Padangbai is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Padangbai 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 Padangbai, 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 Padangbai, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
| Hotels from | €38/night |
| Options nearby | 20 |
| Nearest city | Ubud, 39 km |
| Activities from | €29.48 |
| Airport | No |
Where to stay
Accommodation in Padangbai starts at around €38 per night, with a typical rate near €75 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels
- Wapa di Ume Sidemen, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 808 reviews, from €259 per night
- Samanvaya - Adults Only, 4-star, guest rating 9.5 from 1139 reviews, from €408 per night
- OK Divers Resort & Spa, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 1831 reviews, from €62 per night
- Darmada Eco Resort, 4-star, guest rating 9.1 from 684 reviews, from €87 per night
- Veluvana Bali, guest rating 9.1 from 409 reviews, from €264 per night
AWay From Home - Bali Village Tour
from €169
Day trips & routes
- Ubud — about 39 km, 1h 21m drive
- Sanur — about 41 km, 1h 5m drive
- Denpasar — about 43 km, 1h 11m drive
- Seminyak — about 56 km, 1h 33m drive
- Canggu — about 50 km, 1h 34m drive
- Kuta — about 53 km, 1h 26m drive
Fastest option is Ubud: 1h 21m by car.
Things to see
- "Private tour, discover the beauty of bali", rated 5 from 39 reviews, from €84.52
- "AWay From Home - Bali Village Tour", rated 5 from 16 reviews, from €168.82
- "Bali best instagrammable sport tour", rated 5 from 15 reviews, from €66.99
- "Healing purification spiritual Tour", rated 5 from 14 reviews, from €68.72
- "Tulamben Diving Tour Shipwreck USS Bali", rated 5 from 13 reviews, from €91.62
Healing purification spiritual Tour
from €69
Getting there and around
Padangbai 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 Padangbai is around €75, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
Car rental essentials
To rent a car in Padangbai 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.
bali sacred natural healing with Priest.
from €82