| Nusa Dua's hotels are geared to tourist groups, beach fanatics and international conferences. Each hotel has its own combination of first-class business and resort facilities. Located in a large, landscaped park, the complex also comprises an international convention center, a championship 18-hole golf course, a luxury shopping center, a medical clinic, and an amphitheater for music and dance. More facilities are located in the village of Bualu, just outside the resort. A strip of hotels, restaurants and watersports operators is located along the narrow cape north of Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa. And a new area is being developed at Pecatu or South Nusa Dua, south of Nusa Dua proper, anchored by the Nikko Hotel.
Prices in US dollars. AC = Air conditioning. Telephone code is 0361.
Bali Tourist Information
Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) at the center of Nusa Dua complex, Phone 771010.
How to get to Nusa Dua
The airport taxi co-op counter is outside customs ' near "left luggage". The average fare is Rp35,000 to Nusa Dua, Rp40,000 to Tanjung Benoa and Rp45,000 to Pecatu/South Nusa Dua.
Most hotels have a taxi counter run by a private company or co-operative. Prices are significantly higher (30%) than other resorts, with the drive to the airport costing $10 or more.
Open-topped buses with tropical motifs travel throughout the complex and to Benoa village. The fare is Rp1,000. There are car rental companies at each of the three gates of the Nusa Dua complex, near the Tragia Supermarket and at several hotels. There's also a bemo terminal. The fare is between Rp 1000 and Rp2,000 to Denpasar, and Rp2,000 to Tanjung Benoa.
Accommodations
IN NUSA DUA ($ 80 - $ 300)
Add 21% to the rates below for tax and service. Up to two children under 12 staying in their parents' room are usually free or half price.
| Hotel |
Information |
Class |
| Amanusa |
PO Box 33, Nusa Dua. 35 suites. Commanding views of the golf course and the ocean. Highest standards of luxury. Every suite has a queen-size four poster bed, outdoor patio, and garden shower. |
5 Star |
| Bali Gardenia Suite |
Jl Dalem Tarukan 7, Taman Mumbul, PO Box 133, Nusa Dua. 326 suites. Each suite includes living room kitchenette, dining table, sofa bed, terrace, and large garden. 2 tennis courts, gym, swimming pool, and shuttle service from hotel to private beach club and Nusa Dua shopping center. |
3 Star |
| Bali Hilton International |
PO Box 46, Nusa Dua 80361. 540 rooms. Children's play center, health center, squash and tennis courts, complete water sport facilities. |
5 Star |
| Bualu Villages |
PO Box 6, Denpasar. Phone 50 rooms. Free sport activities. PADI-certified diving instructor. The only hotel with a horse and cart available |
3 Star |
| Club Mediterrance Nusa Dua |
PO Box 7, Lot 6, Nusa Dua. 402 rooms. One of Le Club's best, housing the usual international facilities and activities. Rates include room, meals and entertainment , less of children |
5 Star |
| Grand Hyatt Bali |
PO Box 53, Nusa Dua. 656 rooms. Designed by the architect of the world-famous Hyatt in Waikoloa, Hawaii, this is one of the most spectacular resort hotels in South east Asia. Consists of four Balinese-style villages, five swimming pools, spa, night market restaurant |
5 Star |
| Melia Bali |
PO Box 1048, Tuban. 500 rooms. Spanish management and ambience. Lofty, open-air lobby and fountains. Popular with tour groups. Tennis and squash courts, spa |
5 Star |
| Nikko Bali |
JI. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan. 395 rooms. Perched atop 40 meter cliff, commanding stunning panoramas. Polished wooden floors |
5 Star |
| Putri Bali Hotel |
PO Box 1, Denpasar. 384 rooms. Managed by the government; dense tropical grounds. |
5 Star |
| Resor Sekar Nusa |
JI. Raya Nusa Dua Selatan, PO Box 3471, Denpasar 80034. In the heart of Nusa Dua, deluxe villas in Balinese village styled gardens |
Villa |
| Sheraton Nusa Indah Resort |
PO Box 36, Nusa Dua. 367 rooms. Views of either the tropical gardens, the pool or the sea. Attached to Bali International Convention Center |
5 Star |
| Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua Beach |
PO Box 2044, Kuta. 270 rooms. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, blue lagoons and cascading waterfalls. Fully equipped health club and tennis courts.
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5 Star |
| Wantilan Golf Villas Bali Golf and Country Club |
PO Box 12, Nusa Dua 80363. Exclusive 3 and 4 bedroom villas within world famous Bali Golf and Country Club. Rates for full villa include full staff and discounts on green fees. |
5 Star |
| Nusa Dua Beach Hotel |
PO Box 1028, Denpasar. 380 rooms. Nusa Dua's oldest property, completely renovated in 1995. International standard spa, classes, full gym and squash courts. Conference room for 500. |
5 Star |
Eating out in Nusa Dua
The Nusa Dua complex has many international restaurants (with international prices) in the five star hotels. A 7-course French meal at the chic Semeru Rotisserie in the Putri Bali costs $55/person. All hotels hold theme buffet dinners featuring Balinese dance for $30-$40/person. The Galeria area offers Spanish, Indonesian, Balinese, Italian, Korean, Thai, Swiss-German, Chinese, Japanese, and Western cuisines. Try Warung Bali to taste some local flavor, Sendok Restaurant for a variety of international dishes and Escargot for French cuisine. For fresh spicy seafood, try the Jala-Jala restaurant in the new Nikko Bali hotel. For excellent Japanese food including sushi and teppanyaki, the Matsuri Japanese Restaurant, next to the Galleria Shopping Complex, is a must.
For cheaper food and more natural surroundings, head for the village of Bualu just outside the resort. Outside the main gate to the right is the big Lotus Garden (free transportation in Nusa Dua area) restaurant which serves fesh, homemade pasta, grilled seafood and steaks. If you like spicy West Sumatran food, try Mega Meriah Padang on JI. Bypass Ngurah Rai. The best price-quality deal, though, is the Ulam Restaurant, just outside the gate facing the Hilton. The specialty is the seafood basket for $8 per person. It's a favorite haunt of ministers and celebrities. Kuta's popular Poco Loco Mexican food has opened a branch at JI. Pantai Mengiat. Also on JI. Pantai Mengiat is the Nyoman Beer Garden with its extensive international menu, featuring great pasta and fresh seafood.
Finally, if you decide to go native and eat for a dollar, there's a sate stall near the main entrance, or try the bakso Solo (meatball soup) at the night market in front of the local movie theater.
Bali - Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa is the natural northern continuation of Nusa Dua, with the white sand beach stretching the length of the coast. It is a booming resort, popular with water sports enthusiasts.
Tanjung Benoa Accommodations
Prices are negotiable at low season. Most hotels can arrange water sports activities.
Budget (under $25)
| Hotel Name's |
No.of Room |
Room Rates |
Remark |
| Ac |
Fan |
Ac |
Fan |
| Rasa Sayang Beach Inn . 19 rooms. Very simple rooms |
8 |
11 |
10 |
13 |
air port transfer to hotel one way US$ 6 per 2 persons
Inquiry | Reservation |
| Pondok Wisata Hasan on J1. Pratama. 11 rooms in a nice quiet setting, with very friendly staff. |
4 |
7 |
13 |
11 |
air port transfer to hotel one way US$ 6 per 2 persons
Inquiry | Reservation |
Intermediate ($54-$75)
| Hotel |
Information |
Class |
| Puri Benoa Bungalows |
18 rooms with a relaxing beach front swimming pool and restaurant. |
4 Star |
Luxury ($104 and up)
| Hotel |
Information |
Class |
| Aston Bali |
JI. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Right on the beach with great views and 187 rooms. 3 restaurants, large swimming pool, gymnasium and the excellent Biwana Spa. |
4 Star |
| Bali Royal |
JI. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua. 14 rooms. Set in lush gardens with beachfront pool and restaurant. Some of the bungalows have open-air baths with special tubs. The suites are ocean-view duplexes with private garden. |
4 Star |
| Bali Tropik |
JI. Pratama 34, PO Box 41, Tanjung Benoa. 103 rooms. All rooms have private terraces overlooking the sea. Seaside swimming pool with sunken bar. All-inclusive resort with activities program, entertainment, kids club, non-motorized water sports, all food and beverage. |
4 Star |
| Grand Mirage |
Jl. Pratama 74, Tanjung Benoa. Reservations: PO Box 43, Nusa Dua. 310 rooms. French Thalasso therapy Spa is part of the hotel. 3 restaurants, 3 bars, 2 tennis courts, a meeting room and swimming pool |
4 Star |
| Club Bali Mirage |
JI. Pratama 72, Tanjung Benoa. PO Box 43, Nusa Dua. 100 rooms. All inclusive club with rate including room, meals, beverages, entertainment, and non motorized water sports. Modern facilities and a classical Balinese atmosphere with lush tropical garden |
4 Star |
| Melia Benoa |
JI. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, PO Box 52, Nusa Dua 80363. 90 rooms. All-inclusive resort with fitness club, gym, pool, squash court, extensive water sports facilities and activities. |
4 Star |
| Novotell Benoa |
JI. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa. Reservations: PO Box 39, Nusa Dua 80361. 191 rooms in two buildings facing each other across the main road. Water sports, pool, jogging track, tennis court |
4 Star |
Eating Out in Tanjung Benoa
The Tanjung Benoa area has an increasing number of good restaurants. Near the peninsula tip, the sumptuous Beluga Watersport Complex is a hull shaped restaurant renowned for its rijsttafel, only $10/person. The beach side Rai restaurant features lobster and fresh fish grilled to perfection. For good European fare and pizza, dine at Novotel Benoa. At the southern end, across from Club Mad (and a favorite of its staff), is the Casanova Italian restaurant. For Indonesian food, Bambu Indah has a good reputation among locals. More upscale but excellent quality is Pasar Senggol, nightly at Grand Hyatt Bali. For $37, all you can eat of a variety of Indonesian fare from vendor carts and stalls, plus an excellent dance performance. Tanjung Benoa Café Jl. Padma #216. Enjoy Indonesian, Chinese and European cuisine and the romantic atmosphere.
Tanjung Benoa Activities
Facilities are available at reasonable rates in over 10 locations. The following is a rough price guide. Canoes: $6/hour. Deep-sea fishing: $50-$75. Scuba Diving: $34-$85 for certified divers, $55 (boat dive). Snorkeling around Nusa Dua: $10. Day trips to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan: cost $60/boat. Banana boats, water scooters, water skiing, jet skis, wave runners, windsurfers, and parasailing are also available.
Tanjung Benoa Shopping
Although the Nusa Dua / Tanjung Benoa area does not compare to Kuta or Denpasar for choice, you can find a wide range of products in a much smaller area. Prices are fair.
Set inside the Nusa Dua resort, the Galeria Shopping Complex has textiles and handicrafts, including leather, batik, woodcarving, and paintings. Galeria has expanded and improved with greenery and lively kiosks selling crafts and fast foods. A new games center entertains youngsters and the island's largest music outlet is here. Keris Gallery is an up-market department store. There's also a Duty Free Shop, a Tragia supermarket, a huge branded jeans warehouse and numerous international restaurants.
Another shopping area is near the main Tragia supermarket on JI. Bypass Ngurah Rai. There are a number of leather shops where you can bargain for custom-made leather jackets for as little as $120. Most of the other stuff on sale is the same as that found in all the main tourist areas, minus the chic of some of the Legian and Sanur shops. The Tragia supermarket itself is a good place to buy souvenirs for a fixed, higher price, but minus the hassles. For an excellent and wide selection of local wood furniture, visit Tuahta Furniture, JI. Pratama 100X, Tanjung Benoa. They will also help with shipping if something large catches your eye.
Tanjung Benoa Night Life
Nusa Dua is a resort for short stays, conventioneers and families who generally don't go out. If they do, it's either to Jimbaran or Kuta. There are a few nightspots in the resort, however: Bali Hilton's Octopus Fun Pub with live music from 7 pm-10 pm and karaoke until 2 am; live bands and big screen video at Grand Hyatt's Lila Cita, 6 pm-2 am; or Quinn's Pub at the Sheraton Laguna with music from 9 pm; for an elegant night out, Club Tabuh at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel has a nightly band alternately featuring jazz, Caribbean and Top 40 music from 9 pm-1 am.
In Tanjung Benoa, try Grand Mirage Resort's Cool Bar with karaoke and dancing 9 pm-midnight, or Hemingway's Piano Bar for after-dinner drinks and piano with vocals, 6 pm-midnight.
Nusa Dua's Amphitheater frequently sponsors cultural performances from across the archipelago and often has international performing artists appearing.
Banks and Money Changers . Both available at Galleria or outside the main gate to Nusa Dua. Medical Service. The BTDC Clinic, across from Nusa Dua Galleria, and the Nusa Dua Clinic, across from Bali Royal in Tanjung Benoa are both open 24-hours.
Telecommunications . Wartels are located at the BPLP/STP Hotel & Tourism Institute in Nusa Dua, Phone 7771165 and behind the Police in Tanjung Benoa, Phone 773648. Both open 8 am-11 pm.
Postal Service. Most hotels will post letters for guests. The Nusa Dua post office is outside the resort's main gate. Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm, Sun 8 am-noon, holidays 8 am-2 pm.
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