The Sankara Beach Resort offers a peaceful retreat overlooking the bay, with an outdoor pool framed by greenery and flowers. Guests enjoy English breakfast each morning and can relax in the garden or on the spacious terrace. The resort provides in-room WiFi and helpful staff.
Located in Penida Island, The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Kelingking Beach and Padang Bay Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Penida Island travel guide
Jl. Ped Buyuk Br. Bodong, Pendem, Ds.Ped, Nusa Penida, Penida Island, Bali, 80771
What's nearby
Crystal Bay Beach
24 min drive - 9.0 miles
Broken Beach
44 min drive - 13.2 miles
Pura Penataran Ped
4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Maruti Express Nusa Penida Ferry Dock
8 min drive - 3.1 miles
Thousand Islands Viewpoint
47 min drive - 16.0 miles
Getting around
Ngurah Rai Intl. Airport (DPS)
152 min drive
Restaurants
The Rich Penida Resto & Bar
6 min walk
MeVui Penida
2 min drive
Mambo Beach Bar
2 min drive
Ba'bar Kitchen
4 min drive
Kelapa Penida - Bar & Restaurant
4 min drive
About this property
The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida
Hotel near the bay
Consider a stay at The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida boast comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On the beach
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
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Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
In accordance with local regulations, all visitors must remain within the property during Seclusion Day (Nyepi)/Hindu New Year for a 24-hour period (starting at 6 AM). Seclusion Day typically falls in March or April (dates subject to change each year). Check-in and check-out will not be possible on that date. Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali International Airport) is also closed on Seclusion Day.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
The Sankara Nusa Penida Penida
The Sankara Beach Resort Nusa Penida
The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida Hotel
The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida Penida Island
The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida Hotel Penida Island
Frequently asked questions
Does The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida located?
Nestled on the beach, this Penida Island hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pura Penataran Ped, Plabuhan Tradisional Sampalan, and Port Roro Nusa Jaya Abadi. Maruti Express Nusa Penida Ferry Dock is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
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Reviews
The Sankara Beach Resort - Nusa Penida Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Gorgeous and comfortable rooms, felt like a private room steps from your front door and exceptional service from staff. Anything you needed, they arranged, from in room massage, to wine at the pool, snorkeling gear or drivers … they arranged quickly and negotiated prices.
The property is beautiful. The beach was clean and fun to be on. The snorkling in front of the facility was amazing.
The staff was friendly and very attentive. I would stay here again.
What a little gem of a resort! It’s important to know that almost everything on the island takes 30-45 minutes to get to because of the roads, not because of distance so slow down and convert yourself to island pace. We stayed for two nights and were charmed from the minute we arrived! The resort is immaculate and so quaint, and has the absolute best staff. They can arrange in room massages (DO THAT, trust me!) and private island tours to hit all of the notable beach spots. The rooms were comfortable and spotless, and the food was quite good! There’s a great beach steps from your room, with a little bit of a reef for snorkeling. We would absolutely come back here should we return to Nusa Penida!
We had an amazing stay at The Sankara, everything was just superb! Spacious, very clean and modern room, super comfy bed and huge bathroom. The pool and gardens are absolutely gorgeous and the beach at the front was good for snorkeling. The staff are wonderful, so friendly and attentive. Breakfast provided was plentiful. There are some really cool restaurants nearby, a bit dark to walk along the road but very do-able. We hired a scooter to make it easier to get around.
We had a fabulous stay at Sankara. The resort is very new and clean. The bed was comfortable and the view from our rooms was just wow!
The resort is located directly at the beach which was also very clean!
The service team was also always friendly and helpful with all our questions.
All in all we had a great stay here and would definitely recommend to book here!
We hope to come back again one day!
The hotel is gorgeous! Right on the beach and fairly close to the harbour. Breakfasts are generous (and delicious), but if you want to have lunch or dinner, I’d recommend going to any of the beach clubs for better food at more reasonable prices (a short 10 min walk on the side of the road, which is very narrow with no sidewalks). Not close to the main attractions but front desk will happily help book a taxi or driver. AC was amazing!!! Pool was very comfortable!
Lovely ocean facing bungalows with immaculate pools. Rooms had a dreamy look on the inside with very comfy mattresses. Only complaint. Their bathrobes were the nicest we’ve ever seen. But they wouldn’t sell us one! They should sell them!
The Sankara Beach Resort was the nicest beachfront property that I saw in Nusa Penida, and I was so glad I booked here. The staff were SO kind and thoughtful (Ulan, Mei, and Diah, thank you!). They even surprised me by decorating my villa for my birthday, bringing me a cake, and singing “Happy Birthday” to ms. The complementary breakfast was delicious and plenteous, and it was wonderful to eat on the veranda overlooking the beach and ocean. I enjoyed the deep soaking tub and the daily resupply of bath crystals and bubble bath. Plenty of hot water, also. I appreciated the USB outlets on the bedside table - it made charging my electronics convenient. It was also nice to have a smart tv with Netflix and Amazon Prime shows. A convenience store and ATM are within walking distance. Snorkeling in the coral just off the resort beach was wonderful. I enjoyed my stay here so much, and I would definitely stay here again. Thank you for a wonderful birthday and stay!
Elizabeth
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Mikhail
Oct 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is brand new but there are a lot of things that haven’t been finished.
The property is clean and tidy but there are piles of trash on the road to the hotel.
The food was very average and service was poor. It’s a solid 3 star hotel not 4.
Pool is clean and well maintained.
When considering this hotel, do keep in mind that it is a 3 star motel. It’s opened fairly recently and they are still figuring their stuff out. Many amenities are not yet available (spa, laundry) and they will likely keep building out the property.
Don’t expect an automatic 5-star service but the staff aims to please and is always available to cater to your needs in creative ways. No Landry but they will take your stuff to a nearby Landry place, no spa but they can call in a masseuse, forgot to replace towels? They will bring your fresh ones later. A pack of wild dogs stole your shoes? They will go to the dump next door to get it for you. Don’t worry about the dogs, there is 7 of them and they are very friendly. 5 new puppies are adorable and hardly ever bite tourists at least we didnt see anyone get bitten. Oh the best part, the best snorkeling location is 10 meters into the water in front of the hotel. Don’t bother paying to go anywhere else. The area right in front of the bar by the second pool is where you will find a huge rock with rare fish hiding under it.
Awesome stay. Beautiful clean and modern place, right on the beach. Incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Food was really good. They even come in early to make breakfast for you if you have to leave early to go diving. This was our second time staying there and we would go back again.
Fantastic location with beautiful rooms. You can snorkel off the reef and see turtles and octopus. The staff were very friendly and the food excellent. Very close to massage parlours and shops. I would recommend hiring a scooter to get around.
Brand new hotel! We stayed for 3 nights with my niece while enjoying Nusa Penida.
The hotel is right on the beach with great views of Mt Agung and sunset.
Rooms are neat, big and kept very clean.
The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Beautiful rooms. The rooms were excellent, clean , comfortable. Excellent ocean vien. One of the best bed and pillows I had ever slept in. Excellent staff.
The food not so good and to many flys around the property especially in the restaurant
Overall stay was wonderful. This was a last minute booking for us. Food and drinks were great. Rooms and service wonderful. View and pools awesome. Love that the beach was right there. Biggest issue was that they allow smoking in the common/ shared areas, like the restaurant which was gross having to inhale those second hand fumes while trying to enjoy our meal.
Staff Exceptional! Rooms Exceptional! Beach View Exceptional!
The staff is AMAZING , courteous, wonderful, kind, respectful and very accommodating to what ever my needs … Top tier!
The most AMAZING, perfect, beautiful, peaceful, clean beach view accommodation; not to mention the property is new!
I would definitely stay here again and would really recommend any and everyone to stay as well. The staff definitely helps with all of your needs. All aren’t named below, but they still get credit ♥️
Ulan- Receptionist
Nanik- Receptionist
Nyoman Astawa - The Manager
Sulasta Gede - Driver
Paris - Housekeeper
Agus Gede Koriana- The best tour guide/ photographer in Nusa Penida
Thank you all at The Sankara Beach Resort for everything; for making this a birthday trip to remember.
I chose this hotel for the Snorkeling off the beach and was not disappointed. Wonderful coral and fish. Clear sea. Saw turtle one day. And all for free. Lots of snorkel tours and dive tours go to this spot so it really is good. Sometimes the current is strong but other times not. Small stretch of beach is clean and picturesque. View from hotel is lovely especially early in the morning and at sunset. Hotel is small so even when full it’s quiet. Rooms are lovely. 2 pools very nice. Staff fantastic. Grounds are very well cared for and pretty. Pool bar very good.
But some negatives. Food is terrible. Both Indonesian and western food is bad. Also very hard to enjoy food with so many flies. Neighbouring restaurant doesn’t have flies so this hotel restaurant has an issue it needs to solve.
Also they hardly ever change your towels. Even if you have a dirty towel and throw it on the floor to indicate it needs to be changed they just pick it up and fold it and leave it for you. When it’s raining beach towels don’t dry well but they don’t think to replace them. Staff are very nice so I am sure they would give you clean towels if you asked but weird that they hang up dirty wet towels for reuse.
You can walk to other local restaurants and tour places but the road is dangerous.
Also would like more drinking water. They leave 1.5L for 2 people per day and you have to pay for extra.
Having said all that - I would definitely stay again for views, atmosphere, Snorkeling, pool, pool bar
Das Resort befindet sich in einer ruhigen Gegend direkt am Meer. Schnorcheln kann man direkt vom Strand aus. Die Zimmer sind gross und mit bequemen Betten ausgestattet. Das Frühstück ist reichhaltig und ausgezeichnet. Wir wurden vom Personal wie Familienmitglieder behandelt, denen wir von ganzem Herzen dafür danken, dass sie unseren Urlaub unvergesslich gemacht haben. Außerdem kann man direkt an der Rezeption zu angemessenen Preisen Taxis, Inseltouren mit privatem Fahrer und Ausflüge buchen.
Auch unser Transfers vom und zum Flughafen in Bali wurden perfekt organisiert.
Terima kasih!
Dominique
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Yves
Jul 12, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Super mooie bungalows en een prachtig huisrif om te snorkelen.Zeer vriendelijk personeel.Het eten ‘s avonds viel wat tegen.Maar dat is dan ook het enige.
Mein Aufenthalt im Sankara Resort Nusa Penida war einfach nur schön. Das Personal ist sehr bemüht, insgesamt ist es sauber, nur könnten die Sofas etwas mehr gepflegt werden. Die Zimmer waren wunderschön, der Strand traumhaft. Frühstück war mega, wircklich zu empfehlen. Die Zimmer sind wunderschön, wir hatten eine Suite, alles aus Naturmaterialien, gute Kosmetikartikel im Zimmer. Das Essen war auch gut. Insgesamt ist der Preis teuer aber das Resort ist dafür speziell... Ich würde es empfehlen