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This raging question has often been asked: cash vs card in Bali. It’s a heavily debated topic, and you will get opposing opinions. Some can be swayed in one direction due to their experiences with cash or cards in Bali. We have taken both and tested the theory of which one is better. What is … Read more
Unlike Bali’s popular western beaches like Kuta and Seminyak, Sanur’s coastline isn’t served by one main beachfront road. Instead, the beach is accessed through smaller streets and alleyways. Each leads to distinctly different parts of this 7km stretch of coastline. If you are not staying in a beachfront hotel, it may not be clear how … Read more
The Prama Sanur Beach Hotel is one of Sanur’s most talked-about places. It’s a massive 428-room resort that guests love or hate. After spending four nights here recently, we understand both perspectives. Its big pools and beachfront location make it an appealing choice, but its dated rooms and location at the southern end of Sanur … Read more
One of the most asked questions about Sanur, Bali, is about the weather. One scenario that often happens is you’ve just landed in Sanur at 2 PM during “dry season,” only to be greeted by a sudden downpour that clears up 30 minutes later, leaving behind perfect beach weather. Great weather in Sanur, Bali, on … Read more
Griya Santrian asks you to pay nearly twice what you’d spend at many nearby Sanur hotels, at $250 per night. The question is: what exactly do you get for that premium? As Sanur regulars, we have stayed at hotels, homestays and apartments in Sanur. We spent three nights at this well-known beachfront resort to find … Read more
Planning a holiday can be stressful enough with booking flights and choosing your accommodation. But preparing for a holiday to Bali can be downright painful, bogged down with Indonesian Government entry requirements on top. From navigating the online visa website to paying the tourist tax and filling out customs declaration, this should all be straight … Read more
Every day, from early morning to early evening, you will find fast boats traveling between Sanur and Nusa Lembongan. It is nearly a rite of passage for visitors to Bali to travel to Lembongan Island to spend a few days before returning to Bali. While several companies run boats from Sanur to Lembongan, Rocky Fast … Read more
Depending on the time of year, finding an affordable hotel on the south end of Sanur can be challenging. Luckily, we could book a stay at the Palm Garden Hotel, and it provided us with the perfect holiday accommodation in Sanur! Nestled away from the traffic on Kusuma Sari, the Palm Garden Hotel offers a … Read more
When researching your holiday in Sanur, Bali, people may mention different areas of Sanur, such as North, South, and Central Sanur. This can be very confusing for a first-time visitor to Sanur and make it difficult to know where in Sanur you want to stay. The exact boundaries of Southern Sanur in Bali can vary, … Read more
From the moment you walk through the traditional Balinese door into the courtyard at Arena Living, you know this place will be an escape from the hustle and bustle of Bali traffic. Arena Living offers visitors to Sanur, Bali, a comfortable and relaxing stay. If you stay at Arena Living Sanur, it provides the perfect … Read more