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Nusa Dua
Go for 2–3 nights if you want a calm, gated resort beach with safe swimming; skip it if you want street food, nightlife or local character.
Nusa Dua is a purpose-built resort enclave on the Bukit Peninsula in South Bali, about 20–30 minutes from the airport. Three manned gates screen everyone entering, beaches are white sand and safe for swimming, and almost all beds are four- and five-star resorts. It suits families, couples and anyone who wants a low-friction beach base; it is a poor fit for travellers chasing cheap eats, bars or Balinese village life. Two or three nights is enough unless you are here for a conference or golf.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heavy afternoon rain); Jul–Aug and late Dec for peak crowds and rates
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
- 2–3
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nusa Dua112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nusa Dua, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyNusa Dua is one of Bali's safest areas for tourists: gated, patrolled and lit.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (20–30 min by car; pre-paid taxi about Rp95,000–110,000.
- Getting aroundThere is no useful public transport inside the enclave.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or fresh juice at a beach warungRp25,000–50,000
- BeerBintang beer: warung / resort barRp35,000–60,000Rp80,000–150,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum Pasifika entryRp70,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse or budget inn room (Tanjung Benoa), a night, per roomRp250,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or budget inn room (Tanjung Benoa), a night, per roomRp450,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse or budget inn room (Tanjung Benoa), a night, per roomRp700,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp700,000 · Mid Rp1,500,000 · High Rp3,500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (20–30 min by car; pre-paid taxi about Rp95,000–110,000. Most resorts arrange a pickup.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid*
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (19 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Nusa Dua: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
There is no useful public transport inside the enclave. Walk the 7 km beachfront path between the Ayodya and the Grand Mirage, use hotel shuttles, or take taxis and ride-hailing apps (Gojek, Grab) for anything off the beach. Distances between the enclave, Tanjung Benoa and the bypass are short but not walkable in the heat.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h each way
Car or scooter west via Jl Raya Uluwatu, about 30–40 min
Go for the late-afternoon clifftop temple and the kecak dance at sunset; book the dance ahead.
Jimbaran Bay seafood
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car north on the bypass, about 15–20 min
Beach-grill dinner on the sand; agree the price per kilo before ordering.
Sanur
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car via the bypass and toll road, about 30–40 min
Similar calm-beach role to Nusa Dua; only worth it if you want the Sanur–Nusa Penida fast boats.
Kuta and Seminyak
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car north on Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai, 25–40 min depending on traffic
Go for shopping, nightlife or surf lessons; traffic back in the evening can double the time.
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
Car north via the bypass and Jl Raya Ubud, 1.5–2 h
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep at least one night there.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Nusa Dua enclave (BTDC)
Inside the gates: big resorts, Bali Collection mall, golf course, walkable beach path. Quietest and priciest.
Tanjung Benoa
North strip along Jl Pratama: mid-range resorts, water-sports operators, more restaurants outside hotels.
Sawangan and Mumbul
West and north of the gates on the bypass: villas and cheaper hotels, but you need a car or scooter for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp600,000–1,000,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp1,000,000–2,000,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp2,000,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range resort double1 × 3 nights × Rp1,500,000 | Rp4,500,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp1,500,000 | Rp9,000,000 |
| Airport taxi, both ways1 × Rp220,000 | Rp220,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp100,000 · international driving permit required | Rp200,000 |
| Water-sports activity (banana boat, parasailing, jet ski)2 × Rp450,000 · US$25–30 equivalent | Rp900,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp1,512,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp2,772,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp16,632,000≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or fresh juice at a beach warung | Rp25,000–50,000 |
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng at a local warung | Rp30,000–60,000 |
| Bintang beer: warung / resort bar | Rp35,000–60,000 / Rp80,000–150,000 |
| Museum Pasifika entry | Rp70,000 |
| Water-sports activity | US$25–30 equivalent |
| Spa massage, 60 min | Rp150,000–600,000 |
| Taxi Nusa Dua → airport | Rp95,000–110,000 pre-paid |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Everyone entering the enclave passes a bag search at one of three gates; expect queues at peak times.
- Rip currents and reef cuts: swim between the flags and check with your hotel before Geger or the resort beaches.
- Tsunami risk on this coast: if the sea suddenly pulls back and exposes the reef, move inland or to the 4th floor or higher immediately.
- Water-sports touts on Tanjung Benoa beach quote similar prices; agree the total, duration and insurance before you pay.
- Outside the gates, pavements are patchy and scooters use them; walk facing traffic.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
Most embassies and consulates are in Denpasar or Renon; the US consulate-general is in Denpasar (check the address). Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand have embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Nusa Dua, pre-paid taxi: Rp95,000–110,000, 20–30 min
- Nusa Dua → Jimbaran, taxi: Rp60,000–100,000, 15–20 min
- Nusa Dua → Kuta, taxi: Rp100,000–180,000, 25–40 min
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Good morning (suh-LAH-mat PAH-ghee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-REE-mah KAH-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-RAH-pah har-GAH-nyah)
- Terlalu mahal — Too expensive (tur-LAH-loo MAH-hal)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee MAH-nah TOY-let)
- Tolong — Help (TOH-long)
Show the driver the Indonesian address line; many drivers read little English.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nusa Dua. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heavy afternoon rain); Jul–Aug and late Dec for peak crowds and rates · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DPS: pre-paid taxi counter versus app pickup, with a late-night fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Geger and the golf course, the BTDC core and Bali Collection, Tanjung Benoa, Sawangan.
- Place pages with verified hours and ticket prices (Museum Pasifika, Pura Geger, Geger Beach) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and tsunami fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialIndonesia.travel — official tourism site
- officialBali Tourism Board
- officialNgurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- officialMuseum Pasifika
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nusa Dua, revision 5324627 (CC BY-SA 4.0)