Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive
8.3 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Strongest on service and value
Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive at a glance
- Location
- Tanjung Benoa
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 on Google1,962 reviews
- Best months
- Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
- Pools
- 1 pool
- Airport transfer
- DPSAbout 20 minutes
- Dining
- 3 restaurants
- Drinks
- 2 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.
- Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
- Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026
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Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive
Things to know
before you go
SOL Benoa Bali is a true all-inclusive beachfront resort in Tanjung Benoa.
It is best for travelers who want easy meals/drinks, friendly service and a quieter Bali beach base rather than luxury megaresort polish.
Hidden tips
Check whether your rate is standard All Inclusive or All Inclusive Premium.
Plan beach swimming around tide conditions; use the pool for easier swimming.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a true Meliá all-inclusive resort product, with both All Inclusive and All Inclusive Premium package language.
The beach is beautiful and direct-access, but the pool may matter more for swimming at low tide.
The property is smaller and calmer than many Bali megaresorts.
Strengths from our research
Official all-inclusive product
Direct beach access
Friendly service and strong value
Swim-up bar and kids club
Other considerations from our research
Beach can be very shallow at low tide
Some maintenance/age comments
Premium package rules need confirmation
Exact entrance coordinates need manual review
What guests say
Most loved
- Warm staff, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere
- Good-value all-inclusive food and drinks
- Spacious rooms, tropical gardens, pool and swim-up bar
Most complained about
- Beach is shallow at low tide and not always ideal for deep swimming
- Some rooms and facilities show age or minor maintenance issues
- Package tiers and premium inclusions should be checked before booking
From Reddit
Property-specific Reddit coverage is thin; review platforms carry the strongest signal, consistently praising service and value while noting shallow beach conditions and some age-related maintenance.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Official all-inclusive service includes buffet breakfast, pool snacks and dining access, with All Inclusive and All Inclusive Premium packages.
- Wi-FiIncluded
Official FAQ says free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
- Kids' clubIncluded
Kids club is listed as a hotel service.
Not included
- Motorized water sportsCosts extra
Tanjung Benoa watersports are nearby; motorized watersports are not evidenced as included.
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa treatments are listed as hotel services but not evidenced as included.
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Airport hotel transfer is listed as a service, but not as an inclusion.
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Official all-inclusive service includes local beer, wine and spirits such as gin, vodka, whiskey and rum; imported premium brand scope is not clearly evidenced.
- In-room minibarPartly included
Guest Q&A/review evidence references daily minibar restocking, but exact package tier rules should be verified.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
More resort facts
- Rooms and suites
- 128
- Value
- 8.3 out of 10
- Service
- 8.8 out of 10
- Beach
- 7.7 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.2 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.1 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.0 out of 10
Confidence is high across the board except romance, quiet, wellness, nightlife and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive
12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 6 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except romance, quiet, wellness, nightlife and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.3High confidence
- Service
- 8.8
- Room Size
- 8.1
- Included Scope
- 8.4
- Beach Swim Limit
- 6.8
Service8.8Very High confidence
- Restaurant Service
- 8.5
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.8
- Tripadvisor Service Rating
- 9.2
Beach7.7High confidence
- Cleanliness
- 8.0
- Low Tide Drag
- 6.6
- Watersports Access
- 8.0
- Direct Beach Access
- 8.6
Dining8.2High confidence
- A La Carte
- 8.2
- Included Drinks
- 8.0
- Restaurant Variety
- 8.1
- Package Tier Clarity
- 7.2
Rooms8.1High confidence
- Balcony
- 8.2
- Cleanliness
- 8.7
- Spaciousness
- 8.5
- Condition Variability
- 7.0
Pools & Spa8.0High confidence
- Shade
- 7.6
- Pool Size
- 7.4
- Swim Up Bar
- 8.4
- Pool Setting
- 8.2
Family8.2High confidence
- Pool
- 8.0
- Kids Club
- 8.0
- Beach Wading
- 7.8
- Babysitting Extra
- 7.0
Romance8.0Medium confidence
- Spa
- 7.8
- Dining
- 8.2
- Beachfront
- 8.0
- Family Resort Drag
- 7.0
Quiet8.0Medium confidence
- Family Activity
- 7.2
- Beachfront Quiet
- 8.0
- Tranquil Gardens
- 8.4
Wellness7.8Medium confidence
- Spa
- 7.8
- Yoga
- 7.8
- Beach
- 7.7
- Quiet
- 8.0
Nightlife7.2Medium confidence
- Bars
- 7.6
- Nearby Nightlife
- 6.8
- Onsite Entertainment
- 7.5
Remote work7.0Medium confidence
- Wifi
- 7.8
- Walkability
- 8.0
- Room Comfort
- 8.1
- Workspace Specific Evidence
- 6.2
What it does best
- Official all-inclusive product
- Direct beach access
- Friendly service and strong value
- Swim-up bar and kids club
Where it costs you
- Beach can be very shallow at low tide
- Some maintenance/age comments
- Premium package rules need confirmation
- Exact entrance coordinates need manual review
Room intelligence
- Best Value Room
- SOL Junior SuiteOfficial inventory gives substantially more space than the SOL Room and describes it as family-oriented; value needs live-rate confirmation.
- Best Room Category
- SOL Family SuiteOfficial inventory identifies this as the largest two-bedroom family category at 253 sqm.
Everything we read on Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.2 / 10
- Places to eat
- 3
- Bars and lounges
- 2
- Swim-up bars
- 1
International · Indonesian · Asian · Mediterranean · Italian · Beachfront dining · Pool bar
Official Meliá page lists The Kitchen, Menega seaside restaurant, Amarta Restaurant, Nelayan Pool Bar and Ayodya Bar.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Do you need dinner reservations at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?
Official Meliá page lists The Kitchen, Menega seaside restaurant, Amarta Restaurant, Nelayan Pool Bar and Ayodya Bar.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOL Junior SuiteBack to sampled prices | Capacity unverified | Not published | Not published |
SOL RoomBack to sampled pricesRoom details for SOL RoomOfficial room inventory should be reconciled live; TripAdvisor and Meliá evidence support spacious rooms with balconies. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Garden or resort |
More room options (2)
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
Junior SuiteRoom details for Junior SuiteJunior suite category is repeatedly surfaced in guest and booking-channel evidence. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Garden or pool |
Family SuiteRoom details for Family SuiteFamily room/suite category is supported by booking/review sources; exact occupancy should be verified against the live Meliá booking engine. | Capacity unverified | 1 bedroom | Not published |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Official page lists outdoor swimming pool and Nelayan Swim-up Bar; guest reviews describe a central pool and beach as the main water areas.
The beach itself
Tanjung Benoa beachfront has shallow water and low-tide limitations; good for wading, watersports and shore exploration, but not always deep swimming.
- Caveat: Water conditions vary through the year
- Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Program listed
- Supervision & drop-off
- Confirm rules and current hours before booking
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Beach for young swimmers
- Gradual entry; watch the swell
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive lists a kids' club. Official Meliá FAQ lists activities for children and kids club; TripAdvisor lists babysitting as an amenity, but age range was not verified. Confirm supervision, drop-off rules and current hours before booking.
- Is the beach at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive good for young children?
- Swimmability varies by season, and the entry is a gradual walk-in a young child can stand in.
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Apr to Oct
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Nov to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 86°F30°C |
| Rain days | 15 days | 14 days | 12 days | 7 days | 5 days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 5 days | 8 days | 13 days |
| Verdict | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive
- Nearest airport
- DPS · Ngurah Rai International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 20 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Jl. Pratama, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · +62 361 771714
Indonesia
- Language
- Indonesian (English common in tourist areas)
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR); cash still rules
- Power
- 230V, Type C/F plugs (bring an adapter)
- Driving
- On the left
- Main airport
- Denpasar / Ngurah Rai (DPS)
- Flight time
- ~22–26h from the US with one or two stops
Who it suits
Three of the 12 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into DPS, 20 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $992.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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