Intercontinental Bali Sanur Resort By IHG
A beachfront Sanur resort featuring spacious suites, large bathrooms with rainshowers, and an oceanfront pool.
The verdict
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Intercontinental Bali Sanur Resort is a beachfront property offering large suites, attentive service, and an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. Guests regularly appreciate the spacious bathrooms with excellent water pressure and the comfortable bedding. However, some rooms suffer from ineffective air conditioning that leaves spaces feeling humid, and certain ocean-view suites sit far back from the water. 71143
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What travelers noticed
- The staff receives high praise for being attentive, generous, and helpful with luggage. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms earn consistent compliments for their large size, plenty of soft towels, and rainshowers with excellent water pressure. 7
- Sleep quality is generally reliable thanks to dark rooms, soft bedding, and cushy pillows. 13
- The property offers easy access to the beach alongside an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean. 3611
The catch
- Many guests praise the delicious breakfast spread, but others find the selection disappointing and limited mainly to Western cuisine. 63
- Some visitors enjoy clear ocean views from their suites, while others note their view was too distant to appreciate. 3
- A few travelers had no issues with room temperature, whereas others struggled with air conditioning that left the room hot and humid. 6
Who it's for
- — Beachfront stays in Sanur
- — Guests prioritizing spacious bathrooms and rainshowers
- — IHG reward point redeemers
Skip it if
- — Guests sensitive to warm or humid room temperatures
- — Travelers expecting unobstructed ocean views without binoculars
- — Light sleepers placed in rooms with connecting doors
Seen on camera
18 moments · 3 videos · Intercontinental Bali Sanur Resort By IHG
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“guests can enjoy comfortable air conditioned rooms with modern convenien along with a delightful daily breakfast and eas…”
youtube.com0:26“I recently stayed at the stunning Bali beach hotel in Sor just a Stones throw away from the picturesque cindu Beach the…”
youtube.com1:08“plus the delicious breakfast spread offered a delightful start to each day ensuring a perfect Bal balance of relaxation…”
youtube.com1:24“the location right by the beach was perfect for relaxing and enjoying ocean views from my Executive Suite”
youtube.com1:36“the attentive staff comfortable room and delicious breakfast spread made my experience truly Unforgettable”
youtube.com1:42“the attentive staff made my stay memorable ensuring a clean and comfortable room along with an amazing breakfast spread…”
youtube.com1:57“so this is the Executive Suite here you can see it's got a living room area nice and spacious and then over here you see…”
youtube.com4:06“and then it has a nice bathtub which the standard room does not have and then you have toilet shower big shower yeah ver…”
youtube.com4:20“The beds are comfortable for anyone that's from Europe or Asia. For America, you're going to need some extra cushion, I'…”
youtube.com0:46“The pillows are very very comfortable. They're nice and cushy.”
youtube.com0:57“The bathroom I'd say is probably my favorite part. It's nice and big.”
youtube.com2:17“the room and the beds were very comfortable obviously the Executive Suite was my favorite experience because it's a big…”
youtube.com7:00“so overall I would have to say this is a very nice hotel good price I would stay there again”
youtube.com8:38“And then there was plenty towels and they were really really really good.”
youtube.com4:57“the desk was good for working so you can get a lot of work done if you do need to do that while you're here”
youtube.com7:13“Everything is very clean. When I walked in I was like, "Oh wow."”
youtube.com1:07“Nice big mirror. I mean, really nice. I mean, you can't get any better than that, right?”
youtube.com3:44“this hotel offers a prime location just a short stroll from cind the beach complemented by luxurious amenities such as a…”
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How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Food
91- “plus the delicious breakfast spread offered a delightful start to each day ensuring a perfect Bal balance of relaxation and Adventure during my getaway” 31:24
- “The Holiday Inn Bali Sanur is just a short 3-minute stroll from the beach, and there are plenty of great restaurants in the area (including Stuja di Pantai which I visited every night of my stay) which makes it a fantastic property for those wanting to enjoy a laidback holiday in Bali without breaking the bank.” 7
Location
93- “the location right by the beach was perfect for relaxing and enjoying ocean views from my Executive Suite” 31:36
- “Located just a 30-minute drive away from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Holiday Inn Bali Sanur is conveniently located in Sanur with plenty of great restaurants and cafes in the area.” 7
Noise
87- “The only issue I had with my room at the Holiday Inn Bali Sanur is a bit of noise since the room that I was assigned to came with a connecting door - I am terribly sensitive with noise so you might not even notice this if you are a normal person.” 7
Room
87- “Even the introductory Junior Suites offer an expansive 90 square meters (approx. 970 sq ft) of thoughtfully designed space, complete with a separate living room and a large private balcony perfect for your morning coffee or evening cocktail.” 4
- “the location right by the beach was perfect for relaxing and enjoying ocean views from my Executive Suite” 31:36
Service
91Bed & Sleep
87Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-09
Where it sits
Intercontinental Bali Sanur Resort By IHG and the 14 other hotels we cover in Bali. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 925 hotels in the same bracket. In Bali it sits 10 points below the local median of 94.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 925 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 6 mentions
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 59 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “the attentive staff made my stay memorable ensuring a clean and comfortable room along with an amazing breakfast spread that exceeded my expectations” On camera31:57
- “the attentive staff comfortable room and delicious breakfast spread made my experience truly Unforgettable” On camera31:42
- “The check in progress was not very welcoming, obviously the staff was unexperienced.” 12
- “I recently stayed at the stunning Bali beach hotel in Sor just a Stones throw away from the picturesque cindu Beach the attentive staff luxurious amenities and breathtaking ocean views from my room made my stay truly Unforgettable” On camera31:08
- “Lots of lighting, nice nice lighting. I really liked it because you can turn it down. It's kind of kind of I don't know what you call it, kind of romantic.” 13
- “The pillows are very very comfortable. They're nice and cushy.” On camera130:57
- “The staff at Karang does an amazing job and even though I was only there for a handful of nights, they have actually taken the initiative to not only remember my coffee order but my preferred table as well.” 7
- “The lobby is nice enough, luggage was taken from the car by a very friendly bellman.” 12
- “And then there was plenty towels and they were really really really good.” On camera134:57
- “Nice big mirror. I mean, really nice. I mean, you can't get any better than that, right?” On camera133:44
- “There is a small selection of hot food as well as an egg station here at Karang in the morning which is pretty nice but I would not recommend spending more than USD 15 here per person if that is how much it costs.” 7
- “Staff are wonderful with the exception of some front desk people who started explaining all the things I would not get.” 12
- “Service was great all around” 6
- “plus the delicious breakfast spread offered a delightful start to each day ensuring a perfect Bal balance of relaxation and Adventure during my getaway” On camera31:24
- “The staff was great and very helpful, the food and drinks at Pier 8 was excellent for both breakfast and dinner (although they had a limited menu), the pool was well maintained and a full 50 metres, the 50% off massages before 5pm were had in the suites so I never saw the spa, the gym was workable with machines and free weights, etc.” 12
- “Pool overlooking the ocean is nice especially at sunrise, along with the poolside restaurant” 6
- “The Holiday Inn Bali Sanur is just a short 3-minute stroll from the beach, and there are plenty of great restaurants in the area (including Stuja di Pantai which I visited every night of my stay) which makes it a fantastic property for those wanting to enjoy a laidback holiday in Bali without breaking the bank.” 7
- “Breakfast was very disappointing, especially for an Intercontinental. Limited options and only Western style cuisine was served, the only food that could possibly be considered non-Western was the steamed rice. Looked more like a Holiday Inn Express breakfast to me and they had the gall to charge 250k IDR ($16 USD) per person for it” 6
- “guests can enjoy comfortable air conditioned rooms with modern convenien along with a delightful daily breakfast and easy access to bike and car rentals for exploring the beautiful surroundings” On camera30:26
- “For a toes-in-the-sand experience, Pier Eight delivers a laid-back beachfront atmosphere. It's a fantastic spot for lunch or dinner, and the evenings come alive with live music, bonfires, and captivating fire dance performances under the stars.” 4
- “Breakfast was good with a small buffet and a la carte menu. Not as spectacular as you see at other upper upscale hotels in Asia.” 12
- “The resort's signature restaurant, Layang Layang, presents a refined dining experience for breakfast and dinner. Its menu thoughtfully blends international favorites with authentic Indonesian specialties in a sophisticated setting.” 4
- “Even the introductory Junior Suites offer an expansive 90 square meters (approx. 970 sq ft) of thoughtfully designed space, complete with a separate living room and a large private balcony perfect for your morning coffee or evening cocktail.” 4
- “The bathroom has it's own Spa threatment room. There is no proper coffee machine in the room, wich I find unbelievable for this kind of room.” 12
- “Despite booking with points, the hotel staff still upgraded me from a junior suite to a one-bedroom ocean view suite which I appreciated” 6
- “All of the Standard Room comes with a decently-sized work desk that also comes fully furnished with a desk lamp, as well as strategically-placed universal power outlets for convenience.” 7
- “There is also an open closet that is located within the bathroom - this is something that I know people either love or hate. I personally do love the fact that I can get dressed easily after a shower (especially since my bedroom is perpetually set to the lowest temperature), but I know some people who prefer a separate wardrobe that is tucked away.” 7
- “The coffee machines in the room are a hit or miss. One room had a Nespresso machine and the next suite had a hot water kettle and pour-over coffee.” 12
- “so this is the Executive Suite here you can see it's got a living room area nice and spacious and then over here you see the bed and the bedroom and then it has a nice bathtub which the standard room does not have” On camera24:06
- “The suite is quite spacious but there is no real separation between the bed- and the living room.” 12
- “The airconditioning worked fine, the room is dark in the night and the bed is comfortable. Also, the room was clean and in good condition.” 12
- “the location right by the beach was perfect for relaxing and enjoying ocean views from my Executive Suite” On camera31:36
- “While I did have data roaming issues on my own mobile phone, the Wi-Fi at the Holiday Inn Bali Sanur worked perfectly regardless of where I was in the room.” 7
- “Booked a Junior Suite with sea view and we got upgraded to a King One Bedroom Spa Suite with Ocean View. Well, for the ocean view you need binoculars.” 12
- “Air-conditioning is super important to me and since this is a relatively new property, it works without a hitch and the room gets pretty cold at the lowest setting.” 7
- “There are plenty of universal power outlets as well as USB charging ports around the room and they are thoughtfully placed by the bedside, as well as near the work desk for convenience.” 7
- “Poor air conditioning, we constantly felt too hot/humid even when we kept the balcony door tightly closed. Ended up ditching our blankets at night and taking constant showers to cool down” 6
- “The airconditioning worked fine, the room is dark in the night and the bed is comfortable.” 12
- “While I was not accorded an upgrade at the Holiday Inn Bali Sanur as a Diamond Elite member, the room that I was assigned to during my stay was on the highest floor and it offered a nice view of the area (and a slice of the ocean from the corner).” 7
- “With all that being said, the Standard Rooms over at the Holiday Inn Bali Sanur are actually quite nice and they offer 26 sqm of space with a huge floor-to-ceiling window that allows for plenty of natural daylight to come in.” 7
- “the desk was good for working so you can get a lot of work done if you do need to do that while you're here” On camera27:13
- “Both the balcony and bathroom are spacious.” 12
- “the room and the beds were very comfortable obviously the Executive Suite was my favorite experience because it's a big room I felt like the bed was a little bit more comfortable in there” On camera27:00
- “The overhead lights could only be turned off by the switch next to the front door which was a pain when we were already in bed” 6
- “Humidity in the room meant that everything always felt damp, from floors to bedsheets. Condensation would form on our phone screens and other items as well” 6
- “I paid an average of 12K points per night after the 4th night free from the IHG card, so it was a fantastic deal to” 12
- “Overall excellent value as long as rates stay low.” 12
- “so overall I would have to say this is a very nice hotel good price I would stay there again” On camera28:38
- “Since I was visiting Bali during peak season and room rates were through the roof, I managed to find a really decent rate at the Holiday Inn Bali Sanur that worked out to approximately USD 100 per night before taxes.” 7
- “and then it has a nice bathtub which the standard room does not have and then you have toilet shower big shower yeah very nice wow” On camera24:20
- “While none of the Standard Rooms over at the Holiday Inn Bali Sanur come with a bathtub, the bathrooms are actually really nice and they even come with a lighted mirror which you can toggle on and off with the touch of button.” 7
- “The bathroom I'd say is probably my favorite part. It's nice and big.” On camera132:17
- “Both the balcony and bathroom are spacious.” 12
- “The bathroom is highly-functional and the rainshower comes with excellent water pressure which is really all you can ask for in a hotel room these days.” 7
- “The only issue I had with my room at the Holiday Inn Bali Sanur is a bit of noise since the room that I was assigned to came with a connecting door - I am terribly sensitive with noise so you might not even notice this if you are a normal person.” 7
- “InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort is 15 kilometres away from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport and provides easy access to other Bali's popular area.” 11
- “Located just a 30-minute drive away from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Holiday Inn Bali Sanur is conveniently located in Sanur with plenty of great restaurants and cafes in the area.” 7
- “There is also a small mini-fridge that comes empty and that's perfect for chilling your own beverages that you may choose to purchase from one of the minimarts nearby (or just order them via GoMart on Gojek).” 7
- “the location right by the beach was perfect for relaxing and enjoying ocean views from my Executive Suite” On camera31:36
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
- 13 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 6Review - Intercontinental Bali Sanur : r/ihghotelsresortsreddit.comForum thread2024-10-13Ageing15 quotes used
“Pool overlooking the ocean is nice especially at sunrise, along with the poolside restaurant”
Read originalreddit.com - 7Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Bali Sanur (Standard Room)theshutterwhale.comReview site2023-09-19Ageing16 quotes used
“All of the Standard Room comes with a decently-sized work desk that also comes fully furnished with a desk lamp, as well as strategically-placed universal power outlets for convenience.”
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- 2Holiday Inn Sanur Bali Tour & Reviewyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only7 quotes used
“so this is the Executive Suite here you can see it's got a living room area nice and spacious and then over here you see the bed and the bedroom and then it has a nice bathtub which the standard room does not have”
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“the attentive staff made my stay memorable ensuring a clean and comfortable room along with an amazing breakfast spread that exceeded my expectations”
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“Even the introductory Junior Suites offer an expansive 90 square meters (approx. 970 sq ft) of thoughtfully designed space, complete with a separate living room and a large private balcony perfect for your morning coffee…”
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