When groups from nearby resorts aren’t around, you’ll probably have this large museum to yourself. A collection of art from Pacific Ocean cultures spans…
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Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua translates literally as 'Two Islands' – although they are actually small raised headlands, each with a small temple. But Nusa Dua is much better known as Bali's gated compound of resort hotels. It's a vast and manicured place where you leave the chaos of the rest of the island behind as you pass the guards.
Built in the 1970s, Nusa Dua was designed to compete with international beach resorts the world over. Balinese 'culture', in the form of condensed cultural displays, is literally trucked in nightly in an effort to make it seem like less of a generic beach resort.
With more than 20 large resorts and thousands of hotel rooms, Nusa Dua can live up to some of its promise when full, but during slack times it's desolate.
Explore Nusa Dua
- PPasifika Museum
When groups from nearby resorts aren’t around, you’ll probably have this large museum to yourself. A collection of art from Pacific Ocean cultures spans…
- PPura Gegar
Just south of Gegar Beach is a bluff with a good cafe and a path that leads up to Pura Gegar, a compact temple shaded by gnarled old trees. Views are…
- PPura Bias Tugal
Pretty seafront Balinese temple.
- BBali International Convention Centre
Large convention halls attached to the Westin Resort.
- BBali Nusa Dua Convention Center
Large free-standing convention and meeting complex in the centre of Nusa Dua.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Nusa Dua.
See
Pasifika Museum
When groups from nearby resorts aren’t around, you’ll probably have this large museum to yourself. A collection of art from Pacific Ocean cultures spans…
See
Pura Gegar
Just south of Gegar Beach is a bluff with a good cafe and a path that leads up to Pura Gegar, a compact temple shaded by gnarled old trees. Views are…
See
Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center
Large free-standing convention and meeting complex in the centre of Nusa Dua.
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