The meru

The Meru Sanur blends a sense of legacy with fresh, modern luxury—it’s built on the historic site of the old Bali Beach Hotel and carefully reshaped into a sleek, all-suite resort. Set along a quiet stretch of Sanur’s beachfront, it offers 184 spacious suites, each starting at 82 sqm and featuring private terraces or gardens that open out to gentle ocean views.

Stepping into the grand lobby is something else: you’re greeted by lofty ceilings, rich wood finishes, and soft waterfalls that all nod to Balinese heritage. It feels grounded, yet distinctly high-end . Design runs throughout, with Indonesian wood, natural stone and breezy corridors tying into the resort’s calm, photogenic vibe.

You’ve got two impressive pools—one beachfront and the main pool, a big 57 × 37-metre oasis with loungers at the water’s edge—and a fitness centre and spa (Svasana Spa) if you want to stretch or unwind. There’s also a thoughtful kids’ club and a soft beachfront, perfect for families or couples alike.

Food here is crafted with care: the Arunika all-day restaurant serves everything from elaborate breakfasts to healthy lunches and dinner stations, with praise for its varied buffet — including seafood, roasts and cassava ice cream.

What really sells it is the staff and the setting. Guests rate service as exceptional (19/10!), comments mention thoughtful gestures like in-room breakfast when someone was ill, and say the pool, beach and spa make the whole place feel like a well-loved hidden gem .

If you want a refined, beachfront base in Sanur—one that marries heritage charm with resort-level comforts—The Meru Sanur is a standout.