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Blue Lagoon Beach In Bali – A Complete Guide

Blue Lagoon Beach Bali is a lesser known spot than some places in Bali, but great for snorkelling and relaxing. Here’s all the info for visiting.

How To Get To Blue Lagoon Beach in Bali

Located out East, the Blue Lagoon Beach in Bali is around 1 hour from Ubud, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Canggu.

Many people heading to East Bali choose to stay in the small beach town of Amed, which is around 30 minutes from Pura Lempuyang Temple.

We always choose to rent scooters, which start at around 50,000 IDR per day, and explore ourselves. 

However be sure to read up on our renting a scooter in Bali guide beforehand! 

If you’re looking for somewhere to rent scooters from you can book a Bali Scooter or Motorbike Rental with Delivery.

Another option is to hire a Bali Private Car or Minibus Charter With Driver, which is pretty popular for day trips around Bali, and they start at around 500,000 IDR per day (8 hours).

For those short on time, or that prefer everything to be organised for them, there are some awesome tours on Get Your Guide available to book in advance.

If you love water activities, the East Bali: Snorkeling, Canyoning, and Waterfall Day Trip visits Blue Lagoon Beach.

Blue Lagoon Entrance Fee & Parking

Entrance & Parking: Free

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A two minute walk down to the beach

Best Time To Visit Blue Lagoon Beach + Tips

The best time to visit Bali is between April and October, the island’s dry season.

The Blue Lagoon is still one of the lesser known spots on the island so is typically not too crowded with tourists. However, as with anywhere in Bali the best time to visit is always earlier in the morning!

If you’re a keen diver, then Blue Lagoon is a great spot for you! We’d certainly recommend exploring the waters here as this is known to be one of the best areas for marine life in Bali!

What To Pack:

Photography Camera

Tripod

Day Bag

Power Bank

Reusable Water Bottle

Sunscreen

Lightweight Rain Jacket

Quick Dry Towel

GoPro

Lifeproof Phone Case

Dry Bag

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Lauren exploring Blue Lagoon Beach

What To Expect At Blue Lagoon Beach Bali

Just around the corner from the Padangbai, where ferries by the dozen charter tourists over to the Gili Islands, lies this secluded corner of paradise.

The Blue Lagoon Beach is known for being an underwater paradise for snorkelling and diving. Plus it’s rarely crowded day to day!

There are just a few steps down from the car park and local Warungs, at the tip of the cliff. This makes for an ideal day out for those looking for a bit of peace and quiet.

With the edge of the beach lined with palm trees there is plenty of shade if you prefer to be out of the sun.

A few metres out from shore there are beautiful coral reefs and plenty of tropical fish, including angel fish cuttle fish, cow fish and many more. The beautiful clear water makes it easy to pick out the marine life and is perfect for taking underwater photos.

So, if you’re heading out looking for the best things to do in East Bali, definitely pack a snorkel and try Blue Lagoon Beach.

If you haven’t got any diving gear and want to give it a try, all the equipment is available to rent from the locals by the beach.

We had a bit of a nightmare as we visited in March, so it was stormy when we arrived. The best time to visit is between April – October after the rainy season in Bali.

Overall though, we could see the potential of this beautiful place. So, if you’re looking for an easy ride and a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle, then Blue Lagoon Beach is the perfect spot.

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Sun loungers are available on the beach front
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Even on a hazy day, the water was still blue
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Blue Lagoon Beach Bali looking pretty rocky as the tide is high

Where To Stay In Ubud

Luxury – Alaya Resort

Alaya Resort is located in the heart of Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali.

The resort is set amidst the rice fields, offering an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Guests enjoy free daily afternoon tea and tropical fruits. 

The contemporary Balinese-style rooms all come with a flat-screen TV and a private terrace overlooking the natural greenery.

The private bathrooms, decorated in artworks, provide complete facilities. 

Alaya Resort Ubud is just 200 metres away from the Monkey Forest and 700 metres away from Ubud Market.

Mid-Budget – Pertiwi Bisma 2

Featuring 2 landscaped pools and a restaurant, Pertiwi Bisma 2 offers guests a memorable stay, a 5-minute drive from Ubud Monkey Forest.

Free WiFi is available in all areas, and also free shuttles to Ubud Market. 

Rooms in Pertiwi Bisma 2 come with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, an electric kettle and a coffee/tea maker.

Nestled within tropical gardens, they all come with a private terrace. Complimentary bottled water is provided.

Balinese dance classes, trekking and hiking activities are also available. 

Budget – Sila Urip Guest House

Nestled amongst lush garden, Sila Urip Guest House is located in the tranquil part of Ubud. 

Each room here will provide you with a terrace and a seating area. Featuring a shower and private bathroom, rooms also come with free toiletries.

You can enjoy garden view from each room. Guests can also order room service. 

At Sila Urip Guest House you will find a garden and a terrace. The friendly staff can also assist with bike hire, shuttle service and airport transfer at additional charges.

For more places to stay in Ubud, you can check the latest prices on Booking.com.

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Sally and Patrick

Sunday 10th of November 2019

Hello Thanks for the great article. We want to scooter over for the day, is there anywhere to leave our money and new iPhone while we snorkel? Would scooter be safe enough? Thank you

Charlie Pauly

Wednesday 20th of November 2019

Hey guys, I'm not sure there are lockers? However we left our stuff under the seat of our scooter and it was fine. The car park is safe for scooters.