Where to Stay in Amed, Bali: Area & Hotel Guide

Located in northeastern Bali, Amed is known for being home to some of the island's top diving and snorkelling sites. With its quiet black sand beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and dramatic volcanic landscapes, the coastal town offers a peaceful escape away from the busy tourist towns of the south.

What most people know as "Amed" is actually a series of small villages that stretch for almost 14km along the coastline. It's a widespread region, with plenty of dive resorts, homestays, and villas to pick from.

Not sure where to stay in Amed? After numerous visits over the last few years, we've stayed all along the coast. In this guide, we'll run you through the best areas and hotels to stay in Amed.

Where To Stay in Amed: Summary

The region that most people call "Amed" is actually a series of smaller connecting villages. From west to east along the coast, these villages are Amed, Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Lean, Selang, Banyuning, and Aas.

We won't go into each village separately, as this would take forever and isn't necessary. Instead, we've split them by the central/busier area and the more remote eastern villages. The map below highlights the different areas to stay in Amed and our favourite hotels in each.

Area and Accommodation Guide:

Amed Village & Jemeluk Bay - For budget stays

When arriving in the coastal region from the west, the first place you'll come across is Amed Village itself. This was the first village to develop for tourism, and it's still where you'll find the highest concentration of hotels, cafes, restaurants, and shops.

Amed Village is also home to the majority of Amed's main dive shops, with many diving, snorkelling, and boat trips leaving from Amed Beach.

At the eastern end of Amed Beach is a small bay called Jemeluk. The bay is extremely popular for snorkelling, with abundant marine life and several cool underwater statues, including a Balinese temple.

Jemeluk is also home to several of our favourite restaurants and evening spots in Amed. Joli Best View and See You Again are lovely spots for an affordable meal with a view, while Sunset Point is a clifftop bar with a huge infinity pool and live music each day around sunset.

If you don't have your own transport and want to stay somewhere that's convenient and walkable(ish) to the beach and plenty of places to eat, base yourself somewhere around Amed Village and Jemeluk Bay.

Hotels in Amed Village & Jemeluk Bay:

Where to eat in Amed Village & Jemeluk Bay:

• Warung Enak – Local warung serving fantastic Indonesian and Western dishes at affordable prices.

• Rimba - Beautiful greenery-filled cafe serving a selection of healthy dishes throughout the day.

• Baker Street - The best freshly baked bread and tasty pastries/cakes in Amed!

• Green Leaf Cafe - Hippy plant-based cafe overlooking the ocean with beanbag seating and direct beach access to Jemeluk Bay.

• Joli Best View - Multi-level cafe with large open terrace overlooking Jameluk Bay. We like the local food here, but they also do Western dishes.

• See You Again Cafe – Rustic local restaurant with tasty seafood and Balinese dishes, and great views across the ocean.

East Amed - For quiet luxury

To the East of Amed Village and Jemeluk Bay are a series of smaller villages that continue along the coastline, including Lipah, Selang, and Banyuning.

These villages are more spread out than the central area of Amed, with fewer amenities like restaurants and dive shops right on your doorstep.

However, this area is much more peaceful and scenic, with a handful of luxury resorts and private villas that directly overlook the ocean. It's a great place to stay if you prefer somewhere a little out of the way.

There are several great snorkelling spots along the coastline here too, including the famous Japanese Shipwreck, which you can swim to from the coast at Banyuning. The Skipwreck is the furthest east we'd recommend staying.

Where to eat in East Amed:

• Legong - Beautiful new ocean-front restaurant in Banyuning Village. Serves tasty Western dishes, including pasta, pizza, burgers, and tacos. Sometimes has live music and traditional dance. Great for date night.

• Galanga - Cosy cafe serving Pan-Asian cuisine. Small but popular in the evening so it's best to book a table.

• Trattoria Amed - Cosy Italian-inspired restaurant overlooking the ocean. Great wine and cocktail menu.

• Green Melon Warung - Lovely local spot serving Balinese and Indonesian dishes, including plenty of fresh seafood.

Tulamben Village - For dive enthusiasts

Around a 20-30 minute drive north of central Amed is another coastal village called Tulamben.

While not as big or busy as Amed, Tulamben is popular among more advanced divers, with dive sites such as the famous USAT Liberty Shipwreck and some fantastic coral gardens just off the coast.

If your main reason for visiting Amed is diving and visiting the famous shipwreck, you could base yourself in Tulamben for a night or two. Alternatively, you can book a diving trip to Tulamben with transport from central Amed.

Hotels in Tulamben: