Griya Santrian Sanur: A Balinese Family's Beachfront Resort, With Bikes to the Beach Path

Sanur is Bali’s sunrise coast, and Griya Santrian was there long before the strip grew busy. This beachfront resort at Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 47 is run by one Balinese family across three generations and has been hosting guests for more than 40 years. The buildings spread low through tropical gardens rather than rising into towers, so it is only a few minutes on foot from room to sand.

Room options

• Deluxe — 87 rooms in two- and three-storey clusters with a lift, closest to the lobby.
• Beach Wing — 22 rooms with large balconies, nearest the main pool and the beach.
• Garden Wing — 20 rooms facing the gardens and pool, the quietest choice.
• Santrian Suite — just 8 units, with a dressing area, daily turndown and afternoon tea.

Facilities & activities

• Three swimming pools, including a beachside pool with a sunken pool bar (11.00–01.00).
• Rama Sita Spa, a fitness centre (06.00–20.00) and the Santrian Art Gallery (10.00–18.00).
• Wantilan Restaurant and Starfish Beach Lounge open 06.30–23.00; happy hour 16.00–19.00 and high tea 15.00–17.00.
• Bicycle rental 08.00–17.00 for the Sanur beach path, plus kayaking, yoga, gamelan classes and a cooking class.

Prices, access and best timing

• Rooms generally start around IDR 1.4 million per night; Beach Wing and suites cost more, and rates climb in July–August and late December.
• Four-day, three-night stay packages start near IDR 7.9 million nett, including 21% tax and service.
• It is roughly a 20–30 minute drive from Ngurah Rai Airport, and parking is available on the resort grounds.
• Set an alarm for 05.30 for sunrise straight in front of the resort — Sanur’s advantage over Bali’s west coast beaches.
• Bring swimwear, sandals and sunscreen; the water here is shallow and reef-protected, so it is safe for children.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: View on Google Maps
• Reservations: through the official Santrian website, the reservations team’s WhatsApp, or an official Instagram DM; you can also book a stay voucher on AccessiaPass.
• Instagram: search on Instagram
• Hours & prices: check-in is usually 14.00 and check-out 12.00; rooms run roughly IDR 1.4–3.5 million per night depending on type and season.

Once your dates are set, locking in a stay voucher through AccessiaPass makes a Sanur plan feel considerably lighter.