Sanur — Attraction in Denpasar Selatan

Sanur in Bali offers a calm and understated relocation from the island’s more frenetic tourist hubs. With a relaxed beachfront atmosphere, this coastal town exudes a laid-back charm characterized by a long, paved boardwalk that invites gentle strolls at sunrise. Locals and visitors alike often appreciate the slower pace—free from the constant traffic and aggressive tourism tactics common elsewhere on the island.

Accommodations range from boutique villas to larger resorts such as the InterContinental, Mercure, and Hyatt Regency, set amid tropical gardens and a scenic beachfront. Suites and villas tend to feel spacious and modern, and many properties feature pools overlooking the ocean. That said, some guests have noted signs of wear in older resorts—elements like underperforming air-conditioning, patchy maintenance, or dated decor have been mentioned. On the flip side, service consistently earns praise for its warmth and professionalism.

Dining in Sanur offers a friendly blend of local street food and casual seaside bars and restaurants. Fresh seafood and authentic Indonesian flavors shine—such as fish at Mak Beng and the night market at Sindhu, recommended for its affordability and atmosphere. Visitors also enjoy Mediterranean-style cocktails by the beach or a gelato at local shops like Massimo’s.

Sanur doesn’t offer much in the way of nightlife, which may disappoint those seeking a bustling after-hours scene. Instead, it leans toward quiet evening dining, simple live music at a few expat bars, and early nights. That suits many guests looking to unwind rather than party.

For activities, Sanur caters to a mellow but varied experience. Beyond beach lounging, the area has small temples, art galleries such as the Le Mayeur Museum, turtle hatcheries, yoga classes, and walking or biking along the riverside path. It’s also a convenient base for day trips—to places like Ubud, Nusa Penida, or Jimbaran, all within about an hour’s reach.

In summary, Sanur is well-suited for travelers seeking a serene coastal retreat with a gentle, authentic Balinese feel. It balances comfortable accommodation, beachside charm, and accessible local culture. While it offers little in nightlife excitement, it excels as a restful, supportive hub for exploring other parts of Bali at an...

When it rains you can swim down the streets. Lots of it's bike able when dry or wadeable when wet. Loads of restaurants to try. Great gym. Beach access us fun with a nice paved path to bike or walk or stroller along. Lots of little fruit and veggy stands to haggle at. Get today's avocados and mangos or tomorrow depending on their ripeness. Great bread store. Lots of back alley restaurants too. Just so many places to try of all kinds of food. Founds some crazy critters eels snakes and others when snorkeling. Coral is a bit further out but there if you hunt the deeper channels too. When the wind blows out of the south you get to smell the dump. The rest of the time it's fine as long as the trash guys have been by. The pharmacy/Apotek sell de wormers which is nice after wading through all the water. Those meds kick out the crazy looking critters. Before finding them you better have more holes in your belt it's a great way to loose weight! Local magic weight loss plan Sanur style. We are headed out soon but would be nice to come back next winter too. The weather is awesome. Finally figured out the local bug spray that smells like pine tree and is no chemicals all plant based. Can't read it but it's cheap and spreads easy. No more bug bites. Saw some used maxi pads and a dead rat floating by the yoga class this am. Don't get that kind of view anywhere else. Who says you can't yoga in a cyclone weather warning. The class was near full too. Parked my bike in the shallower water it was just below the wheel hubs so the bike did not try to float away there! I'm off to buy some more mangos. I've almost got my pealing down to as good as the lady in the grocery store putting them on display. Been watching and studying. She talks to everyone not watching her knife peeling. I can't do that yet. They are artist at picking the ripe good tasting ones. Sanur has a...

Sanur is a place of many parts. There is the main road and a minor one both running parallel with the coast. In between are lots of alleys and dead ends where, at times you feel you are in a rural village. Lovely to explore on foot or by bike. Then there is the justly famous Sanur Beach Walk, a 5 mile stretch with the ocean on one side and variously resorts, villa gardens, the Le Mayeur Museum, the turtle project and cafès on the other. The beach has places with private resort sunbeds, beach bars with loungers to hire and plain beach with trees for shade. Take your pick. You need a bike to explore the whole length but you can walk bits of it for a pleasant late afternoon stroll. Finally there is Sanur as jumping off point for day trips. I only did one, snorkelling to Nusa Penida, and frankly I wouldn't do it again. The snorkelling is good to very good but the hassle getting there! From leaving my homestay to getting on the actual snorkelling boat was nearly three hours of chaos, hassle and hanging around. I felt we were on a conveyor belt between the 4 or 5 different companies and agencies involved and all taking their cut. In comparison, snorkelling in Menganjan was far more thrilling and we stepped onto the snorkelling boat straight from the beach after a short taxi ride from Pemuteran. But if you have no other opportunities and more patience than I, the fish are lovely, though we didn't see...