The 30-room Green Garden Hotel is a family-run, budget hotel offering clean, pleasant rooms close to the beach, shopping, and the Ngurah Rai International Airport. Though the property is a bit dated and in need of some updates, overall it’s a cheap and cheerful option with a small, but lovely, outdoor pool flanked by greenery and an on-site spa offering an array of treatments. There’s also a restaurant and bar that’s popular with locals and guests alike that serves tasty home-style meals as well as a buffet breakfast that's included in the room rates. Families are drawn by the hotel’s larger Family Rooms, which have bunk beds, as well as other kid-friendly offerings like a kids’ pool and babysitting services. Travelers seeking something comparable in the area should also consider Febri’s Hotel & Spa, which offers similar rooms as well as an outdoor pool, kids’ playground, restaurant, and spa.
The 30-room Green Garden Hotel is a family-run, budget hotel offering clean, pleasant rooms close to the beach, shopping, and the Ngurah Rai International Airport. Though the property is a bit dated and in need of some updates, overall it’s a cheap and cheerful option with a small, but lovely, outdoor pool flanked by greenery and an on-site spa offering an array of treatments. There’s also a restaurant and bar that’s popular with locals and guests alike that serves tasty home-style meals as well as a buffet breakfast that's included in the room rates. Families are drawn by the hotel’s larger Family Rooms, which have bunk beds, as well as other kid-friendly offerings like a kids’ pool and babysitting services. Travelers seeking something comparable in the area should also consider Febri’s Hotel & Spa, which offers similar rooms as well as an outdoor pool, kids’ playground, restaurant, and spa.
The Royal Singosari Kuta is a modern mid-range hotel located in downtown Kuta. It's less than a 10-minute walk to the beach and popular nightclubs on Jalan Legian, and location is key at this hotel for the party-hard set. The best attributes are the rooftop bar, and the 101 reasonably priced rooms that feature air-conditioning, TVs, safes, mini-fridges, and bathtubs. However, things are a little rough around the edges, and we spotted wear and tear in the rooms and hallways that included peeling paint and musty smells. Travelers who would like to sidestep those issues should check out the Citadines Kuta Beach, directly opposite Kuta Beach, which has cleaner, nicer rooms plus adds a fitness center and laundry room. However, rates there will be higher.
The Royal Singosari Kuta is a modern mid-range hotel located in downtown Kuta. It's less than a 10-minute walk to the beach and popular nightclubs on Jalan Legian, and location is key at this hotel for the party-hard set. The best attributes are the rooftop bar, and the 101 reasonably priced rooms that feature air-conditioning, TVs, safes, mini-fridges, and bathtubs. However, things are a little rough around the edges, and we spotted wear and tear in the rooms and hallways that included peeling paint and musty smells. Travelers who would like to sidestep those issues should check out the Citadines Kuta Beach, directly opposite Kuta Beach, which has cleaner, nicer rooms plus adds a fitness center and laundry room. However, rates there will be higher.
With its serene grounds, chic dining, beautiful pools, and pampering wellness amenities, this Fairmont impresses, and then impresses again. Even so, the 120 villas and suites are the true stars of the show. They're massive and tricked out with contemporary Balinese decor, plus soundsystems, flat-screen TVs, huge balconies, and spa-worthy bathrooms. Luxe bath products and soaking tubs only sweeten the deal. The breakfast buffet is exceptional, with local and international fare in abundance, and the hotel's spa is a tranquil escape in an already relaxed resort. Photographers can be hired to capture romantic moments, and everything from subdued local music to a rentable Rolls Royce add to the luxe package. There's not much that matches this Fairmont in Sanur, but travelers who prefer contemporary style might consider the Maya Sanur instead.
With its serene grounds, chic dining, beautiful pools, and pampering wellness amenities, this Fairmont impresses, and then impresses again. Even so, the 120 villas and suites are the true stars of the show. They're massive and tricked out with contemporary Balinese decor, plus soundsystems, flat-screen TVs, huge balconies, and spa-worthy bathrooms. Luxe bath products and soaking tubs only sweeten the deal. The breakfast buffet is exceptional, with local and international fare in abundance, and the hotel's spa is a tranquil escape in an already relaxed resort. Photographers can be hired to capture romantic moments, and everything from subdued local music to a rentable Rolls Royce add to the luxe package. There's not much that matches this Fairmont in Sanur, but travelers who prefer contemporary style might consider the Maya Sanur instead.
Much like its sister hotel, the Inna Grand Beach Bali, this budget property has seen better days. It still draws a steady stream of guests due to its prime beachfront location, but interiors are mostly worn, tired, and dated. The 61 rooms range from standard hotel rooms to Junior Suites, some of which have living rooms, though it's worth noting that the four rooms overhauled in 2015 are far nicer. Otherwise, aside from air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, don't expect much in the rooms. The lovely pool has a shallow area for kids and a bar, and there's a restaurant and bar right on Sanur's beachside promenade. If you're willing to lose direct beach access, the rooms at Oasis Lagoon Sanur have a lot more style and rates that are about the same.
Much like its sister hotel, the Inna Grand Beach Bali, this budget property has seen better days. It still draws a steady stream of guests due to its prime beachfront location, but interiors are mostly worn, tired, and dated. The 61 rooms range from standard hotel rooms to Junior Suites, some of which have living rooms, though it's worth noting that the four rooms overhauled in 2015 are far nicer. Otherwise, aside from air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, don't expect much in the rooms. The lovely pool has a shallow area for kids and a bar, and there's a restaurant and bar right on Sanur's beachside promenade. If you're willing to lose direct beach access, the rooms at Oasis Lagoon Sanur have a lot more style and rates that are about the same.
For travelers wanting a budget resort on the beach, the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel might fit the bill. This is a massive resort -- one of Sanur's largest -- but in many ways it's past its prime. There are 423 rooms, ranging from quiet garden cottages to traditional hotel rooms and massive suites, but all need some love. We spotted wear and tear and old decor, and everything from upkeep to cleanliness can be an issue. That being said, the pools are nice and the four restaurants please most guests. Rates can also be far lower than other properties in the area, but it's worth shelling out a little more money for a room at Respati Beach Hotel instead. It's better kept and you'll be closer to town.
For travelers wanting a budget resort on the beach, the Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel might fit the bill. This is a massive resort -- one of Sanur's largest -- but in many ways it's past its prime. There are 423 rooms, ranging from quiet garden cottages to traditional hotel rooms and massive suites, but all need some love. We spotted wear and tear and old decor, and everything from upkeep to cleanliness can be an issue. That being said, the pools are nice and the four restaurants please most guests. Rates can also be far lower than other properties in the area, but it's worth shelling out a little more money for a room at Respati Beach Hotel instead. It's better kept and you'll be closer to town.
The 306-room Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar might look nice in pictures, though this three-pearl property has deep flaws. But let's start with the good: The pool is a stunner and has a poolside bar, making it one of the hotel's most popular features. That makes sense, as there's only limited beach seating (a seven-minute walk away) and the hotel lacks a shuttle to the shore. Rooms are also a let down. While they include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, they're quite worn and noisy, and bathrooms lack any privacy. The restaurant and bar are popular spots with guests, and both buzzed with activity during our 2017 visit. Otherwise, though, there's not much to like about this place, and guests are better spending their money at the sharper Oasis Lagoon down the street.
The 306-room Swiss-Belresort Watu Jimbar might look nice in pictures, though this three-pearl property has deep flaws. But let's start with the good: The pool is a stunner and has a poolside bar, making it one of the hotel's most popular features. That makes sense, as there's only limited beach seating (a seven-minute walk away) and the hotel lacks a shuttle to the shore. Rooms are also a let down. While they include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, they're quite worn and noisy, and bathrooms lack any privacy. The restaurant and bar are popular spots with guests, and both buzzed with activity during our 2017 visit. Otherwise, though, there's not much to like about this place, and guests are better spending their money at the sharper Oasis Lagoon down the street.
Among Sanur's beachfront properties, three-and-a-half-pearl Griya Santrian packs a good amount of resort-like features into a compact package. It's in the middle of Sanur, within an easy walk of shopping and dining, though the beach is the star of the show here. Everything from beachside dining and drinking to a pool near the sand take advantage of the hotel's location. There's also a spa, plus an art gallery showcasing local artists. The 128 rooms are pleasant, though the traditional look in some verges on dated. All have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and terraces. Freebies like weekly yoga, snorkel gear, and canoes are nice additions. The vibe at this hotel is subdued, and those seeking a livelier atmosphere might consider Puri Santrian instead, a sister property down the coast.
Among Sanur's beachfront properties, three-and-a-half-pearl Griya Santrian packs a good amount of resort-like features into a compact package. It's in the middle of Sanur, within an easy walk of shopping and dining, though the beach is the star of the show here. Everything from beachside dining and drinking to a pool near the sand take advantage of the hotel's location. There's also a spa, plus an art gallery showcasing local artists. The 128 rooms are pleasant, though the traditional look in some verges on dated. All have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and terraces. Freebies like weekly yoga, snorkel gear, and canoes are nice additions. The vibe at this hotel is subdued, and those seeking a livelier atmosphere might consider Puri Santrian instead, a sister property down the coast.