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The Holiday Inn Sanur breakfast is the best value walk-in hotel breakfast we’ve found in Sanur at 150,000 IDR plus tax. Our honest review — what’s included, the standout Indian food station and tips for getting the most out of it.
Cash or card in Bali — we’ve used both on multiple trips and this is our honest take. Pros and cons of each, how to find a legitimate money exchange, which cards are best for Australian travellers, ATM fees and whether you can tap and pay in Bali.
Unlike Bali’s popular beaches at Kuta and Seminyak, Sanur’s beach does not have a main beachfront road. The beach has to be accessed through a number of smaller streets and alleyways leading from off Jalan Danau Tamblingan — the main street running through Sanur. Each access point leads to a different section of the 7km … Read more
The Prama Sanur Beach Hotel is one of Sanur’s most talked-about places to stay. It is a massive 428-room resort that guests either love or hate. After spending four nights here we can see the pluses and negatives of this Sanur Beach Hotel. This is our honest Prama Sanur Beach Hotel review covering rooms, facilities, … Read more
The weather in Sanur, Bali is one of the most common questions we get asked. The weather is the number one thing that can affect any holiday. In Bali the forecast often says rain — should you be worried? The short answer is no — and in this article we explain why, with a month-by-month … Read more
Griya Santrian asks you to pay nearly twice what you would spend at many nearby Sanur hotels, around $250 to $300 AUD per night. As Sanur regulars who have stayed at hotels, homestays and villas across Sanur, we spent three nights here to find out if it truly delivers enough extra value to justify the … Read more
Getting into Bali involves a few steps that can seem quite overwhelming for first timers. Getting a tourist visa, paying the tourist tax and filling in a customs declaration all need to be sorted before you land. You need to go to a number of different websites to complete the Bali arrival process and they … Read more
Every day, from early morning to early evening, fast boats travel between Sanur and Nusa Lembongan. For many visitors to Bali, a few days on Lembongan is a natural part of the trip. It is a smaller, quieter island that is easy to reach and worth the effort. Several companies run boats from Sanur but … Read more
The Palm Garden Hotel sits on Jl. Kusuma Sari in South Sanur, tucked behind high walls away from the main road. It is a mid-range hotel that suits couples, singles and families who want a clean, comfortable base in a good location without paying resort prices. Semawang Beach is about a 5 minute walk away … Read more
When researching a holiday in Sanur, Bali, you will often see the area described in sections: North Sanur, Central Sanur and South Sanur. For first-time visitors this can be confusing when trying to decide where to stay. This guide covers everything you need to know about the southern end of Sanur, including where it is, … Read more