A Guide to Bali
Food scene
A delicious option if you are keen to try out the famous traditional Balinese Pork Rice!
93 locals recommend
Warung Babi Guling Pak Malen
No.554 Jl. Sunset RoadA delicious option if you are keen to try out the famous traditional Balinese Pork Rice!
Super decadent dinner/ supper option! It is undeniably one of the local favourites, but please beware that this can get a little spicy!
Men Tinggen nasi bali
Jalan Pajang SariSuper decadent dinner/ supper option! It is undeniably one of the local favourites, but please beware that this can get a little spicy!
My favourite fine-dining Indonesian restaurant! Do try out their set menus, where they serve 10-12 courses of Indonesian food in canapé-portions. Do reserve in advance!
371 locals recommend
Merah Putih
100X Jl. PetitengetMy favourite fine-dining Indonesian restaurant! Do try out their set menus, where they serve 10-12 courses of Indonesian food in canapé-portions. Do reserve in advance!
Located in St. Regis Hotel, enjoy a scrumptuous buffet meal of both Indonesian & Western food options. Do book in advance (early bird bookings may receive up to 25% off at the time of writing)!
Boneka Restaurant
Located in St. Regis Hotel, enjoy a scrumptuous buffet meal of both Indonesian & Western food options. Do book in advance (early bird bookings may receive up to 25% off at the time of writing)!
Experiences
Please avoid getting conned into paying exorbitant prices! You can check their prices online at:
https://www.water-sports-bali.com/tanjung-benoa-water-sports/
You can contact them at (+62) 822 4714 8333 via Whatsapp to reserve in advance. Do remember to make use of their free transfer options!
38 locals recommend
Water Sport Tanjung Benoa Club
Jalan PratamaPlease avoid getting conned into paying exorbitant prices! You can check their prices online at:
https://www.water-sports-bali.com/tanjung-benoa-water-sports/
You can contact them at (+62) 822 4714 8333 via Whatsapp to reserve in advance. Do remember to make use of their free transfer options!
Spa/ Massages
Taman Air Spa
88 Jl. Sunset RoadHigh end but non-touristy establishment to enjoy a massage or a day of spa!
Reborn Signature Wellness Spa
100F Jl. Dewi SriClean and affordable spa/ massage option!
Sightseeing
Great spot for souvenir shopping, sightseeing, and witnessing the best Sunset ever!
1028 locals recommend
Uluwatu Temple
Great spot for souvenir shopping, sightseeing, and witnessing the best Sunset ever!
A great hike with amazing views! Do expect to wake up at 2am (yes, you didn't read this wrong), if you are keen on catching the sunrise at the peak of the mountain!
Bring your own food & water, and be prepared to be surrounded by monkeys at the peak!
222 locals recommend
Mount Batur
A great hike with amazing views! Do expect to wake up at 2am (yes, you didn't read this wrong), if you are keen on catching the sunrise at the peak of the mountain!
Bring your own food & water, and be prepared to be surrounded by monkeys at the peak!
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Danau BeratanDefinitely worthwhile for first-timers in Bali!
Slightly far, but do consider a day trip by chartering a car & driver to make the most out of your experience!
End your day trip by visiting "Bebek Tepi Sawah" for dinner, and don't forget to try out "Kopi Luwak" as well!
430 locals recommend
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Jalan Raya TegallalangSlightly far, but do consider a day trip by chartering a car & driver to make the most out of your experience!
End your day trip by visiting "Bebek Tepi Sawah" for dinner, and don't forget to try out "Kopi Luwak" as well!
Traveler advice
Getting around
AVOID TOUTERS!
Download the Grab/ Gojek online taxi apps prior to arrival in Bali.
Grab & Gojek are online taxi services, just like Uber and Lyft.
Expect to pay Rp 60.000 - Rp 100.000 for a ride to the hotel from the airport.
Getting around
Car Rentals + Drivers
These are some of my favourite bilingual drivers in Denpasar. I am not affiliated with them, so you would have to contact them directly via Whatsapp and negotiate the prices with them!
- Pak Gede (Denpasar) (+62) 812 3631 6757
- Pak Bayu (Denpasar) (+62) 821 4640 9825
- Pak Nenga (Ubud) (+62) 813 2285 8424
Expect to pay between Rp 500.000 – Rp 650.000 per day (12 hours), depending on whether you will be travelling out of the city!
What to pack
Bring sunblock & sunglasses!
Bali is located very close to the equator. Do not underestimate our Sun!
Please pack a good amount of sunblock, and make sure you lather them on generously (even if you are looking for a tan)!
Useful phrases
Where is the bathroom?
Permisi, toilet di mana?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Useful phrases
How much is this?
Permisi, ini berapa?
Excuse me, how much is this?
Ways to save
Cheaper please!
Tolong murahan sedikit dong!
Cheaper please!
Useful phrases
Help
Tolong!
Help!
Book before you go
Sweet Escape Photoshoot
If you are looking to book a photoshoot session in Bali, you can book a session in advance via the Sweet Escape app!
Expect to pay approximately USD 99 for a one hour session.