Lovina · Wellness
Banjar Hot Springs near Lovina: A Visitor’s Guide
Warm sulfur water pouring from stone dragons into three garden pools.
By The Bali Guideline Editorial TeamUpdated 12 November 2026
Overview
Banjar Hot Springs, before you go.
Air Panas Banjar is a set of three warm sulfur-spring pools in a tropical garden in Banjar village, 10 km southwest of Lovina in north Bali. Foreigners pay IDR 45,000, and the pools are open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It is worth an unhurried morning for anyone staying in Lovina, and a good soak after a dawn dolphin boat.
The spring at Banjar rises on a forested hillside a few kilometers inland from Bali’s north coast. Its pools run at about 38°C (a 2025 visitor’s reading), the water smells faintly of sulfur and runs through a stepped garden of stone pools before draining into the stream below. Local people have bathed here for generations, using the water for skin complaints and aching joints. Bali’s provincial tourism office describes the shower pool as a relic of the Japanese occupation in the 1940s, when the authorities improved the spring and built pools around it.
Today the complex has three main levels. At the top, water pours from eight carved naga, the serpent-dragons of Balinese myth, into a shallow, warm pool. Below it, the main pool runs from waist-deep to about 2 m and is long enough to float in. A third pool has three spouts that drop about 3.5 m, hard enough to pummel your shoulders like a massage. The operator also lists private pools, a spa, a restaurant above the pools and a warung. A small market of about 20 stalls lines the walk to the gate.
It is a local place first, and that is much of its charm. On a weekday morning you may share the main pool with a handful of travelers and a few families from the village; on weekends and holidays Balinese and Indonesian visitors fill the shower pool, and you may wait for a turn under the spouts. The setting is a tropical garden rather than a spa resort, and the green water is warm, mineral and slightly cloudy.
A few things to know before you go. The entrance fee for foreigners has more than doubled, from IDR 20,000 in 2020 to IDR 45,000, while Indonesians pay IDR 15,000. Changing rooms are basic. Lockers and toilets cost a few thousand rupiah extra, and the restaurant takes cash only. One visitor noted in 2025 that there is no wristband, so keep your ticket if you step out. The sulfur can stain light swimwear and tarnish silver. And if you arrive by ride-hailing car, finding one for the return can be hard.
None of that spoils it. Pair the springs with the Buddhist monastery on the hill above the village, 2.6 km away, and you have one of the most relaxed half days on the north coast.
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM–5:30 PM; closed on Nyepi (checked Nov 2026)
- Ticket
- IDR 45,000 foreigners, IDR 15,000 Indonesians (checked Nov 2026)
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours with a soak and a meal
- Best time
- Weekday mornings from the 8:30 AM opening; any season
- Dress code
- Swimwear in dark colors; cover up for the market and restaurant
- Location
- Banjar village, 10 km southwest of Lovina; 15–20 min by car
Today at Banjar Hot Springs
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- 12 hr 27 min of light
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Jl. Raja Ida Made Rai, Banjar, Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia
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What to see at Banjar Hot Springs.
- 01
The upper pool and its eight naga
At the top of the complex, warm water pours from eight carved naga heads into a shallow pool with a submerged ledge to sit on. It is the warmest of the public pools and shallow enough for children, so families gather here. Sit under a spout for a stream of hot water across your back; the sulfur smell fades after the first few minutes.
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The main pool
The largest pool sits below the upper one, its wall lined with more dragon heads. The depth runs from waist-high near the steps to about 2 m at the far end, so you can swim a few strokes or float on your back under the palms. The water is warm rather than hot, which makes it comfortable for a long soak even at midday.
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The shower pool
The smallest public pool has three spouts fed from a height of about 3.5 m. The falling water hits hard, and locals use it as a natural massage for the neck and shoulders. On busy days people line up for a turn. Ease in slowly, keep your head out of the direct stream and watch your step on the wet stone.
- 04
Private pools and the spa
The operator lists upper and lower private VIP pools alongside the public ones, plus massages and body treatments. In 2025 a traveler reported IDR 15,000 an hour for a shared jacuzzi, IDR 150,000 for a private one and IDR 75,000 for an hour of Balinese massage. Prices change, so ask at the desk or message the operator on WhatsApp before you go.
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Lunch above the pools
A restaurant on the terrace above the pools serves Indonesian staples such as nasi goreng and mie goreng, with meals from about IDR 40,000 in a 2025 guide, and a warung sells snacks, ice cream and drinks. Sitting above the steaming pools with a cold drink after a soak is half the point. Bring cash; cards were not accepted in 2025.
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The market on the way in
About 20 stalls line the path from the parking area to the gate, selling sarongs, swimwear, towels, souvenirs and snacks. Forgot your swimsuit or towel? You can buy one here. Prices start high, so bargain politely. Some stall holders also offer parking help and directions and may ask you to buy something in return.
Seasons
Best time to visit Banjar Hot Springs.
Come at the 8:30 AM opening on a weekday. The pools are quietest, the morning air is cool enough that warm water feels good, and you may have the shower pool to yourself. Lovina’s dolphin boats come back by about 8:30 AM, which makes the springs an easy second stop. Afternoons are warmer, and weekend afternoons are the busiest time.
The springs work in any season. The north coast is one of the drier parts of Bali, and from May to September days are mostly sunny. In the wet season, from November to March, afternoon showers are common, but a warm pool in the rain is no hardship, and the restaurant gives shelter.
Weekends and Indonesian holidays bring local families and longer waits at the spouts. The complex closes on Nyepi, which falls on 8 March 2027, when the whole island shuts down for 24 hours.
Coming between November and March? Read our Bali rainy season guide →
Getting There
How to get to Banjar Hot Springs.
| From | Time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Lovina (Kalibukbuk) | 15–20 min | About 10 km west along the coast road, then inland through Banjar village. Easy by scooter or car, and the obvious stop after a dawn dolphin boat. |
| Singaraja | 30–40 min | About 19 km west through Lovina along the north-coast road. |
| Munduk | 35–45 min | About 17 km down the hill to Banjar, so the springs fit a drive from the mountains to the coast. |
| Pemuteran | 50–60 min | About 40 km east along the north-coast road through Seririt. |
| Ubud | 2.5–3 h | About 91 km by car via Bedugul and Munduk, or via Gitgit and Lovina. Better as a stop on the way north than as a day trip. |
| Bali airport (DPS) | 2.75–3.5 h | About 110 km by pre-booked car via Denpasar and Bedugul. Drive the mountain stretch in daylight. |
| Seminyak or Canggu | 2.75–3.5 h | About 106 km by car via Mengwi, Bedugul and Munduk. |
Getting around Banjar Hot Springs
From the main road in Banjar village, a lane climbs a couple of kilometers to the springs, signposted Air Panas. The parking area sits at the bottom of the market, and you walk the last few minutes past the stalls to the ticket booth. A 2026 guide put parking at about IDR 5,000; other visitors are asked for a donation instead.
Inside, stone steps link the three levels of pools, the changing rooms and the restaurant. The steps and pool edges are wet and slippery, so walk slowly and keep children close, especially around the 2 m end of the main pool. Lockers cost about IDR 5,000 and toilets about IDR 3,000; showers are free.
A scooter or a car with a driver is easiest. Grab and Gojek cars can bring you from Lovina, but a 2025 visitor struggled to find a ride back, so agree on a return or use a Lovina driver. Public minibuses run along the coast road; from there it is about a 30-minute walk uphill.
Tickets & Tours
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Know Before You Go
Banjar Hot Springs tips that save time and trouble.
- 01Bring cash in small bills: the entrance fee, lockers, toilets, parking and the restaurant are all paid in rupiah.
- 02Wear dark swimwear; the minerals can stain pale fabric, and the sulfur can tarnish silver jewelry.
- 03Pack your own towel and flip-flops, or buy them at the market by the gate.
- 04Keep your ticket. There is no wristband, and you may be asked to pay again if you leave and return.
- 05Do not use soap or shampoo in the pools; rinse off in the free showers.
- 06Skip a long soak if you are pregnant, have heart or blood-pressure problems, or have open cuts; check with a doctor if unsure.
- 07Keep an eye on children in the deep end of the main pool and on the wet steps.
- 08Combine it with Brahmavihara-Arama, the Buddhist monastery 2.6 km away; bring a sarong or borrow one there.
- 09Arrange your ride back before you go in, as ride-hailing cars rarely wait in Banjar.
FAQ
Banjar Hot Springs questions, answered.
How much is the Banjar hot springs entrance fee?
IDR 45,000 for foreign visitors and IDR 15,000 for Indonesians, according to the operator (checked Nov 2026). It covers the public pools for as long as you like. Lockers, toilets, parking, private pools and massages cost extra, and the fee has risen from IDR 20,000 in 2020, so older guides are out of date.
What are the Banjar hot springs opening hours?
Daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, according to the operator (checked Nov 2026). The complex is closed at night and on Nyepi. Arrive at opening for the quietest pools; weekend afternoons are busiest.
Are the Banjar hot springs worth visiting?
Yes, if you are in Lovina or passing through the north. The naga spouts, the garden and the warm water make it a pleasant, inexpensive couple of hours, and it pairs well with the dolphin boats or the monastery. Do not expect a spa resort: facilities are basic, and on weekends it is busy with local families.
How hot is the water at Banjar hot springs?
Warm rather than scalding. A 2025 visitor measured about 38°C, and the pools feel progressively cooler from the top level down. The upper pool and the spouts are the warmest. The water smells of sulfur and looks slightly green and cloudy, which is normal for a mineral spring.
What should I bring to Banjar hot springs?
Dark swimwear, a towel, flip-flops, cash in small bills and a change of clothes. Leave silver jewelry behind, as sulfur tarnishes it. Towels and swimwear are sold at the market by the gate if you forget, and lockers cost about IDR 5,000.
Can children swim at Banjar hot springs?
Yes. The upper pool is shallow and warm and suits children, while the main pool reaches about 2 m at the deep end, so non-swimmers need an adult close by at all times. The stone steps and pool edges are slippery when wet.
How do I get to Banjar hot springs from Lovina?
Drive or ride about 10 km west along the coast road, turn inland at Banjar village and follow the Air Panas signs uphill, 15 to 20 minutes in all. A Lovina driver can wait while you swim. Grab works one way, but return rides are hard to find.
Are the Banjar hot springs sacred?
It is a public bathing place, not a temple, so swimwear is fine in the pools. Balinese have long used the water for cleansing and healing, though, so behave as you would at a public bath: no soap in the pools, no loud music, and cover up when you walk through the market and the restaurant.
Can you get a massage at Banjar hot springs?
Yes. The operator offers massages and body treatments, booked at the complex or on WhatsApp. A 2025 visitor paid IDR 75,000 for an hour of Balinese massage, but check current prices on the day.
Is the Banjar hot spring water good for your skin?
Many Balinese believe so. Locals have long used the sulfur water for skin complaints, aches and rheumatism, and Bali’s public broadcaster repeated those beliefs in June 2026, but they are local tradition rather than tested medical claims. Rinse off afterward, and skip it if you have open wounds or sensitive skin.
What is near Banjar hot springs?
Brahmavihara-Arama, Bali’s largest Buddhist monastery, is 2.6 km up the hill. Lovina’s beach and dolphin boats are 10 km east, and the waterfalls around Munduk are 35 to 45 minutes inland.
Nearby
Where to go after Banjar Hot Springs.
Places close by that fit into the same trip, with realistic travel times.
About 2.6 km, 5–10 min by car
Brahmavihara-Arama Buddhist monastery
Bali’s largest Buddhist monastery, with meditation halls, gold Buddhas and a small Borobudur replica above the valley; entry by donation.
15–20 min by car (about 10 km)
Lovina dolphin boats
Dawn boats off Kalibukbuk to watch spinner dolphins, back by about 8:30 AM, in time for a soak.
Visitor guide40–50 min by car
Munduk Waterfall
Forest waterfall walks in the cool hills above the coast, an easy pairing on the way up or down.
Visitor guide50–60 min by car (about 35 km)
Gitgit Waterfall
A tall waterfall a short walk from the road between Singaraja and Bedugul.
Visitor guide1.25–1.5 h by car (about 58 km)
West Bali National Park
Ranger-led treks, Bali starlings and boats to Menjangan Island at Bali’s northwest tip.
Visitor guide
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How we researched this
Sources and fact checks.
Prices, opening hours, show times and travel times in this Banjar Hot Springs guide were checked against official sites, government tourism pages and recent reporting on 12 November 2026. Where sources disagreed, we give the official figure and say so. Rankings are our editorial judgment, set out in our editorial policy.
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