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Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali
Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali
Five-Star·4.4
Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6

Scores at a Glance

Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso BaliOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.3
8.4
Beach
7.9
8.2
Food
8.2
8.0
Service
8.5
8.2
Rooms
8.0
7.9
Value
8.3
8.4
Romance
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.3
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (5,031)
Google Rating
4.6 (17,516)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $103
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

7.9
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
8.0
8.5
Service
8.2
8.0
Rooms
7.9
9.1
Pools
8.5
8.3
Value
8.4
9.2
Family
8.5
Romance
8.0
7.8
Nightlife
8.6
6.8
Quiet
7.3
8.2
Wellness
7.0
Remote work
6.8

Vibes

Yes
Lively
Yes
Romance
Yes
Quiet
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali

  • 6 pools
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from DPS

Ocean Blue & Sand

  • 2 pools
  • 9 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from PUJ

Pros — Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali

  • Official all-inclusive package evidence
  • Six-pool waterplay footprint
  • Strong family club age coverage
  • Walkable shops and services

Pros — Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
  • Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
  • Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
  • Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.

Cons — Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali

  • All-inclusive exclusions need checking
  • Busy family atmosphere
  • Some dated-room risk
  • Exact package terms need manual confirmation

Cons — Ocean Blue & Sand

  • Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
  • Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
  • Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
  • Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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