On the very southern tip of Bali sits the beautiful Melasti Beach. This lovely slice of paradise is a great place to hang out for relaxing beach day with its long stretch of sand, pretty cliff views, nice spots to swim, and various amenities. If you’re spending time in Uluwatu or another area of the Bukit Peninsula, we definitely recommend wandering over to Melasti Beach. Here are some details for your visit!

Getting to Melasti Beach
As mentioned above, Melasti Beach sits on the very southern tip of Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. It is located a ways away from Uluwatu’s town center and other towns on the peninsula. So unless your hotel is nearby, you’ll likely need to rent a car or motorbike, take a taxi or rideshare, or hire a driver.
If you hire a Grab or Gojek, note that they may be able to drop you off at the beach but will likely not be able to come all the way back to the beach to pick you up. Local taxi drivers often have conflicts with ride share drivers and don’t permit them to access the area. If you hire one to pick you up, you will have to walk all the way back up the hill since they aren’t permitted to come down to the beach.
Whether you take a taxi or rideshare, consider organizing a return time with the driver to come pick you up. Alternatively, there were some taxi drivers hanging out around the parking area.
If you drive a bike or car, park in the lot near the beach. If you hire a driver for the day, they will also wait for you here. We hired a driver for several hours because there were four of us planning to hit a couple beaches in the area. It’s a very affordable way to get around, especially if you’re in a group! Each of our drivers that drove us from the airport a couple days before had offered to drive us on any excursions, so we went with one of them. There are also various companies listed online that you can hire a driver through.

Visiting Melasti Beach
Fees
Beach entry: 10,000 IDR per adult.
Parking: 2,000 IDR for a scooter, 5,000 IDR for a car
Entry is payable by cash only at the toll along the road down to the beach.
Amenities
Restrooms: There is a free public restroom. There aren’t many toilets so there’s often a line during busier times.
Food & Drink: There are a few warungs near the parking area selling a variety of local dishes and drinks for a pretty good deal. There are also beach clubs, such as Sundays, White Rock, and Tropical Temptation, that have bars and restaurants – some charge an entry fee or require a minimum spend. Additionally, there were some vendors strolling around selling coconuts, beer, ice cream, etc.
Gear Rentals: You can rent an umbrella with two loungers for around 150,000 IDR for the day. Beach clubs have their own loungers and also offer other gear, like paddle boards and kayaks, for rent.


Beach Details
Melasti Beach is a long stretch of sand lined by cliffs and a various beach resorts. This beach is quite popular not only for its beauty, but also likely because it doesn’t require a steep hike down to it and there are many amenities right on the beach, unlike many of the other beaches in the area.

Despite it being popular, it didn’t feel too busy because there is plenty of sand to hang out on. We rented some loungers just in front of the main parking area, but there are other areas to spread out a towel and relax. There are also various beach clubs where you can hang by their pool or use their loungers and cabanas with a minimum spend.

Another thing we really liked about Melasti Beach is that there were plenty of places to swim where it wasn’t too rocky in the water. The water was clear and refreshing and we were able to swim around a lot more here than at some other beaches around Uluwatu that were pretty rocky with rougher waves.
There are a few interesting things to note around the beach as well. As you drive down the cliff to the beach, there is a pretty overlook just beyond the fee station. Down on the road by the beach, there are some intricate arches that are a popular photo spot.

On the east end of the beach, you can see an old ship on the shore. It sits on a small peninsula that is said to be the southernmost point on Bali. Also on this end of the beach is a large outdoor theater where you can watch Kecak dance performances nightly at 6p.m. You can buy your ticket there (we’d recommend not waiting until right before the show), or online through sites like Klook and Get Your Guide.
What to Bring to Melasti Beach
Cash: Bring cash to pay the entry fee, for an umbrella and chair if you desire, for food, etc. Card isn’t accepted everywhere.
Water: Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. You can also buy bottles there, but it was more expensive than the water we bought at the market near our hotel.
Food: If you want to bring snacks or a packed lunch to enjoy at the beach. As mentioned above, there are dining options available as well.
Water Shoes: This beach isn’t as rocky as some of the others we visited in the area. But if you want to explore the cliff areas or the tide pools at low tide, consider shoes you don’t mind getting wet to protect your feet on the sharp rocks.
Swimsuit & Towel: We just wore our swimsuits. But it looked like there was a changing area if needed.
Sun Protection: A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Beach Gear: Chairs and umbrella or beach blanket if you don’t want to rent an umbrella and lounger, snorkel, and anything else you may want on the beach.
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