Nusa Dua : book your hotel

Serene and scenic, Nusa Dua is a five-star oasis of calm amidst Bali’s hectic streets. Located south of the international airport on the Bukit Peninsula, you’re here for the long string of white-sand beaches, the chilled vibe and the luxury resorts that define the best hotels in Nusa Dua. It’s also a great jumping-off point for exploring the beach clubs, surf breaks and revered sea temples of southern Bali.

With its dramatic cliffs, epic surf breaks and beaches positioned perfectly for heart-bursting sunsets, the Bukit Peninsula has a dedicated fan club that simply won’t go any further north than the airport.

Nusa Dua is a gated enclave of luxury beachfront hotels, stroll all or some of the 7-kilometre boardwalk that links them all. Tap into Bali’s cultural heritage at nearby Uluwatu – renowned for its sea temples and Kecak dances, or find the beach club that suits your style, from family to party crowd. The peninsula also draws the surf crowds for its breaks including Padang Padang and Dreamland, sunset-watching sites including Karang Boma Cliff at Uluwatu and the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) cultural park, with its massive, insta-worthy statues from Hindu mythology.

There are four upmarket Accor hotels in Nusa Dua, each with their own style, not 10 minutes’ drive from each other. Opt for the French-inspired luxury of Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua, the beachfront resort Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa - Handwritten Collection, stay close to Nusa Dua Beach, just five minutes’ walk to the Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, or choose luxury on a budget at the four-star Mercure Bali Nusa Dua.

Whether your taste is for Balinese beauty or French luxury, Nusa Dua obliges, with the five-star Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa and the Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort. Explore classic Balinese cuisine at the poolside Raja’s Restaurant in the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa, whose architecture is inspired by Balinese palaces. Or take yourself on a Balinese wellness journey at Sofitel’s spa with a Balinese healing massage by the beach or spa days with body wraps, scrubs, massages and bath rituals, backed up by Sofitel’s Club Millesime VIP Lounge, suites and pool villas.

Nusa Dua offers great-value hotels that won’t break the bank, yet still deliver on all the services. Novotel Bali Nusa Dua’s main draw is its 2.28 Beach Club, open from 8am to 8pm – drop in for a beachfront breakfast or Balinese-inspired cocktails at sunset, and fill the day with competitively priced shopping at the Bali Collection or a visit to the nearby natural Water Blow, to witness the power of the Indian Ocean. At the four-star Mercure Bali Nusa Dua, kick off the day with a buffet breakfast by the swimming pool before taking a swing at the nearby Bali National Golf Club while staying in its affordable superior rooms or the junior suite, which sleeps four.

Mixing business and pleasure is a Balinese specialty, with all Accor hotels in Nusa Dua equipped with meeting rooms. Novotel Bali Nusa Dua has five meeting rooms seating up to 100, with a wheelchair-accessible business centre with support staff on hand to assist. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa backs up its nine meeting rooms with a supported business centre, high-speed Wi-Fi and all the facilities expected of a five-star hotel including gym, valet, laundry and full restaurant services for a smooth transition from the working day to a relaxed evening off. Both hotels are close by the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center and the 18-hole Bali National Golf Course, with easy access to the Ngurah Rai Airport for seamless transfers.

Bali's a kids’ paradise, with beaches and pools at the ready, laid-back buffet breakfasts and hotel services that make every holiday family friendly. Novotel Bali Nusa Dua’s two-tier lagoon pool is a winner, with its children’s pool and lifeguards, while the accommodation includes apartments from one-bedroom that sleeps up to two adults and three children, to the four-bedroom apartments with kitchenette to accommodate up to nine. Children are welcome at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, which has kids’ clubs from the youngest traveller up to 12 years, with outdoor and indoor playgrounds, board and video areas and a children’s library. Ask about the facilities including strollers and babysitting on request.

Whether it’s tranquil and serene, or enjoying a vibrant life together, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua caters for all styles of romantic getaways. Slip into its signature spa for a couples' treatment or amble the boardwalk at the quiet sunrise or early evenings before dinner in the loungy Manarai Beach House, with its DJs, two pools and private beach. At the beachfront Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa - Handwritten Collection, opt for the Palace Clubroom with lagoon access for a morning dip before heading out to explore Uluwatu’s temple complex, and wind down with light bites and cocktails in the poolside Chess bar looking out to the beach.