Sanur
Set on the southeast coast of Bali, directly east of Kuta and north of the Denpasar airport, Sanur can be reached in around 25 minutes via car. This beach town offers a less intense atmosphere than Kuta, Legian, or Nusa Dua. It also has more Balinese than visitors, the atmosphere is laidback, and the nightlife is mellow. In spite of its relaxed atmosphere, visitors won’t have to look very hard for memorable things to do.
Sanur is the perfect middle ground between quiet and bustling. Although it has a large selection of accommodations, there is a distinct lack of mega-resorts compared to Nusa Dua. For this reason, Sanur is a popular destination for family holidays. Sanur is sandwiched between the beach and one of the main routes to the Denpasar airport, so be sure to avoid staying on the western side of the town.
The eastern beach is protected by a coral reef, meaning there is no breakwater so families can feel more comfortable swimming with younger family members. Come here to see dramatic sunrises, which give even the sun rises in West Bali a run for their money.
Like many other areas of Bali, Sanur offers restaurants fit for foodies as well as shops and markets. If you’re a history buff, be sure to check out the Pura Blanjong (Blanjong Temple) which is home to a famous stone inscription which describes a 10th-century Javanese king. This inscription is Bali’s oldest- known artifact. This area is also a popular home base for divers planning excursions to other small islands off Bali’s east coast, such as Nusa Lembongan.
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Puri Santrian
Two outdoor swimming pools sit beside the beach at Puri Santrian, a 199-room boutique hotel along the coast in Sanur, Indonesia. The grounds lie roughly 14 kilometers from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Neither pets nor service animals are permitted on the property, and children aged five or under stay free when using existing bedding.
The Meru Sanur
The Meru Sanur opens directly onto its own private beach along the coast of Sanur, Indonesia. This hotel resort features 184 guestrooms set alongside extensive gathering facilities, including a dedicated conference center with 3,750 square meters of event space divided across twenty-two meeting rooms.
Maya Sanur Resort and Spa
Direct access to the sand anchors Maya Sanur Resort and Spa, where two outdoor swimming pools face the shoreline. The 103-room hotel sits in Sanur, Indonesia, within easy reach of regional beaches and local shopping streets. Families have access to a free kids' club and dedicated children's pool, while an on-site chapel and structured yoga instruction offer quiet spaces across the grounds.
Maison Aurelia Sanur
A vertical garden wall decorates Maison Aurelia Sanur, a 54-room hotel in the coastal town of Sanur, Indonesia. Free bicycles are available on site to explore the surrounding streets, while interior spaces feature a showcase dedicated to local artists. The property maintains a strict policy against pets and service animals.
Villa Kejora Sanur
Sanur Beach offers a comfortable beach that doesn’t have as much of a party atmosphere as some of the other famous Bali beaches. It’s also an easy distance from some of Bali’s top coastal attractions.
Andaz Bali
Andaz Bali centers its oceanfront grounds around three outdoor pools along the coast of Sanur in Indonesia. The beach hotel holds 149 guestrooms, and neither pets nor service animals are permitted on site.
Holiday Inn Bali Sanur
Sun loungers line a rooftop swimming pool that looks out over the surrounding neighborhood at Holiday Inn Bali Sanur. This Mediterranean-style hotel stands in the Sanur area of Denpasar, Indonesia, a short walk from the coast. Guests must present a complete COVID-19 vaccination record upon arrival, and the property prohibits pets and service animals.
Prama Sanur Beach
A waterslide drops directly into the main outdoor swimming pool at Prama Sanur Beach, a 428-room hotel along the coast of Sanur, Indonesia. Reaching and leaving the property requires a car, and neither pets nor service animals are permitted on site.
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