Sanur Beach
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/bali14 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 11 threads.
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Sanur Beach for its long beachfront path, a relaxed place to stroll or cycle, with calm shallow water, playgrounds and places to eat along the way. Many point to it as a good choice for families and young children, and as a calmer alternative to Canggu or Seminyak. Caveats: one visitor says swimming there is fine but hotel pools are nicer, one finds the snorkelling passable but unremarkable, and another finds it has little vibe.
Address
Sanur, Bali, Indonesia
At a glance
- Best for
- Families, Walks
- Known for
- Long, flat beachfront boardwalk for strolling, Calm water with no waves, Playgrounds along the beach path
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Coalclifff in r/bali · Jan 2024
Praises Sanur's beachfront for relaxed strolling and local dining.
- Recommendsu/Safe-Writer-1023 in r/bali · Apr 2025access
Describes the level, smooth beachside path as easy going for toddlers, calling Sanur very toddler-friendly.
- Mixedu/Trixie--Belden in r/bali · Sep 2026
Has swum there and says it's fine, but hotel pools are nicer; calls it good for small children.
- Caveatu/gibberman54 in r/bali · Sep 2026
Spent four days there and found it fine but with little vibe; prefers the beach at Seminyak.
- Recommendsu/ds12sing in r/bali · Sep 2026crowds
Suggests Sanur's calm beach and family-friendly feel as an alternative to Canggu.
- Recommendsu/HaleyN1 in r/bali · Apr 2025access
Suggests walking the Sanur beach path when asked about toddler-friendly options.
- Recommendsu/Valuable_Trade_1748 in r/bali · Apr 2025access
Recommends the Sanur beachfront for families, citing its wider footpaths.
- Recommendsu/lilidaisy7 in r/bali · Apr 2025
Enjoys walking Sanur's long boardwalk and finds the town a relaxing place to unwind.
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- Recommendsu/Ambitious-Yogurt-185 in r/bali · Mar 2024
Finds it a relaxing spot to lounge and stroll, and suggests going.
- Recommendsu/PromotionSecure1851 in r/bali · Sep 2026uniqueness
Recommends the Sanur beachfront, which feels very different from Canggu.
- Recommendsu/FreshNetwork7153 in r/bali · Apr 2025
Recommends Sanur's long beachfront path as family-friendly, mentioning bike lanes, play areas and calm shallows.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Neat2979 in r/bali · Nov 2024crowds
Suggests Sanur for its beach and eateries, calmer than Canggu or Seminyak, though with an older crowd.
- Recommendsu/nattypunjabi in r/bali · May 2024
Suggested as a boardwalk stroll along Sanur's seafront.
- Mixedu/LSPRAGUEDECAMP in r/bali · Dec 2023
Sanur is passable for basic snorkelling but lacks anything impressive.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.