Sanur · Where to stay
Best hotels in Sanur
Sanur hotels make more sense sorted by position on the coast than by star rating alone. The real question is not "which is nicest" but "do you want harbour convenience, central walkability, or a quieter southern base?" Pick the zone, then the hotel.
Central · Jl. Danau Tamblingan
Hyatt Regency Bali · beachfront
Beachfront resort on Jl. Danau Tamblingan; 373 rooms, three pools, kids club and the shared Shankha Spa / 24-hour fitness.
Best for: The strongest all-round large-resort classic in central Sanur; families.
Andaz Bali · beachfront
Contemporary luxury beachfront resort on Jl. Danau Tamblingan; 149 rooms, 20 suites and 22 villas, plus kids club and fitness.
Best for: A premium, design-forward central base.
Maya Sanur Resort & Spa · beachfront
Direct Sanur Beach access; 103 rooms and suites, spa, yoga studio, family pool and kids club.
Best for: Design-forward couples and families who still want boardwalk access.
Tandjung Sari · beachfront
Boutique beachfront classic in the centre of Sanur; bungalow rates include daily à la carte breakfast. (A July 2026 repair notice was live — check before booking.)
Best for: Old-Sanur character over resort scale.
Griya Santrian · beachfront
Central white-sand beachfront within walking distance of shops and restaurants; Beach Wing rooms sit near the beach and main pool.
Best for: A mid-upscale stay in the middle of everything.
North · Matahari Terbit / Sanur Harbour
Segara Village Hotel · beachfront
Direct access to both Sanur Beach and Matahari Terbit; 120 rooms.
Best for: A classic family beachfront without luxury pricing.
The Meru Sanur · beachfront
All-suite beachfront resort inside the Sanur Special Economic Zone, Jl. Hang Tuah.
Best for: High-end, harbour-side wellness positioning.
Bali Beach Hotel · beachfront
Heritage-facing hotel with 273 ocean-facing rooms and suites; Olympic-size beachfront pool, spa, fitness centre and kids club.
Best for: The 'classic Sanur reborn', near the fast-boat zone.
South · Semawang / Cemara / Mertasari
Puri Santrian · beachfront
South-beach classic with family suites and a spa; the Premier Deluxe wing is adults-oriented (no children under 15).
Best for: A quieter south-end base for repeat Bali travellers.
InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort · beachfront
Suite-oriented beach resort with pool, spa, fitness centre and four restaurants (breakfast at Layang-Layang), Jl. Kusuma Sari.
Best for: South-end luxury.
Prama Sanur Beach Bali · beachfront
Large classic family resort alongside Mertasari Beach; 428 rooms, lagoon pool, Splash Zone family pool, spa and watersport centre.
Best for: A big beachfront family resort at the quiet south end.
Mercure Resort Sanur · beachfront
Direct beachfront access; 189 rooms in a cottage-style layout with two outdoor pools.
Best for: Good value when beach access matters more than polish.
Holiday Inn Bali Sanur · near beach
82 rooms, rooftop pool and 24-hour fitness centre a short walk inland on Jl. Kusuma Sari; kids-eat-free positioning.
Best for: Best value international-chain pick for families who don't need direct sand.
How to choose fast
- North / harbour side if the trip is built around boat departures or you want the new wellness-and-heritage cluster.
- Central Sanur for the best all-round mix of beach path, dining access and classic stays.
- South end for calmer surroundings, more family-beach energy and less passing traffic.
- Read booking details carefully. Across the big chains, cancellation terms usually vary by rate, not by hotel — so there is rarely one fixed rule per property.