Sofitel · LuxuryS
Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Bali · Nusa Dua
A 415-room beachfront resort on Nusa Dua's white sand, refreshed top-to-bottom in 2022, with a 70-metre-plus lagoon pool and a dedicated kids' club.
Novotel · Premium
Novotel Bali Benoa
Tanjung Benoa
80
Guest sentiment
A beachfront resort on Tanjung Benoa's golden sands, near Bali's main water-sports hub, with three pools and family-oriented Garden Wing rooms.
Last updated August 8, 2026
Novotel Bali Benoa sits on Jalan Pratama in Tanjung Benoa, at the edge of Nusa Dua overlooking golden-sand beach and close to Bali's main water-sports centre for jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides. The resort offers three pools, three restaurants and bars, a fitness centre, spa, and kids' club, with Garden Wing family rooms offering a separate children's area with bunk beds. Guests consistently describe Tanjung Benoa as a peaceful, less crowded alternative to Kuta or Seminyak, with the resort's pools and family amenities drawing particular praise, while a subset of reviews mention rooms and public areas that could use updating.
How guests rate it
- Location84
- Service82
- Rooms74
- Food & breakfast80
- Value82
| Address | 70 Jalan Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua 80361, Bali, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Novotel |
| Neighborhood | Tanjung Benoa |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- Beachfront on Tanjung Benoa's golden sands, near Bali's main water-sports hub
- Three pools, three restaurants and bars, a fitness centre, spa, and kids' club
- Garden Wing family rooms include a separate children's area with bunk beds
- Tanjung Benoa offers a more peaceful alternative to Kuta or Seminyak's crowds
- About a 25-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport
Cons
- A subset of reviews note rooms and public areas could use updating
- The Tanjung Benoa location is quieter, meaning less nightlife within walking distance than Kuta or Seminyak
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The three pools and family-oriented Garden Wing rooms draw consistent praise from travelers with children
- The Tanjung Benoa setting is repeatedly called a calmer, less crowded alternative to Bali's busier beach towns
- Proximity to the water-sports hub is highlighted by guests planning jet skiing or parasailing
Worth knowing before you book
- Some guests note rooms and shared spaces show wear and could benefit from refreshing
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novotel Bali Benoa good for families?
Yes -- Garden Wing family rooms include a separate children's area with bunk beds, and the resort has three pools plus a kids' club, making it one of the more family-oriented Accor properties on Bali's south coast.
Is Novotel Bali Benoa near water sports?
Yes -- it sits in Tanjung Benoa, home to Bali's main water-sports hub for jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides, while offering a calmer, less crowded base than Kuta or Seminyak.