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Ramayana Candidasa Beach Resort
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A 4-star beachfront resort in Candidasa with excellent facilities and service. Perfect for families and couples seeking a relaxing beach vacation.
Ramayana Candidasa Beach Resort sits on the seafront in Candidasa, in eastern Bali's Karangasem Regency, around 70 km from Ngurah Rai Airport — roughly 1.5 to 2 hours by car. The village of Candidasa offers a handful of warungs, dive operators and art shops. The Pura Candidasa temple is walkable from the resort. Tirta Gangga water palace is 45 minutes north, and Padang Bai ferry terminal is about 30 minutes west.
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Ramayana Candidasa Beach Resort is one of eastern Bali's most established 4-star resort options, sitting directly on the waterfront in Candidasa village. The resort earns consistently good reviews for its serene tropical gardens, spacious ocean-view rooms and the relaxed atmosphere that Candidasa is known for. Guests frequently praise the pool area, which has ample umbrellas and sunbeds with towels provided, and the spa is cited as a particular highlight — offering treatments at very reasonable prices compared to Seminyak or Ubud. Staff service is generally warm and attentive. The grounds are well-maintained and feel genuinely resort-like with Balinese architecture and lush planting. One important note for guests: the resort fronts the ocean but the beach immediately in front is not a swimable stretch — guests need to walk or take a short scooter ride to reach a public beach. The restaurant receives mixed feedback, with some reviewers finding the food expensive relative to the quality on offer. For those exploring eastern Bali and wanting a peaceful, well-priced resort base, Ramayana Candidasa remains a well-regarded option at an 8.6 rating.
Possible strengths
- +Serene beachfront setting in quiet eastern Bali
- +Spacious, ocean-view rooms with Balinese decor
- +Excellent pool area with sunbeds, umbrellas and towels provided
- +Spa services at very affordable prices
- +Warm and attentive staff
Possible drawbacks
- −No swimable beach directly in front — need transport to reach public beach
- −Restaurant food is considered expensive for the quality served
- −Remote location requires a vehicle for most dining and excursion options
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Can you swim at the beach at Ramayana Candidasa?+
The resort is on the seafront but the immediate shoreline is not suitable for swimming. Guests need to travel a short distance by foot or scooter to reach the nearest public beach.
How far is Ramayana Candidasa from Bali Airport?+
The resort is approximately 70 km from Ngurah Rai Airport — a 1.5 to 2 hour drive through central or southern Bali.
Is the spa at Ramayana Candidasa good value?+
Yes, the spa is consistently praised as good value, with guests noting significantly lower prices compared to spas in Seminyak or Ubud.
What is there to do near Ramayana Candidasa?+
The area offers snorkelling and diving, day trips to Tirta Gangga water palace (45 min), Amed (1 hour), Pura Besakih (1 hour), and easy access to the Padang Bai ferry terminal for the Gili Islands.