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Merusaka Nusa Dua

Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua Lot S-3, Jl. Pantai Peminge, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarOptional All-InclusiveNear CoastMid-Size
4.6
★★★★★
10,144 reviews on Google
8.6Out of 10
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Highlights

—3 pools
—4 restaurants & bars
—Full-service spa
—Gated, 24-hour security
—26 min from DPS

Activities & Experiences

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★
Amy Langron · a month ago

We stayed here for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. Friendly staff, they were super helpful and were great when we had issues with our tv and lights. The facilities are great, pool beautiful, Thomas bit noisy at times and seats around the area get claimed early. There were some great activities such ...

★★★★★
Richard Hughes · a month ago

Wonderfull !!!!!! We absolutely love staying At this resort, this is our second time staying. It is the most perfect location close to Bali collection as well as local shops and restaurants. The beach is one of the best beaches in Bali always cleaned by the ground staff. The facilities are outstandi...

★★★★★
Michael D · 2 months ago

Fantastic all-rounder in Nusa Dua – Merusaka Nusa Dua exceeded expectations We recently stayed at Merusaka Nusa Dua and it really is a great resort that covers most bases for a relaxing Bali holiday. From the moment we arrived, the blend of modern elegance and traditional Balinese charm was evident ...

★★★★★
Misty M · 2 months ago

Our first time staying in Nusa Dua and at the Merusaka. I cannot express how much we have loved it here! We stayed in a Deluxe Pool Access room (which is shared with one other room), but we were lucky enough to not have anyone staying in the room next door so we had the pool to ourselves. All of the...

★★★★★
Michele Witchell · 5 months ago

We stayed at Merusaka for 6 days and absolutely loved every moment! We had a pool access room and upgraded to the all-inclusive package (orange wristband) — honestly the best value ever. Endless food and drinks, multiple stunning pools, and service that was consistently prompt, friendly and genuinel...

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Details
—Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua Lot S-3, Jl. Pantai Peminge, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
—+62 361 2002900
Getting There
Nearest airport: DPS
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
26 min transfer
The Vibe
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Merusaka Nusa Dua

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
Official all-inclusive package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner across eligible resort restaurants.
Included
Top-shelf liquor
Official all-inclusive package includes house-brand beverages; premium imported labels are not verified as included.
Partly included
Wi-Fi
Included
In-room minibar
Official all-inclusive package includes daily minibar replenishment with selected beverages.
Included
Spa treatments
All-inclusive package evidence includes some wellness benefits in third-party packages; routine spa treatments are otherwise extra.
Partly included
Airport transfers
Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at Merusaka Nusa Dua

The right room is personal — a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Deluxe Room
1 bedroom
Deluxe Plus Garden View
1 bedroom · Garden view
Deluxe Plus Ocean View
1 bedroom · Ocean view
Deluxe Family Room
1 bedroom
Deluxe Pool Access Family Room
1 bedroom · swim-out pool access
Deluxe Pool Access
1 bedroom · swim-out pool access
One Bedroom Suite Garden View
1 bedroom · Garden view
One Bedroom Suite Ocean View
1 bedroom · Ocean view
Two Bedroom Suite
2 bedrooms
One Bedroom Villa
1 bedroom · private plunge pool
Two Bedroom Villa
2 bedrooms · private plunge pool

From the resort's own accommodations pages — categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

4 restaurants2 barsReservations at some venues— Indonesian · International · Balinese · Beach club · Bistro · Lounge

Official all-inclusive package includes daily breakfast, daily lunch, daily dinner at any of four restaurants, afternoon tea, minibar replenishment and house-brand beverages.

Pools & waterplay

3 poolsKids' pool

Official page highlights layered pools; Expedia identifies three outdoor pools and a children's pool.

The beach itself

Calm, swimmable waterGradual walk-in entrySnorkeling needs a boat tripNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Beachfront resort on Mengiat/Nusa Dua beach, generally calmer and more protected than many Bali surf beaches.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Merusaka Nusa Dua?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
No kids' club
Teen program
Not offered
Rooms that fit a family
Two Bedroom Suite, Two Bedroom Villa
Beach for young swimmers
Gradual, calm entry — toddler-friendly
Dinner reservations
Needed at some restaurants

Family rooms, pool access rooms, beach and children's pool are evidenced; a supervised kids club was not verified.

Questions parents ask

Does Merusaka Nusa Dua have a kids' club, and from what age?

No — Merusaka Nusa Dua doesn't run a supervised kids' club. Plan on parent-supervised play.

Is the beach at Merusaka Nusa Dua good for young children?

The water in front is typically calm, and the entry is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.

Is there anything for teenagers at Merusaka Nusa Dua?

No dedicated teen program at Merusaka Nusa Dua — teens fall back on the pools, sports, and whatever independence you give them.

Do you need dinner reservations at Merusaka Nusa Dua?

At some restaurants — book the à la carte venues early in your stay and keep the buffet as the no-plan fallback for meltdown nights.

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

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Group Travel

Bringing the whole crew to Merusaka Nusa Dua?

Girlfriend trips, milestone birthdays, three generations under one roof — group logistics make or break the week. Here's how this resort handles them.

Group rates & packages
Offered
Private dining & events
Bookable
Nightlife
Low-key — quiet by late evening

Strong MICE, wedding and family-group fit because of resort scale, beachfront venues and meeting/event infrastructure.

Group policies vary by season and party size — confirm with the resort's group desk before booking.

The Palmprint file

How we scored Merusaka Nusa Dua

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Palmprint
8.6/10
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Scores

Beach8.8
High
Food8.3
Medium
Service8.4
High
Rooms8.7
High
Pools8.8
High
Value8.0
Medium
Family8.2
Medium
Remote work8.1
Medium

Pros

  • Official all-inclusive package verified
  • Beachfront Nusa Dua location
  • Three pools plus children's pool
  • Large room, suite and villa inventory
  • Good MICE and wedding infrastructure

Cons

  • All-inclusive is package-dependent
  • Premium drinks may be limited to house brands
  • No verified supervised kids club
  • Large resort layout

Things to know

  • Merusaka Nusa Dua should be classified as optional all-inclusive because the official site sells a specific all-inclusive package while other rates also exist.
  • It is a strong Bali beach-and-pool resort with unusually clear official all-inclusive package language.
  • Confirm current beverage brands, spa benefits and eligible restaurant list before marking complete.

What guests say · 850 reviews

Most loved
  • Nusa Dua beachfront setting
  • Layered pools and pool-access rooms
  • Large room and villa inventory
  • Friendly staff and well-kept property
Most common complaints
  • All-inclusive is a package upgrade, not the default stay plan
  • Food and drink inclusions require package-rule confirmation
  • Large resort layout can involve walking
Things people wish they knew
  • Book the all-inclusive package or rate plan explicitly; standard stays can be breakfast-only or other board bases.
  • The resort is strong for pools, beach and rooms, but not a classic kids-club all-inclusive.
From Reddit

Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is limited, so official package pages, OTA listings and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.

Rooms

Best Room Category:Deluxe Pool AccessMedium

Best evidenced standard upgrade for direct pool access.

Best Room Category For Luxury:Two Bedroom VillaMedium

Top evidenced villa-style category for privacy and space.

Best Room Category For Families:Deluxe Pool Access Family RoomMedium

Best evidenced family category for pool access and family positioning.

The facts

455
Room Count
2
Number Of Bars
3
Number Of Pools
4
Number Of Restaurants
SpaGood WifiBeachfrontPrivate PoolSecurity 24hFamily FriendlySwimmable BeachWalkable To Town

How we scored it

Food
Ai Meal Scope: 8.5Restaurant Count: 8.2Beach Club Context: 8House Beverage Limits: 7
Dining And Inclusion Analysis · sources: Official, Official All Inclusive, Luxury Escapes, Expedia · verified 2026-07-16
Beach
Beachfront: 9Swimmability: 8.6Mengiat Beach: 8.8Nusa Dua Protection: 8.4
Beach Reality Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Pools
Pool Count: 8.6Children Pool: 8Layered Pools: 8.8Pool Access Rooms: 8.8
Pool Inventory Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Rooms
Room Count: 8.8Villa Options: 8.8Family Options: 8.4Pool Access Options: 8.8
Official Room Inventory Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Value
Room Depth: 8.7Beach Quality: 8.8Ai Package Scope: 8.4Premium Beverage Limit: 7
Weighted Value Analysis · sources: Official, Official All Inclusive, Expedia, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Family
Beach: 8.8Family Rooms: 8.5Children Pool: 8No Verified Kids Club Penalty: 5.8
Family Context Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Booking · verified 2026-07-16
Overall
Beach: 8.8Pools: 8.8Rooms: 8.7Room Count: 455Optional Ai Clarity: 8.4Expedia Review Count: 850
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Official All Inclusive, Booking, Expedia, TripAdvisor, Luxury Escapes, Travelmyth, Reddit · verified 2026-07-16
Service
Staff Sentiment: 8.4Resort Condition: 8.5Large Resort Operations: 8
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Expedia, TripAdvisor, Booking, Official · verified 2026-07-16
Remote work
Free Wifi: 8.2Business Center: 8Resort Noise Penalty: 6.8Meeting Infrastructure: 8.5
Workspace Wifi Analysis · sources: Official, Expedia, Club Wyndham · verified 2026-07-16

Sources

RedditBookingExpediaOfficialTravelmythTripadvisorLuxury EscapesOfficial All InclusiveOfficial All Inclusive Guide

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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