The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bali

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Bali

Ubud, Bali Ubud, Bali

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Bali, Indonesia? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Bali, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Bali to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Bali, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Bali for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Bali for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Longhouse Jimbaran - Bali

Jimbaran, Bali
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $893 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bali
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at Tiara Nusa, Jalan Goa Gong, The Longhouse Jimbaran - Bali has great rooms from $893 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 17.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and mountain views at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


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Kamandalu Ubud

Ubud, Bali
5-star Resort with prices starting at $176 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Kamandalu Ubud which has nice rooms starting at $176. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.13 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jalan Andong, Banjar Nagi. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, city views, and cooking classes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 18.4 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Bali Taman Lovina Resort & Spa

Denpasar, Bali
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $31 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bali
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

We found Bali Taman Lovina Resort & Spa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $31. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jl. Raya Seririt - Singaraja Tukadmungga bay. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and mountain views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 7.2 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


The St Regis Bali Resort

Nusa Dua, Bali
5-star Resort with prices starting at $534 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $534, The St Regis Bali Resort, at Kawasan Pariwisata Lot S 6 Po Box 44 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and hiking. It's located just 18.1 km from the city center, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


S Resorts Hidden Valley Bali

Pecatu, Bali
3-star Resort with prices starting at $60 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

S Resorts Hidden Valley Bali has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $60 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Jl. Nabor 29, Pecatu. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, and hiking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 22.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Puri Dajuma Beach Eco-Resort & Spa

Pulukan, Bali
4-star Resort with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bali
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Puri Dajuma Beach Eco-Resort & Spa is 9.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $64, and it's located at Pekutatan, Negara. We also love the snorkeling, a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just 50.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Dwaraka The Royal Villas

Ubud, Bali
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $45 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Dwaraka The Royal Villas because it has great rooms that start at $45. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Sriwedari St No 11 B. Only 18.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and mountain views at this convenient hotel. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Puri Wulandari - A Boutique Resort & Spa

Payangan, Bali
5-star Resort with prices starting at $258 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bali
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Puri Wulandari - A Boutique Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $258 (before taxes). It's located at Desa Kedewatan Ubud Gianyar and has earned a guest rating of 9.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, mountain views, and rooms with kitchens which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 20.6 km from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Puri Sebali Resort

Ubud, Bali
4-star Resort with prices starting at $61 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Jalan Raya Sebali, Puri Sebali Resort has great rooms from $61 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 19.8 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


River Sakti Ubud

Ubud, Bali
3-star Resort with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bali
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is River Sakti Ubud which has nice rooms starting at $75. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jalan Suweta, Bentuyung. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and child care. It's located just 19.4 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak, Gili Trawangan, and Sanur.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bali, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Bali, Best Beach Hotels in Bali, Best Cheap Hotels in Bali, Best Luxury Hotels in Bali, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bali, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bali, Best Hotels for One Week in Bali, Best Hotels for One Night in Bali, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Bali, Best Adults Only Hotels in Bali, Best Party Hotels in Bali, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Bali, or Best Business Hotels in Bali.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bali?

Bali Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$61

Travelers to Bali, Indonesia will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 1143 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $61. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bali.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $233
  • 4-star hotels: $72
  • 3-star hotels: $37
  • 2-star hotels: $19


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