Sanur
Another basic, small beachfront hotel, the Peneeda (which is not phonetically accurate for Penida) is a good choice for sun, sand and room service at a…
Must-see hotels in South Bali & the Islands
Nusa Lembongan
The nine units at this hillside place are a mix of square and circular numbers with thatched roofs and balconies. The large rooms (some with fan only)…
Bukit Peninsula
There's a relaxed hacienda feel to Bingin Garden, where eight bungalow-style rooms are set among an arid garden and a large pool. It's back off the cliffs…
Bukit Peninsula
The best-value cliff-side option has 12 rooms in modern, two-storey bungalow-style blocks. The grounds are thickly landscaped but the real appeal is the…
Bukit Peninsula
Sharing the same idyllic Jimbaran beach as the pricier neighbouring resorts, the low-key Keraton is great value for a beachfront resort. Its 102 rooms are…
Nusa Lembongan
Twelve modern-style bungalows surround a large pool in a serene compound with fast-growing vegetation. The units have terraces and sitting areas; some…
Nusa Lembongan
This small property is less than 100m from the beach. Four bungalows sit in a small, lush garden; each has an open-air bathroom and a secluded terrace…
Sanur
Run by a friendly family, this mellow guesthouse is set in a lovely bird-filled garden full of palms and flowers. Rooms vary in standards (some cold water…
Sanur
High-style on the far side from the beach, this four-storey hotel is a dramatic addition to Sanur's main drag. The 42 rooms are capacious, have balconies…
Sanur
The only thing between you and the beach is a small shrine. Beyond the lounging porches, the multihued carved Balinese doors don't prepare you for the…
Nusa Lembongan & Islands
In the southwest corner of the island overlooking the Ceningan Point surf break, this cute little resort has a tiny beach and clifftop bar. The rooms are…
Sanur
Like its many-petalled namesake, the Gardenia has many facets. The seven rooms are visions in white and sit well back from the road. Nice verandahs face a…
Denpasar
The eight rooms at this sprightly urban family compound, a longtime traveller favourite, are clean and have small balconies. There is a nice courtyard and…
Bukit Peninsula
Right at the entrance to the area above the Ulu Watu breaks, this modern 30-room hotel is a good mainstream choice. The three-storey main building…
Bukit Peninsula
Back 20m off the main road, this friendly family-run homestay has 11 immaculate hot-water rooms that include breakfast. The tiles on the outdoor verandah …
Sanur
Set 150m down a gang (alley) from the noisy road, Keke welcomes backpackers into its genial family (who are often busy making offerings). The five quiet,…
Bukit Peninsula
A mere 200m from the beach, the flash-free Puri Bambu is an older but well-run place – and the best-value option in Jimbaran. The 48 rooms (some with tubs…
Bukit Peninsula
This family-run surfer crash pad is excellent value in Bingin, with lush landscaping and five private rooms offering air-con and hot water. The owners are…
Nusa Penida
If you're seeking comfort, this is easily the best place to stay on Penida. As well as spiffy business-style rooms, there's a pool, an atmospheric…
Nusa Penida
A well-run compound with 15 bungalows and dorms (some fan-only). Each is basic but comfortable with thatched walls. You're mere steps from Ped's small but…
Bukit Peninsula
On top of a knoll, 14 bamboo bungalows are set on spacious, pretty grounds near a classic kidney-shaped pool. There's a certain Crusoe-esque motif and a…
Bukit Peninsula
This cluster of thatched bungalows (some with multiple rooms) is the pick here. The 25 rooms surround a 14m pool in an attractive compound; some have sea…
Bukit Peninsula
The nine bungalow-style rooms facing a nice garden are comfy. It's down a very small lane, near the beach parking. It has a small cafe.
Nusa Penida
Run by a delightful family, this laid-back guesthouse has clean bungalow-style rooms just across the street from the beach.
Sanur
Lush gardens, three large pools with fountains, a tennis court and beach frontage, as well as 199 comfortable, well-equipped rooms, make this a popular…
Sanur
The grandchildren of the late artist Le Mayeur de Merpres and his wife Ni Polok run this small homestay. It's within the Museum Le Mayeur compound and…
Nusa Lembongan
The more upmarket sister guesthouse to Pondok Baruna on the waterfront, Frangipani has eight spacious, luxurious bungalow-style rooms and a good-sized…
Bukit Peninsula
Five basic cliff-side rooms rattle to the beat of the surf day and night. Set in the rocks amid the various bars, this is the place if all you want is a…
Nusa Penida
Crushed-coral pathways running between animal statuary link the 10 very basic rooms here. Turn on Jl Nusa Indah just east of the centre.
Sanur
The landmark Sanur beachfront resort, the former Bali Hyatt now has a slightly grander name and has had a recent makeover.
