The calm side of Bali
Why stay in Nusa Dua, Bali
A planned resort area on Bali’s southern coast, with calm beaches, 12 km, about 20 minutes by road, from the airport.
Nusa Dua is a planned resort area in the south of Bali, in Badung Regency. Developed from the 1970s and managed today by the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), its 350 hectares hold more than 20 resorts, most of them five-star, behind gated entrances and along a coastline of white-sand beaches and calm, shallow water. Paradisus by Meliá Bali, the first Paradisus resort in Asia, sits inside the area, 3 minutes by car from the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC). Its beach faces a sheltered lagoon, and the airport is 12 km, about 20 minutes by road, away.
- 350 hectares of planned resort area
- 20+ resorts, most of them five-star
- 12 km from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
- 7 km of beachfront promenade, approximately
- 5 houses of worship side by side at Puja Mandala
Why Nusa Dua
What makes Nusa Dua different
Nusa Dua was planned as a resort area from the start, so its beaches, roads and gardens were laid out around the hotels rather than around a town.
- Calm, shallow beachesMuch of the coast is sheltered, with gentle water for swimming, paddling and kayaking
- A gated resort areaEntrances with security checks, landscaped roads and a beachfront path linking the resorts
- Close to the airportParadisus by Meliá Bali is 12 km, about 20 minutes by road, from Ngurah Rai International Airport
- EveningsDinner at the resorts, the Bali Collection centre and cultural shows such as the Devdan Show
On the beach
A sheltered lagoon in front of the resort
The beach at Paradisus by Meliá Bali curves around a calm lagoon, sheltered by a wooded island, while the waves break further out. The water stays gentle for swimming, kayaking and paddle boards, and all-inclusive guests have an hour a day of non-motorised water sports. As on any beach, children should swim with an adult watching.
Choosing an area
Nusa Dua, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud or Uluwatu?
Each part of Bali suits a different kind of trip. This is how the five best-known areas compare.
| Area | Known for | The sea | Evenings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nusa Dua | A planned, gated resort area with large beachfront resorts | Calm, sheltered beaches suited to swimming | Resort restaurants, the Bali Collection centre and cultural shows |
| Seminyak | Boutiques, restaurants and beach clubs | A long west-coast beach with surf | Restaurants, bars and beach clubs |
| Canggu | Surf, cafés and villas | Surf beaches with dark volcanic sand | Cafés, bars and beach clubs |
| Ubud | Rice terraces, temples, arts and yoga, inland | No beach | Restaurants and traditional dance performances |
| Uluwatu | Clifftop villas, surf breaks and Uluwatu Temple | Small beaches below the cliffs, with reef and surf | Sunsets at the clifftop temple and beach clubs |
Many travellers combine areas, for example a few nights in Ubud with a beach stay in Nusa Dua.
Around Nusa Dua
What to see and do nearby
- Nusa Dua Beach PromenadeA paved beachfront path of about 7 km linking the resorts, for walking and cycling
- WaterblowWaves bursting up through a rocky inlet, strongest at high tide
- Pura GegerA Hindu temple on the cliffs above Geger Beach, south of the resort area
- Puja MandalaFive houses of worship side by side: a mosque, a Catholic church, a Buddhist temple, a Protestant church and a Hindu temple
- Bali CollectionAn open-air shopping and dining centre inside the resort area
- Tanjung BenoaThe peninsula just north of Nusa Dua, known for water sports such as parasailing and jet skiing
- Museum PasifikaAn art museum with works from Asia and the Pacific
Further afield
From Nusa Dua to the rest of Bali
Destination Inclusive® brings some of Bali’s best-known sights into an all-inclusive stay at Paradisus by Meliá Bali.
Monday and Thursday
Uluwatu Temple
- Perched on a clifftop above the Indian Ocean, on the southwestern tip of the Bukit Peninsula
- Uluwatu Sacred Sights & Sounds is included for all-inclusive guests
Tuesday and Friday
Tanah Lot & Taman Ayun
- The sea temple of Tanah Lot and Taman Ayun, the royal temple of Mengwi
- Included for all-inclusive guests
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings
Devdan Show
- Treasure of the Archipelago, at the Bali Nusa Dua Theatre
- Included for The Reserve and Family Concierge guests on an all-inclusive stay
Guests on other rates can join the excursions and the Devdan Show for an additional charge.
Where to stay
Staying in Nusa Dua at Paradisus by Meliá Bali
A Destination Inclusive® beachfront resort with 492 suites, eight restaurants and eight bars, for guests of all ages.
- Families: two kids’ clubs, a teen club and the Aquazone Water Theme Park, free for staying guests
- The Reserve: an adults-only area for guests 16 and over, within a resort that welcomes all ages
- Meetings and events: 3 minutes by car from the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC)
- Weddings: Romance by Paradisus, on the beach or in a beachfront garden
Frequently asked questions
Is Nusa Dua a good area to stay in Bali?
Nusa Dua suits travellers who want calm beaches, large beachfront resorts and an easy airport transfer. It is a planned, gated resort area in the south of Bali with more than 20 resorts, and evenings centre on resort restaurants, the Bali Collection centre and cultural shows.
Should I stay in Nusa Dua or Seminyak?
It depends on the trip. Nusa Dua is a planned resort area with calm, sheltered beaches and large beachfront resorts. Seminyak is known for boutiques, restaurants and beach clubs on a west-coast surf beach. Many travellers choose by the kind of beach and evenings they want, or combine areas.
How far is Nusa Dua from Bali airport?
Paradisus by Meliá Bali in Nusa Dua is 12 km, about 20 minutes by road, from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Can you swim at Nusa Dua beach?
Yes. Much of the Nusa Dua coast has calm, shallow water. The beach at Paradisus by Meliá Bali faces a sheltered lagoon. As on any beach, children should swim with an adult watching.
Is Nusa Dua safe?
Nusa Dua is a gated resort area managed by the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), with security checks at its entrances.
What is there to do in Nusa Dua?
The beachfront promenade, the Waterblow, Pura Geger temple, the Puja Mandala houses of worship, the Bali Collection centre, water sports at Tanjung Benoa, Museum Pasifika and the Devdan Show at the Bali Nusa Dua Theatre.
Plan your stay in Nusa Dua
Book directly with Meliá, or ask the team anything about Nusa Dua before you arrive.
