Tanjung Benoa Hotels
Tanjung Benoa is a Bali village situated in the southern region of Bali, not too far from Nusa Dua, right on the end of a peninsula. Due to its location all of the Tanjung Benoa Hotels cater to the more wealthy tourists, finding budget accommodation here is difficult and the ones that are available will not offer any views worth mentioning. Hotels and villas in this area start off at medium rates and climb to expensive compared to many of the other tourist areas around Bali. Even though the rates are much higher the value as a foreign tourist is still exceptionally good and the service and quality that you will receive is outstanding. Nothing is left to chance in Tanjung Benoa and you will very seldom hear any other tourist’s complaining about anything if they have stayed in one of the hotels.
Standard facilities that hotels and villas offer in Tanjung Benoa are superb air conditioned rooms with up to date décor with a western style. Room service will be available 24 hours for your convenience, and the in house bars restaurants will be 5 star affairs. This type of service would be common with most of the Tanjung Benoa Hotels even those in the mid range price bracket. Then the standard increases again as you stay in the more exclusive hotels and villas.
When choosing one of the top rated places to stay you can expect nothing less than perfect service and facilities. Many of these establishments offer private areas, obviously these are going to be the most expensive, but when you see what they offer you will admit that for the rates they charge it is very reasonable. Not so much the hotels, but the private villas are the places to stay if you are looking for a secluded holiday without being disturbed. Many of these offer private gardens, landscaped with tropical vegetation that will be separated from any other bungalows or villas, with your own meandering path leading down to a private beach for you to sunbath on. There will also be a private pool close to your accommodation that is solely for you and your guest’s enjoyment. Apart from that the in house activities that are provided will be far too many for you to be able to do in one visit. The water sports alone that these Tanjung Benoa Hotels offer will keep you entertained your entire holiday.
Recommended Hotels in Tanjung Benoa
Conrad Bali
The luxury Conrad Bali is set within 6.8 hectares of manicured, tropical gardens and lagoons complete with cascading waterfalls and pools that gracefully descend onto the hotel’s wide expanse of beach and protected bay. Located on the southern coast of Bali, Conrad Bali is conveniently situated only ten kilometers (6.5 miles) from Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport at Denpasar and next to Bali’s Nusa Dua resort area. Designed in an attractive E-shape structure, Conrad Bali offers three hotel guest wings, an extensive Spa Centre, a retail village and a Conference Centre. The impressive drive up to the hotel entrance rises up three levels to the porte cochère, passing a waterfall flowing from the hotel’s open lobby. Upon entering the hotel lobby, the sunken Lobby Lounge, East, allows spectacular views over the Indian Ocean.
Jl Pratama Raya 168
Tanjung Benoa
Tel: 62 361 778788
Fax: 62 361 773888
The Bali Khama
Witness Bali’s serene shores and exotic splendour from The Bali Khama. Boasting spacious suites and villas with a semi-open-air marble bath, the five-star, beachfront boutique hotel outfitted its accommodations with luxurious amenities, including high-speed Internet access and a deck/ balcony, to create a regal, tropical ambiance for you. Besides our elegantly styled guestrooms, we also lend tailor-made services. Butler assistance, VIP treatment at the airport, cooking classes, and golf-club privileges are provided. Choose from among our Romantic Pool or Honeymoon Suite Pool Villas, or Studio or Deluxe Garden Suites. Well-appointed and boasting Europe-inspired decor, each accommodation is air-conditioned, and has a mini-bar, deck/ balcony, private toilet and hot & cold shower with bathtub, and safe.
Jl. Pratama
Tanjung Benoa
Tel: 62 361 774912
Fax:62 361 774915
Grand Mirage
Rising like a vision from the sea, the Grand Mirage is a refine and refreshing comfortable resort. Located on the tip of Nusa Dua Beach, in the serene district of Tanjung Benoa, the resort exudes an off the beaten track atmosphere. Only 20 minutes from the airport it is close proximity to the Nusa Dua Convention Center, the Bali Golf and Country Club.
Jl. Pratama 74
Tanjung Benoa
Tel: 62 361 771888
Fax: 62 361 772148
The locality of Tanjung Benoa is what makes it such a popular and up market tourist area. Being located on the end of the southern peninsula ensures that there is no traffic driving through and the only vehicles that will be there will be those of the tourists staying at the hotels. The rates of the hotels means that there is a more stylish clientele staying in the area and therefore you don’t have the noise and crowded beaches associated with the more budget orientated areas of Bali. This is a great vacation choice for couples or for families that prefer to have a relaxing holiday and are not really interested in the night clubs and bars of places like Kuta. The quick 15 minute drive from the airport is another plus when staying in Tanjung Benoa accommodation. It is difficult to distinguish between Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua when it comes to quality and services and along the coast of Bali there are very few other areas that can be considered as desirable as Tanjung Benoa. The whole area has really been developed to an exceptionally standard with hectares of open land being landscaped in gorgeous tropical vegetation and immaculately kept gardens. The roads are always kept in great condition for you to tour the southern tip of Bali.
Another feature that adds to the popularity of staying in one of Tanjung Benoa hotels is the pristine white sandy beaches with the clear blue ocean. There are a few islands close by and the whole area is well protected from the strong currents and huge waves that are a common feature of the resorts further up the west coast. This makes Tanjung Benoa an ideal spot for swimming and snorkeling, and at low tide it is possible to walk across to one of the nearby islands, but make sure that you keep an eye on the tides so you don’t get stranded. These islands are un inhabited and don’t have any hotels or resorts on them so on a quiet day you may be able to wander around all day and never see another tourist.
Activities in Tanjung Benoa
Parasailing
Parasailing is a fantastic activity by hinging the body under airborne which is pulled by the speed boat to overview the amazing panorama of the coastal area. It will bring you to fly 95 meters above sea level and you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of Tanjung Benoa and surrounding area. The friendly Parasailing Guide will ensure you with the high safety equipment and short briefing before flaying off. Your experience will begin from takeoff on the white sandy beach to surround coastal area until landing back on the sand. It is one of Bali Marine Sport Activities with exciting adventure to be your next experience during vacation in Bali.
Banana Boat
Banana Boat is the exciting water activities ride on the rubber boat in form of Banana and pulled by the speed boat. This adventure brings you to the fun situation along with partner or group which can give the memorable experience. The adventure ride on the Banana Boat is the most spectacular marine activities to explore the beautiful beach of Tanjung Benoa Beach in south part of Bali. This beach is featured by the calm seawater that ideally for marine sport activities and Banana Boat is one of the perfect choices to be experienced. Banana Boat riding is one of the spectacular water activities to explore the warm and blue seawater within 15 minutes on each trip. The professional boat captain will ensure you to enjoyable on your adventure with safety equipment and driving. The surprise movement on Banana Boat riding is one of the fantastic moments and gives you unforgettable memory.
Bali Golf and Country Club
Here at Bali Golf & Country Club in Nusa Dua, Bali, we’re all about the golf. We could wax lyrical about the views, the location, the sea breezes and the tropical paradise setting, and probably will, but when it comes right down to it, when you get out on the golf course it’s all about your game. That dimpled white ball is king around here, and your scorecard its humble servant. Which is why, at Bali Golf & Country Club, where we strive to offer every golfer the very best possible golfing experience ever, we do everything in our power to make every day a great golfing day.
Bali Yacht Charter
You can choose from a range of different charter yachts, sailing boats, and traditional schooners with expert crew and Western tour guide for charter cruises from Bali through the Lesser Sunda Islands, to Sulawesi, and through the Moluccas. You can also choose a Bali fishing boats from a fast (25 knots) state-of-the-art BLACKWATCH game fishing vessel with experienced crew and captain, heavy and light fishing tackle, all electronics, satellite navigation, top-of-the-range fish finder and sonar, and safety gear.
The Tanjung Benoa hotels are some of the busiest hotels and resort on the island due to its ideal location so it is advisable to book your holiday accommodation well in advance if you want to stay here. The majority of hotels have a dedicated website that you can choose your rooms and dates. The all offer online payment methods and accept major credit cards. When you do book online, make sure that you receive confirmation via email and check your credit card to make sure that the correct amount has been deducted, the hotel staffs are all extremely honest, but mistakes do happen.
Although you are going to be staying in one of the most prestigious areas of Bali it is always a good idea to try and get a room that is not situated on the ground floor. The higher up you are the less noise you will hear. Tourists coming and going into the lobby area can be quite noisy with excitement. Another advantage is the views you will be able to see when on a higher floor, the higher the floor the more expensive it will probably be, so just budget what you are able for a more relaxing time. April to September is the busiest time of the year for these hotels so book with that in mind.
It is unlikely that a hotel in Tanjung Benoa will not provide air conditioning, but ask when you book just to make sure especially as the humidity can be very high and it is great to relax in a cool hotel room when you first arrive and give yourself a chance to acclimatize. Room safes are provided in the top hotels for you to keep your valuable items in, use them. Don’t be tempted to think that is doesn’t matter; the last thing that anyone needs to lose on holiday is their passport. If possible get a duplicate credit card from your bank and keep that in the safe as well. The hotels that don’t have safes in the rooms offer them in the reception area, pay the extra and keep all essentials safely locked away.
The whole are around Tanjung Benoa is fairly safe and if you are not intending on traveling around much there is not much to worry about. It is when you decide to travel outside the resort that you need to keep a few things in mind.
Almost everyone that travels to Bali will visit at least one temple out of the thousands that available to explore. When entering a temple you will be required to wear a sarong or long pants and shirt. With the heat in Bali it is better to go for the sarong, each temple offers them for rent or you can buy one at the resort or bring one from home if you prefer your own or you are intending on doing a lot of temple hoping.
The greatest threat that you will face when traveling to temples and other more rural sites in Bali is not the pickpockets or thieves in human form, but the ones dressed in fur with long tails. The monkeys in Bali are renowned for being the fastest little thieves you will find, they will snatch anything that is hanging loose thinking that it is food. Over the years they have become used to getting food from tourists and just assume that you have something for them. Keep all loose items securely stored in a bag and hold it tight. If they do happen to snatch something throw some food down and they will drop it, or give one of the temple guides a few dollars if it is an important item and they will retrieve it for you.