Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach
by the TopOfHotel team
Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is a Tanjung Benoa beach resort that hands you a big pool lagoon with a swim-up bar, a private beach, and an easy Balinese mood for less than the luxury resorts next door — strong on value, a varied breakfast, and a beachfront spot that suits families and couples alike.
Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is a Tanjung Benoa beach resort that hands you a big pool lagoon with a swim-up bar, a private beach, and an easy Balinese mood for less than the luxury resorts next door — strong on value, a varied breakfast, and a beachfront spot that suits families and couples alike.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Picture a beachfront resort stretched along the quiet sands of Tanjung Benoa in southern Bali, right next to the Nusa Dua district. Open the door and you meet lush tropical gardens, a long blue pool lagoon winding off into the distance, and warm sea air — that's the first impression at Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach, a 5-star, 188-room resort known for an easy Balinese mood and a family-friendly feel. The look is contemporary Balinese, mixing local craft with relaxed tropical comfort: carved wood, a traditional-style roofline, and warm-toned wood furniture that feels like staying in a seaside villa. Rooms run roomy, and many have a balcony opening onto the green gardens or looking out over the lagoon and sea. Plenty of reviews say that just sitting on the balcony with a drink, looking out at the garden and lagoon, feels like slipping into another world — and it's easy to see why this is a favorite for people who want a long, unhurried stretch by the sea.
Food and amenities
If this resort has one beating heart, it's the roughly 700-square-metre pool lagoon that winds the length of the grounds, with varying depths so kids and adults both get a turn. What people talk about most is the swim-up bar mid-pool, where you sip a cold drink with your shoulders still in the water — reviewers agree it's the most fun, most relaxing corner, especially through the shadier late afternoon. For families with kids, a lagoon this big is an all-day playground. A few steps from the pool is the private beach on Tanjung Benoa, where the water is calm enough for kids to wade in, and the Tanjung Benoa watersports center nearby runs banana boats, jet skis, and parasailing within walking distance. On the food side, the breakfast buffet draws praise for its range, with international and local dishes to fill up on before the water. Add a laid-back poolside spot, a beachfront bar for evening drinks, a spa, a gym, and wide gardens for kids to run around, and you can happily spend the whole day without leaving.
Location and getting there
Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach sits on Tanjung Benoa beach in southern Bali, right beside the Nusa Dua district — a resort zone known for clean sand, clear water, and more quiet than the famous beaches like Kuta or Seminyak. You can walk straight from the resort onto the private beach, where the calm water suits kids, and the Tanjung Benoa watersports center is close enough to walk to. The Bali Collection shopping area, with shops and restaurants, is just a few minutes' drive away. It all feels private and relaxed, right for people who came to settle in by the sea with family. From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) it's about a 20 to 30-minute drive to the resort. Bali has no rail system, so getting around means a car or a hired driver — if you plan to head out to Ubud, Seminyak, or the Uluwatu temple sunset, rent a car or hire a driver for the day, since the distances are long and evening traffic snarls.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. First, this is a resort that has been open a fair while, so some reviews note that certain rooms or shared areas look dated and overdue for a refresh next to the newer resorts nearby. Room condition can vary by section, so if spotless and new is your top priority, adjust expectations or ask for a renovated room at booking. Second is the quiet, fairly closed-off Tanjung Benoa location — no walkable strip or buzzing shops right outside the gate like Seminyak, so heading anywhere else means a decent drive. It suits people who mainly want to settle into the resort rather than roam all day. Last is the high-season crowding: as a family and tour-group favorite, the pool and breakfast room can get busy over long holidays, and some reviews find on-site food and drink priced on the high side for the level, so budget for that if you plan to eat and drink in.
Our take
After reading through hundreds of real guest reviews, our team sees Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach as a resort that delivers value, a big pool lagoon with a swim-up bar, and a family-friendly beachfront mood. What reviews praise most consistently is the lagoon kids can play in all day, the swim-up bar where you drink in the water, the calm and quiet Tanjung Benoa beach, the varied breakfast, and prices that undercut the luxury resorts in the same zone. If your trip in your head is bringing the family to splash in the lagoon all day, walking onto a private beach, trying a watersport, then closing with a beachfront dinner on a comfortable budget — or you're a couple after a full beach resort without paying top dollar — this is a very neat fit. But if you care about a spotless, every-inch-new room, or want a location where you step out into the buzz right away, the resort's age and its quiet spot may give you pause. Overall we give it 8.5/10, best for families with kids and couples after a complete, good-value beach resort in southern Bali.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The roughly 700-square-metre pool lagoon winding through the grounds is the standout everyone talks about, with varying depths for both kids and adults, plus a swim-up bar where you sip a cold drink with your shoulders still in the water — reviewers single it out as the most fun, most relaxing part of the stay.
- Prices come in lower than comparable luxury resorts in the Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua zone, so you get a 5-star beachfront resort with a big pool and a private beach for an easier budget. Plenty of reviews flag it as one of the best-value picks in the area.
- The Tanjung Benoa beachfront sand is quiet, and you can walk straight from the resort onto the private beach. The water here is calm enough for kids to wade in, and the Tanjung Benoa watersports center is close enough to walk to for banana boats, jet skis, and parasailing.
- The breakfast buffet draws praise for its range, with both international and local dishes to load up on before a day in the water. Add the restaurants and the poolside bar and you can happily spend the whole day inside the resort.
- The Balinese styling gives the place a relaxed tropical feel, with shady green gardens, plenty of room for kids to run around, a spa for unknotting tired shoulders, and beachside activities — well suited to families and couples settling in for a long, unhurried stay.
- This resort has been open a fair while, and some reviews note that certain rooms or shared areas look dated and overdue for a refresh next to the newer resorts nearby. Room condition can vary by section, so if spotless and brand-new is your priority, adjust expectations or ask for a renovated room when you book.
- Tanjung Benoa is a quiet, fairly self-contained resort zone with no walkable strip of shops or buzz right outside the gate. Getting to Seminyak, Ubud, or the Uluwatu sunset means a decent drive out.
- It is a family and tour-group favorite, so in high season or over long holidays the pool and breakfast room can get crowded. Some reviews also find on-site food and drink priced on the high side for the level, so budget for that if you plan to eat and drink in.
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Insider Tips
- If you are traveling as a family or you love a swim, the big pool lagoon and swim-up bar are the can't-miss — order a cold drink and sip it in the water through the shadier afternoon hours, the moment reviewers call the most relaxing and best-value part of the stay.
- Because the resort has been open a long time, room condition can differ from zone to zone. At booking, ask for a renovated room, and if you want a garden view or something close to the pool and beach, say so at check-in to land a room you'll like better.
- Tanjung Benoa is quiet and fairly closed-off, so rent a car or hire a driver for the day if you mean to head out to Seminyak, Ubud, or the Uluwatu temple sunset — the distances are long and Bali traffic snarls in the evening, so leave yourself extra time.