{"id":49467,"date":"2026-01-01T13:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T05:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/?p=49467"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T02:26:45","slug":"sanur-guide-things-to-do-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/sanur-guide-things-to-do-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"A Local’s Guide to Sanur, Bali: Where to eat, stay & play for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having called Sanur my home for almost two decades, there\u2019s no question that this is my favourite area in Bali. I won\u2019t lie that over the years, this east coast neighbourhood has changed quite a bit! While there are many Sanur classics which have stood the test of time, there\u2019s a growing number of new kids on the block, ranging from restaurants and cafes, to hangout spots like ICON Mall, beachfront hotels and the sleek Sanur Harbour (AKA your gateway to Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and Nusa Penida).<\/p>\n

But one thing\u2019s for sure: Sanur still retains its slower pace of life, family-friendly vibes, and a good mix of locals, expats and visitors, of all ages. To welcome you to my neighbourhood, I’m sharing my all-time favourites: where to stay, eat and what to do – from a local living in Sanur!<\/p>\n

Why trust this guide<\/h3>\n

I moved to Sanur in 2006, so I know this neighbourhood like the back of my hand. This guide includes everything I would personally recommend to my family and friends: where to stay based on location and value-for-money, where I currently love to eat, and what to do if you\u2019re staying in Sanur whether you\u2019re travelling solo, with your partner, and\/or the whole family in tow.<\/p>\n

Sanur at a glance<\/h3>\n

You can generally divide Sanur into two halves: the east side of Jalan By Pass (this is the main road you would drive on coming from the airport), and the west. The east is where tourists love to stay, as it\u2019s the beach side of the neighbourhood. This means that you\u2019ll be within walking distance to the shores, and most of the top restaurants, boutiques and souvenir shops in Sanur.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the west side of Sanur is mostly occupied by local and expat residents living in Bali for a longer period of time. You\u2019ll find prices for accommodation and food more affordable in this area.<\/p>\n

Additionally, there’s a few supermarkets (the most well-stocked are Grand Lucky, Pande Putri, Arta Sedana and Pepito), as well as two large hospitals: Bali Mandara Regional General Hospital, and the recently opened Bali International Hospital.<\/p>\n

New in Sanur in 2026<\/h3>\n