Uluwatu
Uluwatu has some of the world’s best surf breaks, beautiful hidden beaches, and epic sunset views. The limestone cliff-fringed peninsula is home to the iconic Uluwatu Temple and other cultural opportunities. The area hasn’t been overdeveloped, so it’s still relaxing and peaceful. There’s a variety of accommodations available from inexpensive surfer rooms to deluxe resorts; and cliffside dining options with panoramic ocean vistas. Uluwatu is on the Southwestern tip of the Bukit Peninsula about 1 hour south of Ngurah Rai Airport.
There are many pristine and beautiful beaches to explore. Be advised that all of these beaches are a bit tricky to find, and access involves many concrete stairs. Sparsely visited Nyang Nyang has a long stretch of white sands hidden away by tall green limestone cliffs. Green Bowl is accessed through the grounds of an abandoned resort and a cave populated with many sleeping bats. Suluban Beach has cliffs populated with cafes and shops, and a hidden beach reached by passing through a large sea cave. You can relax and watch the surfers from high points at almost all the beaches in Uluwatu.
The iconic Uluwatu Temple is perched on the edge of a cliff 229 feet (70 m) above the ocean. It has a pack of gray macaque monkeys, performances of traditional Kecak fire dance, and some of the best sunset views on the island. In the center of Uluwatu is the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, where one of the world’s largest statues — a 393-foot (120-m) Vishnu riding Garuda — is being constructed. The park hosts traditional dance and concerts.
Accommodations are found along the main roads, or close to the beaches, and may require some searching around to find. There’s no public transportation on the peninsula, so it's best to hire a car or scooter.
Uluwatu itineraries from local insiders
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Experiences in Uluwatu
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Where to stay in Uluwatu
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Uluwatu Lumbung Cottages
A single outdoor pool anchors Uluwatu Lumbung Cottages, an eight-room bed and breakfast in the village of Pecatu, Indonesia. The property sits near the beach, a ten-minute drive from both Uluwatu Temple and Uluwatu Cliffs.
White Palm Hotel
Eight rooms form the entire scale of White Palm Hotel, a four-minute walk from Balangan Beach in Uluwatu, Indonesia. The property sits next to the fairways of New Kuta Golf, which takes three minutes to reach by car. Arrivals via Ngurah Rai International Airport involve a 17-kilometer drive to the property.
Padang Padang Inn
A one-minute drive separates Padang Padang Inn from the sand at Padang Padang Beach. Standing in the Pecatu area of Uluwatu, this Indonesian beach guest house holds 20 rooms. Stairways fitted with handrails connect the spaces, and the building is not wheelchair accessible.
The Elementum
With just eight rooms, The Elementum keeps its scale small along the ocean in Uluwatu, Indonesia. The bed and breakfast pairs spa services with quick access to nearby coastlines, though the building is not wheelchair accessible. Anyone staying during Nyepi, the Hindu New Year, must remain on site for the full day as check-ins, check-outs, and airport transfers completely stop.
The Edge Bali
Ten guest rooms share the waterfront grounds at The Edge Bali, a hotel in Uluwatu, Indonesia. The grounds hold a pair of outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and an outdoor tennis court. This family-friendly hotel balances its small room count with features that include an on-site bowling alley.
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Karma Kandara
Karma Kandara links 62 villas along the oceanfront in Ungasan to its own private beach via a complimentary shuttle service. The property stands in the Uluwatu region of Indonesia, looking out over the ocean.
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