Must-see hotels in East Bali

  • Jasri Bay Hideaway

    East Bali

    The sound of the surf breaking will lull you to sleep at this Jasri Bay hideaway. Accommodation is in three old wooden tribal houses – couples should opt…

  • Aiona Garden of Health

    East Bali

    Those seeking inner transformation may well achieve it at this beachside spiritual retreat. Guests partake in yoga sessions, tarot readings, energy-wave…

  • Amed Stop Inn

    East Bali

    Sharing a compound with Lumbung Sari Homestay, this place at the western entrance to Amed Village has two single-sex dorms with single beds, small lockers…

  • Subak Tabola

    East Bali

    Set in an amphitheatre of rice terraces, this slightly faded but well-maintained resort has spacious grounds and is a great choice for families as there's…

  • Watergarden

    Candidasa

    Lushly planted surrounds featuring plenty of lily-planted ponds are the main draws at this tranquil hotel on the mountain side of the main road. Though…

  • Ashram Gandhi Chandi

    Candidasa

    This lagoon-side Hindu community follows the pacifist teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Guests may stay for short or extended periods, but are expected to…

  • Ari Homestay

    Candidasa

    Run by ebullient Aussie expat Gary and his family, this dead-simple place has 12 rooms that range from cold-water with fans to air-con with hot water; a…

  • Blue Moon Villas

    East Bali

    Arranged on both sides of the road, this overpriced place has standard and sea-view rooms on the hillside and a mix of rooms and villas next to the sea;…

  • Puri Bagus Candidasa

    Candidasa

    Though it is both friendly and well-maintained, this hotel has a worn appearance and its accommodations are old-fashioned. Bungalows are dotted among the…

  • Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort

    East Bali

    Popular with Chinese tour groups, this 222-room resort next to unappealing Pantai Lepang offers a mix of comfortable room types; decor is bland but…

  • Good Karma Bungalows

    East Bali

    This classic homestay right next to the water palace has a good vibe derived from the surrounding pastoral rice field. Four simple and musty bungalows…

  • Lemon House

    Padangbai

    On a clear day you can see Lombok from this hillside guesthouse. The downside of the elevated location is a steep walk up 70 steps to get here from the…

  • Double One Villas

    East Bali

    Offering good value, this place is split in two: simple but comfortable rooms and villas are on the hill side of the road, and there's a larger villa with…

  • Fat Barracuda

    Padangbai

    Right next to the harbour, this backpacker joint offers 10 beds in a clean, air-conditioned dorm; beds are curtained for privacy. There are lockers (BYO…

  • Ashyana Candidasa

    Candidasa

    With a guesthouse feel, this hotel offers 12 small, simple and well-maintained bungalow-style units. Most are far enough from the main road to escape…

  • Life in Amed

    East Bali

    Six bungalow-style garden units and rooms in a beachside villa with private pool are on offer in this cramped compound next to the river. Facilities…

  • Galang Kangin Bungalows

    East Bali

    Basic choice that offers cheap-ish accommodation and a warung. Its biggest drawcard is the beachfront location.

  • Puri Wirata

    East Bali

    With a stolidly suburban ambiance – there's not a skerrick of Bali chic or hideway charm discernible – this isn't a compelling choice. Rooms are large,…

  • Tirta Ayu Hotel

    East Bali

    We're disappointed to report that the idea of spending the night inside the royal water palace is far more glamorous than the reality. Rooms are…

  • Dharma Homestay

    Padangbai

    There are few frills on offer at this homestay located on a noisy gang (laneway) in the centre of town. Dark, eau-de-mothball–scented rooms are furnished…

  • Kembar Inn

    Padangbai

    Located on a noisy corner in the town centre, this poorly maintained guesthouse has 11 rooms linked by a steep and narrow staircase; the cheapest have…

  • Villa Arjuna

    East Bali

    A large seaside compound with seven dated and decidedly overpriced rooms; these have a gaudy decor so you'll want to spend most time outside enjoying the…

  • Lumbung Sari Homestay

    East Bali

    In the same compound as the Stop Inn, this frills-free homestay has six rooms with basic bathrooms; some have air-con.