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AYANA Resort Bali
AYANA Resort Bali
Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia
Five-Star·4.7
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

AYANA Resort BaliNusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali
Overall
8.9
8.5
Beach
8.3
8.7
Food
8.8
8.0
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Luxury
9.1
8.2
Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
9.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.9
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (11,564)
Google Rating
4.6 (5,057)
From $159
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.3
Beach
8.7
8.8
Food
8.0
9.1
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.0
9.5
Pools
8.4
9.1
Luxury
8.2
7.8
Value
8.0
8.9
Family
8.4
9.2
Romance
8.1
Nightlife
8.4
Quiet
8.1
8.2
Adventure
9.2
Wellness
8.6
7.0
Remote work
7.0

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Diving
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Kids
Yes

AYANA Resort Bali

  • Rock Bar on ocean cliff
  • Aquatonic seawater therapy pool
  • 12 restaurants
  • Jimbaran Bay sunset views

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali

  • 3 pools
  • 5 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from DPS

Pros — AYANA Resort Bali

  • Large luxury estate with extensive pools, dining, spa, gardens, ocean views, and guest-only beach access.
  • Very strong recurring praise for staff, service, cleanliness, grounds, and overall resort polish.
  • Excellent pool variety, including iconic cliffside and river-style pool settings.
  • Major romance and honeymoon appeal through sunsets, Rock Bar, spa, and ocean-view categories.
  • Family-friendly facilities include kids clubs, children-focused activities, playground-style areas, and access to multiple pools.

Pros — Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali

  • Direct Nusa Dua beach access.
  • Strong spa, garden and traditional Balinese resort atmosphere.
  • Optional all-inclusive packages can add convenience.

Cons — AYANA Resort Bali

  • The resort is expensive by Bali standards, especially for food, drinks, spa, and premium experiences.
  • The beach is scenic and private-access, but it is below a cliff and less convenient than a traditional walk-out beach resort.
  • The estate can feel very large and spread out, requiring shuttles or trams between facilities.
  • Some travelers may feel isolated because restaurants, shops, and cafés outside the resort are not easily walkable.
  • Dining count and pool count are estate-wide, so guests should understand which facilities are closest to their specific hotel and room category.

Cons — Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali

  • All-inclusive is package-dependent.
  • Exact drink and spa inclusions vary by offer.
  • Room condition can vary across a classic, long-running resort.
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