Nusa Dua hotel and lodging guide

Nusa Dua is synonymous with unadulterated luxury and enjoying the finer things in life. Built to indulge the every whim of upmarket tourist and visiting dignitaries, the resort is the most exclusive in Indonesia. Staying here is not cheap by any means but decent value can be had considering the excellent range of amenities and high comfort levels. Prices generally start at rp1,500,000 a night for five star standards but low season deals are plentiful with discounts of up to forty per cent possible.

You can expect large executive style rooms, private balcony, air conditioning, four poster beds, TV, DVD player and a whole lot more besides. Hotel amenities will include health spas, swimming pools, water sports, kids’ clubs and elegant restaurants as standard. One or two also offer tennis academies and mini golf. When money really is no object, there are some truly opulent private villas in Nusa Dua with price tags approaching US$1,000 a night. For this you can live like royalty with 24 hour butler service, private swimming pools and gorgeous artfully designed accommodation.

There are no budget guest houses within the gated resort itself however in neighbouring Tanjung Benoa you will find a handful of cheap bungalows and three star mid range resorts. Here are our recommended places to stay in the Nusa Dua area, offering something for every pocket from back packer to Hollywood glamour.

Recommended hotels in Nusa Dua are below but great discounts on standard prices can be found via our hotel booking affiliates.

Rasa Sayang Beach Inn
This small family run guest house is the most popular budget place in the area and enjoys a prime location close to the beach. Rooms are artfully designed with twin or double beds with a choice of fan or air conditioning. Prices range from rp120,000 to rp200,000 for a deluxe family room with two large double beds. All accommodation is set around a pretty tropical garden and breakfast is included. Jalan Pratama no88 Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua Tel; +62 (0)361 788835

Bali Tropic Resort
A spacious three star resort occupying spacious ornamental grounds down to the ocean. This relaxed resort is a good mid range option for families with plenty of water sports, a health spa and kid’s activities. Accommodation is bright and airy with standard doubles going for rp750,000 and more spacious deluxe cottages at rp950,000. There are complimentary airport transfers. Jalan Pratama no34 Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua Tel: +62 (0)361 772130

Nikko Resort
A sprawling five star resort perched on a dramatic cliff top, the Nikko is a popular family hotel with an excellent range of amenities. There are lagoon pools, water slides, a private beach, water sports and fine dining in western and Japanese restaurants. Packages start at rp1,500,000 a night in superior air con rooms with a sea view balcony. Jalan Raya Selatan Nusa Dua Tel: +62 (0)361 773377

St Regis Hotel
This is a grand and lavish hotel comprising 120 plush suites and private villas. It offers no expense spared luxury in a lush tropical park featuring swimming pools, several bars and restaurants and a renowned health spa. Rooms are furnished in elegant colonial style design and start at rp4,000,000 a night for a superior air conditioned suite. Pariwisata Kawasan Nusa Dua Tel: +62 (0)361 8478111

Westin Resort
This large beach resort has Nusa Dua’s best kid’s club, big family sized rooms and plenty of water sports activities. It also boasts Bali’s best tennis academy. Standard rooms are good value for central Nusa Dua at rp1,200,000 with deluxe suites at rp1,600,000. Located next to the Bali Golf and Country Club. South Gate, Nusa Dua Tel: +62 (0)361 771906

Ayodya Resort
Stylish modern suites with sunken bath tubs, plasma TVs and four poster beds offer a wow factor at the chic Ayodya resort. There is a full compliment of guest facilities including tennis, squash and a health spa. Half board packages are available in a standard suite for around rp1,750,000 a night for double occupancy. Jalan Pantai Mengiat Nusa Dua Tel: +62 (0)361 771102

The Bale
A smaller resort village with two bedroom private villas and two storey maxi villas accommodating up to eight guests. All have whirlpool bath tubs, private courtyards, four poster beds and some with private pools. A good bet for older couples or families looking for complete privacy. prices start at rp2,500,000 for exclusive use of a two bedroom villa with swimming pool. Jalan Nusa Dua Selatan no8 Nusa Dua Tel: +62 (0)361 776688

Heavenly Resort
The isolated cliff top location is just as dramatic as the sumptuous interiors of these three and four bedroom executive villas. All have 24 hour butler service, the use of a personal chef, private swimming pools and gorgeous contemporary furnishings.
Jalan Gunung Payung, Nusa Dua Tel: +62 (0)361 7801166

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