THE LAGUNA RESORT in Nusa Dua, Bali

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Updated: February 22, 2023

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Hotel Essentials
• Location: On idyllic stretch of beach, walking distance to shops & restaurants
• Hotel website: marriott.com
• Hotel phone: +62 (0)361 771 327
• Check prices for The Laguna

A wide view of a meandering pool surrounded by palm trees and other flower plants.

The Laguna is a family-friendly luxury beachside resort with seven gorgeous pools, some with sandy areas, islands with trees, and one for children.

The Laguna – Faultless luxury among vast tropical gardens in a superb location.

The enormous, beautiful grounds allow for a wide variety of rooms, suites, and villas superbly furnished with subtle Balinese touches. The accommodations (some newly renovated) face the lotus-filled lagoons (after which the resort is named), and some are angled toward the sea. Many at ground level have direct access to one of seven pools – a couple large enough to feature ‘islands,’ ‘waterfalls,’ and ‘beaches.’ The actual beach out front is immaculately groomed. Plenty of family activities are offered, such as tennis, yoga, and water sports, and for the youngsters, there’s a kids club, children’s pool, and games room. The resort is perfectly located within a short stroll of all that Nusa Dua has to offer and access to the numerous facilities at the adjacent Westin resort.

Laguna – The Location

Area: Faces a glorious beach and is convenient for shops, cafés, and other facilities and attractions.
Address: Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot N2. Access is along the main road through Nusa Dua, a gated complex of luxury resorts in southern Bali.
How to Get There: The only way to/from the airport is by metered taxi or a chartered car with a driver. Depending on traffic, it takes about 20 minutes (12km via the tollway).
Handy to: Bali Collection mall. Café/bars at The Bay Bali. Museum Pasifika. Headland with temples and views.

Laguna – The Basics

Guests: Less of a family vibe than most rival resorts nearby. Children are welcome, but many guests are couples of all ages.
Kids Club: The Westin Family Kids Club is in the neighboring (and associated) Westin resort, 100m north via the beachside path. There is also babysitting for children up to four years old in a separate area. Large and secure, indoors and outside, this kids club is one of Bali’s finest.
Beach: Perfect beach: wide, spotlessly clean, immaculately raked, and lined with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and gazebos.
Views: Mostly of the gardens, ponds, pools, and/or lawns. Some rooms are angled towards the beach but promised ‘sea views’ may disappoint.
Kitchen: All villas feature a decent kitchenette.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: The three categories of villas have a private pool.
Parking: Some free and secure spots, but think long and hard before driving anywhere in Bali.
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +62 (0)361 771 327
Email: Send a message through the resort website.
Website: marriott.com

Laguna – Amenities

Pool: There are seven pools. Some large enough to feature ‘islands,’ ‘waterfalls,’ and ‘beaches.’ Also, a substantial children’s pool.
Spa: The Lagoon Spa offers a beautiful range of treatments for adults and children, a steam room, sauna, fitness classes, and massages in a gazebo facing the beach.
Fitness Center: Open 24 hours with state-of-the-art equipment.
For Families: All guests of The Laguna can use the facilities at The Westin resort next door, including the games room and kids club.
Activities: Lots at The Laguna: tennis, yoga, water sports, and snorkeling. Lessons in traditional arts/crafts, dance, cooking, language, and music. Ping pong. Jogging track. Bicycle rental.
Other Facilities: Hairdressing salon. Florist. Cash machine. Gift shop. Barbeque area. Business Center.

Laguna – Food and Drink

Restaurants: Banyubiru – All-you-can-eat breakfast and weekly themed buffets at dinner. Large a la carte menu. Overlooks the main pool. • Cornerstone Deli – Delicatessen, homemade ice cream, and wine shop. • Arwana – Winner of numerous awards. Contemporary cuisine, with a focus on seafood. Adorable beachfront position almost on the sand.
Bars: Kulkul Bar – Beachside bar with casual setting, light meals, and signature cocktails. • De Bale Lounge & Bar – Described by management as ‘theatrical and mystical’. Popular happy hours. • Sapphire Lagoon Bar – Fabulous swim-up bar attached to one of seven pools.
Breakfast: Not included. Pay when booking or on the day.
Room Service: Available 24/7. Butler service all day/night for some suites and villas.

Laguna – Rooms

Room Types: 1 King, Garden View • 2 Double, Garden View • 1 King, Lagoon View • 2 Double, Lagoon View • 1 King, Resort View • 2 Double, Resort View • 1 King, Lagoon View, Lagoon Access • 2 Double, Lagoon View, Lagoon Access • Studio 1 King, Lagoon View, Lagoon Access • Studio, 2 Double, Lagoon View, Lagoon Access • 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Resort View • 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Lagoon View, Lagoon Access • 1 Bedroom Bi-level Suite, 1 King, Ocean View • 2 Bedroom Presidential Suite • Hibiscus, 1 Bedroom Villa (with pool) • 1 Bedroom Villa (with pool) • 2 Bedroom Villa (with pool) • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: No smoking in the rooms or public areas, but permitted elsewhere.
Best Room: The one-bedroom Hibiscus Villas have a separate living/dining area, marble bathroom, kitchenette, butler service, and substantial pool with cabanas.
For Families: Many rooms and suites have connecting doors and two single beds, so families can easily book adjoining rooms. Some villas have two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a substantial private pool.

Laguna – Local Transport

Walking & Cycling: It’s often quicker – and certainly more scenic – to walk along the beachside path than the main streets through Nusa Dua. These streets are flat and comparatively quiet and are ideal for cycling. Ask reception about renting a bike.
Cars & Taxis: Driving anywhere in Bali is not recommended, but renting a car is possible and should be arranged through the resort. Metered taxis are abundant, cheap, comfortable, and the best option for anywhere in southern Bali. For longer trips, charter a car with a driver through the resort.
Motorbikes: Easy to rent (ask at the resort) and useful for getting around Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa – less so for elsewhere in southern Bali. A popular mode of transport is a motorbike taxi called an ojek. Book one at a fixed rate using the downloadable apps Grab and Gojek

Laguna – What’s Nearby?

Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars

All places listed below are best accessed on foot along the lovely beachside path.

The two neighboring resorts – The Westin (100m north) and Meliã (200m south) – provide several tempting options and are easily accessible via the beachside path.
At the Bali Collection mall, 600m south via the beach or road, are:
Bebek Tepi Sawah Restaurant – Pleasant outdoor setting. Specializes in roast duck, but other options are available.
Bebek Bengil Dirty Duck Diner – Shady, breezy, and comfortable seating. Famous for crispy roast duck, but other options are available (primarily Indonesian).
Nusa Restaurant – Impressive menu with some ‘Western fusion’ options. Not as expensive as imagined and has great service. Colorful beanbags along the path. Also, a pool for guests.
Several simple and inexpensive cafés along the access path to the northern headland in central Nusa Dua, about 300m south of the resort via the beachside path.

Nearby Shops

Sadly, most places to eat, drink, and shop at the Bali Collection shopping mall in central Nusa Dua closed in 2020-21. Some had reopened by mid-2022, and more will open up later. This delightful outdoor shopping center is 600m south of the resort via the main road – follow the signs. (The free shuttle bus, once provided by Bali Collection, may recommence and pick up passengers at the resort.)

Nearby Attractions

Museum Pasifika – Impressive museum within the resort. Definitely worth visiting for the vast selection of arts and crafts from across Asia and the Pacific region.

Laguna – The Hotel

The Laguna resort is in an excellent location within Nusa Dua, a gated complex of luxury resorts in southern Bali.

Guests unload luggage under a wood canopy.

The Balinese design at check-in.

A wood-beamed lobby opens to the outside.

The resort is large and elegant, and the lobby was recently renovated.

A delicate chandelier hangs over a yellow sofa in a spacious room.

In the center of the newly renovated lobby hangs a chandelier of blown-glass ylang-ylang flower petals.

A man plays the rindik in the lobby of the hotel.

Musicians play the rindik, a bamboo instrument.

Three check-in desks line a wall of glowing glass leaves.

The glass leaves from the old Murano chandelier were disassembled and repurposed on the wall to create the lighted wall art behind the check-in desks.

Guests lounge on the beach under red umbrellas.

The Laguna is ideally located in front of the beach, with plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas for resort guests.

Facing away from the water, lounge chairs with red umbrellas ate shaded under tall trees.

Some parts of the beach are particularly shady.

A sign reads, "water sports activities" next to surf boards, inner tubes, and life jackets.

Arrange water sports at kiosks along the beach or at the resort.

Paddle boards, surf boards, and life jackets sit in the sun.

The beaches at Nusa Dua are perfect for paddle boarding.

A volleyball net sits in the sand, ready for players.

The beach alongside the resort is wide enough for a volleyball net.

A red and yellow flag on the beach blows in the wind.

The water at Nusa Dua may seem calm, but swimming between the flags is still advisable.

Thatched-roof gazebo lounges with mattresses, pillows, and flowing curtains sit on the lawn.

Thatched-roof gazebos pepper the lawns by the beach.

More gazebos.

Laguna Bali grounds map.

A person swims in a large pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

Incredibly, there are seven pools at the resort.

A man-made sandy outlet branches off of the main pool and looks like a beach.

Some of the seven pools at The Laguna have shallow areas with sandy ‘beaches.’

A wide walking path and bridge over the lagoon pool.

The lagoon pools meander throughout the property with pedestrian bridges overhead.

The blue pool reflects onto the outside of the suites.

Some parts of the pools snake toward rooms and suites with direct access from their patios.

A ladder from a room patio goes down into the lagoon pool.

Here’s the ladder to the pool from a room deck. All rooms and suites have a balcony or patio that faces the garden, sea, or lagoon.

Tow chairs and a round table sit on a patio overlooking the lagoon pool.

The view from an upper-level patio without direct access to the pool.

A king bed with a balcony overlooking the lagoon pool.

A king lagoon-view room. The art behind the bed uses panels of traditional Balinese fabric.

Here is a two double-bed garden view room.

A table and chairs sit on a balcony overlooking the garden.

The view of the garden from the shaded balcony.

The award-winning Lagoon Spa offers body scrubs and wraps, couples massages, facials, kids services, and manicures/pedicures, available indoors or outdoors in a gazebo.

Couples massage room.

The 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center has workout equipment, locker rooms, a sauna, and steam rooms.

A table filled with people sit by the ocean eating seafood from Arwana.

Arwana beachfront restaurant specializes in award-winning seafood.

Banyubiru restaurant serves buffet breakfasts and themed dinners.

Also, the Kulkul Bar provides a perfect beachfront position at the resort.

A bar tender waits for customers at De Bale Lounge & Bar.

De Bale Lounge & Bar serves Asian-fusion food and spice-infused cocktails inspired by the spice trade.

Guests at The Laguna can always wine and dine at a neighboring resort, such as the Meliã 200m south via the beachside path.

Tables waiting for guests at the Westin resort.

More great places to eat and drink are in the adjacent Westin resort, only 100m north of The Laguna via the beachside path.

About 500m south of the resort via the beachside path, the cozy Bebek Bengil Dirty Duck Diner specializes in roast duck.

Colorful red beanbags line the beachside path.

Next to Bebek Bengil (see above) is the delightful Nusa Restaurant.

A sign with the menu for Warung Naya's restaurant.

Along the access path to the northern headland in central Nusa Dua is a line of simple and inexpensive cafes. About 300m south of the resort via the beachside path.