Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
The Nusa Dua hotels are similar in several
ways: they are all big (although some are just
plain huge) and they have long beachfronts.
Each has several restaurants and bars, as well
as various pools and other resort amenities.
But what's most important is in the detail as
that's where the real differences lie. Some ho-
tels, such as the Westin and Grand Hyatt, have
invested heavily in property, adding loads of
amenities (such as the elaborate pools and
day camps for kids) demanded by travellers
today. Other hotels seem little changed from
when they were built during the heyday of the
Soeharto era in the 1970s.
While some will revel in the resort experi-
ence here - scores of restaurants and bars, lots
of activities and numerous over-priced shops
(all of which can be paid for with the flick of a
pen)- others won't make it past the gates.
If you're considering a stay at Nusa Dua,
prowl the internet looking for deals. During
slack periods, you can get excellent deals that
bring nightly rates down towards US$100.
The international chains all have wi-fi and
broadband in the rooms.
Grand Hyatt Bali
(Map p135 ;
In the middle of the resort, the
Bali Collection
(Map p135 ;
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shopping centre has some
chain stores and an ATM. For most supplies,
try the Tragia Shopping Centre (see p136). A
post office
(Map p135; Jl Ngurah Rai)
is nearby
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All of the hotels have doctors on call.
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INFORMATION
Central Gate.......................................
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B5
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Main Gate..........................................
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B5
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Man Dollow Internet Cafe..................
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B3
Activities
BEACH PROMENADE
One of the nicest features of Nusa Dua is the
five-kilometre-long beach promenade that
stretches the length of the resort and contin-
ues north along much of the beach in Tanjung
Benoa. Not only is it a good stroll at any time
but it also makes it easy to sample the pleas-
ures of the other beachside resorts. The walk
is paved for most of its length.
North Gate.........................................
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B4
Benoa
Post Office.........................................
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B5
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South Gate.........................................
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B6
Warungs
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SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
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Bali Golf & Country Club....................
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B6
Benoa Marine Recreation....................
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B2
Chinese Buddhist Temple....................
9
B1
Hindu Temple..................................(see 9)
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Mosque...........................................(see 9)
Pandawa Marine Adventures............
10
B1
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SLEEPING
Amanusa.........................................
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A6
Ayodya Resort..................................
12
B6
Club Med Bali...................................
13
B4
Conrad Resort..................................
14
B3
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SURFING & BEACHES
The reef-protected beach at Nusa Dua is shal-
low at low tide, and the wave action is pretty
limp. The surf breaks at Nusa Dua are way
out on reefs to the north and south of the
two 'islands'. They work best with a big swell
during the wet season.
Sri Lanka
is a right-
hander in front of Club Med. The so-called
Nusa Dua
breaks are peaks, reached by boat
from the beach south of the Hilton - go past
the golf course and turn left on a dirt road.
Nonsurfers from all over southern Bali also
flock to this pretty beach, which now has a
dozen warung.
The beach between the two peaks behind
the Galleria Nusa Dua is also nice and has a
large shady and paved parking area that makes
it a good stop for day-trippers, especially fami-
lies, who will enjoy the calm atmosphere.
Grand Hyatt Bali..............................
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C5
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Inna Putri Bali...................................
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C6
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Melia Bali Soli...................................
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C5
Novotel Benoa Bali...........................
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B2
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa...........
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Pondok Agung.................................
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B2
Puri Benoa........................................
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B3
Rumah Bali.......................................
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B2
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Sheraton Laguna..............................
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C5
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Tanjung Mekar.................................
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B2
Westin Resort..................................
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C5
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EATING
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Sort of
a little city, the Hyatt has directional signs
which have up to 21 arrows scattered across
the grounds. Like any city, some neighbour-
hoods are better than others. Some in the
West Village (there are four; the East and
South Villages are best located) face the taxi
parking lot. The river-like pool (one of six) is
huge and has a fun slide. The children's club
will keep the little joys busy for days. All 648
rooms were recently refurbished.
Westin Resort
(Map p135 ;
.grand.hyatt.com; r from US$200;
nais
El Pirata............................................
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B6
Lotus Garden....................................
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B5
Man Dollow Internet Cafe................(see 3)
Nyoman's Beer Garden.....................
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B5
Pasar Malam..................................(see 22)
Selat
Sri Lanka
Beach
Santorini...........................................
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B3
Badung
Spice..............................................(see 14)
Terrace...........................................(see 11)
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To Airport (12km);
Watercourt....................................(see 15)
Kuta (15km);
Denpasar (23km)
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SHOPPING
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Bali Collection..................................
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C5
Tragia Shopping Centre...................
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A5
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TRANSPORT
Bemo Terminal.................................
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A5
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GOLF
Designed by well-known architects Nelson
& Wright, the
Bali Golf & Country Club
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Attached to a large
convention centre, the Westin has an air-condi-
tioned lobby (one of only three in Bali) and vast
public spaces. Guests in the 355 rooms enjoy
the best pools in Nusa. There are waterfalls and
more in this aquatic playground. The Kids Club
has extensive activities and facilities.
Sheraton Laguna
(Map
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nais
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771791; green fees US$150)
is an 18-hole course
with all the amenities one would expect from
a course at a major resort. Lots of condos are
going up along the fairways.
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Bali Golf &
Country Club
Bualu
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Klinik
Gawat
Jl
Raya
Nusa Dua
Darurat
Pura Bias Tugal
To Ulu Watu
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(20km)
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SPAS
All the resort hotels have pricey spas that
provide a broad range of therapies, treat-
ments and just plain, simple relaxation. The
most lauded of the spas are at the Amanusa,
p135 ;
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The
lobby sets the tone for this 270-room resort:
understated with a few royal touches accenting
the comfortable rattan furniture. The swim-
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nais
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Golf
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Course
Golf
