5 Bali Hotels with Swim-Up Bars for a Relaxing Holiday

A refreshing swim, a favourite drink, and plenty of time to enjoy both. Sometimes, the simplest moments become the highlight of a holiday. Staying at a hotel with a swim-up bar means you can enjoy refreshments without leaving the water, making a leisurely day by the pool even more inviting.

From beachfront gardens in Legian to tropical settings in Jimbaran and Nusa Dua, here are five Bali hotels with swim-up bars to consider for your next stay.

1. Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa — Legian

At Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa, the best part of a pool day is how easily it fits around a day at Legian Beach. You can take a morning walk along the sand, return to the resort through its tropical gardens, and head for the lagoon-style pool. The Bikini Bar is the swim-up stop, a good place to meet your partner or friends for a drink before deciding what to do for lunch.

For families, the layout offers more than one way to spend the morning. The two water slides will appeal to children who like a little speed, while sun loungers and private cabanas give the family a comfortable base between swims. Travelling as a couple? Make an afternoon of the pool and save a little room for thin-crust pizza at Barong Bar, the resort’s separate oceanfront terrace. It’s a lovely spot to share a late lunch as the light changes over Legian Beach.

Leave time for Azul Beach Club, too. Its bamboo architecture gives dinner a distinctly different setting from lunch by the pool. That easy change of scene is a good reason to stay at Bali Mandira: a family swim, a drink at Bikini Bar, and a table overlooking the coast can all fit into the same day.

Bali Mandira Beach Resort and Spa
Address: Jl. Padma No.2, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

2. RIMBA by AYANA Bali — Jimbaran

At RIMBA by AYANA Bali, the view from the water is all about the garden. Trees frame the Lower Pool, bougainvillea brings colour to the water’s edge, and a wooden counter gives RIMBA Pool Bar the feel of a little tropical hideaway. Swim over for a cold drink or pause for a light snack. If you like a cocktail with a little heat, the Jalapeño Apple Margarita is a tempting place to start.

One detail that makes RIMBA particularly appealing for friends is the seating in the water. A submerged table gives a small group somewhere to settle and face one another, especially handy when a quick drink turns into a long conversation. Families have another reason to spend time here: beside the Lower Pool is a children’s pool with a curved water slide.

RIMBA would suit travellers who look for greenery when booking a hotel. If your favourite part of a pool day is finding a spot where you can look up from your glass and see flowering branches overhead, this corner of Jimbaran belongs on your list.

RIMBA Pool Bar
Address: Sejahtera, Jl. Karang Mas, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80364

3. Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, Jimbaran

The pool itself is the draw at Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran. Its lagoon-style swimming pool covers more than 1,300 square metres, giving you room for a proper swim before stopping at the Pool Bar. Cocktails are served at the swim-up counter, so two people can spend the morning at different paces and still have an easy place to meet.

There are good reasons to dry off, too. Families can follow a swim with gelato at WaLa, while couples might save the last drink of the day for Sky Bar, where the outlook shifts from the lagoon to Jimbaran Bay. The two bars serve different moments: the Pool Bar is the place for a cocktail in your swimwear; Sky Bar is where to head later for the sunset.

If you’re deciding between the two Jimbaran hotels on this list, think about what draws you to the water. RIMBA has the appeal of a garden pool surrounded by trees. Le Méridien is a good fit if you want a broad lagoon for swimming and a rooftop stop to look forward to afterwards.

Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran
Address: Jl. Bukit Permai, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361

4. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort — Nusa Dua

At Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort, L’OH Pool Bar works particularly well for a group whose members have different ideas about spending time by the pool. One person can swim up to the counter, another can stretch out on an in-pool sunbed, and someone who has had enough swimming can take a cushioned seat in the lounge. The circular bar sits partly in and partly out of the pool, bringing everyone back to the same spot.

The menu gives you a little more freedom with lunch, too. A fresh juice, iced tea, or smoothie suits a short break between swims. If everyone is getting hungry, there are quesadillas, burgers, and paninis. For something sweet, try the pisang goreng, Indonesian banana fritters, or go for French profiteroles. Those details make L’OH a practical choice for anyone who would happily spend the better part of the day by the water but still wants a proper lunch.

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort
Address: Itdc Tourism Complex, Jl. Nusa Dua Lot N5, Benoa, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80363

5. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa — Nusa Dua

At Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, the walk between your room, the pool, and the beach is part of the pleasure of staying here. The grounds take their cues from a Balinese palace, with tropical gardens set between the buildings and the shore. After a morning on the beach, head back for a swim and stop at the swim-up pool bar for a cold drink.

With three outdoor pools and direct beach access, you can give each day a different rhythm. Start one morning by the sea and spend the next at the pool. If you’re travelling with someone who would rather book a spa treatment than join another swim, it’s easy to go your separate ways for an hour and meet again for lunch at the resort.

Of the two Nusa Dua options, Sofitel has the edge if you’re planning much of your day around the bar menu and in-pool seating. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has a different appeal: the swim-up bar is one stop in a day spent moving between gardens, pools, and the open beach.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa
Address: Lot North 4, Kawasan Pariwisata, Jl. Nusa Dua, Bali 80363

Make Time for a Pool Day

The most useful question when booking a Bali hotel with a swim-up bar might be this: where would you like to go after your swim? In Jimbaran, that could be a table among the bougainvillea or a rooftop overlooking the bay. In Nusa Dua, it might be lunch beside the water or a walk through palace-inspired grounds to the beach.

If your answer is a sunset walk on Legian Beach followed by dinner at Azul Beach Club, start with Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa. Between the lagoon-style pool, Bikini Bar, and the oceanfront terrace, there’s room in the day for a little of everything. The only decision you need to make first is whether to head for the beach or go straight for a swim.

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5 Bali Hotels with Swim-Up Bars for a Relaxing Holiday

1. Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa — Legian

2. RIMBA by AYANA Bali — Jimbaran

3. Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, Jimbaran

4. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort — Nusa Dua

5. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa — Nusa Dua

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5 Bali Hotels with Swim-Up Bars for a Relaxing Holiday

1. Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa — Legian

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3. Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, Jimbaran

4. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort — Nusa Dua

5. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa — Nusa Dua

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