On the edge of the national park, about ten minutes west of Pemuteran, Banyuwedang means roughly “hot water”. Warm spring water rises close to the shore of Banyuwedang Bay and is channelled into simple bathing pools beside a small Hindu temple. Local people come here to bathe for healing and for ritual purification; visitors are welcome to join them.
The bay itself is lined with mangroves and has become the main harbour for boats to Menjangan Island, with a couple of resorts that use the spring water in their own pools. It is an easy, low-key stop to pair with a Menjangan trip or a mangrove paddle.
Top things to do at Banyuwedang Hot Springs
Soak in the spring
The public pools are simple and local — go in the morning or late afternoon when it is cooler, and bathe modestly.
Kayak the mangroves
A guided mangrove kayak in Banyuwedang Bay is a peaceful two hours, rich in birdlife.
Combine with Menjangan
Boats to Menjangan leave from the bay; a soak after a morning of snorkelling is the perfect end to the day.
How to get to Banyuwedang Hot Springs
- From Pemuteran: about 10 km west on the main road to Gilimanuk — 10–15 minutes by car or scooter.
- From Gilimanuk: around 20 km east.
- Entry: a modest fee or donation; sarongs may be required near the temple.
Insider tips
- Bathe in a swimsuit with a sarong or T-shirt over it; this is a place of worship as well as a bath.
- Do not use soap or shampoo in the pools.
- Avoid visiting during ceremonies unless invited.
Best tours & tickets for Banyuwedang Hot Springs
These top-rated experiences are the easiest way to see Banyuwedang Hot Springs from Pemuteran:
Nature from $26 Bali: Banyuwedang Bay Mangrove Kayaking Tour
A gentle guided paddle through the mangroves on the edge of West Bali National Park, a short drive from Pemuteran. The water is sheltered and flat, which makes it a good choice for beginners and a calm-sea alternative on windy days.
- Paddle quiet mangrove channels in Banyuwedang Bay
- Look for herons, kingfishers and other water birds
- Learn how mangroves protect the coast and the reef
Snorkelling from $39 Bali: Basic Snorkeling at Menjangan Island
A well-reviewed snorkelling trip that leaves from Banyuwedang, on the national park side of Pemuteran, so you spend less time on the boat and more in the water. A simple, reliable way to see Menjangan’s walls and coral gardens.
- Short crossing from the closest harbour to Menjangan
- Snorkel some of the best-preserved reefs in Bali
- Equipment and guide included
