Located some 1.5 hours from Denpasar, these warm springs offer you the unique experience of bathing and swimming by the side of Batur Lake, the largest in Bali. The location is around a 15-minute drive down the lane from Penelokan, an area in Kintamani where tourists usually stop to enjoy the stunning scenery of Batur’s mountain and lake, turn where you see the big black stones left by the volcanic explosion.
There are three bathing spots in the village, each managed by different people. One bathing place is managed by a luxurious hotel; another is a public bathing place; while the other is managed by the customary village, who charge an entrance fee of Rp 50,000.
The fee includes a towel, soap, shampoo and a place to rest. Fresh tamarillo, or tree tomato, juice is served as the welcome drink. This particular spring was traditionally used by the local people, but is nowadays professionally operated as a tourist destination. There are four pools: a swimming pool, children’s pool, healing pool and floating/sunbathing pool, all filled with natural warm water from the surrounding springs.
The 126-square-meter swimming pool is the closest pool to the lake, so you can swim here while enjoying the lake scenery. The healing pool provides a natural spa and is promoted with the tagline “The only one healing spa in Bali”; you can bathe in the warm water and revel in the healing sensation. The 25 centimeters deep floating/sunbathing pool is where you can lie down and relax, while enjoying the lake scenery and feel the warm water all over your body. After bathing, you can relax at the nearby restaurant and bar.