10 Best Beach Clubs and Bars in Bali
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Bali has a fantastic mix of beach clubs and bars lining the southern coast of the island and hidden below pristine cliffs on the Bukit Peninsula. Some have successfully brought a Mediterranean atmosphere to this tropical island, while others retain a more rustic, local setup.
Many of Bali’s best beach clubs offer delicious tapas and sharing platters to go along with your drinks. These beachside dining venues in Bali are among the best places to lounge through the day, but do stay to enjoy the sunset views. Here’s our selection of the best in Bali to help you decide which beach club to head to for a great time on the coast.
1. Sundays Beach Club
A stunning private beach hidden below a cliff
Good for: Food, Nightlife, Photo
Sundays Beach Club boasts one of the most gorgeous “hidden beach” locations on the island. It faces gentle waters that are ideal for swimming and has a Mediterranean-style setting between a rock face and the coastline.
Their pristine 540-foot stretch of sand is accessible with a minimum deposit that can be redeemed against food and beverage purchases. The only access to this beautiful location is via a 2-minute funicular ride down an adjacent green cliff. In the evenings you’ll be treated to live music and bonfires on the beach. Read more
Location: Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, Badung, Bali 80362, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 7.30 am to 10 pm
Phone: +62 (0)821 4405 7406
Sundays Beach Club
2. Potato Head Beach Club
An iconic party venue featuring world-class talent
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife
The Potato Head Beach Club is one of the most popular Bali beach clubs, thanks to its frequent gigs involving international DJs and celebrities. During major events, headliners take to the poolside stage in front of an ocean backdrop.
World-class concerts and parties at Potato Head have included great names such as Marc Ronson, Foster the People, Fat Boy Slim, and M.I.A. Makeshift stages are set up over the pool enabling crowds to splash away to the beats and rhythms, as performers keep spirits high. Read more
Location: Jalan Petitenget No.51B, Seminyak, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to midnight, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 2 am
Phone: +62 (0)361 473 7979
Potato Head Beach Club
3. FINNS Beach Club
A trendy hangout popular with surfers
Good for: Families, Group
FINNS Beach Club is a chic hangout on Berawa Beach in Canggu, featuring a magnificent all-bamboo structure that’s spacious and airy. A blue-tiled infinity pool overlooks the rolling surf and is filled with a trendy young crowd most days.
You can stay in the shade, lounge about in the sun, or soak in the pool while enjoying the ocean views. The beach club is especially popular with surfers, who paddle in for a cold beer and a bite to eat after a session on the waves. Read more
Location: Jalan Pantai Berawa No.99, Tibubeneng, Canggu, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 11 am to midnight
Phone: +62 (0)361 844 6327
FINNS Beach Club
4. Azul Beach Club
Culinary delights from a renowned chef
Good for: Food, Nightlife
Set within the Mandira Beach Resort and Spa, at the Azul Beach Club you can enjoy laidback lounging with drinks, Legian sea breezes by day, and dramatic skies at sunset. Semi-open dining sections, a bar, and lounging spaces are spread across 3 levels under towering thatch-roofed domes.
Behind the bar, acclaimed mixologist Joseph Boroski, has devised a great list of signature cocktails for Azul Beach Club. Come mealtimes, celebrated chef Arief Wicaksono showcases his talent through a range of innovative dishes, such as “chef’s creation pizzas” that include twists like “gado-gado” (traditional mix of Balinese vegetables) and “tom yum goong” (spicy and sour Thai soup). Read more
Location: Jalan Padma No.2, Legian, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 7 am to 11 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 765 759
Azul Beach Club
5. Cocoon Seminyak
A relaxed vibe with a fusion of flavors
Good for: Couples, Food, Nightlife
This popular beach club on Seminyak’s southern end has an inviting blue centerpiece pool surrounded by white sun loungers. By day, Cocoon lets you enjoy a relaxing pool retreat with beautiful sea views and embroidered traditional Balinese parasols to shelter under.
By night, Cocoon serves up a delicious fusion of Indonesian, Asian, and Western cuisine, innovative cocktails, and a buzzing party atmosphere. Regular party highlights here include “Splash” pool gatherings on Sundays. It’s a venue that’s often busy but always has a welcoming and relaxed feel. Read more
Location: Pantai Double Six, Jalan Arjuna No.66, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 11 am to 11 pm
Phone: +62 (0)812 6688 4467
Cocoon Seminyak
6. Karma Beach Bali
A luxurious and tranquil escape
Good for: Couples, Families, Photo
The Karma Kandara Private Beach at the exclusive 5-star hotel Karma Kandara Resort offers a gorgeous stretch of white sand surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
This pristine beach features restful thatched-roof beach huts with raised bamboo platforms. You can indulge in blissful scenery and calming ocean views here. Access to the beach is via a private funicular that takes you 100 meters down the rock face. The surrounding region is known as “Billionaire’s Row”, meaning this beach club has a genuine air of luxury and exclusivity. Read more
Location: Karma Kandara Bali, Jalan Villa Kandara, Ungasan, Badung, Bali 80362, Indonesia
Phone: +62 (0)361 848 2200
Karma Beach Bali
7. Vue Beach Club
A vast swimming pool to watch the surfers
Good for: Luxury, Nightlife
The Vue Beach Club is in the heart of the trendy surfer neighborhood of Canggu. The club is part of the Lv8 Resort Hotel, which sits right on the beachfront and offers great ocean views.
The club’s massive swimming pool overlooks Berawa Beach, so you’ll be able to watch the surfers antics out on the waves. The pool area is surrounded by a generous sundeck dotted with beanbags, sunbeds, and gazebos. The music ranges from ambient house to pumping EDM, depending on the event and time of the night.
Location: Canggu, Jl. Subak Sari 13 No.69, Tibubeneng, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 7 am to 10 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 894 8888
Vue Beach Club
8. Sakala Beach Club
A stunning location with traditional performers
Good for: Families, Food, Nightlife
As one of the signature venues of the 5-star Mantra Sakala Resort & Beach Club, Sakala Beach Club boasts a stunning beachfront location in Tanjung Benoa, as well as an infinity pool that offers unobstructed views to the ocean.
The club has 2 restaurants and 2 bars offering an extensive menu and regularly hosting special events ranging from live DJs to traditional music and fire dancers. Thanks to the child-friendly pool and a generous kids’ menu, the club is also very popular with families.
Location: Jalan Pratama No.95, Tanjung Benoa, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 9 am to 10 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 775216
Sakala Beach Club
9. HQ Beach Lounge
The headquarters for your fun in the sun
Good for: Couples, Families, Food, Nightlife
The HQ Beach Lounge (also known as “Headquarters”) at the Truntum Kuta hotel is a fun beachfront venue fit for vacationing families and friends who are looking for a laidback location with a pool, ocean views, and easy access to Kuta Beach. Add to that reasonably priced food and drinks, and it’s the perfect place to relax and have fun in the daytime.
The beach club is located directly on the Kuta coastline and is hard to miss. It’s easily accessible from the art vendor-lined path next to the Balawista lifeguard headquarters and the Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation site. Read more
Location: Jalan Pantai Kuta No.1, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 10 am to 9 pm
Phone: +62 (0)361 846 6822
HQ Beach Lounge
10. Jimbaran Beach Club
A chic hangout in Jimbaran Bay
Good for: Families, Nightlife
The Jimbaran Beach Club sets itself apart from the huge crowd of sunset seafood cafes on Jimbaran Bay. It offers a more chic and modern setup, including a dining room, beach bar, and elevated lounging area where you can soak up rays and enjoy the sunset with a refreshing drink in hand.
The beach club offers a great seascape overlooking the surf, with the Four Seasons Resort to the left and the runway of the Ngurah Rai International Airport visible at the opposite end.
Location: Pantai Muaya, Jimbaran, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 8 am to 11 pm
Phone: +62(0) 361 709 959
Jimbaran Beach Club
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