Sanur Bali

Sanur is where Bali's first luxury beach hotel was built over 30 years ago, and has since been the spot for luxurious seaside accommodation. Sanur Bali conveniently located near Denpasar on the main road leading to the east. Sanur Bali is not nearly as frenetic as Kuta, nor as well-mannered as Nusa Dua. Many foreigners have built lavish villas and bungalows here and this is the preferred place for up-market, long-term stays on the island, especially in the Btujimar and Belanjong areas. The main attraction in Sanur Bali is the white sand beach bordering a reef-sheltered lagoon. The beach stretches south from The Grand Bali Beach Hotel and ends up in the mangrove marshes opposite Serangan Island. Due to the protection of the lagoon, this beach is one of the safest on the island, and trust perfect for families. There is no surf apart from out on the reef, and one cannot swim at low tide, but at other times Sanur is the best place in Bali for windsurfing and sailing.

ORIENTATION

Sanur Bali can be divided into several sub-areas:
The Grand Bali Beach Hotel Area
West and south of the hotel. This northern section of Sanur is popular with local crowds, particularly on Sunday afternoons.

Sindhu
is east of Sanur Bali, and south of Jl. Segara Ayu, extending south to the first stretch of Jl. Danau Tamblingan. This area is classier, with good hotels on the beach, night and art markets, as well as good local restaurants.

Batujimbar
further south is central Sanur Bali, has few hotels, but the beachfront here is the location of the affluent expatriate and Indonesian community. Exclusive beaches and properties are reached via small lanes.

Semawang
in south Sanur stretches south from the Bali Hyatt Hotel to the Sanur Beach Hotel and beyond. It is the locate of both some of the priciest hotels and restaurants, as well as the red light district.