Padangbai is predominantly a fishing village which still has enough tourism aspirations to qualify as a great alternative to Kuta, Nusa Dua & Sanur. There are flenty of budget accommodations, restaurants, internet cafes (although slow & a little unreliable), quiet beaches & 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. Mustika Sari Hotel is a good hotel available at the place with large swimming pool and have AC & nice restaurant. Around the Mustika Sari 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. Mustika Sari 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 Mustika Sari Hotel Padangbai. Diving program is also available through our marketing offices Just contact them and brief your program throughout your stay in Bali.