Read reviews of Tanjung Benoa - one of the new resorts in Bali. What do they write about seasons and weather, beaches, sea, hotels and excursions? Let's talk about the pros and cons of relaxing on a picturesque cape in 2021. Tourist advice.
Pros and cons of staying in Tanjung Benoa
One of the most beautiful resorts in Bali is located on a long sandy spit, which is located on the Bukit Peninsula, in the southern part of the island. Tanjung Benoa attracts connoisseurs of beach activities, snorkeling, diving and water sports.
According to tourists' reviews for 2020-2021, a holiday in Tanjung Benoa has many advantages:
- A short drive from the airport.
- You can quickly get to the entertainment of Nusa Dua and Kuta.
- Nice beaches with fine light sand.
- Calm, quiet rest.
- Interesting historical sights.
- Comfortable housing.
- Thalassotherapy centers.
- There are many inexpensive Balinese restaurants - warungs.
Olisia M: "The sea is clean, the water is clear. There are corals, but only when entering the sea and there are not many of them. The depth is good."
Minuses:
- Hot humid climate.
- Apart from water sports, there is no other entertainment.
- After storms - garbage on the shore.
- Strong ebb and flow.
Maria Glazunova: "Tanjung Benoa Beach is long, but because of the strong low tide it is less suitable for swimming than in Nusa Dua."
Reviews about beaches and sea in Tanjung Benoa
The length of the spit is 3.8 km, and the maximum width is 1.2 km. The beaches of Tanjung Benoa in Bali are covered with fine coral sand. The hotel staff keep them clean. There are always many fishing boats on the shore and at sea.
Sea water is clear and clean. The entry into the sea is shallow. The shallow lagoons are fenced off from jet skis and boats by buoys. Swimming with children is pleasant and safe!
Alex A: "We looked at 4 different beaches, chose the best one - Geger beach. There is a restaurant here, they do massages right on the beach. Two sun loungers and an umbrella cost 100,000 IDR."
Panorama of the beach in Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa resort on Bali map
Reviews of hotels in Tanjung Benoa
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Tourists who are looking for comfortable, but not too expensive accommodation prefer to stay in Tanjung Benoa. There are several 4-5 * hotels on the spit, most of which work with all-inclusive meals. Accommodation will be cheaper than in Nusa Dua.
In reviews for 2019 and 2020, tourists highly rated the service in Tanjung Benoa hotels:
- Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali 5 *
- Novotel Bali Benoa 4 *
- Sol Beach House Benoa (Ex. Melia) 4 *
- Tijili Benoa Hotel 4 *
- Bali Tropic Resort & Spa 4 *
- The Tanjung Benoa Beach Resort 4 *
Tanjung Benoa weather reviews
As in all of Bali, Tanjung Benoa has two distinct seasons. Most tourists come to the resort from May to October during the dry season. According to tourists, the best months for rest are July and August, when the temperature is around + 30 ° C, and the humidity does not exceed 60%. Monsoons come in November and the weather gets worse. The rainy season ends in April.
The air temperature changes little during the year. Both in winter and in summer in Tanjung Benoa +27 ... + 32 ° С, and sea water is warmed up to +25 ... + 28 ° С.
Alex A: "In November, the temperature is +31 ... + 32 ° С, because of the humidity of 90%, even in the evening and at night there is heat. If there is no breeze, then it is impossible to be stuffy even at 20-21".
Reviews about excursions in Tanjung Benoa
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
The resort is popular with fans of sea fishing, diving and snorkeling. In the north of the Tanjung Benoa Spit, there is a water entertainment center, where they offer snorkelling and fins, jet skiing and diving to the bottom in a spacesuit. In addition to water sports, paragliding is popular.
Connoisseurs of cultural and excursion tourism are not bored in Tanjung Benoa. In a fishing village, 100 meters apart, there is a mosque, Chinese and Buddhist temples. Go to the seafood market and take cooking classes from local restaurants. You will be taught how to cook delicious Indonesian cuisine!
Tourists like excursions from Tanjung Benoa:
- Bali sightseeing tour - $ 54
- trip to Denpasar - $ 54
- Turtle Island Pulau Penyu
- show "Devdan" in Nusa Dua
- water park in Kuta
- Bali Spiritual Center - Ubud - $ 92.
But tourists do not recommend taking a boat trip with a glass bottom:
SergeySD86: "A boat with a glass bottom is just ridiculous. Glass measuring 40x100 cm, apparently, is homemade. Everything is green, you can't see anything in it."
Travel tips for Tanjung Benoa
Tourists who want to combine beach holidays with wellness stay at hotels that have spa centers. The hotel Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali 5 * offers thalassotherapy using algae, sea water and massage. Visit wellness centers Baliwis Spa, Mahalaya Spa or Jari menari.
If you want to sample authentic Balinese cuisine, dine at local establishments - warungah... Small family restaurants offer excellent fish, seafood, vegetable and chicken dishes. The main food of the Balinese - boiled or fried rice - is served unleavened with various sauces. Most of the Warungs are located along the main coastal road, Jalan Pratama.
RexZ: "Responsive, helpful staff, however, as elsewhere in Bali."
Enjoy local coffee and aromatic ginger tea Coffee lovers are advised to buy a couple of packs of coffee with ginger at home.
For religious reasons, the inhabitants of the island do not drink alcohol. The ban on alcohol does not apply to tourists. Taste rice and palm vodka and rice wine.
Tipping is not accepted, but if you liked the service, leave 5-10% of the order for the waiter.
