Banyuwedang Hotspring

Sea‑edge springs and village calm

Steam curls up from the pools at Banyuwedang Hotspring while mangroves and a quiet bay frame the view. Set in Banjar Dinas Batu Ampar, Desa Pejarakan in North Bali’s Buleleng Regency, it sits far from Kuta and Ubud, but close to West Bali National Park and daily village life.

Open every day from 07h00 to 21h00 (sauf Nyepi), it draws mostly locals, with visitors paying 45 000 IDR (locals around 15 000 – 20 000 IDR; lockers about 5k). Several reviewers on Google in 2024 call it far less crowded and more peaceful than Banjar’s hot springs.

Water that’s really, truly hot

Expect heat that surprises even seasoned spa‑goers. Multiple visitors say “hot” should read “boiling hot”, with some managing only 5–7 minutes in the water before needing a break, despite staff reporting about 40°C.

Mineral‑rich, low‑sulphur water is a draw for people with sore muscles or skin issues, and many compare it favourably to Toya Devasya in Kintamani because it feels more intensely warming. A few travellers mention combining dips with cool‑downs in a cold pool or simply sitting out under the trees.

Pools, gardens and simple comforts

The hot springs are arranged in several pools, by a small temple and mangrove forest, with gardens described as “nice” and surroundings “lovely” across reviews from 2023–2024. One visitor notes a creek at the back where they watched a lizard swim.

Facilities include showers, toilets, lockers (5k) and a basic restaurant or snack bar serving cheap drinks like lemon juice, highlighted as very refreshing after a short, intense soak. Some market reports still flag toilets and changing rooms as rustic compared with Western spa standards, though recent guests often remark that everything feels clean and well kept.

Monkeys, dress codes and other quirks

This is a local bath, not a resort spa. Dress codes are not clearly defined, and one reviewer finds soaking among fully clothed bathers a bit unhygienic. Bringing your own towel is wise, as towel rental is not specified.

Monkeys from the mangroves wander through occasionally; several visitors warn they like to snatch food and loose items, so locking everything away (locker 5k) is strongly recommended. On some days they hardly appear, on others they’re more confident.

Crowds, prices and timing your visit

With an estimated online rating around 4.4 / 5, Banyuwedang is praised for being “by locals, for locals” and much quieter than southern Bali springs. One early‑morning guest at 06:45 found only a handful of local bathers; another midday visitor had almost the entire pool to themselves once a small Indonesian family left.

Foreign visitors commonly report paying 45 000 IDR entry, with locals quoted 15k; private pool options are mentioned in market notes at roughly 25 000 IDR/heure, though not all reviews refer to them directly.

Who will enjoy Banyuwedang

This is a “pépite locale”: a hot, mineral soak beside mangroves and sea, basic but atmospheric. Travellers who value intense thermal water, local company and low prices over polished spa luxury will get the most out of a long, slow visit here, especially if they come early morning or late afternoon and pack patience for the heat and the occasional monkey.