Uluwatu

Bali

The Bukit Peninsula's clifftop south-west, with world-class surf, hidden beaches below limestone cliffs, a famous sea temple and luxury villas.

Best for Upscale · Nightlife

Transport: 1/5
Sights: 4/5
Value: 3/5
Quiet: 4/5
Food: 4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$140/night · 60 min to Seminyak

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Why stay here

Spectacular cliffs and beaches
World-class surf
Sunset temple and Kecak dance

Who should stay here

Surfers
Couples and honeymooners
Luxury villa stays

Not ideal if…

You can't manage steep steps
You don't want to rent a scooter or driver
You want to explore Ubud often

What it's like

Uluwatu is all drama: limestone cliffs drop to turquoise water, with beaches like Padang Padang, Bingin and Suluban reached by steep steps. The Uluwatu Temple perches on a cliff with nightly Kecak fire dances at sunset, and surfers come for some of Asia's best waves. Clifftop bars and beach clubs fill up for sunset.

It's perfect for surfers, couples and anyone wanting views. It's spread out, so you'll need a scooter or driver, the beach steps are steep, and it's far from Ubud.

Best streets and sub-areas

Padang Padang
Small beach through a crack in the cliff.
Bingin
Cliffside guesthouses above a surf beach.
Jalan Labuansait
Main road of cafés and shops.

Getting around

Nearest stations: Scooters, drivers and Grab; there's no public transport.
To Seminyak: About 60 minutes
From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): About 45 minutes: taxi or Grab from DPS.

Nearby attractions

Uluwatu Temple
Clifftop sea temple; Kecak fire dance at sunset.
Padang Padang Beach
Pretty beach reached through the rocks.
Single Fin and clifftop bars
Sunset over the surf.

Where to eat and drink

Clifftop bars
Sunset drinks above the waves.
Jalan Labuansait
Cafés and warungs.

Where to stay in Uluwatu

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Alila Villas Uluwatu

Why we like it: Clifftop pool villas with a famous cabana over the sea.

Typical luxury rate in Uluwatu: ~$600/night

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Boutique pick

Suarga Padang Padang

Why we like it: Eco-chic clifftop resort above Padang Padang.

Typical mid-range rate in Uluwatu: ~$140/night