The Intercontinental Bali Sanur Resort, DenpasarThe Intercontinental Bali Sanur Resort in Denpasar, Indonesia has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 9 of 9 hotels we score in Denpasar. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $506 a night (cached, not a live quote).The InterContinental Bali Sanur Resort is a five-star beachfront property situated in the Sanur district of Southeast Bali. Set within four hectares of tropical gardens, the resort offers 120 suites and villas. It suits travellers looking for a seaside stay with access to a white-sand beach, multiple outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa. On-site facilities include three restaurants, a gym, and a bar. The hotel follows Woke hotel eco-rules, which include mandatory environmental protocols and optional cleaning services. While the rooms are spacious, some guests have reported encountering unexpected additional charges during their stay.What stands out

Spacious suites and villas

Direct beach access

Extensive tropical gardens

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Potential unexpected extra charges

Better-scored in Denpasar

Andaz Bali, Denpasar: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $447 a night. Andaz Bali is a beachfront resort located in the village of Sanur.

Anapuri Villas, Denpasar: 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Anapuri Villas is a boutique complex situated on Pabean Beach in Bali.

Holiday Inn Bali Sanur, Denpasar: 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $194 a night. Opened in 2021, this four-star Holiday Inn sits in Sanur, Denpasar, just a minute's walk from Semawang Beach.