Amed is a remote area on Bali's eastern coast, dotted with fishing villages and tiny bays, some sandy, some rocky. Famous for diving and snorkeling, it also offers trekking, beautiful beaches and intense sunrises. This is not the "party" Bali, but the Bali for those who want peace and quiet, perfect for families and older travelers. Accommodations range from basic to luxurious. There is something something for all budgets.
Puri Wirati is a five-star dive resort located in the village of Bunutan, surrounded by rice paddies and mountains, overlooking emerald green water. All rooms, from deluxe to bungalows to villas, are stretched-out on a slope between the mountains and sea and offer private bathrooms, flatscreen TVs, A/C, fans, king-sized beds with mosquito nets and safes. The villas have two or three bedrooms. There is a spa and two pools. The seaside restaurant serves Balinese, Indonesian and international food. There is transport service between the hotel and various spots on the island.
Puri Wirata Dive Resort
Jl. Raya Bunutan
Amed, 80852
Karangasem
Bali, Indonesia
011-62-363-23523
diveamed.com
Hotel Santai is located in Buntun, about two and a half hours from the airport, surrounded by lush, tropical gardens. The hotel offers six Indonesian-style bungalows, three ocean-view and three garden-view bungalows as well as four single rooms. Rooms have A/C, private bathrooms and king-size beds with mosquito nets. For relaxation, visit the pool and spa with massage services. The restaurant serves a wide variety of local and international cuisine, including fresh seafood, steaks and pastas. The hotel offers airport pick-up service.
Santai Hotel
Bunutan, Amed
Karangasem
East Bali, Indonesia
011-62-363-23487
santaibali.com
Sandwiched between the ocean and mountains, the Hotel Uyah offers 16 sea-view, double bungalows and one family villa with private terraces, A/C and private bathrooms. Relax with a spa treatment or swim in one of the two pools. The restaurant serves Asian and international cuisine and has live, traditional entertainment twice a week. Kick back in the beach bar, which serves a wide selection of drinks and has a large-screen TV and two pool tables. The hotel offers diving, snorkeling and sailing packages.
Hotel Uyah
801 Jl. Pantai Timur
Amed
Bali, Indonesia
011-62-363-23462
hoteluyah.com
