Major city · Indonesia
Lovina
Stay 2 nights for dolphins, hot springs and slow black-sand beaches; skip if you want surf, nightlife or a base for south Bali.
Lovina is a 10 km string of seven fishing villages on Bali's calm north coast, 5 km west of Singaraja. It is a base for dawn dolphin boats, Banjar Hot Springs, Brahma Vihara Arama and Menjangan diving, not a beach-resort town. Two nights covers the highlights; three if you dive.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rain), Jul–Aug (crowds)
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
- 2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lovina112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lovina, 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
- SafetyCalm, low-crime and easy to walk; the real risks are scooter crashes, strong midday sun, unlicensed dive operators and beach rubbish after rain.
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- 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) (About 3 h by car to Lovina; pre-paid airport taxi around Rp 450,000).
- Getting aroundWalk the coast road and beach lanes; rent a scooter (Rp 50,000–90,000/day) for hot springs and waterfalls.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or fresh juiceRp 15,000–35,000
- BeerLarge Bintang beerRp 30,000–50,000
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp 100,000–200,000
- Budget bedBudget homestay double, a night, per roomRp100,000
- Mid-range bedBudget homestay double, a night, per roomRp150,000
- High-end bedBudget homestay double, a night, per roomRp250,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 · Mid Rp800,000 · High Rp1,800,000
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 →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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) (About 3 h by car to Lovina; pre-paid airport taxi around Rp 450,000)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lovina: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Mar
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the coast road and beach lanes; rent a scooter (Rp 50,000–90,000/day) for hot springs and waterfalls. Local bemos run the Singaraja–West Bali coast road (Rp 5,000 one way). No regular long-distance bus: Perama and private cars handle transfers.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Banjar Hot Springs
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Scooter or car about 10 km (6.2 mi) west to Dencarik, then a short rough laneScooter or car about 6.2 mi (10 km) west to Dencarik, then a short rough lane
Open 07:00–18:00; entry around Rp 3,000. Go before 10:00.Open 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; entry around Rp 3,000. Go before 10:00 AM.
Brahma Vihara Arama
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Scooter or car to Dencarik, about 10 km (6.2 mi) westScooter or car to Dencarik, about 6.2 mi (10 km) west
Bali's largest Buddhist monastery; donation entry. Pair with Banjar Hot Springs.
Aling-Aling Waterfall
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Scooter or car about 15 km (9.3 mi) southeastScooter or car about 9.3 mi (15 km) southeast
Entry around Rp 25,000. Arrive before 11:00, when tour buses land.Entry around Rp 25,000. Arrive before 11:00 AM, when tour buses land.
Singaraja
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Bemo or scooter east along the coast road
Old colonial port town; see things to do in Singaraja.
Menjangan Island
goDoor to door: 2–3 h each way
Dive-shop day trip by car and boat via West Bali National Park
Full day; dive trips run about US$55–75.
Munduk
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or scooter south into the highlands
Waterfalls and cool air; roads are steep and often wet.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kalibukbuk
Lovina's hub: dolphin statue, Jalan Bina Ria, most cafés, bars and budget stays.
Anturan
Quieter village east of Kalibukbuk; homestays and guesthouses near the beach.
Kaliasem and Temukus
West end; mid-range hotels and dive shops, close to Banjar and Brahma Vihara Arama.
Banyualit
East of Kalibukbuk; resorts and the Volcano Club, 5–10 min by scooter from the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 600,000–1,200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or small hotel double1 × 2 nights × Rp450,000 | Rp900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp800,000 | Rp3,200,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp70,000 | Rp140,000 |
| Dawn dolphin boat trip2 × Rp60,000 | Rp120,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp466,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,282,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp5,126,000≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and long-distance transfers excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or fresh juice | Rp 15,000–35,000 |
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng | Rp 25,000–50,000 |
| Grilled fish main | Rp 60,000–120,000 |
| Large Bintang beer | Rp 30,000–50,000 |
| Beach massage | Rp 50,000–100,000 |
| Scooter rental, per day | Rp 50,000–90,000 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | Rp 100,000–200,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dolphin boats often outnumber dolphins; the trip is fixed at Rp 60,000 per person.
- Some hotels sell unlicensed dive trips: see the dive centre and confirm certified divemasters before paying.
- Central black-sand beaches carry plastic rubbish; time walks for a falling tide.
- Cockfights and gambling are illegal and cruel; do not attend.
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-general are in Denpasar or Jakarta; the US consulate-general is in Denpasar (check the address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport taxi DPS → Lovina: about Rp 450,000, about 3 h
- Perama Lovina → Ubud or Sanur: Rp 200,000–250,000
- Local bemo on the coast road: Rp 5,000 one way
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Good morning (suh-lah-mat pah-ghee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Bisa bayar dengan kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sah bah-yar duh-ngan kar-too)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah toy-let)
- Tidak pakai kantong plastik — No plastic bag, please (tee-dak pah-kai kan-tong plas-tik)
Lovina is a village string, not a single town: give drivers the village name (Kalibukbuk, Anturan, Kaliasem, Banyualit).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Lovina. 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 (rain), Jul–Aug (crowds) · 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
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DPS: pre-paid taxi and Perama transfer times field-checked, night-arrival fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Kalibukbuk, Anturan, Kaliasem and Banyualit.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Banjar Hot Springs, Brahma Vihara Arama, Aling-Aling) and eat pages with last orders.
- Dolphin-boat and dive-licence fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialIndonesia.travel — official tourism
- officialBanjar Hot Springs
- officialBrahma Vihara Arama
- secondaryWikivoyage: Lovina, revision 5322732 (CC BY-SA 4.0)