sanur bali

Sanur is one of the main beach resort areas on the south coast of Bali, located NE of the airport in Tuban. Sanur’s history goes back a long way, with some of the oldest recorded writing on the island still preserved at the small temple at Prasasti Blanjong on Jl. Danau Poso. The ancient text, dating back to the 10th Century, is inscribed on stone pillar locked in a glass cabinet only about 10 meters from the street. Wrapped in cloth, you can just manage to see a bit of the writing sticking out. The inscriptions detail the arrival of a Javanese king in Bali of the Mahayana Buddhist kingdom, another cultural / religious influence.

 

Located 18km from the airport, Sanur is a a handy place for a new arrival. Airport taxis might charge around 70,000rp to Sanur and the journey is around 20-25 minutes. For people choosing Sanur over Kuta or Nusa Dua, the advantages are a less intense atmosphere than Kuta and a more genuine one than Nusa Dua. Sanur was the location Bali’s first large scale hotel, the Grand Bali Beach, but so far that is the only one of it size. The hotel suffered a fire in 1992 destroying much of the hotel. One room was totally untouched and the Balinese dedicate that room as a shrine, never to be occupied. Being a fishing village traditionally, Sanur retains its local flavour even though the busy Bypass Ngurah Rai passes through and the main street, Jl. Danau Tamblingan is wall to wall shops and restaurants.

Sanur has a reef making it ideal for surfers and also people with young kids inside the reef. Sanur does not get a strong beach break like Kuta / Seminyak. Swimming is only possible at high tide as low tide exposes the reef. Swimming outside the reef is not recommended.

Sanur nightlife is basically the local bar and restaurant scene, with the odd place such as the Cat & Fiddle pub providing live music. There are no real nightclubs in Sanur and the younger party crowd do not frequent the area as much.

One of the most pleasant aspects of Sanur is its large expanse of beach front. A footpath covers the entire 5kms allowing visitors to stroll along and explore, stopping when they feel like it for a drink or snack at a beach side restaurant. The sand quality is good in Sanur, yellowish in color and fairly clean. The best spots of beach are in the outside the Inna Grand Bali Beach hotel in the north and outside the Gazebo hotel in the south.

Looking back to the 20th century, Bali attracted a number of famous expats including Australian artist Donald Friend, Belgian artist Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpes and author Vicki Baum who wrote ‘A Tale of Bali’.

Sanur geography:

Sanur is made up of 7 small districts, joined together seamlessly by the Bypass and tourist trade infrastructure. Driving from Kuta the main points you’ll see on the Bypass are the Macro supermarket on the left side on the very southern end of Sanur before Jl. Danau Poso. As the Bypass swings through and heads left the main features you’ll notice are the McDonalds at the junction with Jl. Segara Ayu and the KFC at the junction with Jl. Hang Tuah in the north.

•North Sanur:
Jl. Hang Tuah (KFC) is the small road that leads directly to the beach. It has a row of small hotels and Jl. Danau Toba has a good selection of restaurants and shops. Just south along the beach-side pathway is Museum Le Mayeur (open Mon-Thurs & Sun 8am-3pm, Fri 8am-12.30pm, admission 2,000rp, children 1,000rp).

The Sanur Paradise Plaza is a fine hotel located at Jl. Hang Tuah and the Bypass.

•Sindhu:
The area between Jl. Segara Ayu (McDonalds) and Jl. Pantai Karang is known as Sindhu. This is a relatively high density set up of hotels and restaurants, including the Gazebo Hotel and The Village restaurant.

•Batujimber:
This area is popular with expats living in Sanur. The Hardy’s supermarket and restaurants close by give a slight ‘Seminyak’ kind of feel. Many expats prefer living in Sanur due to its proximity to the International School and quieter character than Kuta. Cafe Batujimber is a great place for a lunch stop.

•Semawang:
The coastal strip to the south of Sanur from the Bali Hyatt to  
Hotel Sanur Beach. This part of the beach is quiet and you will see the brightly colored jukung (local fishing boats).

•Blanjong:
The southern section of Sanur close to the Bypass. The location of the Prasasti Blanjong ancient inscriptions. The Bali Cricket Club is based on Jl. Danau Poso.

Quality Hotels in Sanur Bali

Puri Santrian Hotel Central Sanur, Resort Hotels, From US$ 50 > Situated along the coast of upscale Sanur on the tranquil southeastern end of the island this family owned and operated hotel keeps within the Balinese tradition of warmth and generosity of spirit with our courteous and attentive staff devoted to making your stay with us one to remember.

Griya Santrian Central Sanur, Resort Hotels, From US$ 50 > Centrally located on Sanur beach, this resort features 98 rooms in landscape tropical gardens. It is an easy walk to restaurants and shops along the main street of Sanur.

Sanur Beach Hotel Central Sanur, Beach Hotels, From US$ 50 > Sanur Beach Hotel is located in the most strategic area of Sanur beach and is the ideal choice for tourists as well as business people. It is located only 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai airport or 15 minutes from Denpasar. The beach surround the hotel is quite wide and free from coral reef, so guests can freely relax at the beach.

Sari Sanur Resort Central Sanur, Resort Hotels, From US$ 50 > Sari Sanur Resort is located on Sanur Beach area and the Bungalows are adjacent 25 meters from the famous white sand Sanur Beach facing east of the Bali Island.

Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel Central Sanur, Resort Hotels, From US$ 50 > Located in the Coastal Village of Sanur, Bali, this Balinese style architecture, 329 rooms property, provides the ideal services and facilities for both the leisure and corporate traveler.

Hotel Room Rate From US$ 100 > per room per night

Tandjung Sari Hotel Price: From US$ 100 >, Beach Hotels, Central Sanur Tandjung Sari Hotel is a beachfront hotel nestled in tranquil fishing village of Sanur, set in amidst lush tropical gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean. The bungalows has evolved from traditional Balinese architectural principals.

ubud bali

Ubud is a town on the Indonesian island of Bali in Ubud District, located amongst rice paddies and steep ravines in the central foothills of the Gianyar regency. One of Bali's major arts and culture centres, it has developed a large tourism industry.
Ubud has a population of about 30,000 people, but it is becoming difficult to distinguish the town itself from the villages that surround it.

History

8th century legend tells of a Javanese priest, Rsi Markendya, who meditated at the confluence of two rivers (an auspicious site for Hindus) at the Ubud locality of Campuan. Here he founded the Gunung Lebah Temple on the valley floor, the site of which remains a pilgrim destination.
The town was originally important as a source of medicinal herbs and plants; Ubud gets its name from the Balinese word ubad (medicine).
In the late nineteenth century, Ubud became the seat of feudal lords who owed their allegiance to the king of Gianyar, at one time the most powerful of Bali's southern states. The lords were members of the satriya family of Sukawati, and were significant supporters of the village's increasingly renowned arts scene

Tourism on the island developed after the arrival of Walter Spies, an ethnic German born in Russia who taught painting and music, and dabbled in dance. Spies and foreign painters Willem Hofker and Rudolf Bonnet entertained celebrities including Charlie Chaplin, Noel Coward, Barbara Hutton, H.G. Wells and Vicki Baum. They brought in some of the greatest artists from all over Bali to teach and train the Balinese in arts, helping Ubud become the cultural centre of Bali.
A new burst of creative energy came in 1960s in the wake of Dutch painter Arie Smit (1916-), and development of the Young Artists Movement. There are many museums in Ubud, including the Museum Puri Lukisan, Museum Neka and the Agung Rai Museum of Art.
The Bali tourist boom since the late 1960s has seen much development in the town; however, it remains a centre of artistic pursuit.

Town orientation and tourism

The Ubud Palace

The main street is Jalan Raya Ubud (Jalan Raya means main road), which runs east-west through the center of town. Two long roads, Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Hanoman, extend south from Jalan Raya Ubud. Puri Saren Agung is a large palace located at the intersection of Monkey Forest and Raya Ubud roads. The home of Tjokorda Gede Agung Sukawati (1910-1978), the last "king" of Ubud, it is now occupied by his descendants and dance performances are held in its courtyard. It was also one of Ubud's first hotels, dating back to the 1930s.
The Ubud Monkey Forest is a sacred nature reserve located near the southern end of Jalan Monkey Forest. It houses a temple and approximately 340 Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) monkeys.

Ubud tourism focuses on culture, yoga and nature. In contrast to the main tourist area in southern Bali, the Ubud area has forests, rivers, cooler temperatures and less congestion although traffic has increased dramatically in the 21st century. A number of smaller "boutique"-style hotels are located in and around Ubud, which commonly offer spa treatments or treks up Ubud's mountains.
The Moon of Pejeng, in nearby Pejeng, is the largest single-cast bronze kettle drum in the world, dating from circa 300BC. It is a popular destination for tourists interested in local culture, as is the 11th century Goa Gajah, or 'Elephant Cave', temple complex.

Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali. For more than a century, it has been the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. While it once was a haven for scruffy backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians, Ubud is now a hot spot for literati, glitterati, art collectors and connoisseurs. Famous names walk its busy sidewalks everyday. Elegant five star hotels and sprawling mansions now stand on its outskirts, overlooking the most prized views in Bali. Nonetheless, Ubud is still popular with backpackers, mystics and all the finest fringe elements of global society. Ubud is not "ruined". Its character is too strong to be destroyed. It still draws people who add something; people who are actively involved in art, nature, anthropology, music, dance, architecture, environmentalism, "alternative modalities," and more.

Ubud is arguably the best place to use as a base if you're visiting Bali; if you're looking for culture, comfort, nature and inspiration. Ubud is surrounded by most of the things that bring people to Bali -- scenic rice fields, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces, rivers, cheap accommodation and unique luxury hotels. And it's central location makes it easy to get from Ubud to the mountains, beaches, and major towns.
Why peruse these web pages?

The real Ubud is under the surface. There are plenty of interesting things on the main streets, but most of the magic of Ubud is hidden away. In the backstreets, backwaters, courtyards and cafes. In people's hearts, minds, and dreams. This part of the Bali web site was built to show you how to go behind the facade and find the real Ubud, and the real Bali, without having to spend all your time searching for it. There's no point in repeating what's in the guidebooks, so we've tried not to. If you're interested in Ubud, there are at least a dozen guidebooks on Bali available and they all provide information on Ubud. Use this web site before you go to guidebooks, to find out what makes Ubud so special. Then use it after the guidebooks for up-to-date information, news and features about our extra ordinary town.

ubud hotels less than usd 50

	Ubud Village Hotel From US$ 50 >, Central Ubud, Resort Hotels Ubud Village Hotel is located strategically at Monkey Forest Street in Ubud that are about 45 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport and a minutes away from
	Komaneka at Monkey Forest From US$ 100 >, Central Ubud, Villa Resorts Located in the center of Ubud, the Komaneka at Monkey Forest is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and an abundance of exotic plants, a veritable
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	Komaneka at Tanggayuda From US$ 200 >, Kedewatan, Villa Resorts Komaneka is designed to reflect a contemporary interpretation of traditional Balinese style and architecture. Constructed with local materials, includ

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Anini Raka Resort & Spa Price: From US$ 50 >, Resort Hotels, Ubud Outskirts Anini Raka Resort & Spa Ubud uniquely set amid rice paddies, offers tranquillity and relaxation with a distinctive and authentic local Balinese touch.

Arma Resort Price: From US$ 50 >, Resort Hotels, Central Ubud Arma Resort located on the outskirts of Ubud within the lush and serene environment of the internationally acclaimed "village of artists". In this secluded haven your privacy and peace is enhance by the surroundings calm natural views.

Bali Spirit Hotel and Spa Price: From US$ 50 >, Villa Resorts, Ubud Outskirts Bali Spirit Hotel and Spa brings together the traditional healing arts and ritual life of Bali in a serene, intimate setting of total comfort and top quality design. We are in close walking distance of Ubud the island’s cultural hub.

Bumi Ubud Resort Price: From US$ 50 >, Boutique Hotels, Ubud Outskirts Bumi Ubud Resort is an exotic boutique hotel with 14 villas with a unique Balinese architectural and each villa has own private garden with bale bengong or gazebo surrounded by Balinese traditional culture. It is the only hotel in Ubud that offers butler services.

Champlung Sari Hotel Price: From US$ 50 >, Boutique Hotels, Central Ubud The hotel has an unrivaled location in Ubud Bali. The exclusive shopping area of Ubud and the forest are just on the doorstep, while the Museum and the city-center are only minutes away. The Champlung Sari Hotel has a reputation as an enchanting boutique style hotel.

Pertiwi Resort & Spa Price: From US$ 50 >, Resort Hotels, Central Ubud Pertiwi mean Mother Earth, is an exotic name well known in the heartland of Ubud, a perfect retreat for those who appreciate informality and total privacy but want to be close to Ubud’s tourists interests and cultural center.

Ubud Village Hotel Price: From US$ 50 >, Resort Hotels, Central Ubud Ubud Village Hotel is located strategically at Monkey Forest Street in Ubud that are about 45 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport and a minutes away from restaurants and shopping area in Ubud.

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