Are the specialty restaurants included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive. Official all-inclusive service includes buffet breakfast, pool snacks and dining access, with All Inclusive and All Inclusive Premium packages.

Does Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive, but premium options cost extra. 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.

Is Wi-Fi free at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive. Official FAQ says free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Is the minibar included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

Partly: some in-room minibar is included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive, but premium options cost extra. Guest Q&A/review evidence references daily minibar restocking, but exact package tier rules should be verified.

Are motorized water sports included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

No: motorized water sports costs extra at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Tanjung Benoa watersports are nearby; motorized watersports are not evidenced as included.

Are spa treatments included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa treatments are listed as hotel services but not evidenced as included.

Is the kids' club included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

Yes: kids' club is included in the all-inclusive plan at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive. Kids club is listed as a hotel service.

Are airport transfers included at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Airport hotel transfer is listed as a service, but not as an inclusion.

Does Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive have a kids' club, and from what age?

Yes. Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm 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.

Does Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive offer babysitting?

Yes: babysitting is available at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive for an extra cost (Official Meliá FAQ lists activities for children and kids club; TripAdvisor lists babysitting as an amenity, but age range was not verified). Reserve at least a day ahead; same-day requests are the ones that fail.

Do you need dinner reservations at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

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.

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Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive

The Palmprint

8.3 out of 10

Six fronds, six scores ·

Fly into

DPS · 20 min

Dining

3 venues

Best months

Apr – Oct

Guests say

4.5 · 1,919

From $46

pp / night · $92 for two

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Value8.3

Service8.8

Beach7.7

Dining8.2

Rooms8.1

Pools & Spa8.0

Last verified July 2026. Beach is the weakest mark at 7.7. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file

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Dining, pools and the beach

Large covered dining pavilion with white wooden beams, thatched roof panels, and set tables with white chairs overlooking manicured grounds at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali.

Dining & bars

5venues · 3 restaurants, 2 bars

A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in

Official Meliá page lists The Kitchen, Menega seaside restaurant, Amarta Restaurant, Nelayan Pool Bar and Ayodya Bar.

International · Indonesian · Asian · Mediterranean · Italian · Beachfront dining · Pool bar

Food 8.2

Turquoise pool with thatched-roof pavilion, loungers, and tropical landscaping at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali under overcast sky.

Pools & waterplay

1pool

Official page lists outdoor swimming pool and Nelayan Swim-up Bar; guest reviews describe a central pool and beach as the main water areas.

Pools 8.0

Beach at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali with thatched-roof palapas, loungers, palm trees, and calm ocean beyond.

The beach itself

7.7beach score · high confidence

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.

Rooms & suites

Who fits where at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive

All 3 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.

Spa treatment room with two massage beds, soaking tubs with candles, and framed botanical artwork on cream walls.

Spacious bathroom with beige tile walls, vessel sink with illuminated mirror, walk-in shower, toilet, and white towels hanging on rack.

Spacious resort suite with king bed, teal headboard, woven pendant light, beige seating area, and glass doors opening to ocean views.

Room categories at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive, smallest first: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Bedrooms	Aspect
SOL Room	Not published	1 bedroom	Garden or resort
Junior Suite	Not published	1 bedroom	Garden or pool
Family Suite	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published

Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

= sleeps 0 of 0 max

Food and drink

The dining, in outline

Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.

Places to eat: 3
Bars and lounges: 2
Swim-up bars: 1

Kitchens

International, Indonesian, Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Beachfront dining, Pool bar

Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.

Official Meliá page lists The Kitchen, Menega seaside restaurant, Amarta Restaurant, Nelayan Pool Bar and Ayodya Bar.

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.

Most loved

3 themes

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

3 themes

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

Sentiment: Split

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 it costs

The rate, and where to check it

Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.

Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.

$46pp / night

$92 for two, all in · checked 24 Aug

Cheapest month we've seen: November, around $46 pp / night.

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Best time to visit

Apr to Oct

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Nov to Mar.

Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	86 degrees Fahrenheit	86 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	86 degrees Fahrenheit	86 degrees Fahrenheit	86 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	88 degrees Fahrenheit	86 degrees Fahrenheit
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

Getting there

20 minutes from DPS

Nearest airport: DPS · Ngurah Rai International Airport
Transfer: 20 min · costs extra
Address: Jl. Pratama, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 361 771714

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The ride from DPS is not in your rate.

Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.

The fare: Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
If you're late: The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
On arrival: Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.

Book a private car

20Minutes by car

DPSNgurah Rai International AirportResort

Before you fly

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

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The vibe

Who it suits

Family8.2

Romance8.0

Quiet8.0

Three of the 12 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive; the full set is above.

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Flights

Fly into DPS, 20 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $992.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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The Palmprint file

How we scored Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive

12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

reddit · booking · expedia · trivago · official · thomascook · tripadvisor · official_reviews · official_all_inclusive

The six that set the score

Value8.3

Service8.8

Beach7.7

Dining8.2

Rooms8.1

Pools & Spa8.0

And 6 more we track

Family8.2

Romance8.0

Quiet8.0

Wellness7.8

Nightlife7.2

Remote work7.0

Confidence is high across the board except romance, quiet, wellness, nightlife and remote work, where the evidence is thinner.

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Value8.3High confidence

Service: 8.8
Room Size: 8.1
Included Scope: 8.4
Beach Swim Limit: 6.8

Method: Included food drink service and bali price context analysisMeliá All Inclusive Service · TripAdvisor · Booking.com · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026

Service8.8Very High confidence

Restaurant Service: 8.5
Staff Friendliness: 8.8
Tripadvisor Service Rating: 9.2

Method: Review platform service sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · Meliá Reviews · Expedia · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026

Beach7.7High confidence

Cleanliness: 8.0
Low Tide Drag: 6.6
Watersports Access: 8.0
Direct Beach Access: 8.6

Method: Tanjung benoa beachfront shallow water and low tide analysisMeliá · TripAdvisor · Thomas CookVerified 16 July 2026

Dining8.2High confidence

A La Carte: 8.2
Included Drinks: 8.0
Restaurant Variety: 8.1
Package Tier Clarity: 7.2

Method: Official all inclusive dining scope and guest food sentimentMeliá All Inclusive Service · TripAdvisor · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026

Rooms8.1High confidence

Balcony: 8.2
Cleanliness: 8.7
Spaciousness: 8.5
Condition Variability: 7.0

Method: Room size balcony cleanliness and condition feedback analysisTripAdvisor · Meliá Reviews · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026

Pools & Spa8.0High confidence

Shade: 7.6
Pool Size: 7.4
Swim Up Bar: 8.4
Pool Setting: 8.2

Method: Central pool swim up bar and guest pool sentimentMeliá · TripAdvisor Pool · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026

Family8.2High confidence

Pool: 8.0
Kids Club: 8.0
Beach Wading: 7.8
Babysitting Extra: 7.0

Method: Kids club pool beach family rooms and activity analysisMeliá · TripAdvisor · Booking.comVerified 16 July 2026

Romance8.0Medium confidence

Spa: 7.8
Dining: 8.2
Beachfront: 8.0
Family Resort Drag: 7.0

Method: Beachfront setting spa dining and quiet atmosphere analysisMeliá · TripAdvisor · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026

Quiet8.0Medium confidence

Family Activity: 7.2
Beachfront Quiet: 8.0
Tranquil Gardens: 8.4

Method: Tranquil resort feedback offset by family activity analysisTripAdvisor · Meliá Reviews · ExpediaVerified 16 July 2026

Wellness7.8Medium confidence

Spa: 7.8
Yoga: 7.8
Beach: 7.7
Quiet: 8.0

Method: Spa yoga beach and quiet garden setting analysisMeliá · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Nightlife7.2Medium confidence

Bars: 7.6
Nearby Nightlife: 6.8
Onsite Entertainment: 7.5

Method: Onsite evening entertainment and tanjung benoa area analysisMeliá · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

Remote work7.0Medium confidence

Wifi: 7.8
Walkability: 8.0
Room Comfort: 8.1
Workspace Specific Evidence: 6.2

Method: Free wifi walkable services and room comfort offset by limited workspace evidenceMeliá · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified 16 July 2026

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

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

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

Reddit Booking Expedia Trivago Official Thomascook Tripadvisor Official Reviews Official All Inclusive

What's actually included

In the plan, or on the bill

Where the line sits at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive, item by item, with what we checked it against.

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive, and what costs extra
What you'd expect to pay for	Status
Premium & à la carte diningOfficial all-inclusive service includes buffet breakfast, pool snacks and dining access, with All Inclusive and All Inclusive Premium packages.	Included
Top-shelf liquorOfficial all-inclusive service includes local beer, wine and spirits such as gin, vodka, whiskey and rum; imported premium brand scope is not clearly evidenced.	Partly included
Wi-FiOfficial FAQ says free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.	Included
In-room minibarGuest Q&A/review evidence references daily minibar restocking, but exact package tier rules should be verified.	Partly included
Motorized water sportsTanjung Benoa watersports are nearby; motorized watersports are not evidenced as included.	Costs extra
Spa treatmentsSpa treatments are listed as hotel services but not evidenced as included.	Costs extra
Kids' clubKids club is listed as a hotel service.	Included
Airport transfersAirport hotel transfer is listed as a service, but not as an inclusion.	Costs extra

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

For families

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: Supervised program
Babysitting: Available at extra cost
Beach for young swimmers: Gradual entry; watch the swell
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Does Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive have a kids' club, and from what age?: Yes. Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm 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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