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Sanur

Bali

A relaxed, old-fashioned beach town on the east coast, with a long seaside path, calm water, sunrise views and boats to Nusa Penida.

Best for Families · Budget

Transport
2/5
Sights
2/5
Value
4/5
Quiet
5/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$100/night · 40 min to Seminyak

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Why stay here

  • Calm water and a long beach path
  • Boats to Nusa Penida and Lembongan
  • Relaxed, family-friendly feel

Who should stay here

  • Families
  • Older travellers
  • Island hoppers

Not ideal if…

  • You want nightlife
  • You want big surf
  • You want wide sandy beaches

What it's like

Sanur was one of Bali's first resorts, and it has stayed calm and low-rise. A paved beachfront path runs for several kilometres past hotels, cafés and fishing boats, the reef keeps the water calm, and fast boats leave for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.

It's ideal for families, older travellers and anyone who wants a gentle pace. The beach is narrow and seaweedy in places, and nightlife is quiet.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Sanur beach path

    Seaside walkway of cafés and hotels.

  • Jalan Danau Tamblingan

    Main street of restaurants and shops.

  • Sanur Harbour

    Fast boats to the Nusa islands.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Walk or cycle the beach path; taxis and Grab further afield.
To Seminyak
About 40 minutes
From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
About 30 minutes: taxi or Grab from DPS via the bypass.

Nearby attractions

  • Nusa Penida day trip

    Fast boats to cliffs and snorkelling spots.

  • Sunrise on the beach

    Sanur faces east over the sea.

  • Le Mayeur Museum

    Former home and paintings of a Belgian artist.

Where to eat and drink

  • Jalan Danau Tamblingan

    Restaurants and cafés.

  • Beach path warungs

    Seafood with sea views.

Where to stay in Sanur

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Boutique pick

Tandjung Sari Hotel

Why we like it: Classic 1960s beachfront bungalows, highly rated.

Typical mid-range rate in Sanur: ~$100/night

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Luxury pick

Hyatt Regency Bali

Why we like it: Beachfront resort in large tropical gardens.

Typical luxury rate in Sanur: ~$250/night

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Best value

Maya Sanur Resort & Spa

Why we like it: Modern resort with a long lagoon pool to the beach.

Typical mid-range rate in Sanur: ~$100/night

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Hotels in SanurMid-range from ~$100/night

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