We are always on the lookout for good budget accommodation in Sanur and recently we found a new one. Sari Villa is tucked away in the middle of Sanur down the same private driveway that leads to the Griya Santrian Beach Resort and Villa Shanti, between Wicked Parrot Bar and The Village Cucina Italiana on Jalan Danau Tamblingan. We paid $48 AUD per night. Here is what we found.

Quick verdict — who is Sari Villa for?

Sari Villa suits budget travellers, couples and families who want a clean, quiet base in central Sanur without paying beach resort prices. Rooms sleep 2, 3 or 4 people which suits families well. The location is good, the pool is small but the water stays cool, breakfast is included and the rooms are a solid size for what you pay. One thing to know upfront: the WiFi was too slow to stream anything so if that matters to you, look elsewhere.

It is down the same driveway as the Griya Santrian Beach Resort, which is also your quickest route to the beach. Check current rates and availability at Sari Villa on Agoda.

The rooms at Sari Villa

We stayed in a ground-floor twin room with two king single beds. The beds were on the firm side, pretty standard for accommodation in Asia, but comfortable enough for a good sleep. The room was a decent size with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a small fridge, a desk and wardrobe space to unpack properly.

The aircon felt great when we walked in. Over the next few days we realised it was not the coldest unit but it kept the room comfortable. The room was dark at night with thick drapes on both the door and window. No light getting in, which I appreciated.

Ground-floor rooms each have a small private courtyard you walk through to enter. The courtyard fits two chairs, a small table, a clothes hanger for towels and an outdoor shower. The outdoor shower was my favourite part of the room. I used it every day. It is worth requesting a ground-floor room specifically if this appeals to you.

The bathroom

The bathroom is a combined shower-bath and toilet in one room. Getting into the shower-bath requires stepping up which could be an issue for anyone with limited mobility. The outdoor shower is the easier option in that case. The bathroom has a hairdryer and a full set of toiletries including a toothbrush kit and comb.

One thing worth knowing if you are travelling with friends or kids: the glass door between the bathroom and bedroom is frosted but not fully opaque. You cannot see clearly through it but body shapes are visible. Not an issue for couples but worth being aware of for shared rooms.

There was some mould in the bathroom during our stay. This is not unique to Sari Villa. Bali is hot and humid year-round and most accommodation has some degree of mould. It was not excessive but worth knowing about.

The pool at Sari Villa

The pool is small. I would say no bigger than 6 metres by 3 metres. But I quite liked it. There are not a lot of rooms at Sari Villa so it never felt busy. At no point during our stay did I see more than two people in it at once. The water was actually nice and cool too, which is not something you can say about every pool in Bali. Some places the water feels like you are having a bath. Not here.

There are steps into the pool and a ladder. The steps are pretty steep and narrow but they are there. Four sun loungers sit alongside the pool and if you want shade, the breakfast area behind the pool has plenty of chairs under cover.

During the hottest part of the afternoon part of the pool is in shade and part is in full sun, so you have options.

Breakfast at Sari Villa

Breakfast is included and served outdoors near the reception. Honestly I was not expecting much given the price. So let me tell you what was on offer when we stayed: coffee, juice, pancakes, cereal, an egg station doing fried, scrambled, poached and omelettes, toast, pastries, white rice, fried rice, chicken sausage, lemon fish, grilled tomatoes and a small fridge of yoghurts. Three heating stations kept the hot food warm.

It is a small breakfast setup and outdoors rather than a dining room. But if you are not fussy you will find something. I went with eggs on toast and some yoghurt which was perfect.

Where is Sari Villa Sanur?

Sari Villa is not on Jalan Danau Tamblingan and it is not on the beach. It sits between the two, accessed via a private driveway off Tamblingan. Look for the signs to Griya Santrian on Jalan Danau Tamblingan. The entry to Sari Villa is up the same small driveway between the Wicked Parrot Bar and Restaurant and The Village Cucina Italiana. If you are using GPS, put in 47 Danau Tamblingan Street.

The private driveway location means no road noise and no nightclub music at night. The local birds start up around 6am and that was about the only sound we heard overnight. The rooms next door were inaudible.

Check-in: 2pm. Check-out: 11am.

How to get to Sanur Beach from Sari Villa

There is no direct beach access from Sari Villa. You have two options:

1. The long way: Head back out to Jalan Danau Tamblingan, turn right and walk 400 metres to Cafe Smorgus, then turn down Pantai Kerang and walk another 300 metres to the beach. Total around 700 metres.
2. The shortcut: Walk through the Griya Santrian Beach Resort. Stroll through reception and head toward the beach. If anyone asks, you are going to the beach bar for a drink. This is the quickest route and the one most guests use.

Accessibility at Sari Villa

Sari Villa is not particularly accessible for guests with significant mobility issues. There is a ramp at the entrance but it is steep. There are steps throughout the property including a step up to the breakfast area, a small step into the ground-floor rooms and a step up into the shower-bath. Upper-floor rooms require climbing a flight of stairs. If you need easier access, request a ground-floor room and use the outdoor shower rather than the indoor bath.

WiFi at Sari Villa

The WiFi was average at best during our stay. It was not reliable enough to stream video on YouTube. For general browsing and messaging it was functional but anyone who needs to work or stream regularly would be better served at a different property. If WiFi quality is important to you, check with the hotel about current speeds before booking.

Pros and cons of Sari Villa Sanur

Pros:

• Good value for central Sanur, around $48 AUD per night
• Quiet location on a private driveway with no road noise
• Well-sized rooms with private courtyard and outdoor shower on ground floor
• Breakfast included and better than expected for a budget property
• Pool water stays cool
• Rooms sleeping 2, 3 or 4 people, good for families
• Cheap laundry at 20,000 IDR per kilo
• Friendly staff, clean rooms

Cons:

• WiFi too slow to stream. Not suitable for digital nomads
• Pool is small
• Some mould in the bathroom. Common in Bali but worth noting
• Not the most accessible property for guests with mobility issues
• Frosted glass bathroom door not fully opaque. Issue for shared rooms with friends or kids
• No direct beach access

Final thoughts — is Sari Villa Sanur worth it?

Yes, we would stay at Sari Villa again. With any accommodation you need to consider what you are paying. At under $50 AUD a night you need to temper your expectations a little. But the staff were friendly and the rooms were clean, which is what we look for most. Good rooms, good location, good price.

It is a good choice for couples and families who want a quiet base without spending a lot. It is not the right choice if you need fast WiFi, a large pool or to be steps from the beach. For everyone else it is one of the better budget options in central Sanur.

FAQs — Sari Villa Sanur

The Segara Village Hotel is one of the bigger beachfront resorts in Sanur Bali. We recently spent three nights here and wrote this honest Segara Village Hotel Sanur review for anyone considering it as their base. Our hotel reviews cover the things standard reviews skip — is the room dark at night, what’s the air conditioning like, how noisy is it, and whether it’s actually worth the price.

Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80030

The check-in process was smooth. We were asked to take a seat and offered a cold drink while they sorted our documents. After that, we were given the keys and a porter accompanied us with our luggage to room 306.

What was the deluxe room at Segara Village like?

We had booked a deluxe room and were surprised to find single beds rather than a queen. To be fair, the staff offered to change them straight away, which we declined — we sleep perfectly well without each other.

The room layout was a little unusual. As you enter, you walk straight into the bathroom area — toilet and shower to the left, sink and wardrobe to the right. The bedroom itself is further in, studio-style, with a TV and a long desk running underneath it. It is an odd flow but once you’re settled in it works fine.

The beds were comfortable but on the firm side, as you find across most of Asia. Standard two pillows, small fridge with drinks already in it — we never touch the minibar, it is always more expensive.

Each room has its own private patio with two small but comfortable couches. The patio is shielded by a brick wall with a garden and fish pond in between. We spent time out there watching the birds, koi fish and squirrels that seemed to be everywhere.

The air conditioning was excellent — cold, quiet and set to 18 degrees it stayed there for three days. We’ve stayed at Sanur hotels that cost more with worse air conditioning than this. Coming in from the Bali heat to a properly cold room never gets old. Your sunglasses fog up the moment you walk out the door — that’s how you know it’s working.

At night the room was pitch black. The curtains blacked everything out even during the day. The resort was genuinely quiet after 9pm — Segara Village is not a party scene and that suits us perfectly.

Getting back to the bathroom — it is ultra clean which is exactly what you would expect from a resort at this level. The shower door opens outward into the entrance area. Inside the shower there is body wash and shampoo, a black makeup face washer, and a small stool to sit on. Water pressure was excellent — nothing worse than weak pressure in a shower. If you carry a little extra weight the stool is tricky to use because the shower head is fixed rather than detachable.

The toilet has the standard bum gun, less powerful than some we have encountered. Plenty of room in there. The toiletries — sanitary bag, shower cap, two dental kits and cotton buds — were replaced every single day. Bottled water came in reusable glass bottles for teeth brushing, collected and replaced daily along with towels.

What is the accessibility like at Segara Village?

Segara Village Hotel Sanur is reasonably accessible for guests with mobility issues. The section we stayed in had no steps — it was ramp-style all the way through. There was ramp access to the breakfast area and straight onto the Sanur beach path. The back pool had steps with handrails for entry.

What is the breakfast like at Segara Village?

We will be straight with you on this. We have had better breakfasts at Sanur hotels that cost less. The criticism is about variety rather than quality — once you move past the egg station there are only around six food warmers to choose from.

The egg station covers scrambled, omelette, poached, fried, sausages and hash browns. Fresh fruit, salad, yogurt and cereals are all there. Continental area with cold meats, cheese and small sweet treats. The bread and pastries were a genuine standout — they bake on premises and it shows. Plenty of juices, coffee and tea. The coffee is from an automatic machine but barista coffee is available at extra cost.

What are the pools like at Segara Village?

Segara Village Bali has three accessible pools — a fourth appears to be reserved for the private villas. The pools are genuinely one of the best features of this beachfront Sanur resort.

The main pool near the beach is the most popular. Surrounded by sun loungers, tables, chairs and umbrellas with food and drink service all day. Get there early and put your towels down — the pool towel crew is out before 9am.

The spa pool has a bar in the middle where someone makes cocktails and pours beers while you sit in the water. Yes, we did exactly that. It tends to be the least busy of the three which makes it all the more appealing.

One thing worth knowing — drinks at the hotel carry a significant tax on top of the listed price. Service tax and government tax together can add 20% or more. The price on the menu is not the price you pay.

The back pool was our favourite. Smaller, more secluded, shaded by trees, quieter. Every day we were there we swam in the back pool. Less crowded and more comfortable than the main pool by a long way.

The Byrd House at Segara Village

One of the things that makes Segara Village Sanur stand out is the Byrd House. It is the resort’s beach club, bar and breakfast venue — and the architecture is genuinely stunning. Built to resemble a bird’s nest, made from what looks like bamboo, it is a real landmark on the Sanur beachfront.

There is an undercover area, an indoor air-conditioned section and an open area on the beach. All staffed, all day. The banana caramel milkshakes are outstanding. They also do a high tea set worth ordering.

Every afternoon there is a complimentary mini afternoon tea — free coffee, tea and cakes. Not a big spread but a nice little touch. You do not need to be a guest to stop at the Byrd House for a drink or food. A lot of people come in specifically for the walk-in breakfast at Segara Village.

Hotel facilities we did not try

A few things worth mentioning that we did not get around to using. There is a kids playground and kids club making Segara Village a solid option for families visiting Sanur. There is an onsite spa and wellness centre that was busy every day we were there, a tennis court, and ice baths available to guests.

Where is Segara Village located in Sanur?

Segara Village Hotel is on Jl. Segara Ayu in Sanur, Bali — you will use this address for taxis and drivers. Once checked in, most guests come and go via the front entrance which leads directly onto the beach path. The location is one of the strongest arguments for staying here.

• 400 metres from Icon Sanur Mall
• 650 metres from the Sanur Night Market
• 1.9 kilometres from Artasendana

Is Segara Village Hotel Sanur worth it?

We enjoyed our three-night stay. Segara Village is lush, green and genuinely Balinese in feel — palm trees, statues, fish ponds and birds everywhere. It looks and feels like the Bali people come for.

The room was good. Around $160 a night, air con worked perfectly, room was always clean, and the nightly bed turndown service is one of those small touches that makes you feel looked after. The location right on the beach with Icon Mall up the road and Tootsie’s Beach Bar 20 metres away is hard to beat.

The breakfast was the main disappointment. We have stayed at cheaper Sanur hotels with better breakfast variety. The egg station and fresh baked goods are excellent — it is purely the number of hot food options that lets it down.

One honest observation — out of the Sanur resorts we have stayed at, the Prama Beach Resort had a friendlier pool vibe. Segara is more refined and slightly quieter socially. Whether that suits you depends on what kind of holiday you are after.

Overall — Segara Village Hotel Sanur is a winner. If you like large beachfront resort-style places where you can swim, eat, drink and not leave the property if you choose not to, this delivers on all of it. We would come back.

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FAQs about Segara Village Hotel Sanur

Considering a walk-in breakfast at the Byrd House? We have a full guide to walk-in breakfast at Segara Village including what to expect and how much it costs.

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Two Australians who have been to Sanur many times. We have enjoyed food and drink on the beach, sipped coffee on Jalan Danau Tamblingan, stayed in homestays and hotels in Sanur and made day trips to see the best of Bali. We keep our information fresh by continuing to visit and getting first-hand knowledge from our Balinese friends.

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