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Jimbaran is just south of the airport and [wiki=cf14a6c2283db4bd3d5d3073efd7eeeb]Kuta[/wiki]. This was formerly a real backwater of south Bali, just a tiny fishing village with a daily market. That all started to change in the 1980s and Jimbaran is now home to several world class 5 star beach resorts, plus a few more moderate mid-market hotels. There is however little in the way of budget accommodation and there are also many high-end villas in this area, particularly on the ridges of high ground above Jimbaran Bay. This has resulted in monikers such as the "Beverly Hills of Bali" or "Millionaire's Row".
The bay itself has a pleasant white sand beach and is very safe for swimming. The three clusters of grilled seafood restaurants on the beach are a major tourist draw in the evenings, as is the truly stunning sunset.
Jimbaran is also home to a Norwegian University, Gateway College, with around 500 students studying athletics, philosophy, culture, economics and journalism. The school is located in Kedonganan close to Sari Segara Resort and in Jl, Bantas Kau where it also has a small cafe.
Jimbaran has an increasing number of rather chic shops but there is little or no nightlife here. It has the advantage of being a little closer to [wiki=cf14a6c2283db4bd3d5d3073efd7eeeb]Kuta[/wiki] and [wiki=22663e7838235f68530a8026550f48ef]Seminyak[/wiki] and the cultural highlights of [wiki=d0fe5b1c3f127b74c92a07c410a4da72]Central Bali[/wiki].
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Jimbaran is between [wiki=cf14a6c2283db4bd3d5d3073efd7eeeb]Kuta[/wiki] and the Bukit Peninsula, with [wiki=66403beda14b81da474a30cd7ac15600]Nusa Dua[/wiki] to the southeast and [wiki=657c1bf19a2c31a087d2dab2c890e23b]Uluwatu[/wiki] to the southwest.
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Jimbaran is only 10-15 min south of the airport A pre-paid airport taxi costs Rp 60,000-80,000 depending on exactly where in Jimbaran you are heading. Virtually all Jimbaran hotels offer a free airport pick-up service, however make sure that you request this when making a booking.
Jimbaran is around a 20 min drive from [wiki=cf89be922777bb2f08e1b25197d3fac7]Legian[/wiki] and [wiki=22663e7838235f68530a8026550f48ef]Seminyak[/wiki], and 20 mins from [wiki=8cfd3f796854b6c625096eb3568ee16c]Sanur[/wiki], via the new toll road linking Benoa to the airport and Sanur.
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Bemos serving Jimbaran are almost non-existent but there is a sporadic service from Tegal terminal in Denpasar (via [wiki=cf14a6c2283db4bd3d5d3073efd7eeeb]Kuta[/wiki]). This service continues on to Nusa Dua. There is now the Trans Sarabagita buses which run regularly and have stops right the way along the bypass and up through the University Campuas and beyond to Uluwatu.
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As elsewhere in Bali, motorbikes are readily available for rental and taxis are everywhere. Have a read of the main Bali [wiki=53b98f90a1c4b17176913e24570306bb#Get_around]article[/wiki] for detail on this.
This is one of the better areas of [wiki=f8f1de6227ae1eb14633be54b95deb5e]South Bali[/wiki] for walking.
* Transport for jimbaran area,because jimbaran don,t have public transport,private driver best choose for visit jimbaran.
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The beach, Jimbaran Bay is fringed by one of the best beaches in Bali. The sand is fine and white, and the calm waters make it very suitable for swimming, children and adults alike. The southern end of the beach close to the Four Seasons Resort is the quietest but the whole stretch is very pleasant indeed.
* The sunset, Arrive at around 5PM, take a seat in one of the restaurants located on the beach, order food drink, and enjoy the romantic sunset while waiting for your orders. The sunsets in Jimbaran are very beautiful.
* Jimbaran fish market, A traditional fish market is located at the northern end of the bay right by the beach at the junction with Jalan Tukad Ayung. The catch comes in every morning here and customers include most of Bali's fine dining restaurants. All manner of fish and shellfish are on available. Best to visit between 6AM-9AM. You can get your purchases grilled at a grilling area in the market for a fee.
*Jimbaran is a typical little Balinese society with lots of small streets and gangs (alleys) that makes a perfect backdrop for a stroll. Just walking around in Jimbaran is an adventure and the locals are smiling and welcoming. The road along the beach and Jalan Uluwatu makes good orientation points. Follow these and take the different small roads that connect them back and forth.
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We handle pick up services from airport to villa and departure to airport. We also provide shuttle services from hotel/villa to nearby places, finally, we can bring you to any destination in Bali.
Airport - Seminyak: IDR 150.000 and also return
Airport - Canggu : IDR 200.000 and also return
Airport - Seseh - Tanah Lot: IDR 350.000 and return
Airport - Ubud: IDR 250.000
Airport - Southwest: IDR 200.000
====Water activities====
* Surfing, There are a couple of good surf breaks off the airport which are easiest accessed from Jimbaran Bay. It is too far to paddle out, but boats are easily chartered from the beach in the middle areas of the bay or close to the fish market. When the surf is rolling here it is very good but it can be a bit unreliable.
* Swimming, This is a great bay for swimming with perhaps the safest waters in the whole of Bali. You will find lots of local children come to beach to swim in the evenings - a sure sign that the waters are safe.
====Spas====
Jimbaran has a number of high-end spas, both within the luxury hotels and independent establishments.
*Alam Jimbaran Spa ( formerly Aroma Talk Alam Jimbaran ) is a day spa that offers traditional Balinese massage, Indian ayurvedic spa, hot stone therapy and hammam herbal therapy.
* Bamboo Spa offers 5 single treatment rooms, 9 double treatment suites for couples, a private steam room, a relaxation lounge, reflexology area and the L’Occitane retail boutique. All therapists in Bamboo Spa have received a dedicated training by L'Occitane en Provence from France.
* A top class spa with two venues in Bali. Full range of beauty and body treatments. Not the cheapest by any means but the standard is top notch. Booking at least 24 hr in advance is recommended
* Not a spa as such, but a traditional massage parlour. Excellent, traditional Balinese-style therapeutic treatments at very good prices: Balinese massage is Rp 77,000 at their place or Rp 120,000 if they come to your hotel.
* 5 star standard spa providing Javanese and Balinese style treatments.
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Shopping in Jimbaran has improved greatly in recent years. There are a number of nice boutiques and antique shops in the stretch of Jalan Uluwatu between The Intercontinental and the junction with Jalan Uluwatu II.
* Slightly further north of the boutique and antique area is Jimbaran Market. This is a hive of activity every morning as the local community goes about its business and is a notably good place to purchase fresh produce.
* A large gallery and retail showroom for ceramics produced in Bali. Also hosts regular exhibitions of paintings and other art by up and coming local artists. Very much worth a visit. Hard to miss the enormous pink limestone clad building. Also an excellent cafe here.
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KO Japanese Contemporary Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, long popular on the island for its authentic and contemporary Japanese cuisine.
====Seafood Restaurants on Jimbaran Beach====
Eating seafood on the beach in Jimbaran is a quintessential part of many a visitor's itinerary when coming to Bali.
Jimbaran Bay is home to about fifty grilled seafood restaurants in three different groupings, all set along the beach. The three sections are Muaya (in the very south), Kedonganan (in the middle) and Kelan (north of the fish market). Each of the restaurants is much of a muchness and of the groupings, the most southerly closest to the Four Seasons is the most popular these days.
Tables are set up right on the sand and if you sit at the lowest tables at high tide, you can even get your feet wet. The sea breeze is cool, the sunsets are beautiful and the whole area is lit by oil torches after dark.
The restaurants serve essentially the same menu with one basic dining format:
*fire-grilled (bakar) seafood with your own choice of various fish, crab, squid, shrimp, lobster and other shellfish
*local green vegetables steamed with garlic
*rice or french fried potatoes
*local spicy sauces
Simply go up to the seafood tanks and choose the number and type of seafood you want to eat, pay by weight and the produce is grilled there and then. You also have the option of ordering from the menu but that is nothing like choosing your own seafood. It is also advisable to choose your own to avoid having the less healthy fish and crustaceans chosen for you. Prices at the restaurant for two with local Bintang beer or soft drinks are in the range of Rp 200,000-600,000 plus 15% tax and service, depending on quantity and type of seafood selected. Typically, 1 kg of fish costs about Rp 160,000.
All the restaurants also offer set menus for couples, ranging from Rp 400,000 to as much as 900,000 for different types of seafood combination. All the prices are negotiable, so make sure you shop around. Ask for a discount at the door. A 10% discount is usually granted to attract customers away from the competition.
Everything is freshly caught as Jimbaran is still a functioning fishing village. If you want to drink wine, bring it with you and pay a nominal corkage charge.
The combination of atmosphere and good food make this a memorable and delightful place to spend an evening.
====Other dining options in Jimbaran====
There are number of good, cheap local warungs on Jalan Uluwatu between the four road junction (Four Seasons roundabout) and McDonalds.
Jimbaran is very well served by high end resort hotels, and the dining options at the Four Seasons and the Ayana Resort for example are truly exceptional.
* Cuca, just about 150 metres from Jimbaran beach, is a casual dining destination that tempts you with three reasons to come: tapas, cocktails, and desserts, and three spaces to experience: an interactive and exciting food bar, a relaxed and intimate dining room, and a chilled out garden lounge. Chef Kevin Cherkas serves western cooking made only from the best and freshest local ingredients.
* A very popular, no frills local restaurant serving all manner of Indonesian food. Recommended if you want a real taste of Indonesia.
* Contemporary bistro & delicatessen. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. During the day the cafe serves up panini, sandwiches and salads made with fresh local organic produce and imported products. Comfortable with good service. There is also a sister-restaurant in Seminyak.
* An Italian restaurant in an unlikely location with nice views of Jimbaran Bay. Pastas and pizzas.
* Fresh seafood, prepared with a mediterranean influence and served on the sandy beach. Well stocked bar, good wine list, tropical cocktails and seasonal fruit juices.
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Nightlife is limited in Jimbaran, and most venues close after 11pm. If you want to avoid going to a more busy area, you can try going to Chocolate Café, in Jimbaran Corner, where they have live music and DJ occasionally.
To enjoy a sunset on the beach, there are few better places in Bali. For a cheap beer sitting on plastic chairs, go near the fish café. For something more elegant, try PJ's Bar at the Four Seasons, or JBC (Jimbaran Beach Club), just next to it.
The Rock Bar at Ayana Resort is a bit of tourist trap but it is nonetheless spectacular. The Rock Bar is perched on natural rock 14 m above the waves of Jimbaran Bay, at the base of a low cliff. The design is very chic indeed, but beware of problems when it rains - you will get soaked as there is no shelter at all, and it is a long walk back up the cliff to the main part of the hotel.
*Irish pub bringing the "Craic" to Bali, live music and sporting events shown on 4 screens
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There is not much in the way of budget accommodation in Jimbaran. Low cost travellers are better off staying in Kuta and day-tripping Jimbaran, which is 20 min away.
*Modern hostel providing excellent facilities, excellent place to base yourself for exploring the southern part of Bali. Very easy to meet like minded travellers for day trips. Hostel rooms ranging from Rp.100,000 - 150,000 pppn.
*Alindra Villa in Jimbaran offers distinct Indonesian architecture experiences in three compounds. All villa accommodations are equipped with air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and hair dryer. Alindra Villa also offers services and facilities like complimentary drop off transportation, complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the villa, bicycle rent, babysitting, medical services, laundry services, yoga classes and DVD and CD library in the welcome reception.
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Budget
One of the few budget range options in Jimbaran. A strange but nonetheless quite appealing place with a range of options from simple rather hippyesque rooms to private cottages. No restaurant or any other facilities to speak of.
*Budget accommodation in south Kuta. Equipped with AC, LCD-TV satellite, in-room wifi, private toilet, hot/cold water, private balcony, scheduled shuttle service to Kuta.
*Budget Villa accommodation in Jimbaran for monthly rentals but not only for exchange students also for everyone else. Most of these budget villas or houses are equipped with air conditioning, WiFi-Internet and provide house cleaning service.
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Mid-range
Lovely house, 2 bedrooms, AC, garden and terrace, near the beach, less than 1 minute walk.
* Air conditioning, hot water, new-luxurious-spacious room, deluxe-suite-villa available. Full service.
*Different guesthouse-style houses for rent at different rates, with or without pool. AC in every bedroom. Daily housekeeping included.
*Located just 50 m from the beach. Spacious rooms and hospitable Balinese atmosphere for a price less than half of the luxury hotels nearby.
*Located atop Jimbaran Hill, 100 m from GWK (cultural park).
*Recently refurbished after years of decline. 102 rooms with private balconies with either ocean or garden views. Coffee shop, lobby bar and restaurant on site. Also offers babysitting services, volleyball, badminton, billiards, fishing, spa services, sailing, tennis and windsurfing.
*All rooms have balconies overlooking the pool or gardens. The resort has two restaurants and a large pool with a sunken swim-up bar. Complimentary airport transfers.
*A slightly bizarre looking hotel with a tower block that looks all wrong in Jimbaran. It does, though, offer good service and value for money given the beach-side location. Huge pools and 24 hr room service/restaurant. Sari Segara is also used as a "dorm" for the about 500 Norwegian students that study in the Norwegian University in Jimbaran in the periods Aug-Nov and Jan-May.
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Splurge
The Open House is right on Jimbaran beach excellent for couples, families and small groups. Please contact info@theopenhousebali.com
*A large, 5 star hotel built in a grand Balinese style. Beautiful gardens and extensive ponds and swimming pools. The resort also has a nice stretch of sandy beach frontage on Jimbaran Bay. Rooms are spacious with plenty of closet space and large marble bathrooms. The resort is directly next to the many beachfront seafood restaurants of Jimbaran
*An Elevated Experience in Jimbaran Bay, with the signature Celebration Pavilion (wedding chapel) and Bale Banjar Ballroom with sweeping Oceanic Jimbaran Bay views. 118 spacious rooms, suites, rooftop penthouses and private rooftop pool villas with ocean views is complemented with modern Balinese décor, chic touches and indulgent amenities. 1 restaurant/cafe, 3 bars including the only club and sky bar in Jimbaran Bay - Smoqee Lounge & Sky Bar, and Serenity Spa & Salon.
*Large cliff-front resort set in 77 hectares of prime Bali real estate. 290 rooms and suites, and 78 private villas. 8 restaurants/cafes, 5 bars including the famous Rock Bar, and a huge spa complex.
*On the shores of Jimbaran Bay and regularly voted as one of the best resorts in the world. 147 rooms are all villas with either a plunge pool or a pool. Beach side café.
*A boutique luxury resort with 13 private villas, two of which have their own private pool. In-house spa and lounge. Good location just across the road from the Intercontinental Hotel and easy walking distance to the beach.
*This report has a choice of private walled cottages and villas with private pools. Large communal pool, decent restaurant and in-house spa facilities. 3 min walk to the beach and some villas have beach views. An Orient-Express hotel.
*All villa resort offering completely private 3-4 bedroom properties. 2 min walk to the beach and a few of the villas have ocean views. Gay/lesbian friendly staff and management. Member of Leading Small Hotels of the World.
*Good hotel for couples, located on the rooftop of the Jimbaran Corner shopping center (high-end), with a private beach access after 3 minutes ride with golf cart.
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Private villas
All the villas listed below are standalone and feature private entrances, dedicated staff, accommodation and their own swimming pools.
* A 4 bedroom luxury villa with stunning views of the ocean from everywhere in the house.
*A wide variety of choice for Villas in Jimbaran - from mid range to luxury.
*19 contemporary villas with private pool, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen and 24 hr butler service.
*6 bedroom private villa spans the Jimbaran hillside at Goa Gong. 180⁰ views of the bay, mountains and lush greenery. Sleeps up to 12 people and is fully staffed with private chef, maids and security.
*1 and 2 bedroom villas with private swimming pool and garden located in the heart of Jimbaran village. 350 m to the beach and 100 m to the market and main temple. Breakfast and daily cleaning included.
*3 bedroom luxury pavilion style villa with large pool and gardens. Airport transfers, housekeeping and cooked breakfasts are included.
*3 private villas 50 m from the beach. 2 villas with sea views and one pool villa.
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Jimbaran was the site of a terrorist bombing in 2005, but the sand and airy construction of the restaurants kept casualties much lower than in the previous [wiki=cf14a6c2283db4bd3d5d3073efd7eeeb]Kuta[/wiki] attack.
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North to [wiki=cf14a6c2283db4bd3d5d3073efd7eeeb]Kuta[/wiki] for partying and surf.
*Up to [wiki=191076255f03b0c2031ee4174be8a955]Ubud[/wiki] in [wiki=d0fe5b1c3f127b74c92a07c410a4da72]Central Bali[/wiki] for art, temples, mountains and the cultural heartland of Bali.
*South to visit [wiki=657c1bf19a2c31a087d2dab2c890e23b]Uluwatu Temple[/wiki] which is amongst the oldest extant temples on the island in Bali.
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