Kaura Bali
Under the shade of the coconut trees on the edge of the water, Lotus Bungalows is an excellent stepping stone to discovering the unknown treasures of east Bali. Situated away from the tourist areas, just 5 minutes from central Candidasa, it is perfect for both divers and non-divers who are ready to discover the cultural and the underwater gems of Bali.
Lotus Bungalows features twenty standard and superior bungalows, each with elegant furnishings plus a Balinese-style open air bathroom with hot and cold water. All the rooms have their own private veranda and the Superior Rooms feature a direct view of the sea. For your convenience and comfort, there are tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryers, mini bars and air-conditioning in each bungalow. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in the public areas.
East Bali offers a wealth of culture, natural beauty and outdoor activities. Choose from snorkeling, trekking, visiting traditional villages and temples, rafting and more. You may spend your days diving, exploring cultural sites, enjoying a swim in the pool overlooking the Lombok Strait, a meal in the open-air restaurant or a traditional Balinese massage.
Lotus Bungalows features twenty bungalows, each with elegant furnishings, a Balinese-style open-air bathroom with hot and cold water, air conditioning and a private veranda. Each of the room's furnishings reflects the beauty of Bali and the friendliness and hospitality of the Balinese people will provide you with an unforgettable holiday.
Each Standard & Superior Room features:
Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Private veranda (sea view for Superior only)
Balinese style bathroom
Hair dryer
Safety deposit box
Complimentary coffee and tea maker
Complimentary bottled drinking water
Diving!
Gangga Divers, already well established at Gangga Island Resort & Spa, Manado, North Sulawesi, operates the PADI Five Star Dive Resort where the highest international standards of diving safety, and personal service are upheld. The dive center is perfectly located to reach the best dive sites in Bali, including Candidasa's, Gili Tepekong, Tulamben's Liberty Wreck, as well as sites off Padang Bai and Nusa Penida. One of Bali's greatest charms is its wide range and variety of dive sites. You can dive in Bali on a steel shipwreck, over sand slopes, off vertical drop-offs, along deep coral covered ridges, in roaring currents, with manta rays, sharks or small nudibranches in many colours. In short, there's diving for all.
Some Dive Sites:
Padang Bai & Amuk Bay
Amuk Bay, with the villages of Padang Bai in the south and Candidasa in the north, is about 6 kilometres across. Close to Candidasa there are two larger islands, Tepekong and Biaha, as well as an area with small rocks called Mimpang or Batu Tiga. The diving in this area is astonishingly rich.
Tulamben
Tulamben, which is around 1.5 hours from Candidasa and is famous for the Liberty Wreck dive site. There are also many other sites close to the shipwreck.
Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan
These islands are around 30 minutes by boat from Candidasa. Many divers and snorkelers visit these islands for the chance to see manta rays as well as reef sharks and nudibranchs.
Snorkeling and Fishing
Snorkels, masks and fins are available for hire while joining our organized snorkeling trips. Alternatively, you could enjoy a fishing excursion in a traditional Balinese fishing boat, and ask our cooks to prepare your catch-of-the-day to your own taste.
Trekking
East Bali is renowned for its spectacular beauty and the traditional lifestyle of its people. One of the best ways to discover this is by walking through the countryside and observing firsthand the life of the local families as they go about their daily activities. A good physical condition is advised for guests to truly enjoy this excursion.
Rafting
The spirit of adventure begins up in the hills around sacred Mount Agung. Here the untouched forest and emerald green paddies feed water into the valley that channels the Telaga Waja River into a gushing river heading for the coast. Flowing from the sacred mountain, the waters of the Telaga Waja are holy to the Balinese. During the trip you will travel 14km along the river and descend over 200 meters down the mountainside - fast, furious fun.
Spa & Yoga
At the pool-side massage gazebo, with the relaxing ocean sound and gentle breeze, the therapists will share their secret to wellbeing with you. Each therapist uses her own unique style representing techniques passed down from grandmother, to mother, to daughter. These therapies use firm, soothing and stretching movements guaranteed to relax the muscles and the mind. Yoga classes are offered daily.
