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Here is information of the main resort areas in Bali!! Do you want relax at hotel, experience activities or be refreshed by the nature?
Each area has different special features, so we recommend choosing areas and hotels according to what you want to do in Bali!
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For beach Activities! Tanjung Benoa
For Beach Activities! Tanjung Benoa is famous as a center of the beach activity spots and always has many people to enjoy the activities. The degree of transparency in the ocean is not high, but is like a lagoon surrounded by the coral reefs, so it is very calm even with shallow waves. Tourists who would like to go jet-skiing or parasailing visit here from all the areas in Bali including Nusa Dua, Kuta and Seminyak.
Tanjung Benoa is not an only place for the marine activities, but also marine tours and cruises including Turtle Island and Quick Silver Cruise which starts from Benoa. “Dive Walker” walking in the ocean putting a helmet with a full of oxygen is also a hot activity to try. There are many hotels in Benoa, but large hotels such as Grand Mirage Resort and Conrad Bali Resort are available.
Features of Tanjung Benoa
| Activity | Shopping | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| All kinds of the marine sports are available! Banana Boat / Jet Ski / Dive Walker / Quick Silver Cruise | There are small markets, souvenir shops, convenience stores and supermarkets. Bali Collection in Nusa Dua | International and Seafood Restaurants: are popular.@ Bumbu Bali |
| Spa / Esthe | Hotel | Sightseeing Spot |
| | | |
| It doesnft have many spas, but has a good access to spas in Nusa Dua. Rumah Spa / Thalasso Bali | The medium resort hotels along the beach are available. Conrad Bali / Grand Mirage Bali / Aston Bali Resort & Spa | NA |
| Standard Transmit Time to Other Areas | ||
| Nusa Dua 5 – 10 min |
Jimbaran 15 – 25 min |
Kuta / Legian 30 – 40 min |
| Seminyak 40 – 50 min |
Sanur 40 min – 1 hr |
Ubud 1.5 – 2 hrs |
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No. 1Long-Established Resort Area in Bali!
Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua which is located in a same area of Benoa is famous as a Balinese resort area. It was developed as a resort town by the government in the beginning of 1970 and has 4 to 5 star large hotels with high quality services, so you can spend a comfortable time there.
Most of the hotels have restaurants, spas, beach activity plans and show of Balinese culture such as Traditional Balinese Dance, so it is recommended for anyone who wants to be away from the tourists and enjoy your own time at hotel. A big shopping mall, “Bali Collection” is in the area and it has a supermarket that you can buy resort wears for tourists and daily necessities.
Features of Nusa Dua
| Activity | Shopping | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| Nusa Dua is not for the activities, so spending time at the beach is common. You can experience t he marine sports in Benoa next to Nusa Dua. | All the daily necessities and resort wears are available at Bali Collection The area is not for souvenir shopping. | There are not many restaurants in the area, but available inside of the hotels. Loco Cafe / Ulam Restaurant |
| Spa / Esthe | Hotel | Sightseeing Spot |
| | | |
| Spa is mainly recommended in the area. You can choose it based on a budget and favorite. Toya Spa / Spassion / The Amerta | The 4 to 5 star large hotels such as Grand Haytt Bali and Ayodya Resort Bali are popular. The private resort villas are available such as Kayumanis Villa and The bale | Bali Golf & Country and Camel Safari to take a walk with a camel in front of the Nikko Hotel. |
| Standard Transmit Time to Other Areas | ||
| Tanjung Benoa 5 – 10 min |
Jimbaran 15 – 25 min |
Kuta / Legian 30 – 40 min |
| Seminyak 40 – 50 min |
Sanur 40min – 1 hr |
Ubud 1.5 – 2 hrs |
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Quiet Resort Area, Jimbaran
Seafood BBQ and the greatest sunset going down to Indian Ocean are well-known in Jimbaran. It used to be a fishing village until 1990, but has become as a resort area. It does not have an atmosphere of the sightseeing spot compared with Kuta and Nusa Dua, so you wonft see many street stalls and be bothered by street venders. Even though the worldfs leading resorts, Four Seasons Resorts and Ayana Resort are in Jimbaran, many hotels are not available here.
Features of Jimbaran
| Activity | Shopping | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| There are many surf points such as Uluwatu and Dream Land. A few of other marine sports are available. | There are not shopping spots except Jenggala Keramik which has many fans from all over the world. | Jimbaran = BBQ in the Beach! There are many seafood restaurantsincluding Ganesha Cafe and Beach Bali Cafe. |
| Spa / Esthe | Hotel | Sightseeing Spot |
| | | |
| Many new spas have been opening in the area. Spas by Japanese owners, Queen Rose Spa and Kunthi Bali Spa are available. | The world’s popular resorts, Four Seasons Resorts and Ayana Resorts are the main hotels which are available to stay. | You donft want to miss Uluwatu Temple to see Kecak Dance and GWK, a park with huge stone statues. |
| Standard Transmit Time to Other Areas | ||
| Tanjung Benoa 10 – 15 min |
Jimbaran – |
Kuta / Legian 15 – 25 min |
| Seminyak 30 – 40 min |
Sanur 40 min – 1 hr |
Ubud 1.5 – 2 hrs |
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Full of Life and Energy! Kuta / Legian
You will see tourists, backpackers and surfers from all over the world in the most exciting area of Bali. You can enjoy everything you want in this area, including shopping, meals, surfing and clubbing.
There are many comfortable hotels which have a great access to the beach, including Hard Rock Hotel, Harris Resort and Mercure Kuta located on North side of the area. The busiest street, Legian Street has unique souvenir shops and restaurants. At night, it changes into a night spot with the loud dance music that all the tourists and locals go out until the morning.
Features of Kuta / Legian
| Activity | Shopping | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| Waterbom is the No. 1recommendation! Surfing is popular as well. | It is a very exciting shopping area which has unique shops along Legian Street. There are many big shopping malls including Discovery Mall and Mal Bali Galleria. | You can enjoy various International foods. Take Restaurant / Kemangi / Chinese Seafood |
| Spa / Esthe | Hotel | Sightseeing Spot |
| | | |
| You can have spas with reasonable prices in the area. Ocean view spas such as Theta Spa are available. | From reasonable hotels (Legian Village Hotel) to 5 star hotels (Kupukupubarong) , you can choose a hotel with your budget. | Kartika Plaza Street / Legian Street / Pantai Kuta |
| Standard Transmit Time to Other Areas | ||
| Tanjung Benoa 30 – 40 min |
Jimbaran 15 – 25 min |
Kuta / Legian – |
| Seminyak 10 – 15 min |
Sanur 30 – 40 min |
Ubud 1 – 1.5 hrs |
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Stylish and Fashionable Spot! Seminyak
Seminyak and Kerobokan are new resort areas located in a North part of Kuta which is famous as the newest shopping and restaurant area. There are many private villas that have a lot of Western repeaters instead of large hotels. Why don’t you enjoy reading books with cocktail or go window-shopping for fancy antiques and interior goods. At night, check out fusion cuisine with candle lights at the hottest restaurant!
Features of Seminyak
| Activity | Shopping | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| Bungy Jump is recommended anyone who wants a screaming experience. Surfing Lesson is also enjoyable. | There are many shops you donft want to miss! Seminyak Square (opened in 2009) / ASHITABA | Enjoy International foods romantically. Metis / Pantarei |
| Spa / Esthe | Hotel | Sightseeing Spot |
| | | |
| You can choose a spa with your budget. Taman Merah Spa / Murano Spa | Many private villas are available. Aston Bhavana Villas / bvilla + spa | Check out shops on Seminyak Street and Oberoi Street which has a high sense of fashion. |
| Standard Transmit Time to Other Area | ||
| Tanjung Benoa 40 – 50 min |
Jimbaran 30 – 40 min |
Kuta / Legian 10 – 15 min |
| Seminyak – |
Sanur 30 – 40 min |
Ubud 1 – 1.5hrs |
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Sophisticated Spot! Sanur
Many artists from abroad including Le Mayeur fell in love and stay at this area. Today, Nusa Dua is the most popular resort area in Bali, but Sanur was flourished as the first resort area and still has many repeaters who want to enjoy their time quietly. Even though it is still a sightseeing spot, the calm atmosphere brings back many people who visit there. Few 3 to 4 ranked middle or large hotels are available. It is your choice to spend a day to go to select shops on Danau Tamblingan Street, take a break at a cafe or go to the beach to take a nap.
Features of Sanur
| Activity | Shopping | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| You enjoy the marine sports. Seawalker / Dolphin Lodge | The main street and local department stores such as . RAMAYANA and TIARASEWATA are sopping spots. | You can enjoy dances with meals at some restaurants including Legong Restaurant and Ayodya Restaurant. |
| Spa / Esthe | Hotel | Sightseeing Spot |
| | | |
| Only a few are available. Puri Esthetic Spa / Halo Bali Spa | It is a serene long-established hotel area. Bali Hyatt | Danau Tamblingan Street has many cafes and general stores |
| Standard Transmit Time to Other Area | ||
| Tanjung Benoa 40 min – 1 hr |
Jimbaran 40 – 50 min |
Kuta / Legian 30 – 40 min |
| Seminyak 30 – 40 min |
Sanur – |
Ubud 40 min – 1 hr |
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Donft Miss it!!! Ubud
It is a center of the Balinese arts in the mountain district. Balinese dances are performed every night and popular spots including heritages, healing spots, art galleries, and souvenir shops are all in the area. You can enjoy a relaxing moment in the nature, look for Balinese goods, take a look at Balinese arts and visit temples or heritages. The resort hotels surrounded the nature and hiding villas makes your stay more memorable.
Features of Ubud
| Activity | Shopping | Restaurant |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| All the nature activities such as Rafting and Elephant Safari here! | You can find cute goods with a reasonable price at Ubud Market and Sukawati Market. Many shops are available on the street. | You can also enjoy a view of the rice fields. Terrace Padi Cafe / Kampung Cafe |
| Spa / Esthe | Hotel | Sightseeing Spot |
| | | |
| Most hotels has spa. The Lembah Spa / Mango Tree Spa | It has many secret types of the villas in the forests. The Royal Pita Maha / Viceroy Bali / Mayaubud | It has great temples and heritages as good as called an artistic village. Monkey Forest / Gunung Lebah Temple / Goa Gajah |
| Standard Transmit Time to Other Area | ||
| Tanjung Benoa 1.5 – 2 hrs |
Jimbaran 1.5 – 2 hrs |
Kuta / Legian 1 – 1.5 hrs |
| Seminyak 1 – 1.5 hrs |
Sanur 40 min – 1 hr |
Ubud – |
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