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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali
Five-Star·4.6
Sandals Dunn's River
Sandals Dunn's River
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, BaliSandals Dunn's River
Overall
8.5
8.9
Beach
8.7
8.8
Food
8.0
8.7
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.0
9.0
Luxury
8.2
Value
8.0
7.9
Romance
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.5
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (5,057)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,532)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

8.7
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
8.7
8.5
Service
8.7
8.0
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Pools
9.1
8.2
Luxury
8.0
Value
7.9
8.4
Family
Romance
9.3
Nightlife
8.3
8.1
Quiet
8.6
Wellness
7.0
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Yes
Quiet
Romance
Yes
Lively
Yes

Activities

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

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali

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

Sandals Dunn's River

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 5 pools
  • 12 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Swim-up suites

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.

Pros — Sandals Dunn's River

  • Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
  • Adults-only couples-focused setting.
  • Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
  • Excellent pool and room-category variety.
  • Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.

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.

Cons — Sandals Dunn's River

  • Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
  • Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
  • Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
  • Premium suite categories are expensive.
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