Calm sea, moored jukung boats and palm trees at sunrise on Sanur beach, Bali

Sanur · Where to stay

Where to stay in Sanur

How to choose the right area to base yourself in Sanur, then search live availability and prices on Booking.com.

Choosing a base

North Sanur for quiet, the central Tamblingan strip for dining and shopping, and the south for the Nusa island boats.

Sanur is a relaxed beach town on Bali's south-east coast, an older resort area known for its calm, reef-protected water, a long seafront path and a gentle pace that suits families and returning visitors. Where you stay comes down to which stretch of the boardwalk you want and how close to the boat harbour for the Nusa islands. The north end is quieter, the central stretch along Jalan Danau Tamblingan holds the shops and restaurants, and the south near Mertasari sits closest to the fast-boat ports.

Compare

The areas side by side

Area	Best for	Feel	Price	Getting around
1North Sanur	Couples wanting a quiet beachfront base	Quiet and green	$$ to $$$	Boardwalk on foot; a walk or ride to central dining
2Central Sanur	First-time visitors wanting shops and restaurants on foot	Convenient and central	$$ to $$$	Walkable to dining, shops and the beach
3South Sanur and Mertasari	Travellers heading to Nusa Penida or Lembongan	Beach and boat access	$$ to $$$	Beach on foot; a ride to central dining

Price is a relative guide to typical nightly rates, from $ (best value) to $$$$ (premium), not an absolute figure.

In depth

The nine areas, in depth

North Sanur

Quiet and green

Couples wanting a quiet beachfront base

The northern end of Sanur, up towards the Bali Beach area, is the calmest stretch of the seafront, with older resorts, spacious grounds and a quieter run of the beachside path. It suits travellers who want to walk the boardwalk and swim in the sheltered water away from the busier centre. Dining is more spread out here, so some walking or a short ride into the centre is needed for the widest choice. Sunrise over the water is a fixture of a Sanur stay.

Price$$ to $$$

Getting aroundBoardwalk on foot; a walk or ride to central dining

Good for couplesquiet-seekersearly risers

Why stay here

Calmest part of the seafront
Sheltered swimming
Spacious older resorts

Bear in mind

Dining more spread out
A walk or ride to the centre

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Central Sanur

Convenient and central

First-time visitors wanting shops and restaurants on foot

Central Sanur runs along Jalan Danau Tamblingan, the town's main street of restaurants, cafes, shops and spas set a block back from the beach path. It is the most convenient base, putting dining and the seafront within an easy walk and a broad range of hotels close by. The beach here is calm and reef-protected, good for swimming and family days. It is the busiest part of Sanur, though still gentle compared with Kuta or Seminyak.

Price$$ to $$$

Getting aroundWalkable to dining, shops and the beach

Good for first-timersfamiliesfoodies

Why stay here

Dining and shops on foot
Calm, swimmable beach
Wide hotel choice

Bear in mind

Busiest part of Sanur
Main street traffic

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South Sanur and Mertasari

Beach and boat access

Travellers heading to Nusa Penida or Lembongan

The southern end of Sanur around Mertasari sits closest to the fast-boat harbours for Nusa Penida, Lembongan and Ceningan, making it the practical base for island trips. Mertasari Beach is one of the wider, quieter stretches of sand, popular for kite-flying and weekend picnics. Accommodation ranges from villas to resorts, with a calmer feel than the centre. It is a short ride from the main dining strip, so some travel is needed for the fullest choice of restaurants.

Price$$ to $$$

Getting aroundBeach on foot; a ride to central dining

Good for island-hoppersfamiliescouples

Why stay here

Closest to the Nusa boats
Wide, quiet Mertasari beach
Calmer than the centre

Bear in mind

A ride to the main dining strip
Early boat crowds at the harbour

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