The majority of Bali, an island in the Indonesian archipelago, is covered by lush rainforest and rice paddies, but the same cannot be said for Uluwatu. In fact, much of the Bukit Peninsula – the island's southernmost tip where the region is based – is dry and rocky, littered with limestone quarries and cliffs that plunge into the churning Indian Ocean below. Despite the arid landscape, luxury hotels continue to sprout along Bukit's coastline to take advantage of those jaw-dropping sea views, and a steady stream of tourists come to see one of the island's most sacred temples.
Uluwatu's fame centres around Pura Luhur Uluwatu. This temple balances at the edge of a bluff overlooking the ocean. The structure, one of six directional temples on the island, was built from black coral rock and guards the island from evil spirits. Today, it also provides a stage for one of Bali's most enchanting experiences – a sunset kecak dance, where dancers dress in colourful costumes and perform scenes from Hindu mythology.
The rugged shores of Uluwatu create large, frothy swells that lend themselves to fantastic surfing conditions. This is one of the best spots to catch a wave on Bali, and a number of surf schools are on hand to teach you the ropes. After getting your fill of the water, sprawl out on Uluwatu Beach or any other of the area's pristine beaches.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | Rp 1,000,000 = $61.88 |
| Language | Indonesian |
| Average weekend price | $129 per night |
| Average weekday price | $129 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Uluwatu Temple
0.4 miles from downtown
Uluwatu is awesome but very busy now compared to other years.
August 18, 2025
Uluwatu is awesome but very busy now compared to other years. We loved the location of our villa, very central yet so quiet for how busy it is in Padang Padang. Easy to get around. Villa was beautiful we didn't want to leave! Could have done with a tv for quiet night in that's about it. The ladies at the office are lovely but quite pushy with payments when you book things and communication sometimes a bit mixed up. Apart from that we enjoyed our stay :)
Such good vibes and so much to do.
August 13, 2025
Such good vibes and so much to do. Amazing restaurants, cafes, and gyms, which all seemed to be owned and frequented by Australians. The vibes in the area was so cool and there are so many lovely beaches in the area. Highly recommend if you like sun, beaches, the outdoor lifestyle, and good vibes!
Biggest attraction is the many beaches which are beautiful.
July 25, 2025
Biggest attraction is the many beaches which are beautiful. Shopping is not great but it is a relaxed younger vibe especially good for surfers Loved the cafes and warungs on Bingin Beach especially at Sunset. Stunning!
We have been to Bali many times and this was our first time...
July 13, 2025
We have been to Bali many times and this was our first time in Uluwatu. We loved it because it was a much more layed back and sophisticated part of Bali without the hustle and bustle of Kuta or Seminyak. We loved the surf culture, healthy food available and the easy access to yoga and wellbeing services if you wanted to. Because our villa was a little away from the main part and we were only there for 4 nights we spent alot of time at Mana restaurant and pool just chilling because we loved the food and facilities. We ventured to Padang Padang beach for some sea water swimming and that was good to experience. Next time we will stay a little further in closer to Padang Padang to experience that side of Uluwatu which seems to be the busier part.
Ikigai was a pleasurable stay, with convenient location in...
July 7, 2025
Ikigai was a pleasurable stay, with convenient location in the centre Uluwatu, beautiful grounds and clean facilities, it was very relaxing. The friendly staff always were happy to assist whenever possible and breakfast was delicious! Highly recommended.
Uluwatu is great to surf if you’re advanced or a proper...
June 14, 2025
Uluwatu is great to surf if you’re advanced or a proper intermediate (comfortable solo turning green wave, 5ft +), but it’s not for less advanced surfers or people learning to surf. If you’re Western and looking for home away from home, then Uluwatu is for you. It’s very touristy and instagrammy, lots of Aussies, South Koreans and Europeans. You can’t go to a beach without a photoshoot happening somewhere. You’ll still find some amazing scenery, incredible surfing and good food, but don’t expect to see any locals really living their lives there, it’s all about the tourists, and is a party area really
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