Scores at a Glance
AYANA Resort BaliSugar Beach
Overall
8.9
8.8
Beach
8.3
8.9
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
8.7
8.6
Luxury
9.1
8.6
Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
9.2
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.9 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (11,730) | Google Rating | 4.4 (1,226) |
| (better)From $150 | Price / Night (pp) | From $290 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Beach | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| (better)9.5 | Pools | 8.6 |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 8.6 |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.9 | Family | 8.9 |
| (better)9.2 | Romance | 8.8 |
| 8.1 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)8.4 | Quiet | 8.3 |
| 8.2 | Adventure | – |
| (better)9.2 | Wellness | 8.5 |
| 7.0 | Remote work | 7.8 (better) |
Of the 15 measures we call, AYANA Resort Bali leads on 12 and Sugar Beach leads on 3.
Vibes
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| AYANA Resort Bali | Measure | Sugar Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
AYANA Resort Bali
- Rock Bar on ocean cliff
- Aquatonic seawater therapy pool
- 12 restaurants
- Jimbaran Bay sunset views
Sugar Beach
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from MRU
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 · Sugar Beach
- Large beachfront Mauritius resort with strong review volume.
- Official kids club starts at age two and runs late.
- Dine-around access with sister resort La Pirogue expands the stay.
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 · Sugar Beach
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent.
- Some dining venues or items have supplements.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.
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