Jimbaran is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Jimbaran works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Jimbaran, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Jimbaran, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Jimbaran starts at around €58 per night, with a typical rate near €319 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Bvlgari Resort Bali, 5-star, guest rating 9.7 from 304 reviews, from €1516 per night; The St. Regis Bali Resort, 5-star, guest rating 9.7 from 495 reviews, from €2208 per night; Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 106 reviews, from €809 per night; Jumeirah Bali, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 489 reviews, from €813 per night; Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 2182 reviews, from €1645 per night.
Day trips & routes: Nusa Dua — about 8 km, 18m drive; Kuta — about 9 km, 18m drive; Seminyak — about 14 km, 30m drive; Sanur — about 19 km, 33m drive; Denpasar — about 18 km, 38m drive; Canggu — about 22 km, 50m drive. Fastest option is Nusa Dua: 18m by car.
Jimbaran: what to know
Things to see: "Best of Ubud Private Day Tour with All Inclusive", rated 5 from 137 reviews, from €33.05; "Luxury Private Ubud Cultural Highlights All Inclusive", rated 5 from 92 reviews, from €31.26; "Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding", rated 5 from 47 reviews, from €27.58; "Best of Ubud Tour with Jungle Swing Private and All Inclusive", rated 5 from 47 reviews, from €29.48; "Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud", rated 5 from 46 reviews, from €43.77.
Jimbaran has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Jimbaran is around €319, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Jimbaran you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Bali, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
