Singaraja Travel Guide

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  • ONE OF MANY FISHING AND DOLPHIN WATCHING BOATS
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  • ONE OF MANY COLOURFUL FISHING BOATS ON THE BEACH
      ONE OF MANY COLOURFUL FISHING BOATS ON...
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  • ANOTHER OF THE LOVELY COLOURFUL OUT RIGGER BOATS
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  • HOTEL IS LOCATED A THREE MINUTE WALK TO THE BEACH
      HOTEL IS LOCATED A THREE MINUTE WALK TO...
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  • A SUNSETS OVER THE BEACH AT LOVINA
      A SUNSETS OVER THE BEACH AT LOVINA
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Pro

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 Very friendly laid back pace 


Con

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 A very long drive from the airport 


In a nutshell

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 A great base for seeing the north coast 

 

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Things to Do  

WALK ALONG THE BEACHES HERE

WALK ALONG THE BEACHES HERE, Singaraja

 DennyP Says:  LOVINA The mornings and evenings are such a great time to enjoy the ambience of the beaches here.Known for its great sunsets Lovina is a lovely quiet destination after the mayhem of the southern parts of Bali. When I took my morning walks along the beaches I always took... 

Dolphin Tour Lovina

Dolphin Tour Lovina, Singaraja

 bulls007 Says:  A stunning sunset seems to be perpetually glowing here, The sand along the beach is grayish black in colour because of the lack of waves and temperate water. With secluded coastlines, beaches and mountain ranges, the northern part of Bali is speckled with retreats and a... 

OCEAN BLUE TRIPS- Boat 38

OCEAN BLUE TRIPS- Boat 38, Singaraja

 nezz Says:  My daughter Amy got a mask & snorkel for xmas and was dying to try it out . My husband took her snorkelling in a local fishing boat . She had such a great time. Apparently she squealed under water every time she saw something. 

Beach,beach,beach!

Beach,beach,beach!, Singaraja

 BluBluBlu Says:  Its great to get away from Kuta and travel up to these north coast beaches. The drive from Ubud goes past some glorious scenery...so green! I loved the area around Kalibukbuk, nice vibe, and great sunsets! 

Hotels  

Zen Resort Bali

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Waka Shorea Resort

 1 Review and 3 Opinions  This is our Honeymoon place :)) Very secluded and very serene.... it is located inside the National... 

Hotels  

MANIK SARI HOTEL (BUDGET HOTEL): GOOD VALUE ACCOMODATION IN LOVINA

MANIK SARI HOTEL   (BUDGET HOTEL): GOOD VALUE ACCOMODATION IN LOVINA, Singaraja

 DennyP Says:  This budget hotel was perfect for me, a huge clean room for myself with shower and bath ..large double bed, clean Linen and air conditioning all for under twenty dollars /night.This Hotel maybe a buget Hotel but has absolutely beautiful well manicured gardens with Hindu... 

Bali Taman Beach Resort: On the beach

Bali Taman Beach Resort: On the beach, Singaraja

 kyoub Says:  Bali Taman Beach Resort faces the main highway but extends back to the beach.It is a very nice resort with a nice pool, leafy garden, stone artwork, and several fish ponds.We opted for the beachview suite since the price was very good.There we had a very nice bedroom, a... 

Melka Excelsior: Melka Excelsior

Melka Excelsior: Melka Excelsior, Singaraja

 Elva-4 Says:  The room actually quite clean, staff are friendly and we paid for about 300,000/night for deluxe room with TV, AC and Hot/Cold shower. We chose melka after browsing through internet. As we got here, it wasnt like we expected. Everything seemed too expensive from what we've... 

Rambutan Boutique Hotel & Villas: Luxury in Lovina

Rambutan Boutique Hotel & Villas: Luxury in Lovina, Singaraja

 nezz Says:  This hotel was much more than we ever expected it to be. The photos on the website did not do it justice. It was 19 years since we had last been in Lovina and that was when this hotel had just started being built. The hotel is laid out over a large area. At the front is... 

Damai Lovina Villas! Bali: Luxury unmached

Damai Lovina Villas! Bali: Luxury unmached, Singaraja

 DamaiLovinaVillas Says:  Upon arrival we were greeted with the comment "Welcome to Heaven". We could have said it better ouselvesThe attention to details were amazing The food first class We will return The activities in the local area and resort are very well planned and off the Tourist trackWe... 

Bali Taman Beach Resort: Nice pool

Bali Taman Beach Resort: Nice pool, Singaraja

 kyoub Says:  There is a very nice pool from where you are able to see the ocean.Don't you just love these frogs? 

Bali Taman Beach Resort: Bedroom

Bali Taman Beach Resort: Bedroom, Singaraja

 kyoub Says:  This is what the inside of our suite looked like. There was a very large bedroom with a 4 poster bed, a couple of chairs, TV, and a small refrigerator. There was an adjoining door to another bedroom if you had a family and needed two bedrooms. 

Restaurants  

TROPIS CLUB: Don't Miss HappyHour

TROPIS CLUB: Don't Miss HappyHour, Singaraja

 nezz Says:  One of the best ways to end the day in Lovina is at the Happy Hour at the Tropis Club Restaurant. The drinks are nice and cold and while you try to decide what yummy delight you will have for dinner you can watch the sun set. Also one night we watched 2 teams of locals play... 

WARUNG BALI SUGAR: Feel Like one of the family

WARUNG BALI SUGAR: Feel Like one of the family, Singaraja

 nezz Says:  This restaurant was right across the road from our hotel Rambutan Cottages so it was easy for us to visit more than once. We liked the fact that they give you complimentary glass of water on arrival and a plate of prawn crackers. The staff were very friendly and their menu... 

Transportation  

Car and driver
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Driver

All of the hotels know of someone that has a car or taxi that will take you where ever you want to go.
A car with driver is the best way to go in Bali.
They know the best routes and there are few road signs.
Our driver from the hotel back to the airport, stopped to show us a new temple under construction.

Updated Sep 18, 2004

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Local Customs  

Stone artwork
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Stone Carving

At the bottom of our stairs leading up to the porch of our suite, there were stone carvings.
No doubt these were to scare away the evil spirts so they would not enter.

Written Sep 18, 2004

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Warnings and Dangers  

ALWAY USE A STRONG MOSQUITO & INSECT REPELLANT
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Make sure that these are not around!!
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LOVINA
Like anywhere in South East Asia carry and use a strong mosquito repellant here. Due to the oppressive summer heat and tropical conditions it pays to constantly use a mosquito repellant daily. Many different conditions can eventuate from mosquito bites so is best to be safe..In the evening when mosquitos are at there most active make sure that you are wearing a long sleeved shirt and trousers.Also make sure that all exposed skin is covered with a good repellant. Dont worry about the smell of the repellant as others will be wearing it also if they are smart..

Written Mar 21, 2012

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What to Pack  

Don't bring too much from home .
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Minimart in Lovina where we stocked up on supplies

Luggage and bags: Bring empty suitcases as you'll be able to grab loads of shopping in Bali

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring a good pair of walking shoes or sandals. You may have trouble finding large sized ladies shoes. Also it's hard to find larger sized ladies bras or swimwear so bring them from home.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Elastic type bandages are expensive as are specialised first aid dressings, but all other bandaids , insect repellant, hot rubs etc are cheaper than OZ

Photo Equipment: I always bring 2 sets of re-chargeable batteries , charger and power point adapter to recharge my digital camera batteries

Miscellaneous: Bring along any unused clothing, books & toys from home as there are many charities in Bali who will take these items and distribute them to needy villages in the mountains. We met some of these hard workers on our last trip.

Updated Mar 22, 2007

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Off The Beaten Path  

Hibiscus &Birds

Hibiscus &Birds, Singaraja

 kyoub Says:  The grounds are full of Hibiscus bushes.The little sunbirds love the nectar from the flowers.There was one bush right beside our porch.We could sit out there and watch the olive-backed sunbirds dart in and out for hours. 

Watch the birds

Watch the birds, Singaraja

 kyoub Says:  While sitting on the porch of our suite we watched the birds.There was a white headed Munia that was going over to a thatched roof above the entranceway and pulling out pieces to take to the tree where he was building a nest.This went on all day for several days.Sometimes he... 

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