The summary
| Resort | Who it suits | What guides say |
|---|---|---|
| The Mulia | Luxury, families | Ranked first, large rooms, villas with butler |
| Sofitel Nusa Dua | Families | French style, 413 rooms, strong kids' club |
| Grand Hyatt Bali | Families, couples | 636 rooms, five pools in the gardens |
| The Westin | Spa, dining | Balinese spa and well-known Japanese restaurant |
| Paradisus by Meliá | Couples | A short walk from Nusa Dua beach |
| The St. Regis | Luxury, privacy | 81 suites, 41 villas with private pool |
Why Nusa Dua
The area is calm, clean and orderly, with sheltered sandy beaches: see Nusa Dua. It is the base for family or rest stays, about 25 minutes from the airport (estimate) and near Garuda Wisnu Kencana.
The limits
- Little local or night life on foot: evenings out by taxi (Grab and Gojek in Bali).
- High resort rates; few small budgets.
- We found no reliable information on all-inclusive packages, nor on Geger or Tanjung Benoa: check before booking.
How to choose and book
- Family: Mulia, Sofitel or Grand Hyatt, for kids' clubs and pools.
- Couple: Mulia, Paradisus or St. Regis.
- Spa: Westin. Compare with taxes and breakfast, read recent reviews. For other areas, see where to stay in Bali and Bali with kids.
