Sanur tends to attract a certain kind of traveler someone who wants to be in Bali without being swallowed by it.
The area is calmer than Kuta, more local-feeling than the resort enclave of Nusa Dua, and genuinely walkable in a way that makes everyday moments a morning coffee run, an evening stroll to the night market feel easy and unhurried.
Sitting right in the middle of that energy is Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali, a four-star boutique property that’s quietly earned a loyal following since opening in 2017.
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The hotel sits on Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 165, which puts it on one of Sanur’s main arterial roads convenient for access, though guests should know upfront that the immediate street-level environment is a busy bypass road rather than a quiet lane.
That said, once you’re inside the hotel grounds, the atmosphere shifts entirely. The spacious air-conditioned rooms are decorated with natural colors, and the property features an outdoor swimming pool and extensive spa and wellness facilities throughout.
What Is Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali?
Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali is a four-star boutique property that opened in June 2017, offering 96 modern rooms across several categories suited to couples, families, and business travelers.
It’s part of Sanur’s mid-range hotel scene priced reasonably for what it delivers, with a design aesthetic that leans contemporary rather than traditional Balinese, giving it a slightly different feel from the older resort-style properties in the area.
Situated in the heart of Sanur, the hotel is 1.5 km away from Sanur Beach and 6 km from Serangan Turtle Island. The Sanur Night Market is roughly a 5 to 8-minute walk away, Hardy’s Supermarket is within 3 km, and the Bali Icon shopping mall is accessible on foot making this a practical base for guests who like having everyday conveniences close at hand.
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, the Soka Bali Spa offering traditional Balinese and aromatherapy treatments, and the Sindhu Restaurant serving international and Indonesian cuisine including vegetarian options.
Location & How to Get There
The hotel is located at Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 165 in Denpasar Selatan. Ngurah Rai International Airport is approximately a 26-minute drive away closer to 15 to 20 minutes during off-peak traffic, making it one of the more airport-accessible four-star options in the Sanur area.
One thing worth being transparent about: the hotel is on a busy road, and the footpaths between the hotel and the beach or nearby shops are not always easy to navigate some sections are broken or narrow, which can make the walk to the beach feel a little precarious, especially for older guests or those traveling with young children.
The hotel does offer a shuttle service that runs to several local spots in Sanur, which is the more comfortable option for getting to the beach or the main street. A short taxi ride is also always available and affordable.
What the location does offer in spades is proximity to the Sanur Harbor. Guests consistently mention that the distance to the Sanur port is close, making Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan day trips straightforward to manage from here you can have breakfast at the hotel and be on a boat to the islands well within the hour.
Room Options & Pricing
Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali has 96 rooms across several categories, all accessible by lift and designed with the same clean, contemporary palette throughout.
The Deluxe Room at 38 to 40 sqm is the entry point air-conditioned, with a flat-screen satellite TV, a safety deposit box, a work desk, blackout drapes, and an en-suite bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, and complimentary toiletries.
Most Deluxe rooms have a balcony with either garden or pool views. The Executive Pool Access Room at 50 sqm is a meaningful step up these ground-floor rooms open directly onto the pool terrace, and are consistently the most praised category by guests who’ve stayed in them.
Guests who book Pool Access rooms describe them as having ginormous spaces, with the pool access adding a genuinely private and relaxing element to the stay.
The Family Room is available for interconnecting configurations, combining a king-bedded room with a twin-bedded room practical for families with older children or groups traveling together.
Rollaway and extra beds are available at IDR 300,000 per night, and breakfast is offered at IDR 110,000 per adult and IDR 55,000 per child as an add-on.
Room rates vary by season, typically starting from around IDR 600,000 to IDR 1,000,000 per night for standard Deluxe rooms, with Executive Pool Access rooms priced higher. A damage deposit of IDR 250,000 is collected at check-in and refunded in full upon departure.
Top Facilities & Highlights
The outdoor pool is the social hub of the property. It’s clean and well-maintained, though it runs on the warmer side typical of Bali’s outdoor pools, particularly during the dry season when daytime temperatures are high.
Poolside drinks are available, and the pool area connects directly to the ground-floor Pool Access rooms for guests in that category. The Soka Bali Spa offers daily body scrubs, facials, and reflexology services, alongside Balinese massage and aromatherapy treatments.
The spa pricing is very reasonable by Bali four-star standards a Balinese massage runs significantly cheaper than comparable treatments at five-star properties in the area, which makes it a popular add-on for guests who want to unwind without spending a lot.
One honest note: while the massage quality is genuinely good, the spa setting is more functional than atmospheric the rooms are not fully soundproofed and the music ambiance isn’t always consistent, so manage expectations if a truly luxurious spa environment is high on your priority list.
Sindhu Restaurant serves international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a buffet breakfast running from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The breakfast is consistently praised for variety and freshness.
The hotel also has a bar for evening drinks, a fitness room, a garden area, and a 24-hour reception team that guests repeatedly describe as the property’s greatest asset.
Staff are praised across the board for going out of their way to help guests from arranging transport to remembering preferences across multiple visits. The hotel also runs a free shuttle service to select Sanur spots, available at set times during the day.
What Makes It Special
Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali doesn’t try to be everything and that’s part of what makes it work. Guests consistently return, citing the hotel’s friendly atmosphere, large clean rooms, comfortable beds, and service that genuinely goes above and beyond for a property at this price point.
Several guests mention staying here repeatedly on each Bali trip, which speaks to the consistency of the experience.
The value proposition is real. For a four-star property in Sanur with a pool, spa, restaurant, and staff of this quality, the rates are competitive and for travelers who don’t need a beachfront address, the slightly inland position on the bypass road makes logical sense.
The Sanur Harbor proximity is a genuine strategic advantage for island hoppers, and the walkability to the night market and local dining scene gives the stay a lived-in, local energy that guests appreciate.
Families in particular find it a solid fit interconnecting rooms, welcome staff, a clean pool, and easy access to local restaurants along the route to the beach make it a practical and enjoyable base for multi-generational travel.
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FAQ about Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali
How far is Grand Palace Hotel Sanur Bali from the beach?
The hotel is approximately 1.5 km from Sanur Beach about a 15-minute walk, though the footpath along the busy bypass road can be uneven. The hotel’s shuttle service is the more comfortable option for beach trips.
Is Grand Palace Hotel Sanur good for families?
Yes, the hotel has interconnecting Family Room configurations, rollaway beds, a clean outdoor pool, and 24-hour reception. The staff are consistently praised for being helpful and accommodating with family needs.
How close is the hotel to Sanur Harbor for Nusa Penida ferries?
The hotel is well-positioned for Sanur Harbor access a short taxi ride gets you there comfortably, making it a practical base for Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan day trips.
Does Grand Palace Hotel Sanur include breakfast?
Breakfast is available as an add-on at IDR 110,000 per adult and IDR 55,000 per child, served buffet-style from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM daily. It’s consistently well-reviewed for variety and freshness.
What spa treatments are available at Grand Palace Hotel Sanur?
The Soka Bali Spa offers Balinese massage, aromatherapy, warm stone massage, body scrubs, facials, and reflexology all at very reasonable prices compared to five-star properties in the area.