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Resort area in Bali, Indonesia
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Nusa Dua is a peninsula in South Bali, well known as an enclave of high end hotels. Nusa Dua host some of the best five star hotels in Bali and is home to the most popular golf course and a convention centre. Nusa Dua gets a lot of bad press amongst travelers as it is so artificial and sanitised. That does not change the fact though that the beaches here are glorious - white sand, deep, long and safe for swimming.
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Geger Beach
This is the public beach in Nusa Dua. This splendid white sand beach at the western edge of the enclave retains lots of the character that is missing in the sanitised Nusa Dua resort zone. Generally safe for swimming and some beach side warungs. The restaurant, beachbeds and massage ladys all work for the local cooperative. By supporting them you support the locals. Geger has a cooling breeze as it is one of the few beaches facing east and because of the reef far out from the beach it has some of the warmest water temperatures in Bali. Head westwards out of the Nusa Dua enclave passing the golf course and then the St Regis Hotel (on your left). Shortly after the St Regis, take the first turning left towards to the beach and proceed to the Pantai Geger car park.
For anyone interested in the art of Bali, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific region. Look for the exhibitions focused on European artists who made Bali their home, as well as renowned local painters. The https://www.museum-pasifika.com/event-details/breaking-barriersIndochinese exhibition is impressive, as are the displays of Polynesian artefacts. Featuring artworks of well known artists from around the world such us Paul Gauguin, Theo Meier, Le Mayeur, Rudolf Bonnet Hendrik Paulides and Emilio Ambron. Painting, Clay Painting, Resin Ocean Painting, Resin Crystal Painting, Batik, Carving, Balinese dance, Air potery, Perfumery, Embroidery and Crochet master classes.
Turtle Island
Boats are available from Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa. These are usually glass-bottomed allowing observation of marine life from within the boat. The island can also be accessed via a bridge. As the name suggests, Serangan is a turtle conservation area. The local people keep turtle eggs in traditional conservation houses until they hatch and then the youngster are released from local beaches. Besides turtles, they also have reptiles, birds, snakes and bats.
Pura Geger Dalem Pemutih
Classic Balinese temple surrounded by twisty, gnarled tree trunks.
One of three top notch golf courses in Bali, and perhaps the most popular of them all due to its convenient location. Any hotel will be able to arrange a round for you - ask about packages on offer as these can save you a lot of money. Booking a tee time is very important on this very busy course.
Authentic Balinese massage and spa treatments.
In front of the beach, it offers wide range of Thalasso and spa treatments.
Water sport beach activities such as parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat, snorkeling, intro diving, wake boarding, glass bottom boats to Turtle Island, donut rides, fly fishing, trolling fishing, fly boarding and sea walker.
Bali’s first authentic Balinese five star restaurant, with food prepared and served it in a traditional manner. There are now two Bumbu Bali restaurants, named Bumbu Bali One and Bumbu Bali Two respectively, about 500 metres from each other. The menu of Two is similar to One with the addition of meat and prawn skewers.
A great long-established dining option on a dreamy white sand beach. One of the few quality options to dine outside of hotels in the Nusa Dua area.
Balinese owner-managed restaurant offering a vast range of meals: local food such as Ayam Betutu, Bebek Goreng, first-grade seafood, vegetarian dishes, Bali duck, chicken and beef. All pork-free. Daily open for lunch and dinner in a relaxed yet elegant ambience.
A simple but well located hotel on the main Tanjung Benoa strip.
A 3/4 star beach front resort on the Tanjung Benoa strip.
The resort offers a spa, large swimming pool, karaoke, jacuzzi, beauty parlor, shops and fitness area. It also has a sunken bar in the swimming pool, a restaurant and bar. Is a five minute drive north of the Nusa Dua enclave.
Each private villa has a terrace with a dining area and semi open kitchen overlooking the swimming pool. The villas offer complimentary in-villa breakfast. AC, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, DVD player and a safe are among the amenities, while the private bathrooms come with a bathtub, shower and free toiletries. Airport transfers and bicycle rental can be arranged by staff as well as access to spa and guidance with tours and activities.
A high class resort, and one of the best luxury hotels Bali. Relatively few visitors will want to spend the money required to stay here, but if you want to splurge on a meal at a super luxury resort, then you could do a lot worse. The restaurant serves excellent food and has fabulous views across to Nusa Penida.
formerly Bali Hilton
Set amongst lush tropical gardens with a large lagoon style pool and world class golf course. Offers a wide selection of restaurants and activities.
The Balé is a boutique five-star hotel with 29 pavilions, each with their own private swimming pool and modern, fashionable interiors. The notably good restaurant is open to non-residents.
Conrad Bali is a 5-star oceanfront hotel located at the Tanjung Benoa peninsula in Bali. It has 368 guest rooms, event facilities, several restaurants and bars, wedding venues and outdoor swimming pools.
This hotel was beginning to show its age but a refurbishment has returned it to top form. Has 5 swimming pools, a sports centre and a spa.
Waterfront private luxury 3- and 4-bedroom villas with 24-hour butler service. Five minutes' drive west of Nusa Dua set on a spectacular cliff-front. Good for people who want total privacy and have no budgetary constraints.
20 contemporary villas with private pool, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen and 24-hours butler service.
Rooms and suites set in a tropical garden landscape. Direct beach access, vast swimming lagoons, spa and butler service.
The Garden Villas
Excellent spa facilities, watersport activities, newly equipped fitness centre, jogging track, table tennis, Balinese cabaret shows, shopping arcade and large lagoon style swimming pool. Also offers private villas with their own pool.
Nikko Bali Resort
Five-star resort about five minutes west from the main Nusa Dua enclave. Offers everything from jungle style lagoon pools with water slide, beautiful spa set among its gardens, camel rides and even a ropes course for children. Has its own private beach with beachside dining as well. Very popular with Japanese tour parties.
This apartment style hotel is surrounded by the Nusa Dua Golf Course. Includes a lagoon-style pool, beach club, kids club, spa and a restaurant. They take environmental considerations seriously, and are Green Globe certified.
Five-star resort which is a bit old and tired but still with good facilities. Several swimming pools, spa, kids club, cultural, recreational and water sport activities available.
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An waterfront villa with private jetty and boat in a quiet setting.
Private villas and regular rooms available. A grand and stylish hotel.
A resort with a children's club equipped with Play Station, mini playground and musical instruments. The rooms are big, there is an in-house spa and good Japanese and western dining options.
A five star beachfront Resort, offering stay packages and complete all inclusive.
An open air shopping area with many clothes and swimwear shops, souvenirs shops. At the center is COCO Supermarket, with a wide range of local and foreign food and drinks, including fruits and alcohol.
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