Candidasa is a relaxing beach area close to cultural treasures like Pura Besakih ("Bali's Mother Temple") While the beach is not one of Bali's best, the tranquility of Candidasa has attracted a number of exclusive hotels like the Amankila and the ALILA.

Candidasa is located at Samuh - Bugbug village, Karangasem district. It is about 65 km from Denpasar and 12 km from Amlapura.

Candidasa is a small village with few inhabitants on the beach with a several- mostly inexpensive Bali hotels that cater to the more adventurous tourists looking for a more laid back atmosphere to explore the cultural heritage of Bali.

Being some 85 km from the airport ensures some tranquility, however as more people discover that there is quite a bit to see and do in Candidasa the area is developing rapidly with many first class hotels now sprouting up.

It was a calm small fishing village, but since five years ago, it built with a dozen of losmen (house to stay), Bali hotels and Bali restaurants, and many travelers prefer Candidasa, calmer than Kuta, cheaper than Sanur, and the best place to stay and to explore the oriental part of Bali. It is especially popular among the submarines but the main problem is the Candidasa beach has erosion as quickly as the new hotels were built.

Accommodation in Candidasa

ALILA Manggis
Kubu Bali Hotel
Rama Candidasa Resort & Spa
Anom Beach Inn Bungalow
The Nirwana Resort & Spa