overview
Paradisus by Meliá Bali is a large resort on the Nusa Dua coast running two parallel experiences under one roof. The Reserve is the adults-only tier, with its own pool, restaurant, and dedicated check-in hours, while Family Concierge covers the opposite end with a waterpark, Kidsdom for under-12s, and The Atelier for teenagers.
Beyond that split, there's a spa, tennis courts, and a kitchen that leans on seasonal produce from local growers, with a menu that changes rather than staying fixed. As a newer addition to Nusa Dua, its review count is still smaller than the long-established resorts nearby, so its score rests on a thinner sample.
Paradisus by Meliá Bali
Nusa Dua resort with an adults-only tier and a family side that has a waterpark.
Make Paradisus by Meliá Bali your base for Nusa Dua
Start with Paradisus by Meliá Bali's live prices for your dates, since room rates in Nusa Dua swing with the season. Then look at activity packages, since the Tanjung Benoa watersports and a spa treatment are easy to add once your base is set. Finally, price a car: the resort strip is self-contained and Uluwatu is a short drive out. The three links below go straight to each.
our review
Two resorts under one roof, and picking the wrong side would be an expensive mistake. The Reserve is the adults-only tier with its own pool, restaurant and check-in hours. Family Concierge is the opposite: a waterpark, Kidsdom for under-12s, and The Atelier aimed at teenagers.
That teenage provision is worth noting, because most family resorts give up once children are past twelve. There is also a spa, tennis courts, and a kitchen built around seasonal local produce. The 8.9 comes from 178 guests, a smaller sample than the long-established Nusa Dua names. We would decide which tier you want before comparing prices, because they are effectively different hotels.
Highlights
Dual-experience resort: adults-only Reserve and family-focused Concierge side
Waterpark and Kidsdom for families, dedicated adults-only pool
Menu built around seasonal, locally-sourced produce
Spa and tennis courts on site
Where to Eat
Bali Collection for restaurants and cafés
Resort restaurants for international menus
Tanjung Benoa for seafood by the water
Bualu for local warungs outside the enclave
Beachfront venues for relaxed lunches
Jimbaran for a grilled seafood evening
The best things to do nearby
Swim at the calm, reef-protected beaches
Walk the coastal promenade between resorts
Watch the waves at Water Blow
Try watersports at Tanjung Benoa
Shop and dine at Bali Collection
Book a spa treatment at a resort
Take a day trip to Uluwatu Temple.
frequently asked questions
Where is Paradisus by Meliá Bali located?
Paradisus by Meliá Bali is in Nusa Dua, a gated resort enclave with calm, reef-protected beaches. That makes it a base for the things Nusa Dua is known for rather than a spot to see the whole island from.
Is Paradisus by Meliá Bali a good hotel?
It holds a guest review score of 8.9 from 178 reviews on Booking.com, and is rated a 5-star property. Guest scores move over time, so check the latest before you book.
How do you get to Paradisus by Meliá Bali from the airport?
Paradisus by Meliá Bali is roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai Airport in normal traffic. A private transfer or a car with a driver is the simplest way, and traffic in the south can add to that at peak times.