Ocean Sun Dive Resort vs Tulamben Backpacker
Both are in Bali, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Resort★★★Tulamben
Ocean Sun Dive Resort
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★Tulamben
Tulamben Backpacker
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 1.8
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 680 m apart.
Choose Ocean Sun Dive Resort if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.2)
Choose Tulamben Backpacker if you want
- a spa and wellness
- breakfast included
Why is Ocean Sun Dive Resort better than Tulamben Backpacker?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.2)+1.0
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 22 vs 10)+12
- 4Earlier check-in (8:00 vs 13:00)−5h
Why is Tulamben Backpacker better than Ocean Sun Dive Resort?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3More guest reviews (239 vs 119), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2015 vs 2012)+3y
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 610 more listed amenities (24 vs 14)+10
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ocean Sun Dive Resort vs Tulamben Backpacker: which hotel is better? | Ocean Sun Dive Resort | Tulamben Backpacker |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.0 | 8.2 |
| Location | 2.2 +0.4 | 1.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 9.2 +5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 5.5 +4.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.8 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +1.0 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 119 | 239 +120 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 55 |
| Rank in Bali | top 12% +67% | bottom 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 2.2 +0.4 | 1.8 |
| Distance to Tulamben centre | 1.8 km | 1.5 km −330 m |
| To the airport | 70 km | 70 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 +3 | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 2.3 km −660 m | 2.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 10 | 12 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2015 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 24 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 8:00 −5h | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Beachfront | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
680 m apart
Ocean Sun Dive Resort: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 70 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m.
Tulamben Backpacker: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 70 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.
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Ocean Sun Dive Resort or Tulamben Backpacker: common questions
Which is better, Ocean Sun Dive Resort or Tulamben Backpacker?
They are evenly matched. Ocean Sun Dive Resort is stronger in guest rating, location; Tulamben Backpacker is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Ocean Sun Dive Resort or Tulamben Backpacker?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Tulamben Backpacker is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Ocean Sun Dive Resort.
How far apart are Ocean Sun Dive Resort and Tulamben Backpacker?
The two hotels are 680 m apart in a straight line.
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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