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title: "Aswanaya vs Nivaluma: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Nivaluma. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Aswanaya or Nivaluma in Bali? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aswanaya-bali-vs-nivaluma-bali/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Aswanaya vs Nivaluma

Both are in Bali, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★ · Lodtunduh
## [Aswanaya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aswanaya-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1160049/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Mas
## [Nivaluma](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nivaluma-bali/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1901474/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Nivaluma

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose Aswanaya if you want

-   to walk to the sights

### Choose Nivaluma if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Aswanaya better than Nivaluma?

1.  2.0 km closer to the city centre (−2.0 km)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Nivaluma better than Aswanaya?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.8) (+0.6)
2.  190 m closer to the beach (3.2 km vs 3.4 km) (−190 m)
3.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (64 vs 16), so the rating is more reliable (×4.0)
5.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 44 vs 25) (+19)
7.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2020) (+4y)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aswanaya | Nivaluma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.4  (+0.6) |
| Location | 2.8 | 3.5  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.4  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 16 | 64  (+48) |
| Google rating | 4.7/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 222 | – |
| Rank in Bali | top 54% | top 7%  (+47%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 2.8 | 3.5  (+0.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 14 km  (−2.0 km) | 16 km |
| To the airport | 23 km  (−1.9 km) | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 11  (+8) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★ | ★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 8 | 7 |
| Floors | 1 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | 2024  (+4y) |
| Listed amenities | 22 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.1 km apart

## Aswanaya or Nivaluma: common questions

### Which is better, Aswanaya or Nivaluma?

Nivaluma leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location.

### Which is cheaper, Aswanaya or Nivaluma?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Aswanaya is closer: 14 km from the centre, against 16 km for Nivaluma.

### How far apart are Aswanaya and Nivaluma?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aswanaya-bali-vs-nivaluma-bali/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/