Sand is closer than the shops at Besakih Beach Hotel: the property's 80 Balinese-style bungalows sit directly on Sanur Beach with private beach access just steps from the rooms, and Sindhu Art Market is only a five-minute walk in the other direction. That's a real distinction from the inland Sanur properties that merely advertise beach proximity without an actual beachfront position.
Spread across two low-rise floors within manicured tropical gardens, the bungalows number 79 on Traveloka's listing and 80 on the official site — close enough that the picture is the same either way: a garden-set, low-rise layout rather than a tower-style beach hotel. The property's own website describes its design philosophy as a deliberate blend of "old and new, architecture and modern facilities," which on the ground translates into bungalows rather than stacked hotel floors.
Where Kuta and Canggu trade on livelier surf, Sanur offers calmer water, and Besakih Beach Hotel leans into that with its beachfront bungalow format. Its own site frames service around "Balinese traditional of creating comfort and ease with their personal service," a different pitch from the high-rise resort model. For anyone weighing Sanur's low-rise bungalow hotels against the larger international chain resorts a short drive away, this property sits firmly in the bungalow camp — its two-storey, garden-spread layout is the clearest signal of that.
There's only one room category to know at Besakih Beach Hotel: the 80 Balinese bungalow, which the official website builds the entire stay around instead of offering a tiered room chart. Every bungalow comes standard with air-conditioning, a satellite/cable TV, a private terrace or verandah, a minibar, and bathroom toiletries.
A balcony overlooking the property's tropical gardens is included as standard too, per the official site — so the garden-embedded feel isn't reserved for an upgraded unit, it's simply how every bungalow is built. What varies from one to the next is outlook rather than fittings, since the bungalows are laid out across two floors instead of stacked into a single block; some sit closer to the garden paths, others nearer the pool or the beachfront side.
With no deluxe or superior labels to sort through, there's nothing to compare on paper within the bungalow category. Guests who care about a garden view versus a spot closer to the beach should raise that directly with the property at booking, and the same goes for locking in a specific bedding setup. Flag both when booking through Traveloka; placement is the lever available here, not a room-tier upgrade.
Generally positive Traveloka guest reviews give a useful starting point for judging what Besakih Beach Hotel's amenities actually deliver on a short beachfront stay. On arrival, guests find a 24-hour front desk and security, concierge and safety deposit box, plus a tour desk, car rental, and airport shuttle (surcharge). For meals and downtime, there's Batu Bata Restaurant serving fresh seafood, European and Indonesian cuisine with room service, a poolside bar, an outdoor swimming pool with a separate children's pool, and direct private beach access around a one-minute walk from the pool area. Staying connected is covered by free WiFi in all rooms and throughout the property. Rounding things out: laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services, free private parking on-site, billiards and terrace areas, massage services (specific treatment menu not published — ask at the property), and daily housekeeping. This list draws on both Traveloka's listing and the hotel's official website.
That same review score notes breakfast is included in select room types rather than universally across all bookings — worth checking before assuming it's bundled in. Given the compact, garden-set layout, most of these amenities sit within easy walking distance of any bungalow, including that one-minute stroll from pool to beach — a practical plus for travellers who'd rather not have a resort so sprawling that reaching the pool or restaurant becomes a hike in itself.
Because the official site does not publish a detailed spa treatment list, treat the massage service as an on-request amenity to confirm directly with the property rather than assume a fixed menu or pricing structure.
Sindhu Art Market is a five-minute walk from Besakih Beach Hotel; everything past that starts to need wheels. The property sits on Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 45 in Sanur, right on the beachfront, with Denpasar town centre roughly a 10-minute drive away and the Kuta/Legian/Seminyak strip about 30 minutes by car. Ngurah Rai International Airport is roughly 17 km away.
Traveloka's listing adds further nearby landmarks including the Le Mayeur Museum, Bali Orchid Garden, and onward access to Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. The official site notes Lembongan Island is around a 1-hour fast boat ride from Sanur, making this hotel a workable base for an island day trip. Travellers flying in from Australia can compare flight options into Denpasar via Traveloka's flight booking page ahead of arranging transfers to Sanur.
For those without their own transport, the property's tour desk and car rental desk (both confirmed on Traveloka's listing) offer an alternative to Sanur's metered taxis or ride-hailing apps for trips into Denpasar or further afield toward Kuta and Seminyak. Sanur's streets run flatter and quieter than Kuta's, too, which is why many guests simply walk or cycle to nearby attractions such as Sindhu Art Market rather than arranging transport for every trip.
Seafood, European and Indonesian dishes make up the menu at the hotel's on-site Batu Bata Restaurant, with room service on hand for guests who'd rather eat in their bungalow. A poolside bar adds a second on-site option for drinks and light meals, and Traveloka's listing notes set-menu lunch and dinner options are also available.
Sanur's dining scene beyond the hotel has grown considerably in recent years. Guests can browse things to do in Bali to plan a wider day of eating and sightseeing around the area, including a visit to the nearby Sindhu Art Market.
For those who'd rather keep meals on-site than venture out, Batu Bata Restaurant and the poolside bar together cover breakfast, lunch and dinner without needing to leave the property — useful on days built around the pool or beach rather than sightseeing. As noted above, breakfast availability depends on the specific room rate booked, so it's worth checking this before assuming it's bundled in.
Forget the tower-block comparisons. This is 80 Balinese-style bungalows threaded through tropical garden grounds, opening straight onto Sanur Beach, and it's that garden-and-beach combination � paired with an on-site restaurant serving seafood and local dishes � that tends to earn the property its generally positive guest reviews at the 3-star level.
Take that score for what it is: a comfortable, mid-range stay rather than a luxury resort experience, suited to travellers who'd rather have a relaxed, low-rise, beachfront setting than a checklist of five-star amenities.
There's a practical upside baked into the single-category bungalow model, too — no long room-chart to compare, just placement preferences to raise with the property. Families or small groups who'd rather have direct beach access and garden surroundings than resort-scale extras like multiple pools or a kids' club will find the straightforward bungalow format and Sanur's calmer waters a lower-key, workable alternative to the bigger beachfront resorts nearby.
Since every room here falls under the same bungalow category, most of the booking prep is about confirming details the listing leaves open rather than choosing between tiers. A few things worth sorting out before you book:
To compare other Sanur-area stays, browse Traveloka's hotel search before finalising your booking.
Sanur's beachfront is home to a broad spread of resorts, from mid-range bungalow hotels to five-star chains. Other Traveloka-listed properties in the same area include:
To plan the rest of a Bali trip, start from Traveloka's homepage to browse flights, hotels and activities together.
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 13:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Besakih Beach Hotel | 79 |
Number of floors in Besakih Beach Hotel | 2 |
Another facilities in Besakih Beach Hotel | Children pool, Bar, Poolside bar, Breakfast, Set menu dinner |
