Maya Sanur Resort & Spa

Unusual style Bali Resort design amazing staff and facilities fantastic

Beds bit small

Wonderful hotel. We had a lagoon access two double-bed room that was really nice for the four of us. The resort featured a lagoon (long rectangular strip of 1.2m water), sun beds on the other side for each lagoon access room, a main "infinity" pool looking out to the sea and two children's pools (1.2m and 0.4m deep). The sun kept all pools warm though the lagoon was a little cooler but extremely pleasant and refreshing after blistering sun and heat. The poolside restaurant & bar was nice and easy to order from and the Reef restaurant just 10m away from the pool allowed us to have a sit down meal even in our swimwear. This was where breakfast was served in the morning too. Breakfast was good. Lunch at Reef was really good. Dinner could be eaten there too though we didn't eat there but did eat in "Kuu" the in house Japanese restaurant, which was just phenomenal. The rooms were gorgeous - with big glass doors/windows to the lagoon and even a glass walled bathroom but with handy electric blinds and frosted toilet glass. Bath with shower and separate shower. Loads of towels, plug points, a bag to use for the pool, dressing gowns, slippers. Just wonderful. Staff really friendly and helpful. Evening music at the Tree House Poolside bar Mon-Thu with happy hour and deals for pizzas throughout the day. A brand new kids club opened up and the staff sent a named invitation letter to our kids for 4h complimentary access. It was the first day of the club and our two boys aged 9 and 6 absolutely loved their time there. Overall, the nicest resort we stayed in, in our 10 day Bali trip.

Some complaints from other guests about children using inflatables in the pool meant all inflatables were banned on our last day. This was a bit annoying - some inflatables were absolutely huge but others more a helpful security as the pool was 1.2m all around. Also, not an adults only pool so people should expect children, pool games and toys. The children's pool was nice but a bit neglected and strewn with leaves and petals and nowhere near any other amenities. The sea was average. Most of it was covered in sea grass which we were warned not to walk in due to high numbers of sea urchins. Small and very short paths were made in the sea for this but it meant we only really saw occasional people enjoying the sea. The beach was ok, but in the evenings packs of dogs wandered around - the beach promenade on the other hand was nice to walk on.

It's a great hotel. Nice architecture, good location, spacious and beautiful rooms. We booked the lagoon view room but got upgraded to lagoon access room and it was perfect. We were afraid that it might not be private enough, but it was fine. Being able to refresh in the pool right outside of your room is totally worth it. You can select a pillow and the bed is super comfy. Bath in the bathroom was also very nice. The place is super clean. Beach bar is very nice, offers some live music from time to tone and the views are great. We enjoyed the beach as well. I suggest having water shoes because there are many plants and some spikey animals in the water. Swimming with low tide is impossible but that's not a problem, because you have the hotel pool. Bonus for free yoga classes in the morning. The area is also very nice, You have plenty of restaurants along the beach or on the main road. The night market is also 15 minutes walking from the hotel so the location is perfect. In general it was a great experience.

We were leaving early and got a breakfast box, that was extremely poor for what you pay for the breakfast. So If you are in a similar situation it's worth trying to move the breakfast to the first day (there is late breakfast till 15:00 in the restaurant in front)