Sunrise over jukung boats in the lagoon at Sanur

Where to stay in Denpasar & Sanur

Two very different bases, half an hour apart: the working city, or its beach.

Choosing where to sleep in Denpasar comes down to one question: do you want the city on your doorstep, or the sea?

Sanur is the answer for most leisure travellers. It is part of Denpasar, has a calm beach, a long seaside path and a huge range of hotels, and puts the old town, the airport and the harbour for the Nusa islands all within about half an hour. Central Denpasar and Renon suit travellers who are here for the markets, museums and food, those on business, and anyone who wants good-value rooms away from the tourist economy.

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Where to stay

Hotels in Sanur

Beachfront classics, new luxury resorts and friendly mid-range hotels along Denpasar’s own coast.

Hyatt Regency Bali

★★★★★

9.5 363 reviews

The grand old Bali Hyatt, rebuilt and reopened in 2018, set in nine hectares of mature tropical gardens with a long beachfront in the middle of Sanur. The benchmark for a classic Sanur stay.

Beachfront in central Sanur
Famous tropical gardens
Outstanding guest scores

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Andaz Bali, by Hyatt

★★★★★

9.4 174 reviews

A luxury resort designed like a modern Balinese village, next door to the Hyatt Regency and sharing its stretch of beach. Rooms and villas are scattered through the gardens.

Village-style design in tropical gardens
Beachfront
Villas with private pools available

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Tandjung Sari Hotel

9.5 124 reviews

Sanur’s original boutique hotel: a small collection of bungalows in a garden on the beach, family-run for decades and loved for its old-Bali atmosphere.

Small and intimate — under 30 rooms
Steps from the sand
Among the highest guest scores in Sanur

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The Meru Sanur

★★★★★

9.3 196 reviews

A new luxury resort at the northern end of Sanur, a short walk from the beach and the harbour, with large suites and extensive pools.

Near Sanur harbour and the beach
New, spacious suites
Excellent reviews

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Bali Beach Hotel

★★★★★

9.4 219 reviews

The tower that started it all in 1966 — the only high-rise on the island — reborn as a luxury hotel on the northern beachfront, close to the harbour for boats to the Nusa islands.

Sea views and sunrises from the upper floors
A few minutes’ walk to the beach and harbour
A piece of Bali tourism history

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Maya Sanur Resort & Spa

★★★★★

A sleek, contemporary beachfront resort with lagoon-access rooms and a long pool running down to the sand. A favourite with couples.

Contemporary design
Beachfront with lagoon pools
Central Sanur location

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Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur – Bali

★★★★

8.9 401 reviews

A big, family-friendly four-star resort set back from the beach, with large pools, apartments and suites that suit longer stays, a short walk from the beach.

Great for families
Large pools and gardens
Hundreds of reviews

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ARTOTEL Sanur Bali

★★★★

9.3 175 reviews

An art-themed design hotel in the south of Sanur with a rooftop pool and bar, a few minutes’ walk from Mertasari Beach. Good value for the style.

Rooftop pool
Short walk to Mertasari and Sanur beaches
Design-led and well priced

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Mercure Resort Sanur

★★★★

8.5 111 reviews

Balinese-style cottages spread over five hectares of gardens at the quiet southern end of the beach. A long-standing family favourite.

Cottages in large gardens
Quiet southern beach
Family-friendly facilities

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Taksu Sanur Hotel

9.1 149 reviews

A friendly small hotel with a pool in Sanur, within walking distance of the beach and restaurants. One of the area’s best-reviewed budget options.

Walk to beach and restaurants
Pool
Excellent value

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Hotels in central Denpasar

Practical, good-value city hotels — including the island’s oldest — close to the sights, Renon and the main roads.

Inna Bali Heritage Hotel

★★★

8.5 63 reviews

The first hotel on the island, opened in 1927 as the Bali Hotel, a few steps from Puputan Square. Simple and old-fashioned, but nothing else puts you this close to the museum, the temple and the markets.

Historic 1927 building
Walk to Puputan Square and the Bali Museum
Right in the old town

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HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Denpasar Bali

★★★★

9.0 82 reviews

A modern, cheerful business hotel attached to a convention centre, with a pool and a reliable breakfast. A practical base if you want the city and the south-coast beaches within a short drive.

Outdoor pool and fitness centre
Strong guest scores
Easy drive to Kuta and Seminyak

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Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center

★★★★

A large four-star city hotel on the main road north of the centre, aimed at business travellers and families, with a pool and big rooms for the price.

Central Denpasar location
Pool and conference facilities
Good value four-star

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The Cakra Hotel

8.5 259 reviews

A relaxed, family-friendly hotel in a residential part of the city, a short drive from Renon and the Bajra Sandhi monument. A sensible mid-budget choice with a pool.

Close to Renon and Bajra Sandhi
Family-friendly
Hundreds of guest reviews

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City of Aventus Hotel – Denpasar

8.4 243 reviews

A newer hotel in the west of the city with a spa and a pool, handy for the bypass roads towards Kuta, Seminyak and the airport.

Spa and pool
Quick access to Kuta and Seminyak
Well reviewed for the price

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ibis Styles Bali Denpasar

★★★

8.1

A dependable three-star chain hotel on Jalan Teuku Umar, one of Denpasar’s main shopping and eating streets, with compact colourful rooms and a pool.

On busy Jalan Teuku Umar
Restaurants and shops outside the door
Budget-friendly

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Areas compared

Area	Good for	Less good for	Price level
Sanur (central & north)	Beach path, restaurants, harbour for the Nusa islands, families	Nightlife; surf	Mid-range to luxury
Sanur (south, Mertasari)	Quiet beach, gardens, longer stays	Walking to the harbour	Mid-range
Old town (Puputan Square)	Walking to the museum, temple and markets; ogoh-ogoh parade	Pools, greenery, evening dining choice	Budget to mid-range
Renon	Parks, local restaurants, between city and beach	Walking to the old-town sights	Budget to mid-range
West & north Denpasar (Teuku Umar, Gatot Subroto)	Business, shopping, quick access to Kuta and Seminyak	Atmosphere; sightseeing on foot	Budget to mid-range

Practical advice

Nyepi: you cannot leave your hotel for 24 hours, so pick one with gardens, a pool and a restaurant, and book early — many run special packages.
Bali Arts Festival and school holidays (June–August): Sanur fills up; reserve well ahead.
Early boat or flight? North Sanur is closest to the harbour; the airport is 30–40 minutes from Sanur and 30–45 from the city centre.
Check the map: “Denpasar” in a hotel’s address can mean anywhere in the city, including Sanur. Look at the distance to the place you actually want to be.
Taxes: hotel rates in Indonesia normally have tax and service added; make sure you compare final prices.

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Where to stay FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to stay in Denpasar or Sanur?

For most holidaymakers, Sanur: it is part of Denpasar but has the beach, more hotels and more restaurants, and the city centre is only 20–30 minutes away. Stay in central Denpasar if the markets, museums and local food are your main reason for coming, or if you want the lowest prices.

Which hotel is closest to Puputan Square and the Bali Museum?

The Inna Bali Heritage Hotel, the former Bali Hotel of 1927, is on Jalan Veteran a few steps from the square.

How far is Sanur from the airport?

About 15 km, usually 30–40 minutes by car along the bypass road.

Is Sanur good for families?

Yes. The lagoon is calm and shallow, the beach path is traffic-free and many resorts have large pools and gardens. It is one of the most family-friendly areas in Bali.

Are hotels in Denpasar cheaper than in Seminyak or Ubud?

Generally yes. City hotels cater mainly to Indonesian business and family travellers, and rates for a comparable standard are usually lower than in the main resort areas.