Sanur (Bali): the vibe
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The verdict
Mixed · 62Commenters see Sanur as calm, relaxed and good value for older or quieter remote workers, but warn that resort-area prices are high and nightlife and nomad scene are thin.
- calm relaxed pace
- beach walk
- easy access to islands
- affordable guesthouses and warungs
- wellness and spa options
- good for 30+ and retirees
- expensive beachfront resorts
- touristy north end
- limited nightlife
- traffic and dirty beaches in places
- videos showing only resort areas
- Sanur suits quieter, older remote workers rather than party-seeking nomads
- Cheap local warungs and small guesthouses make it far cheaper than the resort experience
- Go beyond the beachfront and main street to see the real town
- Calm vibe is a selling point compared with Canggu or Ubud
- Growing healthcare and marina projects may change the area
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Sanur Bali — We Wanted to Love It, But…
Dane and Stacey · 61K views · 2025
What viewers said
“Let us know what you think of Sanur... we had a comment recently that basically said "There's a place for everyone in Bali" and we couldn't agree more. This isn't our place, but is it yours?”
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“Unfortunately what this video shows is not true Sanur at all. The two in the video did not even go to the main street. The hotel they stayed at is in the north of Sanur which is the most touristy. If you are interested in Sanur look at vide”
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“Sanur is a great place to visit. Many options you guys tired the most expensive places on the beachfront. Walk to the main road and discover real places and real people.”
♥ 32 likes
“Staying in a resort and then going to Icon Mall doesn’t count as seeing the real Sanur!”
♥ 26 likes
“Im in Sanur right now as a solo female traveler (late 30's) and it might not be a hot spot but its very okay, "calm" for Bali and great easy access to the islands. Have a nice time ;)”
♥ 15 likes
“You missed out by not going into the Nest! It’s the best ❤ The most beautiful treatments and massages that are very special. Delicious house made lime sorbet to finish. Foot massages upstairs in an air conditioned room with floor to ceiling”
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“Can you now go to your favourite place and stay at the most expensive hotel and compare?”
♥ 8 likes
“Absolutely love Sanur! You stayed at the most expensive resort in Sanur so yes everything there is outrageous. There are so many nicer/less expensive places to stay and if you go to the main street restaurants are at least half the cost of ”
♥ 15 likes
“Canggu is yesterday’s news. I’ve lived five minutes from Canggu Club. Or whatever they call it now. Sanur is more of a relax vibe. Unless you love traffic and dirty beaches. Sanur is growing as they have a new hospital and marina. Definitel”
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“I was the same- I usually stay in Ubud but last month before flying out I stayed a few nights in Sanur, if you stay in a smaller hotel or guesthouse its not expensive at all, and I enjoyed walking the Beachwalk without all the problems of U”
♥ 5 likes
Found with a YouTube search for the city and “digital nomad”, fetched 2026-11-07; titles, descriptions and comments belong to their authors and link to the originals.