Nusa Dua is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Nusa Dua works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Nusa Dua, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Nusa Dua, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Nusa Dua starts at around €48 per night, with a typical rate near €227 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Raffles Bali, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 153 reviews, from €854 per night; The St. Regis Bali Resort, 5-star, guest rating 9.7 from 495 reviews, from €2208 per night; Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2182 reviews, from €408 per night; Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 106 reviews, from €809 per night; Holiday Inn Express Baruna by IHG, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 4075 reviews, from €47 per night.
Day trips & routes: Jimbaran — about 8 km, 18m drive; Kuta — about 12 km, 19m drive; Sanur — about 18 km, 29m drive; Seminyak — about 17 km, 31m drive; Denpasar — about 19 km, 35m drive; Canggu — about 25 km, 51m drive. Fastest option is Jimbaran: 18m by car.
Nusa Dua: what to know
Things to see: "Best of Ubud Private Day Tour with All Inclusive", rated 5 from 137 reviews, from €33.05; "Luxury Private Ubud Cultural Highlights All Inclusive", rated 5 from 92 reviews, from €31.26; "Bali ATV Quad Bike and Water Rafting in Ubud - All Included", rated 5 from 89 reviews, from €23.22; "Bali Quad Bike Adventure - Monkey Forest- and Waterfall", rated 5 from 70 reviews, from €48.23; "Bali Highlights Customizable Private Day Tour", rated 5 from 64 reviews, from €22.38.
Nusa Dua has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Nusa Dua is around €227, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Nusa Dua you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Bali, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
