Where to stay
Where to stay in Bali
Each area has a totally different vibe. Here’s who each one suits, how far it is from the airport, and the best villas and hotels to book.
SeminyakBeach clubs, boutiques, dining→CangguSurf, cafes, digital nomads→Kuta & LegianBudget, nightlife, close to airport→Uluwatu & BinginCliffs, surf, sunsets→JimbaranSeafood on the sand, resorts→Nusa DuaFamily resorts, calm water→SanurRelaxed, families, boats to Nusa→UbudRice terraces, culture, wellness→Nusa Penida & LembonganIslands, snorkelling, manta rays→AmedDiving, quiet east coast→LovinaDolphins, north coast→Questions Aussies ask
Where should families stay in Bali?+
Nusa Dua, Sanur and Jimbaran have calm water, resorts with kids’ clubs and shorter airport transfers.
Where should couples stay?+
Uluwatu for cliff-top views, Ubud for jungle villas and Seminyak for dining and beach clubs.
Where is best for surfing?+
Canggu and Uluwatu, with beginner waves in Kuta.
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