized according to the perks required by the guest: the 31 one-bedroom villas are perfect for honeymooning couples; the 25 two-bedroom pool villas are ideal for group travelers; and the five presidential pool villas are well-suited for high-profile travelers.
The menu at the in-house Italian restaurant is impressive, but the real attraction to the Ocean Blue lies in the Divya Spa, with its fantastic range of traditional treatments. Other services include 24-hour room service, concierge service, and laundry services.
Address: Jl. Raya Kampial, Nusa Dua 80363, Bali, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 776700
Website: www.oceanbluebali.com
Price: From US$400
