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Jimbaran
Sleep in Jimbaran only if you want a resort or villa base 10–15 min from the airport; otherwise day-trip for the beach seafood at sunset.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heavy afternoon rain)
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
- 2–3
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Jimbaran is a fishing village that turned into Bali's resort belt: five-star hotels and villa ridges above a calm white-sand bay, plus about fifty grilled-seafood restaurants set on the sand in three clusters. There is almost no budget bed stock and little nightlife, so most travellers come for one sunset dinner or stay put in a resort for two or three nights.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jimbaran, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyJimbaran is calm and family-friendly by Bali standards; the real risks are wet-season surf, scooter accidents and seafood bills that grow by weight…
- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (10–15 min south by car; many Jimbaran hotels include a free airport pickup — request it when you book.).
- Getting aroundWalking works along the beach and the Jl Uluwatu strip, but the bay is long and the villa ridges are steep.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or fresh juice at a beach caféRp25,000–60,000 (≈ US$2–4)
- BeerLarge Bintang beerRp30,000–60,000 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi or ride-hail, Jimbaran to KutaRp60,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000 (≈ US$7–13)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or homestay double, a night, per roomRp250,000 (≈ US$16)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or homestay double, a night, per roomRp450,000 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or homestay double, a night, per roomRp800,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp600,000 (≈ US$40) · Mid Rp1,200,000 (≈ US$75) · High Rp2,500,000 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (10–15 min south by car; many Jimbaran hotels include a free airport pickup — request it when you book.)
Weather and climate
Jimbaran: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking works along the beach and the Jl Uluwatu strip, but the bay is long and the villa ridges are steep. Ride-hailing apps and metered taxis are cheap for short hops; scooters are rented widely — check the brakes and wear a helmet. The Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai links the airport, Kuta and Nusa Dua; Jl Uluwatu runs south to Uluwatu Temple.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Uluwatu Temple
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or scooter south on Jl Uluwatu, about 30–40 min
Go late afternoon for sunset; check the kecak dance times and gate rules locally before you set out.
Nusa Dua
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Car east on the bypass, about 20–25 min
Calm resort beaches and a paved promenade; good with kids.
Kuta
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car north on the bypass, about 20 min
Surf lessons, shopping and nightlife; the budget-bed alternative to Jimbaran.
Seminyak
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car north via the bypass and Jl Sunset, about 30–40 min
Worth it for dinner and bars, but the return trip at night is slow.
Sanur
cautionDoor to door: About 50 min
Car east on the bypass, about 30 min
Quieter east-coast base; mainly useful if you are moving hotels.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Jimbaran Bay beachfront
Resorts and beach clubs on the sand; walk to the seafood clusters. Highest rates.
Kedonganan
Middle of the bay, north of the fish market; beach access and a mix of hotels.
Villa ridges above the bay
Hillside villas on Jl Karang Mas Sejahtera and around; car or scooter needed for everything.
Jl Uluwatu corridor
Guesthouses, warungs and shops along the main road; walk or short ride to the beach.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp450,000–800,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- Mid
- Rp800,000–1,800,000 (≈ US$50–110) excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
- High
- Rp1,800,000 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate, check)
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double1 × 2 nights × Rp1,100,000 | Rp2,200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp1,200,000 | Rp4,800,000 |
| Airport taxi to Jimbaran, one way1 × Rp80,000 · check | Rp80,000 |
| Beach seafood dinner for two with drinks1 × Rp500,000 · Plus 15% tax and service; check | Rp500,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp80,000 · check | Rp160,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp804,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp2,211,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp8,844,000≈ US$550 |
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2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Bed and extra prices are estimates — check current rates. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or fresh juice at a beach café | Rp25,000–60,000 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Local warung meal (nasi campur, mie goreng) | Rp20,000–45,000 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Grilled fish, per kg at the beach restaurantsPriced by weight, negotiable | Rp160,000–250,000 (≈ US$10–16) |
| Large Bintang beer | Rp30,000–60,000 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Balinese massage, 60 min | Rp80,000–150,000 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Taxi or ride-hail, Jimbaran to Kuta | Rp60,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–8) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | Rp100,000–200,000 (≈ US$7–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beach seafood is priced by weight and is negotiable: agree the total and the tax before the fish goes on the grill.
- Swim near other swimmers and take local advice on the water; the bay is calm but conditions change with the season.
- Scooter rental rules and insurance terms vary: carry the right licence and a helmet, and check what your cover actually includes.
- Keep food and bags closed around the fish market and temple lanes.
- Traffic on Jl Uluwatu and the bypass can back up around sunset — allow extra time for airport runs.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
Most embassies and consulates are in Denpasar or Jakarta; the US consulate-general is in Denpasar (check the address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Jimbaran, prepaid taxi: Rp60,000–80,000 (≈ US$4–5), 10–15 min
- Jimbaran → Kuta, ride-hail or taxi: Rp60,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–8), about 20 min
- Beach seafood dinner for two: Rp200,000–600,000 (≈ US$13–40) plus 15% tax and service
Say or show
- Permisi / Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (per-mee-see / ma-af)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (te-ree-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sa ba-yar pa-kai kar-too)
- Jangan pedas — Not spicy, please (jan-gan pe-das)
- Di mana toiletnya? — Where is the toilet? (dee ma-na toy-let-nya)
Carry small rupiah notes for the fish market and warungs; many beach restaurants add 15% tax and service.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jimbaran. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heavy afternoon rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DPS: last-minute pickup options, taxi fallback and the free-hotel-shuttle rule.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Muaya beach, Kedonganan and the fish market, Jl Uluwatu, the villa ridges.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (fish market, Uluwatu Temple, Rock Bar) and eat pages with per-kilo seafood prices.
- Wet-season and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.