Amed feels like a breath of fresh air away from the highly touristic areas of Bali. It’s the coastal gem that breathes bliss and adventure quietly without stirring and waking. What you’ll find in Amed Bali are delicious cuisines without the inflated prices, underwater life that is buzzing and curious, constant warm local hospitality – all the bliss without any inconvenience, and with the impressive Mt. Agung sitting proudly as its backdrop.
Amed is an area of fishing villages, active marine life, and surrounded by grand mountains and gorgeous rice terrace views. Much of the houses in Amed sits atop mountain hills overlooking the sea. Divers flock to Amed to explore the two impressive shipwrecks nearby. Last but not least, Amed is very close by one of the most famous temple in Bali – Pura Lempuyang Luhur.
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Getting around in Amed Bali
The best way to get around Amed is to rent a scooter and most accommodations offer this service. We rented our scooter for 50,000 IRD (3.5USD) per day. If you’re not comfortable riding a scooter, there are locals you can hire to drive you around the area. There are no Grab or Uber services in Amed, so you can either ask your accommodation (they’ll know someone). We even got approached by someone offering driving services, and we ended up hiring him to take us to the Denpasar airport.
Here are some highly rated tours in and around Amed:
Where to stay in Amed Bali
Budget friendly
Star East Bungalows (10-15$/night) – With a 8.4 star review on booking.com. Star East Bungalow is a great choice for budget travelers. The price doesn’t mean it’s lacking in amenities. There is a pool on the property, the rooms come with TV, AC and an option for breakfast. (3$)
Bintang Homestay (9-12$/night) – Another great budget option or solo or couple travelers. Like most Amed accommodations, Bintang Homestay also offers scooter rental, airport transportation and laundry services on request. Some of the rooms have a nice balcony view to catch the sunset.
Tira Amed Homestay (13-14$/night) – Tira homestay is just a few minutes away from the beach. Basic but very clean and attentive services provided by staff. A basic breakfast is included in the nightly price.
Mid-range comfort
Mesari Homestay (17$/night) – This homestay offers good sized rooms with views to the mountains and rice terraces surrounding the Amed area. It’s a great option for couples, and there is an on-site restaurant. The price also includes a basic breakfast.
C’est Bon Homestay 2 (24$/night) – This is where we stayed for our time in Amed. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, and our room was on a higher floor that had a great view overlooking Lipah Beach. It was also the biggest room and bathroom we had seen for this budget in Bali.
Double One Villas (21-40$/night) – The Double One Villas offer rooms with either an ocean view or a beach front villa. It’s quite amazing to find a mid range accommodation that’ll take you right up to the ocean front. There is also a pool on the property, and you can include breakfast for 2$ daily.
Valomia Beachfront (35$/night) – Amazing value for getting a villa so near the beach! The rooms are very nicely sized, and you can literally open the door and step onto the sand. Balconies with oceanfront views at affordable prices.
Treat yourself luxury
Solaluna Beach Homestay (49-60$/night) – Literally steps away from Amed Beach, the Solaluna Beach Homestay offers villa-styled rooms with semi-outdoor bathrooms. Daily breakfast is included in this price. Some rooms have beautiful views to both the beach and Mt. Agung.
Bali Dream House (63-77$/night) – A gorgeous resort atmosphere right on the beach. Bali Dream House is a dream luxury treat at reasonable prices. It’s hard to find this kind of bliss anywhere else in Bali. The villas have private balconies and there is a gorgeous pool on-site. The property also has its own restaurant that specialize in freshly caught seafood.
Kelapa Cottage (83-120$/night) – This property is perfect for couples of family travelers. There is an on-site restaurant, large pool, spa, and diving centre. Beautiful property with large sized rooms and attentive staff.
Where to eat in Amed Bali
Warung Enak $$$$
They specialize in local seafood dishes but also offer a variety of Asian and western food as well. We loved this place so much we came here for dinner twice. The seasoning and spices used on their dishes are just perfect. If you’re looking for local Indonesia seafood at great prices, check this place out.
Galanga $$$$
Galanga shows off their culinary expertise with a complimentary local health drink. Their focus is on the blend of flavor profiles and health benefits in the local herbs and spices used in their dishes. Everything on our plates were a delight to our tastebuds. We came here twice for dinner, but they also have a delicious breakfast menu that is geared more towards western styled options. This place is a must try if you’re in Amed.
Warung Celagi $$$$
Delicious Indonesian cuisine at such great prices. Warung Celagi sits near the beach and has a casual and relaxing vibe. They offer a variety of seafood options and their curries are packed full of flavors. I would recommend coming here for lunch and then catch the sunset on the beach afterwards.
Green Coco Warung $$$$
Green Coco Warung is vegan and vegetarian friendly. The dishes feel and taste homemade, and the atmosphere feels inviting and relaxing. They also serve European dishes as well.
Blue Earth Village $$$$
Blue Earth Village is as hipster as it gets in Amed. During dinner time the restaurant is always full of happy dinners. Their upstairs bamboo hut seating offers amazing views to the sunset and the sea. There is a variety of Indonesian and western food on the menu. Even though the prices are a little higher than other places in Amed, the pizza and local pork dish we were had HUGE portions and were both absolutely delicious.
Wayan’s Warung $$$$
Wayan’s Warung is run by the same family that owns the homestay we stayed in during our time in Amed. Their food selection includes fresh seafood and local Indonesian cuisine. The owners are friendly and welcomes each visitor, and the food was fresh and tasty!
What to do in Amed Bali
#1. Snorkeling at Lipah Beach
We came to snorkel at this beach twice, and each time we stayed in the water for HOURS. That is all because Lipah Beach is full of beautiful and fantastic marine life. We saw hundreds of different fish and sea creatures and amazing coral formations. I’ve snorkeled in several places over the years, and I have to say this was the best spot I’ve been to so far. I felt like I could just spend all day in the water. The beach and water here are also very clean and clear.
➤ You can rent snorkel gears from all the beaches in Amed for around 50-60k Rupiah.
#2. Watch the sunset at Jemeluk Point
I believe this spot used to be free but at some point some locals figured it’d be a good idea to set up some chairs and offer the visitors a fresh beer to go with the sunset views. Even though we visited on a very cloudy day, the views were still spectacular. It’s not very crowded but the seating is a bit limited. This spot offers a wide-angle view of the coast so you can enjoy the sunset and admire the beauty and bliss that is Amed.
#3. Swim with sea turtles near Warung Bobo
We were told that there are two sea turtles who like to show up near Warung Bobo. Instead of having a full meal, we just grabbed some drinks at the restaurant and headed out to sea. It took us only about 10 minutes before we spotted the first sea turtle! And then shockingly followed by the discover of turtle #2. There were only a few other swimmers out in the sea, and it felt like a delightful private affair between us and the adorable little swimmers. We followed the turtles along for a while before letting them disappear out of sight and said thanks to this incredible experience.
#4. Snorkel or dive at the Japanese shipwreck
You can just type in Japanese ship wreck in Google Maps and it’ll send you to the beach where you can spot this sight. You do not have to dive to see the wreckage. In fact, it only took us about 5-10 minutes of snorkeling around to find the wreck. It’s very close to the coast so even an inexperienced swimmer like myself can handle the swim and see this cool spot! Apparently it is not confirmed 100% that the ship is Japanese, but they did salvage a Japanese toilet from the ship a while back. Either way, the corals that have formed around the wreck were incredible. However, the swim out to the spot was a bit littered by garbage, but still worth it!
#5. Snorkel or dive at the USS Liberty shipwreck (Tulamben)
I was pleasantly impressed with the Japanese shipwreck until I saw the USS liberty shipwreck. What an incredible sight. The ship was hit by a Japanese torpedo in 1942. The wreck is only about 30 meters from the coast and again you can either dive or just snorkel to see it. The ship is massive in size and the coral and marine life that has grown around it is simply breathtaking. It was like staring at a giant wall of history and life that has taken up residence in and around the ship. Of course if you decide to dive, you will get to see a lot more depth and details. However, all you need is some snorkel gear to be wowed by this absolutely stunning sight.
It is located about a 30 minute scooter ride from Amed in Tulamben.
#6. Eat a whole fish at Lesehan Segara Tegeh
On your way back to Amed from the USS Liberty shipwreck, make sure to stop at Lesehan Segara Tegeh. I’ll admit, I accidentally ordered a whole fish. I was eagerly pointing at the hot sauce in the photo and received not only the hot sauce but a whole fish to go along with. Both did not disappoint. They grill the fish right downstairs and it was seasoned to perfection with slightly charred skin and some lemons for you to squeeze. On a sunny day, you can also see an incredible view of Mt. Agung from this restaurant.
#7. Visit the famous Lempuyang Temple
The temple is technically free for visitors. However you must be in traditional sarong and the rental is 10k per person and in addition, there is a ledger you can sign at the entrance and offer any amount of donation you wish.
I encourage you to not only stop at the first – and most famous temple but to take the trek and continue all the way up the mountain. Even on a hot day, the elevation keeps the temperature cool and what you find at the top is worth the walk. Not to mention, there’s hardly any other tourists who wants to brave the hike so you get the place almost all to yourself. The entire hike takes around 4 hours, I’m not sure if we made it to the final temple but I think we took around 2.5 hours roundtrip.
➤ TIP: If you’re taking the scooter to Lempuyang from Amed, do not take the “fast option” that Google Maps tell you to. Use the longer way with the paved roads. We are used to some pretty insane rocky roads from Nusa Penida, and this path is simply too unpaved. You’ll end up taking a lot longer than just using the main road.
I hope you enjoyed this guide to Amed Bali, and that you get to visit this gem destination before the rest of the world catches on. Happy travels!
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