Sanur Beach
Beach in Sanur (South Bali).
Sanur Beach runs for several kilometers down the east coast of south Bali, with a reef offshore that keeps the water calm and shallow. A paved beach path, busy with walkers and cyclists, links hotels, cafes and the harbor where boats leave for the Nusa islands. The beach faces east, so early morning is the time for the sunrise.
Sanur Beach at a glance
- For children: Very good (4/5). Calm, shallow water inside the reef; at low tide it drains to sea grass with sea urchins, so come at high water in reef shoes.
- Swimming: Very good (4/5). Calm behind the reef, but very shallow at low tide with sea grass and coral underfoot; best swum around high tide.
- Surfing: Fair (2/5), for experienced surfers. Flat at the shore; fickle reef breaks offshore work on big wet-season swells, reached by boat, for experienced surfers.
- Snorkeling: Fair (2/5)
- Sunset: Poor (1/5)
- Scenery: Good (3/5)
- Peace & quiet: Good (3/5)
- Food & facilities: Excellent (5/5)
- Easy to reach: Excellent (5/5)
- Sand: White sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Sanur Beach
- éL Hotel & Resort Bali Sanur: Sanur, from about $126 a night (400 m in a straight line)
- Swastika Bungalows: Sanur, from about $38 a night (400 m in a straight line)
- Parigata Resorts and Spa: Sanur, from about $41 a night (400 m in a straight line)
- Maya Sanur Resort & Spa: Sanur, from about $150 a night (400 m in a straight line)
- Sayang Sanur Resort: Sanur, from about $45 a night (500 m in a straight line)
- Peneeda View Beach Hotel: Sanur, from about $60 a night (500 m in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Museum Le Mayeur (museum) (2.2 km in a straight line)
- Mertasari Beach (beach) (2.6 km in a straight line)
- Bajra Sandhi Monument (landmark) (4.4 km in a straight line)
- Turtle Conservation and Education Center (wildlife) (4.5 km in a straight line)
- AeroXSpace Adventure (play & adventure) (4.6 km in a straight line)
- Pura Sakenan (temple) (5.3 km in a straight line)
Photo: Aspere, CC0
