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Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.5
1,867 reviews on Google
8.3Out of 10
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Highlights

3 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security
20 min from DPS

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsNightlifeKids Activities

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Location

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Getting There
Nearest airport: DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport
20 min transfer
The Vibe
RomanticLively & SocialQuiet & Relaxed
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive

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 service includes buffet breakfast, pool snacks and dining access, with All Inclusive and All Inclusive Premium packages.
Included
Top-shelf liquor
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.
Partly included
Wi-Fi
Official FAQ says free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
Included
In-room minibar
Guest Q&A/review evidence references daily minibar restocking, but exact package tier rules should be verified.
Partly included
Motorized water sports
Tanjung Benoa watersports are nearby; motorized watersports are not evidenced as included.
Costs extra
Spa treatments
Spa treatments are listed as hotel services but not evidenced as included.
Costs extra
Kids' club
Kids club is listed as a hotel service.
Included
Airport transfers
Airport hotel transfer is listed as a service, but not as an inclusion.
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 Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive

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.

SOL Room
1 bedroom · Garden or resort
Official room inventory should be reconciled live; TripAdvisor and Meliá evidence support spacious rooms with balconies.
Junior Suite
1 bedroom · Garden or pool
Junior suite category is repeatedly surfaced in guest and booking-channel evidence.
Family Suite
1 bedroom
Family room/suite category is supported by booking/review sources; exact occupancy should be verified against the live Meliá booking engine.

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

3 restaurants2 bars1 swim-up barReservations at some venues 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.

Pools & waterplay

1 poolSwim-up bar

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

Swimmability varies by seasonGradual walk-in entrySnorkeling from shoreNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Tanjung Benoa beachfront has shallow water and low-tide limitations; good for wading, watersports and shore exploration, but not always deep swimming.

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 Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive?

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

Official Meliá FAQ lists activities for children and kids club; TripAdvisor lists babysitting as an amenity, but age range was not verified.

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.

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.

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

Not sure this one fits your crew? Match resorts to your kids' exact ages — verified facts, not brochure claims.

The Palmprint file

How we scored Sol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive

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

Palmprint
8.3/10
SOL by Meliá
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Scores

Beach7.7
High
Food8.2
High
Service8.8
Very High
Rooms8.1
High
Pools8.0
High
Value8.3
High
Family8.2
High
Romance8.0
Medium
Nightlife7.2
Medium
Quiet8.0
Medium
Wellness7.8
Medium
Remote work7.0
Medium

Pros

  • Official all-inclusive product
  • Direct beach access
  • Friendly service and strong value
  • Swim-up bar and kids club

Cons

  • Beach can be very shallow at low tide
  • Some maintenance/age comments
  • Premium package rules need confirmation
  • Exact entrance coordinates need manual review

Things to know

  • 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.

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 common complaints
  • 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
Things people wish they knew
  • 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.
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.

Rooms

Best Value Room:SOL Junior SuiteLow

Official 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 SuiteHigh

Official inventory identifies this as the largest two-bedroom family category at 253 sqm.

The facts

128
Room Count
2
Number Of Bars
3
Number Of Restaurants
SpaGood WifiKids ClubBeachfrontSwim Up BarSecurity 24hFamily FriendlySwimmable BeachWalkable To Town

How we scored it

Food
A La Carte: 8.2Included Drinks: 8Restaurant Variety: 8.1Package Tier Clarity: 7.2
Official All Inclusive Dining Scope And Guest Food Sentiment · sources: Meliá All Inclusive Service, TripAdvisor, Booking.com · verified 2026-07-16
Beach
Cleanliness: 8Low Tide Drag: 6.6Watersports Access: 8Direct Beach Access: 8.6
Tanjung Benoa Beachfront Shallow Water And Low Tide Analysis · sources: Meliá, TripAdvisor, Thomas Cook · verified 2026-07-16
Pools
Shade: 7.6Pool Size: 7.4Swim Up Bar: 8.4Pool Setting: 8.2
Central Pool Swim Up Bar And Guest Pool Sentiment · sources: Meliá, TripAdvisor Pool, Expedia · verified 2026-07-16
Quiet
Family Activity: 7.2Beachfront Quiet: 8Tranquil Gardens: 8.4
Tranquil Resort Feedback Offset By Family Activity Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Meliá Reviews, Expedia · verified 2026-07-16
Rooms
Balcony: 8.2Cleanliness: 8.7Spaciousness: 8.5Condition Variability: 7
Room Size Balcony Cleanliness And Condition Feedback Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Meliá Reviews, Expedia · verified 2026-07-16
Value
Service: 8.8Room Size: 8.1Included Scope: 8.4Beach Swim Limit: 6.8
Included Food Drink Service And Bali Price Context Analysis · sources: Meliá All Inclusive Service, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Expedia · verified 2026-07-16
Family
Pool: 8Kids Club: 8Beach Wading: 7.8Babysitting Extra: 7
Kids Club Pool Beach Family Rooms And Activity Analysis · sources: Meliá, TripAdvisor, Booking.com · verified 2026-07-16
Overall
Value: 8.3Service: 8.8Beach Drag: 7.7Guest Sentiment: 8.3Google Review Count: 1812Expedia Review Count: 708Tripadvisor Review Count: 2738
Weighted Official All Inclusive And Multi Source Review Analysis · sources: Meliá, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-16
Romance
Spa: 7.8Dining: 8.2Beachfront: 8Family Resort Drag: 7
Beachfront Setting Spa Dining And Quiet Atmosphere Analysis · sources: Meliá, TripAdvisor, Expedia · verified 2026-07-16
Service
Restaurant Service: 8.5Staff Friendliness: 8.8Tripadvisor Service Rating: 9.2
Review Platform Service Sentiment Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Meliá Reviews, Expedia, Booking.com · verified 2026-07-16
Wellness
Spa: 7.8Yoga: 7.8Beach: 7.7Quiet: 8
Spa Yoga Beach And Quiet Garden Setting Analysis · sources: Meliá, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Nightlife
Bars: 7.6Nearby Nightlife: 6.8Onsite Entertainment: 7.5
Onsite Evening Entertainment And Tanjung Benoa Area Analysis · sources: Meliá, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16
Remote work
Wifi: 7.8Walkability: 8Room Comfort: 8.1Workspace Specific Evidence: 6.2
Free Wifi Walkable Services And Room Comfort Offset By Limited Workspace Evidence · sources: Meliá, Expedia, TripAdvisor · verified 2026-07-16

Sources

RedditBookingExpediaTrivagoOfficialThomascookTripadvisorOfficial ReviewsOfficial All Inclusive

Scored with Palmprint methodology v1.0.

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