The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali

Character and identity

Set within the gated Nusa Dua enclave on a long stretch of white-sand beach, The Laguna is built around a sprawling network of seven swimmable lagoons and pools that wind through tropical gardens to the shoreline. The scale is generous: 257 rooms, 19 suites and 11 pool villas, the standout being Lagoon Access Rooms where you slip from your balcony straight into the water. Dining runs from beachfront tables to pan-Asian restaurants and dedicated wine rooms. The service register is high-touch, anchored by 24-hour butler service across the property.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The reason to book here is the lagoon system itself: few resorts on the island let you step from your room directly into swimmable water, and the Lagoon Access category is what makes the property distinctive. Splurge on that room type or a pool villa, otherwise the experience flattens into standard big-resort territory. Shoulder season (April-June, September) brings the best rates against reliable weather.