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(1) I'll never forget my experience here with my family! I do wish I was able to arrive a little earlier to go into the temple. To be advised to be there at 8am onwards as the crowds aren't that huge and an opportunity to visit the floating temple.
(2) Although it was EXTREMELY busy and EXTREMELY hot, it was still worth it and a tick off the bucketlist!! The views are incredible and the sheer beauty of the temple in the ocean is just breathtaking. We enjoyed a coconut freshly cut open (would have preferred it ice cold) but still memory material straight away!
(3) Nice stop on a day trip around the island.  Beautiful temple on the sea. Lots of shopping leading down to the sea temple. Not too much sales pressure and the prices are not aimed at taking advantage of tourists. Tee shirts for $1.50 USD. Weate at one of the hilltop restaurants. Great views of the temple island. Food was good and price just fine. $21 USD for family of five. Worth seeing.
(4) To admire the scenery of this temple, which located on the cliff and amazing ocean. When we visited this place, the tide was high. So we could not go down to the below temple to see the sacred snake. But the scenery around will not let you down. We all were amazed with it 😍👌🏼
(5) This place combined Chinese culture and Balinese culture, as you are already know that a long time ago there is a Chinese trader's daughter which married with Balinese king, so from that time a lot of Balinese habit which took from Chinese culture.
(6) We enjoyed walking around this temple with its beautiful lakeside setting. It is very popular so expect crowds. It is an active temple so there are areas you are not allowed to enter. Plenty of photo opportunities and as it is an active temple interesting to observe the local ceremonies.
(7) If you love sunset by the sea, this is one of the gorgeous places in Bali. Perfect view from many angles. Sunsets from about 5.30pm. But 6.15pm, sun is gone. But it's quite crowded. According to our driver, it's crowded everyday. There's entry charge of RP 30,000 per person and RP 5000 per car. \n\nIf you are not such a sunset person, then I think there's nothing much here. \n\nThere's some market shops along the way walking into the temple, so it's good to come a bit earlier if you like shopping.
(8) Nice location on the cliffs of the Bukkit Peninsula, but didn't really feel like the temple was all that much more special than any of the other ones you can see for free.  Lots of monkeys, but watch out as they will steal your food, sunglasses, hat and anything else they can get their hands on;-)  There is a sunset worship service they put on every night, but it costs $15 per person to see when went which we thought was a little much to charge for whats supposed to be a religious ceremony.
(9) Best time to visit this temple is during sunset. Make sure that it’s low tide so you can access it. Also it will be crowded so make sure you find the best seat to view & enjoy the sunset. There are different vantage points though.
(10) Even though it was cloudy and started to rain it was a pleasant visit. Worth 50,000 rp or 5 dollars Canadian is was worth the money, just expect a high volume of people as it most definitely appears to be a hot spot for tourists. Definitely walk to the left of the temple, people seem to crowd the front for pictures not heading to the west side. They have restaurants here but didn't stop in any of them. Looks like good local places to eat a cross the street. I brought my book to read  it the clouds brought rain making me hide. All in all, it's a nice place. Really neat to see locals dressed up for the celebrations that have been occurring all week, but probably more busy due to that.
(11) A lovely location with great views up and down the coast. The Temple itself is lovely (from the outside) but you do have to dodge the hundreds of people doing selfies. Great breeze!
(12) Although it was not in our list to visit this temple, but later on way to airport, we planned to make a quick visit. On reaching there, we felt that we would have missed an amazing place to visit if we had dropped our plan. We went on a sunny Sunday afternoon, busting with so many visitors, the place was full and those who love photography, they would not stop clicking photos from various angels. The only flip side is that, you are not allowed to visit the temple, as it is surrounded with water. They also must ensure that it is very danger to stand at the click of the stone, can be very fatal when you click photos. Good place to do lot of shopping and relaxing
(13) Beautiful water temple located a couple hours drive from Central Ubud. Very peaceful and relaxing boat ride, and also a great spot to take a nice photo of the mountains and lake! It was a nice experience to see explore outside of central Ubud :)
(14) Great place to get amazing sunset photos and pat the sea snakes see the temple in unusual place in the water
(15) Picturesque temple with great sunset views. Best visited early in the morning before crowds arrive or later in the evening for sunset. Beautiful all times, temple can only be visited during low tide, with a short walk across to it.
(16) What a beautiful scenery! Everything is said in the picture! Even though during dry season (we were there in September) the temple is not surrounded with water, it didn't left us disappointed! A must visit place in Bali, I recommend to go there for a sunset, but it's going to be very busy. If you do, make sure to leave as quickly as possible, when the sun goes down to avoid traffic. Besides the temple, there is a small market, people selling various souvenirs. We also enjoyed our picture taken with a python for a small price :)
(17) A bit overrated, probably because this one is in the top 5 must sees of Bali. The temple itself is tiny, and you can not enter it, which is quiet understandable. The oceanviews are great, but that is about it. Busloads of tourists come here but there is actually not  much to see. I wouldn't recommend travelling long for a visit.
(18) Amazing view and location, especially for sunset. The temple was serene and tranquil (forget about the tourists and the noises) if you really look from the location and the situation point of view. The high point of the the temple on the cliff brings the tranquility as its height and the sound of the huge waves below brings the serenity deeply into the soul.
(19) Out of all other sites on Bali we choose this because of the reviews on trip advisor. I have very few apps in my phone but trip advisor is one of them. Love this app.\n\nNow getting back to temple we reached just before sunset so the view was spectacular. They stick rice on ur forehead as a tradition just before visiting the main temple. You have to remove your shoes to reach the temple as you have to cross shallow water. Overall a nice place to visit.
(20) Excellent place to spend time 1.5 hrs, enjoy lake surrounding with option for boat ride. Enjoy Hindu Balinese temple architecture and history
(21) A lovely temple to see and visit. You pay to go in I think we paid 35000IDR then if you want to see the “holy snake” they make you pay a donation and if they don’t like the amount make you pay more. If you want to be blessed by the father you have to pay a donation (I thought the purpose of a donation was it was voluntary) but the father doesn’t mind the amount. We visited on low tide so didn’t have to go through the water otherwise would have been hard with my 2 year old and a baby. Lovely gardens to get some photos in. And some markets to do some shopping in.
(22) This is the best known attraction in Ubud and everyone goes including bus loads from the South. In the middle of the day it is overwhelmed by visitors. But it is a genuinely charming place with real atmosphere. Go early as soon as it opens and make sure you get right down to the temple at the lowest point. There is a nice short gorge walk down there also.
(23) Overall an awe-inspiring evening spent watching the sundown from the cliff top above the temple. Should be a must for every visitor.
(24) Scenery was ok, we went in the afternoon, sun was in the direction where the photos did not turn out so well.  There was a ceremony at the temple on the day we were there and there was a big group of local boys and girls playing traditional instruments and dancing.  We enjoyed witnessing the ceremony greatly.
(25) The weather was cool when we visited. The journey to this temple is very scenic & breathtaking. You can feel the coolness of the temperature while your vehicle ride up the mountain. Truly love the picturesque and stunning views to this temple. The majestic mountain looks awesome too! 💕
(26) We hired a private car with driver to bring us here.  The entrance had a line of cars but it was fast moving.  There were numerous shops for souvenirs.  The walk to the temple was exciting since the transition from the flea market to the beach area was quite a pleasant surprise.  It was breathtaking everywhere you look.  Although it was very crowded we still managed to have our own space enjoying the view.  Make sure you have comfy walking footwear that can get wet.  A fan would also be nice because it can get hot and humid.  Always bring bottled water and a standby umbrella in the vehicle.  It drizzled when we arrived.  And we had our toddler with us. It was worth the travel and worth seeing again for sure. We ate a restaurant up the bluff and had an amazing sunset view.
(27) There are huge crowded especially during sunset,,sure everyone want to see glorious view of sunset. The ticket is bit expensive compared with others temple fee.
(28) Awesome view from the top. But not as interesting as the picture. Good entrance $ for the temple.\n\nWould recommend to make a trip there as sunset there is really nice.
(29) A very beautiful temple. My wife and i visited on our honeymoon. It is very busy and very popular. Would recommend visiting other places nearby aswell if in the area as it was quite a lengthy drive from our hotel in legian
(30) The view around the temple is very stunning, surrounded by lake and mountains. The weather is cool. The temple itself looks like floating on the lake.. cool. Enjoy total relaxing here.
(31) A beautiful walk with some absolutely breathtaking views! Not a temple as such, but more like a coastal walk around the temple grounds, overlooking the ocean. I recommend going earlier in the day as it can get quite busy, but the entry fee is about $3 AUD - so really affordable and well worth it! Relative fitness level needed as there are a fair few stairs.\n\nWould definitely recommend!
(32) It was worth visiting during sunset and there happened to be a ceremony so that made it extra special but it was very very busy.\nWe walked all the way to the left and it was more quiet and best of all, you get a better shot at the temple dujring the sunset.
(33) The famous temple on 50.000 IDR bill (yes, it's a compulsory to take a picture with it). The place is quite far from the city, that's why you need to bring your private vehicle. Located beside the lake and surrounded by mountains made this temple just special since it's not only about the temple itself, but also the ambiance also matters. I enjoy the fresh air around the most.
(34) It is mainly a viewpoint from where the vast beautiful sea and its waves can be seen hitting the cliffs. The temple part is closed for entry as it is only for praying only
(35) Enjoyed not only the temple but the black sand beach as well. Really unique to see something in there water like that. Don't miss it if in the area.
(36) Don't fall on the friendly \guides\"! They just help with the sarong and then keep going with you, telling you unimportant stuff. At least our guy did. And then he asked for 100 000 rp. Waste of time and money. The temple itself is also nothing special. The view from the cliffs is beautiful, but that's all there is."
(37) One of the main tourist attraction everyone would tell you to go when in Bali, hence the overly packed tourist in here. But the temple surrounding is beautiful for everyone who loves to stroll around. The views is also another plus points as this is located in the beach but also a hill, so wear something comfy if you planned on walking around this area. There is also a street full of stores that you will be passing to get inside this area, where you can find souvenirs, snack, and even some more familiar branded store here.
(38) A temple on the edge of the earth. It really was quite beautiful, especially at sunset. Lots of crowds though so if you were thinking it would be peaceful, think again. Lots of people, markets, you even get to pet the holy snake that protects the temple if you are so inclined. Not sure how happy he would be about getting touched all the time but it's an option.
(39) After reading various reviews I was a little unsure on what to expect. The sanctuary is split in two with the smaller temple very picturesque and a lovely walk. Worth a visit!\n\n
(40) After 12 visits to Bali over 40 years we finally visited the temple. Glad we did but very ho hum. The views are great but the Temple itself is less than the average local Balinese Village Temple.
(41) This is another must in Bali, the location is beautiful, black sand, you dont see that everywhere. Temple is very nice too.
(42) We took a cab here just for the sunset and did not go into the temple. Yet the stroll around the area was quite relaxing after you passed all the stalls and shops. The view was great but the traffic was a pain in the butt.
(43) The guided walk on cliff side deep dlue sea, and below sea wave and nice garden like place. Wow. Temple view at the top of the cliff just added the wonderful sight.
(44) Don't get me wrong, it's breathtaking, particularly the views. The temple complex is nice, if not similar to many in Bali. And the sunset is wonderful. But the crowds! It's mobbed. I guess that's not necessarily a bad thing, people enjoying a beautiful setting. \n\nIf you are a photographer, don't forget to bring a tripod for the sunset photos. Although it will be challenging to find a spot without a mob of tourists blocking the view.
(45) my tour guide in  bali took me  everywhere  \nexcellent boy \nand they  were 2  in English and Spanish\nin this temple have  water garden and  mystic   you must go \nBali is  magic like cape town in  Africa, or  Luang Prabang in Lao
(46) I just personally love this place its such an unique temple, and the whole place itself is amazing. \nI will recommend to watch the sunset there it's  so beautiful. \nA lot of merchants but it's ok.
(47) This is a nice temple but it is a shame that it is over run by tourists. Fantastic place to get some great photos from
(48) It's so commercialized, it's full of shops and hawkers and as a result you are being hassled to buy something every 5 steps. \n\nI just wanted to look at the temples and take in a peaceful atmosphere. It's nothing like this at all, there's thousands of tourists and it's more like a busy bus station than visiting hindu temples. \n\nThe temples are nothing like you see on the photos online, which have been heavily photoshopped. They're ok but you can see better temples on every corner in Bali. \n\nI left feeling sad and disappointed as I'd wanted to see it for a long time.
(49) Lovely temple and can do a bit of shopping. We can see the temple from the top and enjoyed our drinks
(50) There are a lot of temples in Bali and, in our opinion, this one is definitely one of the better ones. It is a long drive, time wise, but quite interesting and scenic despite the rubbish and over population/cultivation. The temperature drops considerably from Denpasar which is a relief in itself. We took about an hour walking around the temple and yeah it is just more of the same re Hindu Temples but it is in a beautiful and unique location on the lake and the grounds are very well maintained. They have a water sports business operating on the lake right next to the temple which is pretty typical of Bali.  If you are short listing Temples to visit whilst in Bali I would recommend that this one should be on it.
(51) The temple is gorgeous on the lake. We loved it. You can walk around without getting bored and there is a nice botanical garden. Definitely one temple to visit.
(52) The temple are amazing, too bad we can't come closely, they put fence. But the view are really breathtaking, we want to come again next time for sunset photo.
(53) it was overcast so we saw no sunset / but was spiritual to see the temple \nlots of shops and eateries on the promenade
(54) There several temple and the main temple is located inside the sea. Good temple, very nice view. But little bit difficult to go inside the main temple. very nice to be here.
(55) The Balinese follow Hinduism and worship holy Ganga. It has a water pond where the worshippers take a Holi dip to cleanse their soul.there are shop from parking lot to the pond for the tourist and worshippers. Touris have to pay for enterance and camera but no charge for localites. A good place to visit
(56) You may never see another temple like this, completely unique on a little mount on the beach of black sand. Careful when walk up to it tho as the rocks can be slippery in places. \n\nEasily accessible with markets with food, souvenirs, clothes and  arts and crafts
(57) relaxing place in a wonderful location by the border of a lake surrounded by forests and mountains, but many  times rainy... the temple is interesting
(58) I am so glad that our guide brought his here.  The setting is stunning and as one previous reviewer stated, \you could believe you were in Switzerland rather than Bali\". The setting, alongside a large, vast lake is rather breathtaking in itself.  It's a busy tourist stop but well worth the views and the history.  The temple is maintained very nicely."
(59) The temple is nice but very small and won't keep you busy for long... so make sure you combine with other spots in the area, like Jatiluwih rice terraces that are much more interesting from my perspective. We stopped on our way back to Ubud, the road to go there and the arrival on the lake are nice, but overall it was a small disappointment. I won't go in the area just to see the temple
(60) Lots of ceremonies with a major Temple right on the beach. Sunday my favourite with many Balinese families coming to swim, eat, pray and generally hang out