This is our second trip to Bali and The Collection, both after covid also. Both visits have had a great selection of restaurants to choose from, catering for most cuisines. The atmosphere isn’t too busy which is what we like. It’s a nice environment with music and lit up trees. Well worth the visit as there is something for everyone.

The Bali Collection was definitely worth a visit. It was walkable from my hotel, there were plenty of shops offering everything from clothes, souvenirs, coffee, groceries and lots of restaurants. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the grounds were kept very tidy. There was security to make sure everyone was safe and a taxi service, should you need it.

Great spot near the Nusa Dua hotels- nice shops, live music and restaurants. Easy walk and shuttle that runs once an hour. We enjoyed traditional Balinenese food, Indian and Italian. Nice traditional shops for loval artesian crafts too!

We visited Bali Collection as we were staying in a nearby hotel. As others have mentioned, it has definitely changed post Covid. Fewer restaurants and shops are open, but it is worth a visit if you are looking for places to eat that are cheaper than the hotels. We only ate once here but staff were friendly and service was good.

We visited at night. It was quite pretty with fairy lights in the trees. Lots of good restaurants with live music. We really liked Nusa by Suka restaurant. Great food, waitstaff and entertainment. The shopping was reasonably quite and shop owners don’t hassle you. Nice place to visit in the evening.

I do feel that it has gone down hill since we last visited in 2019, not sure if it is still recovering from COViD impact. I agree with another review that options seem less and def more expensive. Most food and drinks is cost wise is on par with Aussie prices. For example last night we had an Indian, one drink each, 2 naan, 2 appetisers, 2 veggie mains one small rice, was AU$ 95, which more than we pay at our local and wasn’t that good. Also I don’t mind paying if it’s good. The shopping variety has reduced even in SOGO. In Uncle Jo’s the grocers, be careful prices aren’t on everything and was got stung with a $14 bag of chips/crisps. Plus points seeing the kids demonstrating cultural dancing and the security/ taxi line is so well organised.

Caught the BC shuttle from nearby resort. Wandered the open air mall and browsed through a few shops. Part of exploratory plan was to find a restaurant to book for Xmas Eve dinner. Unfortunately a prime need was one that had internal closed option with air conditioning. Weary hot teenagers had made dinner moods a little flat and irritable. Unfortunately despite lots of places with overhead fans, none offered A/C. Booked elsewhere outside BC (Kagura Japanese) as ticked box for comfort eating as group. Some prices at BC look expensive relative to same quality products or food back in Australia.

I think what is lacking here is a retailer community group. They are still recovering from Covid, which was a long time ago and should not still be used as an excuse. The Nusa Dua hotels (and Bali itself) have never been busier, some taking more business than pre covid. So we need them to sort this out and restore the collection to its former glory. Has anyone approached the hotels for investment?

Bali collection is the place to go for Western style shopping in Nusa Dua. I was nervous having read the reviews but it’s great. There are souvenir shops, branded outlets and local sellers of clothes, jewellery, crafts etc. Around 10 restaurants as well as coffee shops, ice creameries, bars etc. Expect higher prices than a bargain shop but cheaper than Australia. Restaurant (UNO) was reasonably priced and with a lovely atmosphere. 650k for dinner, 2 adults and 2 kids including a drink.

What a great place to wander around & browse through some shops, pop in & have a massage or stop for a bite to eat. And if you’re staying at a resort, their local supermarket is a great place to pick up some cheaper drinks & chips. And when it’s time to leave & you’re too tired to walk, they’ll grab a car for you for $5 AUD.