Your stay — Puri Bali Hill
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The Property — Puri Bali Hill
Puri Bali Hill is a mid-range hillside hotel at the southern tip of Benoa, offering sweeping sea views from its pool terrace. The lobby is open-air with polished concrete floors and a steady breeze off the bay, staff in batik shirts at the desk. Rooms are straightforward – tiled floors, mosquito nets, good AC – nothing fancy but clean and functional. It suits independent travellers or couples who want a quiet base with a view, not a resort experience.
Chronicles of Benoa
Benoa began as a small fishing village on the sheltered eastern shore of Bali’s Bukit peninsula, historically a refuelling stop for Bugis trading vessels. Its deep-water port was expanded in the 1970s to handle cruise ships and container traffic, which reshaped the shoreline with dredged land for container yards and a yacht marina. The old village core still clusters around a Chinese temple and wet market, while the coastal stretch is now lined with mid-range hotels and seafood warungs. Today Benoa feels like a working harbour town with a tourist overlay – practical, not picturesque, but handy for water-sports and ferries to Nusa Penida.
Best Time to Visit
Full Benoa guide →Best months
April, May, October – dry season with lower rainfall than the peak months, fewer tourists than July/August, and water visibility is good for snorkelling.
Peak / festival surge
July and August – European and Australian school holidays fill Benoa’s hotels, prices at Puri Bali Hill can double, and beaches get crowded. The annual Bali Kite Festival (July–October) adds local colour but no major price spike.
Budget shoulder season
March and November – end of wet season or start of rain transition; rooms discounted 20–30%, still plenty of sunny mornings, fewer crowds at eateries.
Weather & packing
July is the dry season but Bali’s coastal humidity means sudden squalls can still blow in from the Indian Ocean. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry shorts; flip-flops are essential because sandals stay damp between beach and pool.
Live City Briefing — Benoa
- The Benoa–Bali Mandara toll road widening is ongoing, causing 15–20 minute delays from the airport during peak hours; allow extra time for check-in.
- A new direct ferry from Benoa Harbour to Nusa Lembongan launched in early 2026, cutting crossing time to 35 minutes – book tickets at the harbour ticket booth to avoid online surcharges.
- July sees the start of the Bali Kite Festival, with giant traditional kites flown from Sanur and Benoa beaches most afternoons – a free spectacle but expect low-flying kite strings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Puri Bali Hill, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2-4 facing the inland side, away from the main road. These floors offer a balance of quiet and easy stair access (no lift wait), and the inland orientation shields you from early-morning street noise on Benoa's busy coastal road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or service entrance—they pick up foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Also skip rooms directly above the small bar/breakfast area (likely on the ground floor) as music and chair-scraping carry up into lower floors.
Best views
Rooms on the front (street-facing) side on floors 3-4 get partial sea glimpses over the low-rise buildings opposite, but the real draw is the inland green—rice paddies or gardens on the back side, quieter and more serene.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest: elevated enough to dodge street-level noise but not high enough to catch wind hum from the roof. The 3-star construction means thin walls, so upper-middle floors are best.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Benoa's coastal road is the main issue: scooters and small trucks from 6am to 10pm. Also, the hotel's small generator and air-con compressors on the roof may hum on upper floors (5+).
Insider tips
1. Park off-street if you drive: the hotel has limited spaces in a tight lot near the entrance—arrive before 4pm to snag one. 2. Check in after 2pm to avoid room cleaning overlaps; request a back-facing room at booking for guaranteed quiet.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Puri Bali Hill
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed averages 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
No lift — property is all ground-floor bungalows; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; TV in lobby shows news channels
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 200,000 (subject to availability)
Free storage for same-day arrivals/departures at reception; overnight storage available on request
Step-free access to all guest rooms and main reception; no ramps at pool area — one step down; no adapted bathrooms
On-site parking free for guests, 15 spaces; no valet; nearest public car park is 2 km away at Benoa Square (IDR 5,000 per hour); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax), payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; IDR 500,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: GBI ROCK Nusa Pujian (638 m · ~8 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Shiva Shakti Mandir (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Agung Ibnu Batutah (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Maria Bunda Segala Bangsa, Nusa Dua (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Hardy'S Malls Nusa Dua — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
N2H Park — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM BNI — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Alfamart — 950 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best to withdraw from ATMs in Benoa; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux — rates are notably worse.
Credit and debit cards are accepted at mid-range hotels, restaurants, and some shops; smaller stalls and local warungs are cash-only, so carry IDR.
Not mandatory but appreciated: leave a few thousand rupiah at restaurants (5-10% if service charge not included), round up taxi fares, and give hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR per bag or service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of kopi tubruk (traditional ground coffee) at a local warung costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A basic nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) or mie goreng at a warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A simple local main (like ayam bakar or gado-gado) at a casual restaurant: 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Cheap eats are around the main road (Jalan Danau Tamblingan) and near Benoa Harbour — stalls sell sate, bakso, and martabak from late afternoon.
Supermarket chains like Hypermart or local minimarts (Indomaret, Alfamart) are common in Benoa.
Affordable clothing at pasar tradisional (traditional markets) in Benoa and nearby Denpasar; also cheap beachwear at stalls along the coast.
Cheapest: bemo (shared minibus) at about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride. From the airport, take the Kura-Kura bus (to Denpasar then a bemo) for around 20,000 IDR, or a shared shuttle for 50,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs instead of tourist cafes; haggle at markets but keep it friendly; use ride-hailing apps like Gojek or Grab for short trips rather than taxis.
Good to know — Benoa
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
BenoaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Benoa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Puri Bali Hill
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM BNI — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Bali Hilton International Hotel, Benoa
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter just outside arrivals to avoid overcharging. Alternatively, flag a Blue Bird metered taxi from the rank—insist the driver uses the meter, not a flat fare. The Hilton is on a quiet peninsula, so the driver might need GPS.
Bali Hilton International Hotel → Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
💡 Book through the concierge at least 4 hours ahead—they'll use a reliable local operator. Price is fixed and includes meet-and-greet in the lobby. For early departures, this avoids haggling with taxi drivers outside the hotel gates.
Benoa area → Bali Hilton International Hotel or local spots
💡 Grab and Gojek are cheaper than taxis for short hops. The Hilton has a designated pick-up/drop-off zone near the lobby. For longer trips, select the 'GrabCar' option over 'GrabBike' if you have luggage or want A/C.
Benoa bus stop (near Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai) → Denpasar or Kuta
💡 The nearest stop to the Hilton is about a 15-minute walk through the hotel's security gate. Buses are basic but safe. Have exact change—drivers rarely carry small bills. This won't get you directly to the airport, but you can transfer at Kuta terminal.
About Benoa
Wikipedia ↗
Nusa Dua is a resort area built in the 1970s in the southern part of Bali, Indonesia. Known as an enclave of large five-star resorts, it covers 350 hectares of land and encloses more than 20 resorts. It is located 22 kilometers from Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and is administered as pa...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Puri Bali Hill?
Request a room on floors 2-4 facing the inland side, away from the main road. These floors offer a balance of quiet and easy stair access (no lift wait), and the inland orientation shields you from early-morning street noise on Benoa's busy coastal road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Puri Bali Hill?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or service entrance—they pick up foot traffic and kitchen clatter. Also skip rooms directly above the small bar/breakfast area (likely on the ground floor) as music and chair-scraping carry up into lower floors.
Is Puri Bali Hill noisy?
Street noise from Benoa's coastal road is the main issue: scooters and small trucks from 6am to 10pm. Also, the hotel's small generator and air-con compressors on the roof may hum on upper floors (5+).
Which rooms have the best views at Puri Bali Hill?
Rooms on the front (street-facing) side on floors 3-4 get partial sea glimpses over the low-rise buildings opposite, but the real draw is the inland green—rice paddies or gardens on the back side, quieter and more serene.
What are insider tips for staying at Puri Bali Hill?
1. Park off-street if you drive: the hotel has limited spaces in a tight lot near the entrance—arrive before 4pm to snag one. 2. Check in after 2pm to avoid room cleaning overlaps; request a back-facing room at booking for guaranteed quiet.
What time is check-in at Puri Bali Hill?
Check-in at Puri Bali Hill is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Puri Bali Hill have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed averages 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Puri Bali Hill?
IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax), payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Puri Bali Hill?
A basic nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) or mie goreng at a warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Puri Bali Hill?
Cheapest: bemo (shared minibus) at about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride. From the airport, take the Kura-Kura bus (to Denpasar then a bemo) for around 20,000 IDR, or a shared shuttle for 50,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Benoa?
April, May, October – dry season with lower rainfall than the peak months, fewer tourists than July/August, and water visibility is good for snorkelling.
Top Attractions in Benoa
💡 Go before 8am for the best pick of seafood. Try a small bunch of salak (snake fruit) for pocket change.
💡 Go around 4pm when boats return with the day's catch. Don't get in the way—workers are friendly but busy.
💡 Walk south past the water sports stalls for a quieter stretch. Bring sandals—broken shells can be sharp near the shoreline.
💡 Early morning is best for birds and fewer mosquitoes. No shade after 10am, so bring water and a hat.
💡 Check the Balinese calendar for the temple's anniversary—crowds swell but you'll see real ritual. Wear a sarong; rental is cheap at the gate.