Novotel Bali Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences

Novotel Bali Nusa Dua Hotel & Residences is a five-star family resort set within the gated ITDC Nusa Dua complex in southern Bali. It is not a beachfront hotel: Nusa Dua Beach is a short walk away, and a free shuttle runs in about two minutes to the hotel's own Novotel Beach Club on the sand.

The resort has 168 rooms, from Deluxe King or Twin rooms with a balcony (some with pool views) to apartment suites with a kitchenette, living and dining area. Apartments range from one to four bedrooms, and some two- and three-bedroom units come with a private pool and gazebo, which suits groups travelling together.

The centrepiece is a 1,500 m² lagoon pool set in tropical gardens, with a separate kids' pool, playground and kids' club. Dining includes The Square, an open-air restaurant overlooking the lagoon, Pause Cafe for French pastries and coffee, and the casual Gourmet Bar. There is also a spa and a fitness centre for a quiet day between rounds.

For golfers, Nusa Dua makes a quiet and convenient base for playing the courses of southern Bali.