Casa De Gracia

Casa De Gracia — the House of Grace — sits on Jalan Inspiral in Sanur Kauh, the quieter southern stretch of Bali’s original resort town. Sanur has always attracted travellers who prefer calm waters and genuine warmth over the see-and-be-seen energy of Seminyak or Canggu, and this 200-square-metre villa channels that same understated confidence. Three ensuite bedrooms arranged around a private courtyard garden, a swimming pool with wooden deck and daybed, and the kind of attentive daily service that lets you settle in rather than simply check in. Mertasari Beach is 300 metres away. The famous Sanur beachfront promenade, a paved path running the full length of the coast past restaurants, cafes, and fishermen launching their jukung boats at dawn, is an easy walk.

The interiors blend modern Balinese architecture with natural materials — stone, timber, and glass — in proportions that feel considered rather than formulaic. Large windows draw tropical light into every room, and the open-plan living area flows seamlessly onto the pool terrace where most meals are taken. A fully equipped designer kitchen with modern appliances stands ready for self-catering, though the included daily breakfast prepared by the villa’s cook tends to set the tone early: most guests never bother cooking again. The movie projector and screen in the living area are a welcome touch for evenings when you would rather stay in than venture out, though Sanur’s beachside dining strip makes a strong counter-argument.

The master bedroom earns its title with a proper bathtub and generous wardrobe space, while the two guest bedrooms each have their own ensuite showers and air conditioning. Book the full three bedrooms for a family holiday, or lock off the third and take the villa as a two-bedroom for a smaller group — the pricing flexes accordingly, starting from $185 per night in the 2BR configuration. It is a thoughtful arrangement that means you never pay for space you do not use.

Sanur’s position on Bali’s east coast delivers two things the west coast cannot: sunrise and stillness. The reef-protected beach means gentle, shallow water ideal for children, stand-up paddleboarding, and the kind of unhurried morning swim that sets the day right. The harbour for fast ferries to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and the Gili Islands is ten minutes north. Ubud is an hour’s drive through the rice terraces. Ngurah Rai Airport sits just 25 minutes to the southwest, making arrival and departure refreshingly straightforward.

Casa De Gracia delivers Sanur at its best: calm waters, genuine service, and a pace of life that reminds you what holidays are actually for. Whether you book the 2BR from $185 per night or the full 3BR from $244, you get a private, fully staffed retreat within walking distance of one of Bali’s most charming coastal stretches. For families, couples, or anyone who has outgrown the Seminyak scramble, this is exactly the kind of villa that earns a return visit.