Sanur is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Sanur 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 Sanur, 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 Sanur, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Sanur starts at around €17 per night, with a typical rate near €108 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: The Royal Purnama Luxury Villas - Adults Only, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 863 reviews, from €142 per night; Grandmas Plus Hotel Airport, 3-star, guest rating 9.6 from 8797 reviews, from €23 per night; Holiday Inn Bali Sanur by IHG, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1195 reviews, from €108 per night; The Alantara Sanur, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1597 reviews, from €256 per night; Andaz Bali, By Hyatt, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 881 reviews, from €319 per night.
Day trips & routes: Denpasar — about 10 km, 22m drive; Kuta — about 13 km, 25m drive; Seminyak — about 16 km, 32m drive; Nusa Dua — about 18 km, 27m drive; Canggu — about 19 km, 47m drive; Jimbaran — about 19 km, 31m drive. Fastest option is Denpasar: 22m by car.
Sanur: what to know
Things to see: "Bali Quad Bike Adventure - Monkey Forest- and Waterfall", rated 5 from 70 reviews, from €48.23; "Full Day Ubud Tour", rated 5 from 44 reviews, from €89.32; "Bali : Private Car Charter with English Speaking Driver", rated 5 from 36 reviews, from €19.65; "Bali Quad ATV and Rafting Private Adventure", rated 5 from 29 reviews, from €71.46; "Private Bali Customized Tours", rated 5 from 24 reviews, from €58.06.
Sanur 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 Sanur is around €108, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Sanur 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.
