Curated Directory for Sanur
Curated luxury villas, sacred temples, dining sanctuaries, and authentic expeditions across the Sanur enclave.
Curated Stays & Private Villas
RV Hotel Gianyar
RV Hotel Gianyar is a 3-star hotel situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Bali (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 1,315 reviews. Located 27 km (60–80 mins drive) with coastal enclave (< 5km to beach).
Andaz Bali
Andaz Bali is a 5-star hotel situated in Sanur, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 753 reviews. Located 12 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Tandjung Sari Hotel
Tandjung Sari Hotel is a 4-star holiday park/caravan park, holiday park/caravan park situated in Bali, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 675 reviews. Located 12.6 km (35–50 mins drive)) with absolute beachfront (< 100m).
Bali Beach Hotel
Bali Beach Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in Sanur, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 1,396 reviews. Located 13.2 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Maison Aurelia Sanur, Bali - by Preference
Maison Aurelia Sanur, Bali - by Preference is a 4-star hotel situated in Bali, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 2,238 reviews. Located 12.1 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Cove Jivva Nattaya
Cove Jivva Nattaya is a 3-star hotel situated in Sanur, Bali (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.6/10 across 122 reviews. Located 11.1 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Maya Sanur Resort and Spa
Maya Sanur Resort and Spa is a 5-star resort situated in Sanur, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 3,490 reviews. Located 12 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Hyatt Regency Bali
Hyatt Regency Bali is a 5-star hotel situated in Sanur, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 1,361 reviews. Located 12.1 km (35–50 mins drive)) with absolute beachfront (< 100m).
The Meru Sanur
The Meru Sanur is a 5-star hotel situated in Sanur, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 907 reviews. Located 13.1 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
The Tamarind Resort - Nusa Lembongan
The Tamarind Resort - Nusa Lembongan is a 5-star resort situated in Malang & Batu Highlands, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 329 reviews. Located 31.7 km (60–80 mins drive) with absolute beachfront (< 100m).
221 Garden Cottages
221 Garden Cottages is a 3-star entire house situated in Nusa Islands (Penida & Lembongan), Bali (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 300 reviews. Located 30.9 km (60–80 mins drive) with absolute beachfront (< 100m).
Aiwan Hostel & Luggage storage
Aiwan Hostel & Luggage storage is a 3-star hostel situated in Bali, Bali (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.5/10 across 116 reviews. Located 10.1 km (20–30 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Cening Ayu Sanur
Cening Ayu Sanur is a 2-star homestay situated in Sanur, Bali (Budget & Homestay), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 273 reviews. Located 12 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Akaya Bali
Akaya Bali is a 3-star hotel situated in Bali, Bali (Mid-Range Comfort), holding a verified guest score of 9.3/10 across 640 reviews. Located 11.6 km (35–50 mins drive)) with walking distance to beach (< 500m).
Holiday Inn Bali Sanur By IHG
Holiday Inn Bali Sanur By IHG is a 4-star hotel situated in Sanur, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.2/10 across 1,408 reviews. Located 11.4 km (35–50 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
ARTOTEL Sanur Bali
ARTOTEL Sanur Bali is a 4-star hotel situated in Bali, Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.1/10 across 3,335 reviews. Located 11.3 km (35–50 mins drive)) with absolute beachfront (< 100m).
The Akah Cottage
The Akah Cottage is a 4-star guesthouse/bed and breakfast, guesthouse/bed and breakfast situated in Nusa Islands (Penida & Lembongan), Bali (Upscale Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 205 reviews. Located 29.8 km (60–80 mins drive) with walking distance to beach (< 500m).
Sumitra Luxury Villas & Resort by Pramana
Sumitra Luxury Villas & Resort by Pramana is a 5-star resort situated in Bali, Bali (Ultra-Luxury), holding a verified guest score of 9.4/10 across 181 reviews. Located 10.2 km (20–30 mins drive)) with short scooter / drive (< 2km to coast).
Cultural Landmarks & Temples
Kertha Gosa Pavilion (Royal Court of Justice)
The historic 18th-century supreme royal hall of justice of the Klungkung Kingdom, famed for its masterfully painted Kamasan ceiling frescoes depicting karmic retribution.
Sanur Beach Promenade & Reef Lagoon
Bali’s classic sunrise shoreline, featuring a calm turquoise coral lagoon, iconic offshore gazebos, and a paved five-kilometer beachfront cycling promenade.
Curated Dining & Fine Gastronomy
Andaz Restaurant
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Meru Restaurant at The Meru Sanur
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Bali Restaurant at Bali Beach Hotel
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Hyatt Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Bali
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Danka Sanur Dining Pavilion at Danka Villa Sanur
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Standing Stones Restaurant at The Royal Purnama Boutique Villas & Beach Club
Must Try: Pan-Seared Coral Trout with Sambal Matah & Coconut Emulsion
Maya Dining Room at Maya Sanur Resort and Spa
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Timur Kitchen at Komaneka at Keramas Beach
Must Try: Wood-Fired Australian Wagyu Ribeye with Truffle Jus
Lembongan Restaurant at Lembongan Beach Club & Resort
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Andrawina Restaurant at Rumah Luwih Bali By IHG
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Seascape Coastal Bistro at Seascape Resort Sanur by Ini Vie Hospitality
Must Try: Pan-Seared Coral Trout with Sambal Matah & Coconut Emulsion
Jahe Restaurant at The Pavilions Bali
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Lada Restaurant at Prama Sanur Beach Bali Hotel
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
ARNA Restaurant at ARNA Suites and Ocean Lounge
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
SAGARA Restaurant at SAGARA Villas and Suites
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Intercontinental Restaurant at Intercontinental Bali Sanur Resort By IHG
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
MAUA Restaurant at MAUA Nusa Penida Bali
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Sanora Dining at Sanora Villa Sanur by Ini Vie Hospitality
Must Try: Chef's Signature Degustation Tasting & Slow-Braised Short Rib
Guided Expeditions & Tours
Celuk Village Master Silversmith Jewelry Workshop
Forge, saw, solder, and polish your own bespoke sterling silver jewelry guided by ancestral generational silversmiths in Desa Celuk.
Lempuyang Gate of Heaven & Tirta Gangga Royal Water Palace Day Tour
Comprehensive day journey across Karangasem's royal water architecture, iconic highland temple gates overlooking Mount Agung, and sunbeam-lit canyon waterfalls.
Sanur Oceanfront Sunrise Yoga & Pranayama Flow
Breathe with gentle coastal morning breezes as the sun rises over Mount Agung and Nusa Penida on Sanur’s calm sandy shoreline.
Serangan Island Sea Turtle Conservation & Mangrove Clean-up Patrol
Support vital marine turtle rehabilitation and release vulnerable hatchlings safely back into open ocean currents.
Sanur Sunrise Reef Stand-Up Paddleboard Safari
Gliding across glassy morning lagoons with distant views of Mount Agung at dawn.
Kertha Gosa Klungkung Classical Court of Justice Heritage Tour
Explore the floating pavilion of ancient Klungkung kingdom and its extraordinary painted karmic ceilings.
Sanur Coral Reef Restoration & Ocean Nursery Snorkel Dive
Participate in micro-fragment coral planting and monitor bio-rock structures.
Sanur Reef Hydrofoil & Kitesurfing Masterclass
Harness trade winds in Sanur’s protected reef lagoon for premier hydrofoil and kitesurfing sessions.
News & Editorial Dispatches
Major Changes Affecting Day Trip Bali Tourists Traveling To Nusa Penida
Leaders in Nusa Penida are looking to change the time of the final boat crossing of the day to help better organize the tourist fast boat and ferry system, but it could throw a spanner in the works for travelers.
Thousands of kites celebrate the Mel Tanjung Kite Festival at Mertasari Beach, Sanur
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - A total of 1,685 kites of various types, traditional and creative, enlivened the Mel Tanjung Kite Festival (MTKF) XVII 2026 in the Mertasari Beach area, Sanur, Denpasar, Bali, Sunday.
History of the Balinese People's Struggle at the Bajra Sandhi Monument
The letter sent by Lieutenant Colonel I Gusti Ngurah Rai to the Dutch is exhibited at the Bali People's Struggle Monument. The letter, dated May 18 1946, contained a rejection of the Dutch presence on the Island of the Gods. "Regarding security in Bali is our business," as quo...
Earthquake-Tsunami Disaster Readiness Drill Conducted in Bali
NusaBali reports that the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), together with other services, are conducting earthquake and tsunami disaster management readiness drills as part of an operation called 2026 Kogabwilhan II (Joint Regional Defense Command II). On its sixth day, Saturday,...
Exciting Urban Renewal Underway in Central Denpasar, Bali
RadarBali reports that the Denpasar City Government has officially launched a significant redevelopment program to revitalize the city center of Bali’s Provincial Capital —otherwise officially known as the “kilometer zero” – for the 2026 fiscal year. This ambitious urban renew...
Bali Ferry Boat Captain Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
The State News Agency National Archipelagic Wire reports that a panel of judges at the Denpasar District Court has sentenced the captain of the *Bali Dolphin Cruise 2* local fast ferry to prison after finding him guilty of negligence that caused the deaths of three people – two Chinese nationals...
Immersive exhibitions are an attraction at Jia CURATED 2026 in Sanur
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - An immersive exhibition entitled The Intelligence of Surfaces will be present and will be one of the attractions at the Jia CURATED 2026 event which will take place on 13-17 August 2026 at Pengembak Beach, Sanur, Bali.
KSOP Benoa Bali asks tour boat operators to regularly simulate accident handling
Denpasar (National Archipelagic Wire) - Benoa Class II Harbor Master and Port Authority (KSOP) Office, Denpasar, Bali, has requested that tourist ship operators routinely conduct accident handling simulations as a form of crew preparedness.
French Tourists Are Amazed by Seeing Various Beautiful Kites at the Rare Angon Festival
The view of giant kites welcomes every visitor who comes to Mertasari Beach, Thursday (23/7/2026). Many people flocked to the biggest kite festival in Bali at the Rare Angon Festival 2026.
Rare Angon Festival: Thousands of Kites 'Decorate' the Sky of Mertasari Beach
The sky above Mertasari Beach, Sanur, is filled with thousands of traditional Balinese kites to international creations at the Rare Angon Kite Festival which will take place from 23 to 26 July 2026.
Lidah Lokal Sanur Introduces Contemporary Asian Dining with Indonesian Soul
Located within ARTOTEL Sanur Bali, Lidah Lokal Sanur has become a familiar dining destination for both hotel guests and local diners seeking dishes that celebrate Indonesia’s rich flavours with an artful lens. Now, it expands the horizons of its menu while staying true to its ...
From Busan to Bali: Korean Flavours Served in the Village Square
An unexpected culinary exchange takes place in Sanur every week, as Andaz Bali’s South Korean Chef, Min A, takes over the resort’s central gardens to showcase the flavours of her home country through ‘Hansik Korean BBQ’ – served amidst the Balinese-inspired surroundings of ‘Al...
Discover Nusa Lembongan & Nusa Ceningan in Three Days: An Island Hopping Itinerary
Off the southeast coast of mainland Bali, one will find the conjoined island escapes of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, which we still consider to be underrated destinations on the Bali travel trail – even for residents!