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be reached by local boat (or check with the
dive operators to see if they have any room
on their dive boats). Snorkel sets cost about
20,000Rp per day.
Local
jukung
(boats) offer snorkelling trips
(bring your own snorkelling gear) around
Padangbai (140,000Rp), and as far away
as Nusa Lembongan (300,000Rp) for two
passengers.
Padangbai Bilabong
(
PADANGBAI
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100 m
0813-3831 2607; Jl Silayukti;
r 50,000-100,000Rp)
Go for the bungalows right up
front at this scrupulously tidy place, which has
found a way to create garden features out of
used plastic water bottles.
Topi Inn
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0.1 miles
A
B
C
D
To Pura Silayukti
24
Cemetery
(1.5km); Blue
Cemetery
Lagoon Beach (2.5km);
Teluk Jepun (2.5km)
11
17
5
19
41424; www.topiinn.com; Jl Silayukti; r
50,000Rp, f 150,000Rp)
Sitting at the end of the bay
in a serene location, Topi has six pleasant
rooms. The enthusiastic owners offer cultural
courses among other diversions. The café is
excellent.
Padangbai Beach Inn
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15
13
16
Selat
Lombok
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Sleeping
Accommodation in Padangbai - like the town -
is pretty laid-back. Prices are fairly cheap and
it's pleasant enough here that there's no need
to hurry through to or from Lombok if you
want to hang out on the beach and in cafés
with other travellers.
Made's Homestay......................
16
C1
10
20
14
Padangbai Beach Bungalows......
17
D1
41439; Jl Silayukti; r 60,000-
100,000Rp)
Go with the pleasant bungalows and
avoid the rice-barn style two-storey cottages,
which can get hot and stuffy.
Padangbai Beach Bungalows
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12
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To Main Road (1.8km);
23
Padangbai Beach Inn..................
18
C1
Amlapura (20km);
Denpasar (59km)
Pier
Padangbai Billabong...................
19
C1
Pondok Wisata Parta..................
20
B2
8
26
Topi Inn.....................................
21
D1
2
INFORMATION
Zen Inn......................................
22
A2
Bank BRI (ATM)...........................
1
A2
41417; Jl Silay-
ukti; r 75,000-100,000Rp, with air-con 200,000Rp;
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2
22
Moneychangers...........................
2
A2
EATING
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)
The
bungalows are attractive, with open-air bath-
rooms, and set in a classic Balinese garden
setting.
Hotel Puri Rai
(
a
Police Station...............................
3
A2
Depot Segara.............................
23
B2
27
Post Office...................................
4
A3
Mangalla Restaurant...................
24
B1
Ozone Café................................
25
B1
To Lombok
1
30
(70km)
VILLAGE
In the village, there are several tiny places
in the alleys, some with a choice of small,
cheap downstairs rooms or bigger, brighter
upstairs rooms.
Pondok Wisata Parta
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SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
Topi Inn...................................(see 21)
28
Geko Dive....................................
5
D1
Zen Inn....................................(see 22)
31
Market.........................................
6
B1
4
41385; purirai_hotel@yahoo.com;
Jl Silayukti 3; r 250,000Rp, with air-con 300,000Rp;
Mosque.......................................
7
A3
SHOPPING
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Pura Dalem..................................
8
A2
Ryan Shop..................................
26
B2
7
)
The most upmarket option in town, the Puri
Rai has 30 rooms, some with fans in a two-
storey stone building, pleasantly facing the
pool. Others with air-con enjoy harbour views
or overlook a parking area.
9
as
Pier
Pura Desa....................................
9
A3
Pura Segara................................
10
B2
TRANSPORT
To Nusa
Water Worx...............................
11
D1
Bus & Bemo Stop.....................(see 27)
3
Penida
41475; off Gang Segara III;
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(17km)
Ferry Car Park............................
27
A2
)
The pick of the 10 rooms
in this nice place is the 'honeymoon room',
which has a harbour view and good breezes.
The most expensive rooms have air-con.
Darma Homestay
(
SLEEPING
Perama Office............................
28
A2
r 40,000-150,000Rp;
a
Darma Homestay.......................
12
B2
Ticket Office (Boats to Nusa
Hotel Puri Rai.............................
13
C1
Penida)...................................
29
C1
To Bias
Kembar Inn................................
14
B2
Vehicle Ticket Office..................
30
A2
Tugal
Kerti Beach Bungalows...............
15
C1
Walk-On Ferry Ticket Office......
31
A3
(1km)
Eating & Drinking
Beach fare and backpackers' staples are what's
on offer in Padangbai - lots of fresh seafood,
Indonesian classics, pizza and, yes, banana
pancakes. Most of the places to stay have a
café. You can easily laze away a few hours
soaking up the scene at the places along Jl
Segara and Jl Silayukti, which have harbour
views during the day and cool breezes in the
evening.
Depot Segara
(
41394; Gang Segara III; r 50,000-
80,000Rp)
The more expensive rooms of the 12
have hot showers. Go for the private room
on the top floor.
Kembar Inn
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With its protected bay, Padangbai has a
good beach right in front. Others are nearby;
walk southwest from the ferry terminal and
follow the trail up the hill to idyllic
Bias Tugal
,
also known as Pantai Kecil (Little Beach), on
the exposed coast outside the bay. Be careful
in the water as it is subject to strong currents.
There are a couple of daytime warung here.
On a headland at the northeast corner of the
bay, a path leads uphill to three temples, in-
cluding
Pura Silayukti
, where Empu Kuturan -
who introduced the caste system to Bali in
the 11th century - is said to have lived. On
the other side of this headland is the small,
light-sand
Blue Lagoon Beach
.
most popular local dives are
Blue Lagoon
and
Teluk Jepun
(Jepun Bay), both in Teluk Amuk,
the bay just east of Padangbai. There's a good
variety of soft and hard corals and varied mar-
ine life, including sharks, turtles and wrasse,
and a 40m wall at the Blue Lagoon.
Several good local outfits offer diving trips
in the area, including to Gili Tepekong and
Gili Biaha, and on to Tulamben and Nusa
Penida. All dive prices are competitive, costing
US$40 to US$90 for two boat dives, depending
on the site. Dive courses are available.
Recommended operators include the
following:
Geko Dive
(
41364; kembarinn@hotmail.com;
r
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)
There are six rooms at this
inn linked by a steep and narrow staircase.
The best awaits at the top and has a nice
private terrace.
Zen Inn
(
50,000-150,000Rp;
a
41418; www.zeninn.com; Gang Segara; r
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)
Close to the ferry terminal,
Zen's four rooms are eclectically decorated
with bamboo and rattan interiors and both in-
door and outdoor showers. Extra money gets
hot water and air-con. The café is a treat.
50,000-150,000Rp;
41443; Jl Segara; dishes 10,000-
20,000Rp)
Fresh seafood is prepared in a variety
of ways at this popular café with a touch of
style. Ponder the murals while you gobble
down one of their good breakfasts.
Mangalla Restaurant
(
a
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41516; www.gekodive.com; Jl Silayukti)
The longest-established operator; nice café across from
the beach.
Water Worx
(
0813-3850 3618; Jl Silayukti;
15,000-30,000Rp)
Well-priced seafood, pizza and
fresh local fare are popular here. Relax on the
comfy rattan chairs.
Zen Inn
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JALAN SILAYUKTI
This little strip of beach places a mere two
minutes east of the village makes for a mel-
low hangout.
Made's Homestay
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Activities
The Topi Inn (see opposite) arranges a huge
variety of cultural workshops for guests and
non-guests. The fee is 100,000Rp for a course
of two to four hours.
41220; www.waterworxbali.com; Jl
Silayukti) Another good dive operator, which should have
a new diving pool.
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41418; Gang Segara; dishes 18,000-30,000Rp)
Burgers and other meaty mains with a Dutch
accent are served in this dark café with movies
at night and a good bar.
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41441; Jl Silayukti; s/d
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)
Clean simple rooms and
internet access are the draws here.
50,000/60,000Rp;
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