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Nusa Lembongan is an island only a 90 minute ferry ride from Sanur in Bali or quicker by hiring a speedboat. It has beautiful quiet sandy beaches and great spots for snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing. A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Bali.

Nusa Lembongan and it's neighbouring islands of Nusa Ceningan and the larger island of Nusa Penida have clear waters with some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in all of Indonesia.

There are no ATMs on Nusa Lembongan so you'll need to bring cash with you. There is one bank on the island which can exchange foreign currency though you'll get better exchange rates in Kuta.

 

When you are on Nusa Lembongan at night time don't forget to look up as the night sky is amazing. Away from all the bright lights of Bali the stars are so bright. Sit down on the beach after dinner and look up and check out the various constellations.

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Snorkeling and scuba diving on Nusa Lembongan

There are some quality locations for snorkeling and scuba diving around Nusa Lembongan and the neighbouring islands of Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Penida. The northern tip of Nusa Lembongan is probably the best location for snorkeling, diving and surfing. For boat trips to various locations around Nusa Lembongan check out Bali Hai Cruises.

For a cheaper alternative to an expensive cruise, Made (Ma Day) runs a boat service on Nusa Lembongan for either taking tourists surfing, snorkeling, diving or fishing. www.madeflatout.com

Nusa Lembongan has PADI certified dive operators and courses are available to learn how to dive.

Surfing on Nusa Lembongan

At Lembongan Bay there are 3 great surf breaks available for all levels of surfers. Playgrounds has left and right peak waves and you can carry a wave for around 50 meters. Great for long boards or beginner surfers. Lacerations as it's name suggests is a reef break and best for experienced riders. Great for short boards. Shipwrecks has a classic right hander break which is for experienced riders only. If you venture over to Nusa Ceningan which is only 30 minutes away from Nusa Lembongan you'll find Secret Bay which has a left hand point break. There is a suspension bridge connecting Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan so no need to hire a boat to get there.

Restaurants on Nusa Lembongan

Majority of restaurants are located within the hotels of Nusa Lembongan.

Indiana Restaurant located within the new Indiana Kenanga Luxury Villa has fantastic food. They have a French chef, Clement who has worked in Michelen Star restaurants in Europe including in Paris. They prices are a bit expensive compared to other places on Nusa Lembongan though the food is amazing. Entrees start from 65,000Rp, main meals from 130,000Rp and desserts from 75,000Rp.

Linda's Bungalows has a fantastic restaurant. They claim to have to best food on Nusa Lembongan and I have to agree. Their menu is fairly standard with Indonesia food or burgers though they have a specials board which changes regularly and this food is special! Crumb chicken breast with mushroom sauce or calamari rings with chips and salad to name a few.

The view from Linda's Restaurant

The View from Linda's Restaurant

 

Johny Tarzan's Eating House is located within Mainski Lembongan Resort on Sunset Beach. With a good, reasonably priced menu of Indonesian, Asian and Western food and a good selection of drinks and cocktails. A great place to watch the sunset. Check out the full menu - www.mainski-lembongan-resort.com

 

Internet access on Nusa Lembongan

 

There are internet cafes located close to the hotels on Nusa Lembongan. Some offer WiFi wireless internet access which is accessible in the hotels near by.

 

On Jungut Batu Beach (the main beach) behind Mainski Resort is Ryan Internet that sell WiFi Hotspot voucher for Mainski Hotspor for 110,000rp for 33MB downloads. The voucher lasts for 1 month after you first login.

 

Hiring motorbikes or bicycles

 

Plenty of people will offer to hire you their motorbike for 70,000Rp for the whole day.

There are also bicycle hire places.

 

 

 

Last updated 7th February 2010

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How to get to and from Nusa Lembongan

Public Boats depart the public wharf at Sanur Beach daily for 70,000Rp one-way. Times change regularly so best to ask around.

You can also arrange a fast boat from Sanur  to Nusa Lembongan for 100,000Rp with Perarma Tours. You can book in your hotel. The boats leave from the northern end of Sanur at around 10.30am. Trip takes around 1 hour.

From Nusa Lembongan you can also get boat transfers to Sanur, Padangbai or directly to the Gili Islands Lombok

 

To Gili Islands the transfer takes 1.5 hours and costs 590,000Rp.

Bounty Cruises offer transfers to Nusa Lembongan leaving Benoa Harbour Bali. Prices are US$35 one way. They also offer day and dinner cruises. www.balibountycruises.com

Accommodation / Hotels on Nusa Lembongan 2010 rates

Tarci Bungalow and Agus Bar and Restaurant is backpacker accommodation located right on the beach at Jungutbatu Beach. Room prices start from 50,000Rp (US$5) per night. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here.

Bungalo No 7 offers tradition Losmen accommodation from 70,000Rp (US$6) per night. www.bungalo-no7.com

Secret Garden Bungalows budget accommodation. Prices from 80,000Rp (US$6.50) per night. Ph: +62 813 5313 6861 or 0813 5313 6861 - cell phone so can accept SMS for reservations.

Agung's Bungalows and Restaurant is located right on the beach at Jungutbatu Beach. Room prices are 100,000Rp for a room with fan and cold water. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here.

Puri Nusa Bungalows and Restaurants is located right on the beach at Jungut Batu. With a choice of rooms with fan or air-conditioning, room prices start from 100,000Rp per night. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here.

Mandara Beach Bungalows and Restaurant is located right on the beach at Jungut Batu Beach. Room prices from 100,000Rp (US$10) per night with fan and cold water. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here.

Linda Bungalow and Restaurant (2 reviews) run by Aussie Linda. Located on the main beach - Jungut Batu with an excellent restaurant. Room prices start from 150,000Rp per night. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here.

Star Two Thousand Cafe and Bungalows is right next door to Ketut Losmen Bungalows right on the beach. It is owned by the same family so you can use the swimming pool at Ketut Losmen (see picture below). Room prices start from 200,000Rp per night US$20. For pictures, prices, contact details and reviews click here.

Ketut Losmen Bungalows (3 reviews) is located right on the beach where the boat transfers from Sanur drop you at Nusa Lembongan. With a small swimming pool overlooking the beach. Room prices start from 250,000Rp per night. For pictures, prices contact details and hotel reviews click here.

Ketut Losmen Bungalows pool

Ketut Losmen Bungalows Nusa Lembongan

 

Mainski Lembongan Resort located on Sunset Beach offers good quality 3 star accommodation. With a small swimming pool. Prices from US$28. For pictures and hotel reviews of Mainski Lembongan Resort click here.

Coconut Beach Resort prices from US$39 per night. www.bali-activities.com

Villa Wayan prices from US$45 per night.

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Playgrounds Accommodation have rooms available from US$50 per night www.playgroundslembongan.com

 

The Tanis Villas 9 villas with prices from US$55 - US$109 for a 2 bedroom villa.

www.tanisvillas.com

 

Ship Wrecks Villas located on the north-west coast of Nusa Lembongan with surfing and snorkeling minutes away. Room prices start from 430000Rp (from April 2009) (US$37) www.nusalembongan.com.au

 

Waka Nusa Resort prices from US$121 per night. www.wakanusaresort-bali.com

 

Mushroom Beach Bungalows prices from US$125 per night.

www.mushroom-lembongan.com

 

Indiana Kenanga Luxury Private Villas and Spa (1 review) opened in August 2009. With private suites from US$130 per night and Villas with with private pool for US$300 per night. For pictures, contact details and reviews click here.

 

Batu Karang Resort and Day Spa is one of the newest luxury resorts on Nusa Lembongan. Prices from US$208. www.batukaranglembongan.com

 

Nusa Lembongan Resort overlooking the crystal clear waters of Sanghiang Bay. Internet rates from US$235 including breakfast. Can arrange boat transfers to Bali.

www.nusalembonganresort.com

 

Lembongan Island Beach Villas have 2 bedroom villas that fit up to 4 adults. Prices are US$165 per night for the standard villas and US$185 per night for the whirlpool villas. This includes breakfast and all taxes.

www.lembonganbeachvillas.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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