This raging question has often been asked: cash vs card in Bali. It’s a heavily debated topic, and you will get opposing opinions. Some can be swayed in one direction due to their experiences with cash or cards in Bali. We have taken both and tested...

So, you’ve planned your trip to Sanur, Bali and now the waiting begins. All your friends are telling you the dos and don’ts of this magnificent island, and now you are a little worried. There’s so much to remember, so much to do, and so much to organ...

Unlike Bali’s popular western beaches like Kuta and Seminyak, Sanur’s coastline isn’t served by one main beachfront road. Instead, the beach is accessed through smaller streets and alleyways. Each leads to distinctly different parts of this 7km stret...

The Prama Sanur Beach Hotel is one of Sanur’s most talked-about places to stay. It’s a massive 428-room resort that guests love or hate. After spending four nights here recently, we understand both perspectives. Its big pools and beachfront location...

One of the most asked questions about Sanur, Bali, is about the weather. One scenario that often happens is you’ve just landed in Sanur at 2 PM during “dry season,” only to be greeted by a sudden downpour that clears up 30 minutes later, leaving behi...

Griya Santrian asks you to pay nearly twice what you’d spend at many nearby Sanur hotels, at $250 per night. The question is: what exactly do you get for that premium? As Sanur regulars, we have stayed at hotels, homestays and apartments in Sanur. We...

I love shopping at markets. The sights, the smells, and the locals always draw me back. Whether I need to buy or not, I can wander the aisles for hours. The markets in Sanur are some of the best markets to visit in Bali and you will be spoiled for th...

Planning a holiday can be stressful enough with booking flights and choosing your accommodation. But preparing for a holiday to Bali can be downright painful, bogged down with Indonesian Government entry requirements on top. From navigating the onlin...

Every day, from early morning to early evening, you will find fast boats traveling between Sanur and Nusa Lembongan. It is nearly a rite of passage for visitors to Bali to travel to Lembongan Island to spend a few days before returning to Bali. While...

Depending on the time of year, finding an affordable hotel on the south end of Sanur can be challenging. Luckily, we could book a stay at the Palm Garden Hotel, and it provided us with the perfect holiday accommodation in Sanur! Nestled away from the...