Walk into the lobby at Hyatt Regency Bali and the first thing you notice is the roof: thatched alang-alang (elephant grass), original to the early 1970s build, kept intact through a five-year revitalisation that touched almost everything else on the property. What stands today began life as Bali Hyatt, one of the island's earliest international hotels, brought to life with the involvement of Wija Waworuntu of the nearby Tandjung Sari and designed by architects Geoffrey Bawa and a then-28-year-old Kerry Hill, whose tropical-modern style went on to shape resort architecture across Southeast Asia. Roughly four decades under the Bali Hyatt name ended in 2014, when the property closed for that comprehensive rebuild, before reopening as Hyatt Regency Bali on 20 December 2018. Builders went out of their way to keep as many of the property's mature trees standing as possible instead of clearing the site for a clean-slate build, and the more than 22-acre beachfront grounds were reworked around tropical landscaping originally laid out by noted landscape architect Made Wijaya, featuring more than 500 plant species. That continuity is really the property's defining trait — this isn't a new hotel borrowing heritage branding, it's an actual 1970s pioneer resort carried forward under the Hyatt Regency name, set on one of the widest stretches of beach in Sanur. Traveloka's own listing places the resort at Jalan Danau Tamblingan 89, Sanur, with a 5-star rating and 363 rooms across 4 floors, with check-in from 3pm and check-out before midday.
Square footage across the property's four categories runs from roughly 290 up to 871 square feet, and Standard sits at the lower end of that band while still making up the largest single block within the resort's 363 rooms. Within a category this size, layout can vary noticeably from one room to the next, so it's worth checking where a specific booking falls before assuming a fixed size. Climate control, well-appointed modern bathrooms, and terrace access on many layouts are all included at this entry tier.
The Deluxe category shares the same 290-871 sq ft resort-wide size range as Standard but sits a notch above it, and forms the second-largest room block on the property. Comfortable bedding and pillow-option service are noted consistently at this level, giving guests a middle option between Standard's value pricing and the added space of Premium.
One step down from the resort's suites, Premium rooms proportionally sit closer to the Suite category in scale than either Standard or Deluxe, and typically come with a more favourable position within the property's tropical grounds. That makes Premium the pick for guests who want extra room without paying for the full suite footprint.
Suites top out at roughly 753 square feet in a one-bedroom configuration, with a separate living area that can take extra beds plus an additional powder room — useful for families or small groups travelling together. This is also the smallest of the four room blocks by count, so guests set on suite-level space should book with that scarcity in mind. Suite occupants get Regency Club Lounge access, which folds in concierge service, complimentary breakfast, and evening cocktails.
Ten private spa suites opened along an open-air walkway in January 2019 as Shankha Spa, the newest addition from the revitalisation, and each functions as a self-contained unit with its own treatment area, relaxation area, shower, changing room, vanity area, and a private garden with an outdoor whirlpool — backed by a shared yoga studio and plunge pools. The resort's main pool takes its shape from a replica of the Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) relief, and sits alongside a dedicated lap pool and a children's pool. Camp Hyatt runs an outdoor playground with daily cultural programming for younger guests, while business travellers can draw on five meeting spaces sized for anywhere between 25 and 600 people, plus a business centre and ballroom. Day-to-day needs are covered by 24-hour front desk service, parking, WiFi, laundry, tour and concierge assistance, a money changer, medical service, and wheelchair-accessible facilities, and the 24-hour fitness centre looks out over the gardens rather than an enclosed room. Tennis, beach volleyball, mini golf, and badminton round out the recreation options.
Sanur itself is walkable — the beach is right outside — but getting anywhere beyond it means arranging transport, since Hyatt Regency Bali sits on a quieter, more laid-back stretch of Bali's south-east coast compared with Kuta or Seminyak, roughly 30 minutes' drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) according to Traveloka's listing. The resort occupies one of the widest sections of beachfront in the Sanur area, which helps explain why its grounds run to more than 22 acres. For guests who'd rather not arrange their own transport, an airport transfer service is available through the resort. Travellers flying into Bali can check Traveloka's flight booking page for options into DPS, and once settled in Sanur, Traveloka's activities page is a good way to look into day trips elsewhere on the island, since Sanur itself is a common base for exploring central and east Bali.
Three open-air venues cover the resort's dining and drinking. For casual meals throughout the day, Omang Omang is the go-to: an all-day dining restaurant serving Indonesian and international comfort food alongside a buffet breakfast and grilled seafood. Pizza lovers have The Pizzeria, a casual, beachfront spot specialising in wood-fired pizza and Italian sodas. And for something quieter in the evening, the Piano Lounge offers a signature afternoon tea, barista coffee, and live music spanning both gamelan and piano performances. Buffet and continental breakfast, à la carte lunch and dinner, and set-menu options are all confirmed on Traveloka's listing, with breakfast included on some room types and available at a surcharge on others.
Not many properties on the island can point to a genuine 1970s original behind their current form, shaped by architects as influential to the region as Geoffrey Bawa and Kerry Hill — and the retained lobby roof stands as a physical link to that past rather than a marketing flourish. That's really what sets Hyatt Regency Bali apart: not any single amenity, but the combination of an authentic slice of Bali's tourism history with a resort rebuild sized for families. The history checks out with how guests actually rate the stay too — very highly, judging by reviews on Traveloka. Add three pools, a dedicated kids' club, a purpose-built spa where every suite has its own outdoor whirlpool, and direct access to one of Sanur's widest beach frontages, and the result suits both families and couples looking for a resort-scale stay away from the busier southern beach towns. Travellers weighing up a broader Bali itinerary can also use Traveloka's homepage to look at flights and activities across the rest of the island before locking in a Sanur base.
Guests rate the hotel very highly, which is worth keeping in mind when comparing rate tiers — the extras attached to the higher categories tend to explain part of that score.
Compare Sanur-area resorts on Traveloka's hotel search page if you want to weigh Hyatt Regency Bali against other beachfront options nearby.
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Once you've picked a stay, Traveloka's homepage covers flights and activities across the rest of Bali and Indonesia.
Popular Facilities | AC, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Hyatt Regency Bali | 363 |
Number of floors in Hyatt Regency Bali | 4 |
Another facilities in Hyatt Regency Bali | Children pool, Kids club, Bar, Breakfast, Breakfast (surcharge) |
