By Boat

Some of the TOP Hotels in Bali

Bali's most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation, shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged every night of the week and the streets are full of arts-and-crafts galleries.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore... Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud, The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma Bali located in Kuta

By Boat To The Southeast Islands: Freighters which ply between Bali and Timor call at Benoa Harbor fairly regularly. Pelni has a boat to Kupang, Timor about once every 3 weeks, takes 410 days depending on how many islands the boat calls at along the way; costs Rp13,000 including meals. Nusa Tenggara Lines also does inter-island trips. Try hustling around Benoa Harbor for a lift on a boat or a yacht; there could be a lot of competition from other travelers. For Lombok, from where you island-hop east, board the ferry at Padangbai on the east coast of Bali; leaving each morning circa 11 am. For Sumbawa direct, the Shipping Office Darma Karya in Stasiun Suci sells tickets on the ship Kuda Putih. Sails every Sat. at 10 am and returns to Denpasar on Sun. afternoon. Takes 20 hours to Badas Harbor close to Sumbawa Besar on the western end of Sumbawa, and costs Rp4000. for Komodo Island: Darma Karya Shipping Office in Stasiun Suci sells tours to Komodo Island on the Garuda I from Padangbai to Komodo and return; charter 7 days (maximum 20 passengers) for Rp1 million (about Rp50,000 per person). Plus you must pay for food: 7 days, Rp15,000; or 10 days about Rp20,000. The company graciously pays for the goat. Much less expensive is to fly to Bima, then negotiate for a motorboat. It's more expedient to get your permit to visit Komodo Island in Singaraja rather than wait until you get to Labuhanbajo. Get this written permission from Departemen Pertainian Dirjen Kehutanan Seksi Perlindugan Dan Pengawetan Alam Bali, JI. Gadjah Mada 2, Singaraja. Takes a couple of days. After you get your papers from Singaraja, take them to PKN DAK XV/NUSRA (close to the stadium) for a stamp and the commander's signature. On Kuta Beach travel agents who sell tickets to Komodo, using local transport, have sprung up. The price ranges from US$125-150 depending upon how much you fly.