Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua, UluwatuSofitel Bali Nusa Dua in Uluwatu, Indonesia has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 36 of 38 hotels we score in Uluwatu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $370 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua is a five-star beachfront resort situated in the Nusa Dua area of Bali. The property contains 415 rooms, many of which feature private balconies or patios. Facilities include four outdoor swimming pools, a lagoon-style pool, a full-service spa, and three restaurants. The hotel combines French design with Balinese hospitality and is suitable for families and couples. Guests have access to a gym, sauna, and meeting rooms. While the resort offers a quiet setting near the eastern coastline, noise from scheduled events can occasionally disturb guests. The hotel operates under mandatory eco-rules as part of its Woke hotel programme.What stands out

Direct beach access

Multiple swimming pools

On-site spa and wellness centre

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Potential noise from events

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Jumeirah Bali, Uluwatu: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,046 a night. Jumeirah Bali is an all-villa resort situated on a cliff in the Uluwatu region.

St Regis Bali Resort, Uluwatu: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $728 a night. Located on the beach in Nusa Dua, this 124-room resort features a mix of suites and villas.

Samabe Bali Suites And Villas, Uluwatu: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $607 a night. Samabe Bali Suites And Villas is a beachfront resort situated on a cliff in Nusa Dua.