2 Best Hotels in Sanur, Indonesia

Built half a century ago, the Tandjung Sari retains the impeccable taste of its founders, an antique-dealing couple from Jakarta who added guest bungalows to their then-isolated beach house. The accommodations at Tandjung Sari (meaning "Cape of Flowers") are still called bungalows, though they're really mini-villas built in traditional style, each with private gardens and distinct design touches—here a sunken bathtub and an outdoor shower. The ambiance harkens back to when royalty came here to roam the beach.

Old school Balinese hospitality thrives at Tamukami, built in classic style around a pool. The quaint hotel feels like it's been around a lot longer than it has; it was built in 1999. Spacious rooms are generously appointed with Balinese touches and ample creature comforts, including a couch, flat screen TV, and Wi-Fi access. The energetic staff and creative management provide large resort services without the pretense. Comfortable, casual Alise's Restaurant offers a nightly set menu that combines local favorites with fusion creations; there's live entertainment four nights a week, and Balinese dances every full moon.