Padangbai is predominantly a fishing village which still has enough
tourism aspirations to qualify as a great alternative to Kuta, Nusa Dua and Sanur. There are flenty
of budget accommodations, restaurants, internet cafes (although slow and a little unreliable), quiet
beaches and other travellers need and in the off seasons Padangbai seem more like a working town.
Padangbai is the home of ferry for Lombok and very occasionally cruise ships disembark and disgorge
passengers for a brief visit to nearest object such as Tenganan the Balinese aborigin village, Besakih
Temple the mother temple of Bali and some visit the central Bali like Ubud and surrounding area. Puri
Rai Hotel is the best one available at the place with large swimming pool and have AC and also Fan
room and nice restaurant. Around the Puri Rai Hotel you are easy to find good Indonesian food, locally
cought seafood and an occasionally pizza, but no fast food, coffee shops, medical services or ATM
machines here. Puri Rai Hotel Padangbai is the place accommodation for diver or people who want to get
an inspiration after a year working hard in the office. Most people seem to come here for crossing to
Lombok, diving or looking the great beaches and quiet places. There are 4 distinct beahes proceed all
the way through town and you will find the sign to Blue Lagoon beach just up over the headland and back
down. It is great snorkeling just a few meters from shore. The white sand beaches at Padangbai can be
found at the end of town, down the paved road where you can find great sand, beautiful wave, coconut
palms, shade. Many tourist come down to Bali are looking for great beaches, Padangbai is your choice.
Let come and stay with Puri Rai Hotel Padangbai. Diving program is also available through our marketing
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