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AYANA Resort Bali
AYANA Resort Bali
Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia
Five-Star·★ 4.7
Sugar Beach
Sugar Beach
Five-Star·★ 4.4

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 BaliMeasureSugar Beach
(better)8.9Overall Score8.8
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.7 (11,730)Google Rating4.4 (1,226)
(better)From $150Price / Night (pp)From $290
NoAdults OnlyNo
YesKids' ClubYes
OceanfrontBeachfrontNear coast
GrandResort SizeMid-size
(better)30 minAirport Transfer60 min

All Scores

AYANA Resort BaliMeasureSugar Beach
8.3Beach8.9 (better)
(better)8.8Food8.5
(better)9.1Service8.8
(better)8.7Rooms8.6
(better)9.5Pools8.6
(better)9.1Luxury8.6
7.8Value8.0 (better)
8.9Family8.9
(better)9.2Romance8.8
8.1Nightlife–
(better)8.4Quiet8.3
8.2Adventure–
(better)9.2Wellness8.5
7.0Remote work7.8 (better)

Of the 15 measures we call, AYANA Resort Bali leads on 12 and Sugar Beach leads on 3.

Vibes

AYANA Resort BaliMeasureSugar Beach
YesRomanceYes
YesAdventure–
YesQuiet–

Activities

AYANA Resort BaliMeasureSugar Beach
YesSpaYes
YesDiving–
YesWater sportsYes
–GolfYes
–KidsYes

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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