Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is one of the original resorts in the Nusa Dua enclave, designed to resemble a Balinese palace with carved stone gateways, courtyards and tropical gardens leading down to the beach. It is a large hotel with several pools, including a main pool that glows in the evening.

There are five restaurants and bars, a full-service spa and a range of family facilities, and the calm, reef-protected beach in front is good for swimming. Its heritage and traditional architecture give it more character than many of the newer international hotels nearby.

It is a dependable mid-priced choice for families and couples who want an all-round beach resort. The Bali Collection shopping centre and the Waterblow are within walking distance or a short buggy ride, and the airport is about 20 minutes away. Ask for a room in a garden or pool wing for quicker access to the beach, and check the hotel's activity schedule on arrival.