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(1) We visited the temple in December so although it was beautiful it was extremely muggy and hot. The temple has amazing views over the cliffside but the heat was unrelenting and felt like there was no breeze at all. Definitely worth the trip however can get quite busy with tourists.
(2) Our driver Made took us over the new bridge to Nusa Dua via a few vantage points \n\nMade gave us a well informed commentary of the temple .
(3) Well worth a visit to see this beautiful temple on the lake. The most scenic temple we visited in Bali for sure. Quite busy but we managed to get plenty of photos and take in the views.
(4) The market are typically Bali before you actually get to the temple. Great site for a temple, couldn't get much better, well worth the walk down and acroos the reef to the temple to get your blessing.\nSome really good small restaurant situated on top of the cliffs. After the temple it is quite nice to have a bintang and take in the view.
(5) Great experience, remember when entering temple to wear one of the sarongs and ties available, with a small donation.
(6) This was by far my favorite place in Bali. The energy and beauty here are unsurpassed. It truly is a natural temple - You feel part of something bigger than yourself. Wonderfully cool lake breeze. A place to relax and let your worldly cares go. Do not miss this!
(7) the temples are amazing, and if you go in the afternoon you can walk out to the base when the tide is out. But the most spectacular view is at sunset though the arch and with the silouette of the temple on top.We were able to arrive about 4:30 pm and walk around in the daylight, go to the beach and tide pools and then watch the sun go down. This is not far from Ubud and was an awesome finish to a great tour.
(8) We were expecting a beautiful temple with a fantastic view and we only got the view! You can't see much of the temple if anything but the view is amazing. The walks along the cliff both sides of the temple are beautiful. But you still have to pay 30000IDR per person (free sarong!). Apparently, the sunset is amazing there so worth trying!
(9) I visited this temple back in 1982, we rode right up to the top. Now it's protected by walls and gates. there used to be dirt paths, and along walking track. not there a pavers and steps. It was nice to see after all these years that it is still sacred and now protected.
(10) The temple was incredibly beautiful and the setting was gorgeous on the rock outcropping in the ocean. We were disappointed that we weren't allowed to get very close or go inside, tho (I know it's primarily a place for Hindus to worship, but would've been nice for the price of entry). If we went back it would be early in the morning because the heat was brutal and there's not much shade around the temples.
(11) Yes, it's true, it is tourist trap: the ticket is way too expensive for Balinese standards, it is extremely overcrowded in peak season and it's full of stalls and hawkers selling the same stuff. However, I enjoyed the view of the temple and the surrounding cliffs hit by giant waves and most of all the amazing sunset scenery. Of course, I had to jump from one rock to the other to avoid the mass of tourists in my pics, but that's part of the game when you visit popular spots.
(12) A good place to visit when you are out to see Beasaikh Temple and other places in East Bali. Relaxing things to see. Big fishes in a little pond. You will get a little peace at this place. Nice water palace with lush green view
(13) Gorgeous and well-kept, this water temple is whimsical, beautiful and fun to wander through!  Made for a sweet stop en route from Ubud east.  No need for a guide, just pay the entrance fee...and be sure to bring your camera!
(14) Apart from temple being so calm and peaceful, surrounded with very beautiful views. Amogst must visit places in bali
(15) after a long traffic and drive of 2 hours finally we reached here and what we see was just the best moment of our life.\nThis place felt very very peaceful, i loved the whole area nicely maintained ground and the temple itself was awesome nice  sunset views excellent beach no word to descibe the beauty of this place.\nin bali one should not miss this place by any chance....
(16) Was such a good location \nWe were asked to purify ourselves at the spring\nAnd then go to temple\nBut temple was locked \nOnly a short staircase\nHad to pay for purification \nOnly a hoax - not worth it \nDon't be fooled \nCan still see temple from the shore\nGood pictures
(17) We Had been intending to visit a remote temple on Lake Tambilgan, but our driver got mixed up and we ended up here.\n\nThe place is extremely over populated with tourists, so for any photography enthusiasts', to get get a pic of the tower, you will wait a while to get one without people with selfie sticks in it.\n\nA nice enough place, but there is a man there with chaired up flying animals wanting you to pay to have a photo. Not my taste at all. I really wish our driver had know the remote temple that I had been after.
(18) Peaceful place to spend time with fantastic  views. Almost lost cap and glasses once but the Balinese knew their tricks & how to recover. Go there every time. First time 1989 as all other places.
(19) The Hindu temple was build in the 16th century on a large island rock. We unfortunately were at the temple during high tide, so it was not accessible. It was still a beautiful site to see and well worth our time. But there were lots of tour buses while we there adding to the frenzy of locals visiting the site.\n\nthere are lots of small business selling food, clothes and novelties. \n\nWell worth the time to get there.
(20) Fantastic experience ! Informative guide who had driver stop at coffee plantation, and a local rice plantation that served us fried tapioca and sweet potatoes. The guide went above and beyond, We learned so much about Bali. Temples were interesting!
(21) The place is very good , the road to temple is very very interesting .. a lot of shops and market everywhere buying the traditional clothes and souvenirs ..\n\nWC and resturants are avilable too. Temple view is very good a lot of ocean view is great with the temple.
(22) After all the hype about having to see this place we went. You can only go to the temple if the tide is out when you make it there you are not allowed to go inside   You pay entry fee to look from the out side. Not really worth it.
(23) A must visit and specially evening time by 4 you LL get better climate and sunset and the temple is beautifully constructed
(24) A wonderful place to visit and get to see these creatures in a place set aside to ensure their survival. Seeing them up to their antics was a highlight. Also having an opportunity to see some of the sacred ceremonies in progress at the different temple sites was absolutely worth the visit. Amazing experience.
(25) The temple at sunset was serene. When the tide is in it looks like it's floating on water we were there when the tide was out so we could walk across to the temple and had a blessing awesome!! the gardens are stunning, quite a few steps to climb but you don't need to be super fit just take your time and enjoy the serenity Also had some great markets at the top of the cliff which is a bit commercial but added to the experience
(26) The temple is just amazing, on top of a mountain with outstanding views. BUT... We had sarongs and still had to rent their own ones, because they were \special\". Pay for an entrance ticket that takes you immediately to the street you were before. A HUGE line to take the picture, and a whole team of locals sitting in the best spot to take the picture from, with a fake mirror to simulate a lake that reflects the \"door\". Shouting \"Pose! Next pose! Next pose! Jump! Finish!!\" And this for hours and hours. What a shame."
(27) This is a couple hours from Bali and my driver was a bit worried about how crowded the road can get but we didn't experience any delays. Situated up in the mountains, it was quite a bit cooler and actually comfortable compared to the low lands and beach. You pay an entrance fee of 50,000 Rupiah and while it was crowded, it was easy enough to crop people out of your photos. The temple area is not that large but is so picturesque situated on the mountain lake. You could easily walk the grounds in 20-30 minutes but taking a leisurely stroll, capturing a few pictures i would suggest that you plan to spend an hour to an hour and a half here. There is a dock off to the right that you can rent an animal shaped boat or take a ride in a speed boat. The most shocking thing to me is the cheesy animal and concrete structures around the park and on the temples. They strike me as something from the United States in the 60's... There are some small deer like creatures in a cage and a large garden area set up off the lake. This is really a beautiful spot that is worthy of a visit.
(28) This was on our 'must do' list during our Bali trip and it didn't disappoint. Stunning views and beautiful temples marred only by the incessant nagging of merchants selling their wares.  We arrived at low tide, and made our way over to the temple without going inside (there was a fairly long queue) - ended up getting wet when a big wave came up over the rocks - at least it cooled us down! Only downside really was having to pay 2K rupiah to use the toilets. Worth the travel time as it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience - but expect everyone else to be there as well.
(29) This was no doubt the worst place we have visited so far. Absolutely not authentic. Not even the gardens are nice, with maintenance works and full of plastic statues. Really made all for Chinese tourists. Please avoid it if you still have time and buy a postcard. Better than the reality. I just regret not having checked the reviews first!
(30) what a beautiful place to visit.  Serene and peaceful and just beautiful.  The gardens are kept so well - there was a ceremony taking place when we went to visit so couldn't go into the Temple but that's ok, saw all the little people dressed up so gorgeously in their ceremonial clothes and mums and dads in their magnificent embroidery.  Glad that it's open to the public for us to experience the culture and to listen to the service going on
(31) On most of many trips we took the time to travel to this magnificent  place in the very South-West of\nBukit Badung, of of thre famous nine \direction\"-temples in Bal.\n\nAway from noise, not too many people , a magnificent feeling inspired by an unforgettable view.\n\nNot just for beginners: an absolute MUST. R.+E.Clausius,."
(32) Amazing views and amazing temple - all of the people we encountered were incredibly friendly and happy to teach us local Balinese greetings and history. I recommend going just before 6pm as I heard there is a ceremony at that time each day? I visited around 1pm and it was incredibly hot. Worth the visit for sure.
(33) The most sacred place to visit. Unfortunately the temples were closed because of some ceremony. We just saw the entrance, and of cause we got the famous picure..! Many tourists..
(34) It was a good experience to know the heritage of Bali. Very nicely built temples. Recommended to go in the late afternoon as the humidity and the sun is unbearable.
(35) beautiful, option to swim, nice flowers, rebuildt in 1963 after the earthquacke.\na little temple is there also. nice to walk, sit and dream
(36) This temple offers a beautiful view on the lake and it has a lot of celebrations which makes the visit interesting. It is reasonably priced and we have not been bothered during our visit. It is good to visit before 10 am or later in the afternoon. There is a good restaurant named De Danau with a terrasse which offers a great view on the lake + the food is good and reasonably priced.
(37) This was a very nice place to visit, right on the ocean. We sipped holy water and were blessed by the priests of the temple.
(38) This place is revered by the Balinese and all ceremonies are performed in the temple premises.  The area has two large water bodies with lots of fountains that has a soothing effect on the senses.  The water bodies abound in fish and fish feeding is considered a religious act.  The grounds are beautiful with flowering plants and tall trees and water lilies floating on the lakes.  Just breathtaking to sit here and enjoy the cool breeze.
(39) Do not expect romantic sunset Like you see on photos. What you do. It see are milions of tourists walking around the nice park and the temple. Still it Is must see while in Bali. The best spot for sunset viewing (cca 6. P.M.) Is from terraces above the temple.
(40) Interesting hindu temple on the lake. Genuine place of worship and big ground to walk and relax. You can see a few deers in one area.
(41) We couldn't get over to the actual temple as the tide was in but you can get pretty close to it and you will get good photo's from the shore and up a short walk to the cliff top. There grounds were lovely too with plenty of shade for maybe a picnic or just a rest. It was only about $3 each it get in and their are loads of shops and we found the prices, unlike Ubud, to be pretty reasonable - example - bought a lovely hat to keep the sun off for $4 - why bother bargaining for that price. Many people go to the temple to watch the sun go down and as it is beautiful during the day, it would be very moving in the late afternoon. It's only about 15 minutes drive from Seminyak, depending on traffic.
(42) Once you get past the hundreds of people taking #followmeto pictures for IG, then sure, it’s a pretty area. I definitely wasn’t expecting it to be a swarm of tourists with playgrounds, pedal boats, and creepy statues of SpongeBob Squarepants...  it really took away from the cultural temple vibe. It was a bit disappointing...
(43) we visited this temple just as the sun set- fantastic photographic opportunities.\n We received a blessing, washed our hands and face and drank the   holy fresh water- which runs under the basalt and is not sea water. Small charge.\nif you get the chance this is a must see.
(44) Interesting place, but keep your stuff out of their reach! Nice place for taking pictures of some forest and temple areas.
(45) Because its located above the city, it has very nice and cool air. Amazing temple and surrounds. Beautiful lake and amazing place to visit!
(46) It was my second time to visit. We could see the temple with sunset. It's like dreaming. I want to go and see it again.
(47) We booked this trip via our hotel and their driver, which was probably best as you could take your time.  I understand you can get a guide once you are there but they are keen to move onto the next person.  You need to pay an entry fee which includes a sarong (for men and women) if required.  Shoulders are OK bare, but not knees.  You cannot actually get near the temple itself, but the scenery and views are worth the journey if you are on that side of the island.  I wouldn't travel much more than an hour, personally as you cannot get close.  We were warned there are monkeys who can be a little vicious but luckily we didn't experience that ourselves.  Common sense is the order of the day - keep belongings out of reach.  We stayed and watched the dance (100,000 rp)and without being too harsh, it was a little boring.  If you do go, sit down the front, so you can hear better at the end.  We have seen similar thing in Thailand and thoroughly enjoyed it.
(48) The view from top of the mountain near the temple is one of the amazing thing i have ever seen. The sunset is also mesmerizing over there.
(49) The temple was amazing to see and the whole area was very peaceful and it's fantastic to see the local people worshipping. It is a great, unmissable spot in Bali, don't miss it!
(50) Regarding this Temple I think in terms of us we tourist the view is really amazing. Depending upon the time your visiting this temple you get a different view. I travel in a little bit of rainy season in JAN but good thing was that it did not rain. I had a private tour and the guide was awesome and took me to this location however, there is a small amount of fee you need to pay. \nIf your traveling to BALI then this is one of the place that you must visit, the scenery of this area is outstanding.
(51) This was the end of our trip. Nice place and temple has its own uniqueness. The temple is near with the beach and has beautiful sunset views. A temple that really has an enchanting beauty charm.
(52) Stunning views from the cliffs and if visiting temples in Bali, one of the must see one's. Very busy as are most of the popular one's but well worth it.
(53) No doubt, this is a beautiful temple. However, we weren’t prepared for the tour bus crowds and tons of people. Also, before you get to the temple, you need to meander through several areas of vendors and stores. \n\nAfter reaching the sea, the area is overrun with tourists using selfie sticks. Definitely not the experience we expected after driving over an hour to reach here. We stayed for about 10 minutes. I’m glad we came, as this is my second trip to Bali and I missed it my first time here, but I wouldn’t return and I would visit other temples again over this one.
(54) Such a wonderful place to visit.  Mountain beauty and temple built with the sea touching the mountain rocks. Awesome view.
(55) One of the most temples in Bali. You can not visit it inside, but see it from outside. It is positioned on a cliff right on the water with waves crushing on its base. Beautiful. Lots of shade around and places to eat as you access the temple.
(56) Temple itself is nothing like the pictures.\n\nThe place is very crowded, and you have to walk through a large area filled with disgraceful shops and shopowners trying to sell you some crap you don't need.\n\nFelt like Kuta all over, and the magic I experienced in the other temples were nowhere to be found.
(57) I really, really, wanted to love this temple and experience a spiritual moment like I did at Goa Gajah, Tanah Lot, and Tirta Empul.  But it was just too crowded, too hot and with no shade, too many people trying to get us to do a tour for a tip, and hubby was not feeling too well.  So we quickly went in, did took the obligatory pictures, fought the crowds up and down all the stairs, and came back out.  In hindsight, we probably should of just come that morning, instead of coming around 2pm.  Though it was gorgeous, it was just too touristy to enjoy.
(58) Local tourist here.\nThis place is so unique because of their temple. This temple also have a beautiful sunset (But yeah Bali have many more place which give a beautiful sunset).\nBefore entering area around the temple, there are so many souvenirs shop and food stalls (such as roasted corn or chilled drinks, and yeah there are some beers).\n\nPros :\n- Unique temple\n- Beautiful scenery\n- There are other temple around here which is beautiful.\n\nCons :\n- way too many tourist around here\n- slippery\n- sorry, you cannot enter to their temple\n\nHidden attraction : near the main temple, they claim they have a legendary white snake and will bring good fortune to the tourist.
(59) This place is just amazing, great views with beautiful scenery around the temples inside. Worth visiting, no regrets.
(60) Too high expectation for rather insignificant temple, however coastline is splendid and sunset beautiful. Too many people and monkeys stealing glasses rather spoilt it. Recommend leaving at sunset to avoid car park chaos. I would say this is definitely missable!