When it comes to Bali’s south coast, Nusa Dua is renowned for its calm waters, polished resorts and golden hour sunsets so good they’ll have you reaching for your phone (and forgetting to use it). But within this manicured enclave lies something a little rarer: Ayodya Resort Bali, a beachfront resort that blends incredible all-inclusive benefits with old-school hospitality that’s becoming hard to find on the Island of the Gods. Here’s why it deserves a spot on your must-book list.
1. It’s truly all-inclusive: whatever you want, whenever you want it
That means à la carte lunch and dinner at any of Ayodya’s restaurants, including Indonesian dishes at Waterfall, Japanese fare at Genji (the teppanyaki grill carries an extra charge), and the laidback Ayodya Beach Club & Grill – home to an all-day lobster menu with four ways to have it, all included. It also includes unlimited drinks (wine, beer and cocktails), a minibar restocked daily, afternoon tea by the ocean and live entertainment to close out the day.
Start your day with sunrise breakfast overlooking the lotus pond, break for satay skewers by the pool, and wrap up with a candlelit feast under the banyan trees. Themed nights – like the resort’s signature Balinese Cultural Dinner Show – add a theatrical flourish. Even 24-hour room service is included – midnight cravings don’t have to wait for morning.
2. There’s a secret speakeasy where no two cocktails are the same
Tucked discreetly behind the gym and spa, SOORA is Ayodya’s answer to the speakeasy-style cocktail bar – a one-hour cocktail experience is included for every adult, with extra charges applying beyond that. Based on the ancient Sanskrit word meaning “divine elixir of the Gods,” SOORA is a mixology-focused hideaway specialising in plant-based concoctions. Each recipe can be personalised and tweaked, ensuring no two cocktails are the same.
3. You’ll have access to one of Bali’s best beaches
Ayodya fronts the most sought-after stretch of sand in Nusa Dua: Mengiat Beach, a calm spot shielded by an offshore reef, ideal for swimmers, stand-up paddleboarders or those happy to lounge beneath a frangipani tree. Unlike the surf-churned beaches of the west coast, here the ocean feels more like a lagoon – safe, shallow and swimmable.
4. Ayodya Beach Club & Grill has the best seat in the house
Positioned right on Mengiat Beach, it’s here holidaymakers gather each night to catch that million-dollar sunset. Take a seat and watch as daytime morphs into golden hour, with cushioned cabanas and cocktails coming in steadily. The all-day lobster menu is the standout, included as part of the all-inclusive package, with four different preparations to choose from, alongside freshly caught seafood and wood-fired pizzas. On weekends, DJs and acoustic sets bring the buzz of Bali’s west coast to you.
5. The rooms and suites are authentically Balinese (with plenty of family-friendly options)
Walk into any of Ayodya’s rooms, and you’re greeted with rich teakwood accents, hand-carved panels and traditional batik textures, all true to the island’s design heritage.
Bigger groups are well catered for too: Ayodya’s Family Interconnecting Rooms give larger groups the extra space, backed by a sprawling kids’ pool and daily activities like Balinese crafts and beach soccer.
Ayodya defines a ‘child’ as anyone under 17, so all-inclusive perks – meals, drinks, activities – extend to teens without the adult surcharge. For multi-generational trips or families travelling with high schoolers, that’s one less cost to plan around.
6. You can level up your escape with Ayodya Palace Club access
If the standard inclusions are generous, Ayodya Palace Club – an exclusive retreat connected to, but separate from, the main complex – places you on another level. Access includes VIP check-in and checkout, exclusive use of the Palace Pool, and lounge privileges covering a daily in-room fruit basket, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails and canapes.
