Best budget-friendly places to stay in Bali for New Zealanders
Typical nightly price ranges to help plan your spend
Recommendations for solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends
When Kiwi travellers get the best value on Bali accommodation
Bali is one of the easiest overseas trips from New Zealand, with regular flights, familiar food, and excellent value once you arrive. Where you stay has a big impact on both your experience and how far your budget stretches.
Some areas are social and surf-driven, others are calm and cultural, while a few are best for short stays close to the airport.
Popular budget-friendly areas for Kiwi travellers include:
Canggu - surf culture, cafés, social scene
Ubud - nature, wellness, & culture
Uluwatu - clifftop views, surf beaches, relaxed pace
Kuta - cheapest area and closest to the airport
Seminyak - dining, shopping and nightlife without the high-end price tag
Escapes by Mix & Match makes it easy for New Zealand travellers to compare affordable accommodation across Bali’s most popular regions.
Canggu is a favourite with younger Kiwi travellers, surfers, and first-time Bali visitors. It’s social, easy to get around, and full of affordable places to eat and stay.
Surf beaches and surf lessons
Café culture and low-cost dining
Digital nomad and co-working spaces
Hostels, guesthouses and shared villas
Staying in Canggu can start from $11 - 110 NZD per per, per night approximately. Villas offer strong value when costs are split between friends.
Air-conditioned rooms, shared facilities and free Wi-Fi, perfect for solo travellers keen to meet people, or couples keeping costs down.
Featuring private patios, air-conditioning and daily housekeeping.
Two-bedroom villa with a private pool, excellent value for groups.
Ubud is ideal for Kiwi travellers wanting a slower pace, more space, and excellent value for money.
Larger rooms at lower prices than beach areas
Jungle, river and rice field settings
Excellent for longer stay
Accommodation in Ubud starts from $7 - $128+ NZD per person, per night approximately.
Couples travelling on a budget
Long stays or remote work trips
Solo travellers focused on yoga, wellness and culture
Private rooms, close to Ubud city with private bathrooms. Perfect for solo or as a couple.
Luxe little hideaway with just six stylish rooms, each with its own indoor hot tub, plus poolside dining, a bar, and easy airport transfers.
A deluxe two bedroom villa, just minutes from central Ubud with a private pool, ideal for couples or a group of friends splitting the cost for a higher luxury feel.
Uluwatu might feel upmarket, but you can still find great-value stays near the stunning cliffs and beaches.
Affordable guesthouses and boutique hotels
Quieter beaches and dramatic sunsets
Less crowded than Canggu or Seminyak
Accommodation in Uluwatu starts from $20 - $54+ NZD per person, per night, approximately.
Surfers
Couples and adults-only trips
Travellers seeking a relaxed, scenic stay
Near the beach and just a short drive from Uluwatu Temple, Uluwatu Cliffs, and Padang Padang Beach. It offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a peaceful garden setting, making it ideal for a relaxed stay.
Close to Nyang Nyang Beach, Uluwatu Temple, and the Uluwatu Cliffs. It offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies or patios, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, bike rentals, and an on-site restaurant, making it ideal for a relaxed Uluwatu stay.
Located in the Uluwatu–Pecatu area, this property is close to dramatic coastal cliffs, popular surf beaches, and Uluwatu Temple. It offers comfortable, modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi in a relaxed tropical setting, ideal for a laid-back Bali escape.
Kuta consistently offers the lowest accommodation prices in Bali, making it practical for short stays.
Minutes from Denpasar Airport
Easy transport connections
Lowest nightly rates
Accommodation in Kuta starts from $10 - $65+ NZD per person, per night approximately.
Late arrivals or early departures
Budget-conscious Kiwi travellers
Solo travellers and backpackers
In the heart of Kuta, minutes from Waterbom Bali, Kuta Beach and Beachwalk, with Seminyak an easy drive away.
Enjoy a private room with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a TV, ensuite bathroom and daily housekeeping, ideal for a comfortable, well-located stay without the high-end price tag.
Modern air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom, plus access to a pool, gym, spa and a complimentary daily buffet breakfast.
Seminyak offers style and convenience without luxury prices if you book smart.
Good-value boutique hotels
Strong food and nightlife scene
Walkable and well-connected, allowing you to reach many restaurants, shops and cafes on foot
Accommodation in Seminyak starts from $10 - $125+ NZD per person, per night approximately.
Couples wanting comfort without splurging
Friends travelling together
Food and nightlife lovers
Private rooms, with a balcony and free Wi-Fi.
Stay in a beautiful private room, featuring rainfall showers and on-site dining.
Enjoy a stylish private room with your own balcony.
For New Zealand travellers, timing matters. Prices often ease for travel after March, once peak holiday periods end.
Best Value Periods:
April to June
September to November
These shoulder seasons offer good weather, fewer crowds, and better accommodation availability.
Travel in shoulder season: You’ll often score lower rates and better availability outside peak weekends and school holidays.
Stay a little outside the hotspots: Nearby areas can be noticeably cheaper, with the same beaches and easy transport links.
Share the costs: Book with friends and split villas, taxis, and group tours to bring the per-person price down.
Book your Bali accommodation with Mix & Match Escapes today and make your budget go further.
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