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Ocean Blue & Sand
Ocean Blue & Sand
Five-Star·4.6
Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
Five-Star·4.7

Scores at a Glance

Ocean Blue & SandSamabe Bali Suites & Villas
Overall
8.4
9.1
Beach
8.2
8.4
Food
8.0
9.0
Service
8.2
9.3
Rooms
7.9
9.4
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.4
8.1
Romance
8.0
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

8.4
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (17,614)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,727)
From $103
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

8.2
Beach
8.4
8.0
Food
9.0
8.2
Service
9.3
7.9
Rooms
9.4
8.5
Pools
Luxury
9.2
8.4
Value
8.1
8.5
Family
8.4
8.0
Romance
9.3
8.6
Nightlife
7.3
Quiet
6.8
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
Yes
Quiet

Activities

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

Ocean Blue & Sand

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

Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 30 min from DPS

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.

Pros · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

  • Large suites and villas with private-pool options.
  • Broad all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, room service and selected activities.
  • Quiet Nusa Dua clifftop setting with beach access.

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.

Cons · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

  • All-inclusive is package-dependent rather than automatic.
  • Bali travelers who like exploring local restaurants may not use the full package value.
  • Beach access and terrain may not feel as simple as a flat beachfront resort.
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