Hotspots in Bali! My very first destination ever in Asia and also one of my favourite places on that continent: Bali! In this blog, I will tell you about the newest and nicest hotspots, restaurants, hotels, and activities in Bali in 2025! In this travel guide, you will find tips and hotspots for Uluwatu, Canggu, Ubud, and Nusa Lembongan.
Hotels and restaurants on Bali in 2025!? The latest Bali hotspots!
Maybe you wonder why I have that year in it? And didn’t I already have a travel guide for Bali? Yes, but this hotspot guide is a major update* of the previous travel guides that I wrote about Bali. The new restaurants, cafés, and hotels in Bali are sprouting like mushrooms, so a lot has changed on the island since our last visit in 2018. Fortunately, we spent January and February in Bali, and I could test all these new highlights and hotspots in Bali.
So, hereby, a brand new Bali guide full of hotspots for the different regions of the island!
Hotspots on pretty Uluwatu:
Uluwatu, with its rocks and deep blue sea, is one of the most beautiful parts of Bali! You will find the best surfers in the water here, and there are all kinds of fun hotspots!
Hotel hotspots on Uluwatu:
Budget: Uluwatu Breeze Village is still fantastic! We were here last year, too, and I still dream about their breakfasts! From €75 per night for a double room!
Luxury: La Joya Resort is a beautiful location to sleep. The restaurant at the hotel serves good food, and from here you can reach Bingin Beach in no time by scooter or at a nice cafe in Uluwatu. From €164 per night for two people.
Activities and sights in Uluwatu:
Visit the Uluwatu Temple (but watch out for the monkeys!). Explore the different beaches, have a drink at a hip beach club, and visit Karang Boma Cliff. This is a high cliff from where you can see tens of meters below you, the water high against the rocks. Karang Boma Cliff is the most beautiful during sunset! You can do sports at the Bali Training Centre. Here, you will find HIT training, Kettle Belt, Muay Thai, and many more great lessons.
Best beaches of Uluwatu:
There are several beautiful beaches around Uluwatu. Hereby our favourite places!
Nyang Nyang Beach:
It is a bit of a scramble to reach this beautiful beach, but the advantage is that you have it all to yourself! Do you spot the old shipwreck?
Bingin Beach:
This is my favourite beach in Uluwatu. It is spacious, with clear water and several nice but simple restaurants.
Dreamland Beach:
A nice big beach with enough beds to lie on!
Suluban Beach:
This small beach consists of a few bays hidden among the rocks. You reach this beach by walking down at Single Finns. You will find many surfers here.
Balangan Beach:
Balangan Beach is lovely. As a beginner you can learn how to surf well. 
Restaurants/cafes and hotspots on Uluwatu:
- Suka Espresso: for lunch and coffee (their falafel wrap is the best)!
- La Baracca Bali for when you fancy Italian pizzas. They even have vegan pizza, which is highly recommended.
- I am also a big fan of The Loft in Uluwatu. The restaurant is in a light room, has nice corners and seating areas, and the food … that is tasty!
- Highly recommended is The Cashew Tree, which serves delicious vegetarian dishes in a beautiful setting.
Beach clubs on Uluwatu:
- Ulu Cliffhouse: This chic beach club overlooks the sea. There are spacious beds, perfect for lounging. Every Friday, drinks are half the price from 4 p.m. to midnight.
- Single Finns: This restaurant/club is located above the rocks of Suluban Beach. It is a popular hotspot in Uluwatu. During the day, you watch the surfers below you in the water, in the evening, you dance until your feet are tired! Every Sunday, a beautiful party takes place here; be sure to stop by if you are in Uluwatu on Sunday.
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Hotspots in hip Canggu & Berawa:
Canggu is the surfing village of Bali. It is indispensable during your trip through Bali, but it is becoming increasingly popular and, therefore, busier. No problem for us; Canggu feels a bit like home. We have a nice gym, permanent (cheap) warung, and a hotel that we always go to. Berawa is the neighbourhood next to Canggu, somewhat larger than Canggu itself and full of nice hotspots. You reach Berawa via the famous shortcut.
The best hotels in Canggu:
Canggu is full of beautiful hotels, guesthouses, holiday homes, and more. An extensive hotel guide will follow shortly, but here are already some nice hotels for Canggu!
Temuku Homestay €
Near Bona Kubu and a good alternative. Nice new rooms and a nice swimming pool! Here, too, you can grab some fruit in the morning. Prices range from €29.00 per night.
Bona Kubu €€
We slept here twice. Lovely hotel with a small fruit breakfast and lovely people. The rooms are simple but beautiful. And the pool is great! Prices range from €73.00 per night.
Ecosfera Hotel, Yoga & Spa €
Relax in this green oasis. Starting at €34 per night (2 people).
Echo Beach Villa €€
Spacious villas for 4-6 people. This is the apartment where our friends S. and N. were. Wonderfully spacious and also suitable for a family and/or longer stay. Prices range from €78.00 per night.
Activities and things to do in Canggu:
You visit Canggu because of the vibe, nice restaurants, shops, good surfing, and yoga. Canggu feels modern; you can’t think of it that way, or you can do it in Canggu. Enjoy sports in Canggu at Victory Fitness. For €1.85 you can work out here!
Retreats in Canggu:
Zen from a multi-day yoga retreat or finally learning how to surf? There are various yoga and surf retreats in Canggu. Hereby a selection.
Surf retreats in Canggu:
- Four-day semi-private surf camp in Canggu: Click here!
- Eight-day surf camp for intermediate and advanced surfers in Canggu: Click here!
Yoga retreats in Canggu:
- Seven-day yoga and fitness retreat (only for women) in Canggu: Click here!
Spa/hairdresser in Canggu:
Chillax is a nice local spa, and Dream Spa Salon seems to be good. Fancy a little more luxury? Then go to Rob Peetoom in Seminyak.
The best beaches of Canggu and Berawa
Don’t expect to see snow-white beaches and turquoise sea in Canggu. The beaches have dark sand and sometimes some rocks but are not overwhelmingly beautiful. Yet, the beaches of Canggu are a highlight! During the day this is the place to surf and in the evening you can enjoy beautiful sunsets! Here are the nicest beaches in Canggu:
Echo Beach:
The busiest beach in Canggu is Echo Beach. Here you will find many beach bars, sunbeds and umbrellas. The sea is full of surfers in the morning and the evening. Even if you are not surfing, you can enjoy playing in the high waves.
Batu Bolong Beach:
Batu Bolong Beach is a beach that is especially popular for surfing. You will find dozens of surf shops and board rental companies here. There are not so many restaurants here, but you are close to the beach club The Lawn and Old Mans.
Canggu Beach:
This is my favourite beach. It is a bit quiet here, people are relaxed and the prices are somewhat lower. The waves also seem just a little better for a beginner here.
Restaurants / Cafes in Canggu and Berawa:
It is full of great restaurants, cafés, and hotspots in Canggu. There are so many that we wrote a separate hotspot guide for Canggu. Read this Canggu hotspot blog with more than twenty trendy restaurants in Canggu!
Hotspots: Beach clubs in Canggu!
- The Lawn: sunbathe during the day, have a bite to eat in the evening, and then dance with your feet in the sand (and on the grass). The Lawn stays fun!
- La Brisa: La Brisa is a beautiful hotspot on Echo Beach in Canggu. The club has expanded considerably, with a large lounge area on the right. Including several swimming pools!
- Finns Beach Club: This huge club with multiple swimming pools, VIP areas, and restaurants is located in Berawa. Not quite my thing because it’s something too large-scale, but it’s funny to visit.
- Alternative Beach: This hotspot is a beach club that is not on the beach. Just opened and is a great place to enjoy an afternoon of sun, a swimming pool, and drinks. There are fun parties here every Wednesday and Saturday.
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Fine restaurants, hotspots, and fun activities in Ubud:
Ubud is the spiritual centre of Bali. You can completely unwind amidst nature with beautiful rice fields. Ubud is the perfect base to visit more of the higher part of Bali. Ubud is also known for the great yoga that you can practice here. Read on for more hotspots in Ubud!
A very nice hotel in Ubud!
The Sri Ratih Cottages are truly pure luxury. It starts on arrival, where you get a welcome message, then you sleep in a nice house with a swimming pool and a fantastic breakfast is served in the morning. With €80 per night (2 people) this hotel is slightly more expensive, but it is more than worth the money!
Things to do near Ubud
- Cycling through the rice fields around Ubud is something that you must do.
- Also very nice, a cooking class from a Balinese lady.
- There are several beautiful waterfalls around Ubud. The prettiest? The Tibumana Waterfall!
- Fancy a cool hike? Then, walk the Campihan Ridge Walk. This cool trek runs over the ridge and gives a breathtaking view of the Ubud area.
- Finally, it is a must to visit Tirta Empul (the water temple); only the road to it is worth it.
Sports in Ubud
Do yoga at The Yoga Barn. Fancy a lesson or an hour in the powerhouse? Visit Ubud Fitness Center, which is a little more to the north. It is a nice gym with two floors of gym equipment overlooking the palm trees. The entrance fee is 90,000 IDR (€ 6), and you also get a towel, water, and good WiFi for this.
Spa in Ubud:
A day of relaxation is a must when you are in Ubud. That is very good at Spa Bali Ubud and Bali Botanica Day Spa. With the latter, you have a Balinese massage for one hour for 300.000 IDR (€17).
Retreats in Ubud:
- A six-day meditation and yoga retreat: click here!
Food hotspots in Ubud!
There are more than enough nice restaurants and cosy cafes in Ubud. Here is a selection of the newest and nicest hotspots in the Ubud area of Bali!
Yellow Flower
A little harder to find is the restaurant Yellow Flower, but once you’ve found it, the food is a reward!
Kafe
Kafe is also a very nice restaurant in Ubud with delicious coffee!
The Alchemy
Everything is raw and vegan, but it is especially beautiful here. Great for a cup of coffee. Click here for the location of this hotspot in Ubud!
Avocado Warung Ubud
And finally, the Avocado Warung Ubud, which is located higher up, is also recommended for tasty and relatively inexpensive food (with of course, a lot of avocado).
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The best hotspots on Nusa Lembongan:
Nusa Lembongan is an island east of Bali, a true paradise. The island of Nusa Lembongan is close to Nusa Penida, a larger, more rocky island. Nusa Lembongan is much quieter than Nusa Penida and perfect if you are travelling with a (young) family. Below are the hotspots of Nusa Lembongan.
Hotels on hotspot Nusa Lembongan
Amora Hut’s €
This nice hotel, within walking distance of the beach, has very nice outdoor bathrooms, a nice swimming pool, and comfortable beds. You can sleep here for €25 per night (two people).
Lembongan Cliff Villas €€
In addition to a very beautiful view, the Lembongan Cliff Villas also have a nice infinity pool. You stay here for €63 per night (two people).
Activities and cool things to do on Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan is best known for the diving and snorkelling that you can do here. Ries has swum here with Manta Rays. Another fun activity is to rent a bike (that can already be for IDR 50,000 or € 3.10) and thus cycle to the other side of the island, for example, to the Mangrove Forest. When you arrive at the Mangrove, you are close to the Agung Beach Club, a nice beach club to spend a few hours in one of the hammocks.
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Restaurants, cafes, and hotspots on Nusa Lembongan:
Nusa Lembongan has a few nice restaurants but is not comparable to the trendy Canggu or Seminyak!
Bali Eco Deli
Bali Eco Deli has very tasty food and is relatively cheap.
Hai Bar and Grill
Hai Bar and Grill is located on the beautiful Mushroom Bay. Enjoy fine cocktails and easy beach bites while you lie snuggling away in a hammock.
Sandy Bay Beach Club
Do you want a slightly more upscale dinner party? Then, reserve a table at Sandy Bay Beach Club. You will be picked up at your hotel in a golf cart and then enjoy a beautiful sunset with the rough waves crashing against the rocks.
Agung Beach Club
Agung Beach Club is a nice beach club in a beautiful location. Perfect for an afternoon of relaxation!
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