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(1) Here you can see a Buddhist and a Hindu temple in one place. The architecture of both temples is very interesting. There's an all you can eat restaurant which charges 100 000 rupiyas for it's offerings. The entrance in both of the temples is forbidden for tourists and strangers but you can take a nice walk by the lake and enjoy the natural and architectural view of the place.
(2) The temple is beautiful situated on a rock. The nature (sea and beach) around the temple is amazing.
(3) Only for short visit and off the season, the place is quite small. Make sure you go all the way back to see the \scary\" statues oof the gods/goddess."
(4) They really take care of this place. The temple is actually located in a garden by the lake. The garden is clean. Beautiful place.
(5) Very beautiful panorama you must see, a religious hinduism temple, go to temple or waiting a dusk, really worldclass panorama, many souvenir shop and coconut fruit, pan pacific resort hotel nearby with hindian ocean and tanahlot view, welcome to a beautiful real natural bali :) :)  don`t forget to bring your camera,  iso 100, f8 , 1/200.
(6) The temple itself is quite beautiful but I’ve seen better. Luckily the location adds a nice bonus since surrounding scenery is beautiful if the weather is good.\n\nHowever, the place was filled with tourists! Big tourist busses brought new people all the time and the pathways were so crowded it was almost impossible to move around! If you don’t mind about selfie stick army and are into temples, I guess it is worth visiting. Not my cup of tea, though.
(7) It's the most photogenic temple in Bali. Best time is at high tide, when big waves break on the rocks...
(8) This is without a doubt a very beautiful temple although it has lost most of its authentic congeniality. If you want to see a temple near a lake that still has its spiritual dignity you should go to lake Tamblingan.
(9) Since you can't visit the temple I don't know why is so highly praised. The surrounding is also very touristy. Sunset was really nice thoug.
(10) Very beautiful temple, lots of stairs to climb, make sure you have mosquito repellent there are lots of bugs. The ocean is beautiful.
(11) This temple was so beautiful. It wasn't very crowded. The power of water can be seen so well there with the huge waves.
(12) The place is very crowded with tourists, nowadays is very hard to get the decent picture of the temple. The entrance fee is 60K / person, the parking is 5K for a car. There is a whole village around made of shops and souvenir stands. Mind the weather and choose the day when the sky is not cloudy so you can have a good view of the sunset. Also be careful and mind the traffic - for us it was 1 hour and 45 minutes from Nusa Dua (even though it's not that far in kilometers). The greatest part for me was the view of the sea and the cliffs, the temple is poorly viseble from the cliffs which are on the sea level. Also choose propee shoes, cause they are probably gone get wet.
(13) We went here in Dec 2017. It was a struggle to get through the touristy shops to the main event but we made it. They make a big ceremony of making you cleanse yourself in the holy water (donation required) before entering. You only get to go up a few steps to the back gate with a lovely view of their holy rubbish dump!\n\nWe had a decent lunch looking out over the rock which was lovely. We didn’t bother with the ‘holy snake’ in a small cave on the beach. \n\nWorth a look for the 60k IDR entrance fee but don’t expect much.
(14) The Temple was nice to see. You can't get inside it or up to Not aloud  for general public. The shops leading to the shore are full of cheap clothes and hats. I feel its  lost it traditional  values . The sunset is great to see but coming from Western Australia  we have the same sunsets every day. If you  haven't seen the temple its worth a  trip but the ride home with  All the other traffic is not so good.  I liked it but wont be rushing back to it again. Tick it's  something  that  I  did in Bali. You can  make ur own judgment.  Enjoy.
(15) been here in an afternoon right in the sunset time and it was the best experience i had in my trip to Bali. the temple, the scene were all so beautiful that i went up and down all over the place. (the temple is not open for tourists but you can get to the rock cliffs in the area for great views and sceneries). i even had a chance to be blessed by the local Balinese people to were doing some kinda rituals at the well at the foot below the temple then. this is definitely a must-visit place if you come to Bali.
(16) Awestruck by the beauty of the nature here. its a true nature's paradise. Situated on a 80 ft high cliff with beautiful view of the blue colored ocean\n\nAnybody going there should reach there by 3:00 PM , so that you can have 2 hours of roaming around and you can have a beautiful view of sunset there at around 5:20 PM.\n\nTravel very light and dont carry extra baggage as there are a lot of monkeys there but not to worry your stuff can be saved by the  temple's staff spread across the whole area.\nTake care of your sunglasses, Caps/hats, hand bags, water bottle.\n\nMost importantly, Dont book your taxis for one way only as you'll find it hard to get a taxi from their and it will cost you more. So better book a taxi for to-and fro journey.
(17) A very pretty temple to visit. The location is beautiful and the views are stunning. well worth a visit.
(18) Awesome temple complex. While the lake had receded during Bali's dry spell, the temple is exquisite.  While a major tourist attraction of a main highway, very much worth the stop.
(19) The first time i went to bali and visit this temple. It takes sometime (not that long) to arrived there. The situation there is very peaceful and the locals are very helping. It is required for woman to use a special cloth that covering the knees. Overall, its a very cool place
(20) We visited the temple complex from Amed which seemed to be a good solution because it is just a 30 mins drive so you don't need to spend the whole day traveling. Go as early as possible to avoid the crowd. We didn't take a photo at the gate cause did not want to wait an hour, instead, we walked around. To visit all the temples you need almost the whole day to spend here. Bring warmer clothes, rain jacket and closed shoes.
(21) This temple is located at the southern tip of Bali. The temple area has a beautiful view of the cliff.
(22) This is a must visit for anyone who enjoys photography.  It is a complex area with the temple itself becoming an island during high tide.  The stone is black, which is dramatic against the blues, greens, and white of the sea.  Near the temple is a natural arch reaching out into the sea that provides even more subject matter.  We were fortunate to visit mid-morning when the tide was down and were able to catch excellent images reflected in tidal pools.  Photographing people and their reactions to the sea and the temple provide a good story line for a program.  The village is above the temple and there are many good viewpoints and great photographs possible from yet a different angle.  This is a tourist destination so expect lots of people.  Our guide recommended avoiding sunset when it is most crowded.  There is a golf course nearby with a spectacular view of the temple.  If I came back, I would look into staying in this area.
(23) The view from this temple is breathtaking, this is a must go spot and u must see the blue ocean and white waves from the cliff to believe it! do not skip this!!
(24) Maybe because we visited this temple on a friday, it was the most crowded we visited on Bali (and we visited quite a few). But still, the lake-side location makes it look a little bit more nice than other similar temples.
(25) It is the most famous temple in Bali for sunrise or sunset. Very hard to see it without people around\n\nBeautiful photography moment
(26) Beautify temple in the ocean. It was very surreal. Beautiful sunset. Entry ticket was 60k IDR. It was worth the visit.
(27) I appreciate the beauty of the temple however there was nothing spectacular to see. It was a long drive to get to the temple but was a little disappointed as we saw everything in little as 25mins. Take an umbrella as it can drizzle from time to time. Random statues of frogs and birds spoil the beauty of the park as it has nothing to do with the religion behind it.
(28) One of the most sacred temples on Bali. We opted to forgo sunset and the massive crowds and went around 10 am. No one there and beautiful day. Amazing views, very spiritual. Worth the trip.
(29) A crowded place to visit. Lots of tourists. You can see people everywhere. The temple on the rock is unique and you can't cross over during high tide.  Quite a few good views around the place... entrance fee of Rp60,000 per pax.
(30) We come there when we on the way travel around Bali. This place is very close to big road so that easy for us to visit. Temple is very nice, you can have very nice picture with temple and can walk around, siting on the grass. They planted a lot of fllowe and tree there. Can be A moment relax there
(31) There are a few temples within the area. A few of them right at the edge of a cliff. There is a conscious attempt at making this place more commercialized. The sunsets here are awesome. Although crowded this place is one of the must visit places in Bali. There are stairs to reach the beach as well. However, not recommended for the elderly as the stairs are steep and high.
(32) The whole Balinese Temple attraction is becoming a little commercial. for a donation you can touch the water snake in the cave adjacent to the Island Temple at low tide. You are able to easily walk to the island temple when the tide is out. Again for a small donation you can receive a blessing in the cave of the temple and drink the spring water. (now been a sceptic there is 240V power cable to the island and there is no way a fresh water spring is located on this tiny island so my bet is there is a small water purifying set up that supplies the so called spring water) the walk way from the car park to the site is lined with vendors of all sorts, selling their trinkets and goods. There is some lovely photos to be taken with the island temple as the back drop. Sun set is worth a try but this is also there busiest time so trying to get a good photo without the crowd isn't easy. You would probably need only 1-2 hours at the site. There is a cafe of sorts on the cliff overlooking the island Temple and this is worth checking out, if not just for some photos. I would recommend this Temple but beware of the crowds and keep an open mind. Entry fee is $30,000Rp = $3 Aust.
(33) As we live here, we have visited a lot of temples. This is a favourite and on the list to take visitors, then stay at Amed.
(34) In a nutshell, thats it, great view from the cliffs. The temple is nothing special and the entry fee is quite high for what is a hot, crowded and uncomfortable wander around with little guidance unless you're willing to shell out more for a tour. The island transport mafia make this an expensive place to try and visit unless you've got your own wheels and to be honest the whole thing feels like a bit of a rip-off. \n\nI kind of wished I'd just spent another 2 hours on a beach...
(35) It's one of my favorite temples in BALI, It's a bit far from the main city but it's sure worth a visit. I would highly recommend to see the temple before sunset, the view of the ocean is spectacular, waves plus the stunning temple standing at the edge of a cliff is such a great view while waiting for sunset. So romantic if you're with your special someone. No entrance fee and there are shops outside that sell really cheap clothes and bags, specifically those shops at the parking area.
(36) One of the most epic view you ever see so beautiful and nice the holy temple and the holy water something makes you feel the really Atlantic and original times like you traveling in time to the best and see a very good story about the ancient gods and history I love it and the local restaurant there was really nice like we had a very great time
(37) Great to visit, esp. sunset time. It is good to take picture there with wonderful sunset. The show next to the temple takes 1 hr long, but it is difficult to understand the story behind, better study some myths and histories.
(38) We visited the temple for sunset and the view was breathtaking ! There were large crowds however due to the vast area, people were spread out and the weather was cool and windy.
(39) Very unexpected to be walking through markets one moment & then it just opens up to ocean & the temple. Unfortunately we were there at high tide so could not walk out to temple. So try & time your visit for this at low tide to get the full experience. Beautiful views though with plenty of vantage points to take photos. You can see all the way up the coast on a clear day. Lots of people trying to sell postcards and wanting to take your photo (at a cost of course) but they aren't to pushy and polite. The footpaths are fantastic with very view steps, however the part in front of the main temple on the main land is a little rough. Would need to be very careful with children. Small parking fee and entry fee to pay (sorry can't remember how much it was) Lots of market stalls, food and drinks available. You could walk around this place for hours. Definitely worth the visit, a beautiful place.
(40) The entrance fee - one of the most expensive of any temple I have visited\n\nThe entrance a street lined with shops selling all manner of things. Mostly tacky including the wood carved penises\n\nThe siting of the temple on a rock jutting out in to the ocean with waves crashing around it is spectacular\n\nBut you are sharing the experience with hundreds of visitors who seem to have only one aim - the perfect photo\n\nThe place lacks any sort of tranquility or atmosphere that one would associate with a temple\n\nNevertheless it is one of Bali's \must see\""
(41) We went there at noon time, around 1pm, it is so hot and sunshine is very strong.  Jun is not a peak season and it is not packed.\n\nThe view is spectacular, and there are some restaurants where you can sit outside the cliff and spend a few hours there drinking tea and watch the temple.  If we know the view is that good, we should go there to watch sunset instead of going to JInbanang.
(42) This was on our bucket list for Bali and it didn't disappoint. A magical place that is best seen at sunset. Be sure to wear good shoes as the walk down to the Temple is a little slippery (we saw a few people slip on the rocks). We loved the visit and would highly recommend going out to the temple as a must do cultural expierience.
(43) You have to pay 50k IDR entrance fee.  Once inside the restrooms are still not free! \nWe were excited to see a nice temple complex on the lake but all around a very kitschy western style park was built which has nothing to do with the spiritual atmosphere of the place and makes it similar to a poor disney kind of a thing. Absolutely disappointing.
(44) A scenic temple on the lake side.  There are many things to see around the temple as well as in it. Costs 50000 each to get down to see it.
(45) We went on a tour meant to discover this temple at sunset, but actually that's the time when most tourists arrive, so it was difficult even to get a clear picture without 10 tourists in it... We couldn't visit the temple itself, although from other reviews I understood that it would be possible.  (and tax would be around 60k pp).\n\nAll in all slightly disappointed since we could only see the temple from afar.\n\nIn the evening it's the reflux, that means the water withdraws and you can get to the temple. In the morning, when the tide is high it looks as if the temple is emerging from water.
(46) I was kind of disappointed by this temple.  It is certainly worthwhile visiting if you're in the close neighborhood, but don't spend a day trip on it. We had seen some amazing pictures of this temple beforehand. In reality, this is a tiny temple, whereas on the pictures it looks huge.
(47) This place is advertised everywhere but its underwhelming. There are millions of shops and the temples are actually very small. The cliff views are nice but the endless traffic jams you have to endure getting there and away are not worth it. There are much better places in Bali to see without the tourist crowd and local touts.
(48) Was amazed by the view.. not able to visit the temple though as it was high tide and the stone pathway has alrdy bn submerged.. still worth phototaking around the area... the art market near the area is worth looking into..but drive a hard bargain if you wanna catch a good deal!!
(49) We visited in the mid-afternoon. This is a very busy attraction. Make sure you visit during the low tide, or the temple is not accessible and appears to be floating out on the sea. Wearing flip flops or water walking shoes would be helpful to navigate the wet and rocky path from the mainland to the temple. The waves in the area are very strong. The uniqueness of the temple is that even though it is set out in the sea, it has a natural spring with holy water. I paid a small donation and got blessed by a priest who pasted sticky rice on my forehead and a flower behind my ear, and I got to splash myself with holy water. The temple itself is situate above the rocky out crop and not accessible by tourists, but it is the magnificent coastline, the scenic panorama and the thrill of the ocean just metres away that is the magical draw. My guide Wayan of Amansuka Tour explained that the temple was built by an Indian Hindu priest to protect the island, and the deity in the temple is the God of the sea. I'm told that many come at Sunset to admire the view. There are also several smaller temples in the vicinity, and there were locals in their bright garb making offerings and prayers amidst the many gawking tourists. The most scenic and interesting temple I've visited on this trip.
(50) Lovely setting and a pretty temple. \nThis place is just a get them in and take the money. \n\nI guess they have to up keep the place. \n\nWould not make a special trip
(51) A very nice temple where you can relax and just wait for the sunset. Just be more lucky than us (it was cloudy, so sunset was weak.
(52) This was a very beautiful and mystical temple right in the middle of the ocean and seeing it at sunset was surely a unique experience. BUT we drove on a motorbike from Ubud and it took over an hour to get here and then we were told that people are not even allowed inside the temple. So while the architecture and the overall beauty of the ocean waves and sunset was really serene and nice, it wasn't really worth the painful ride on the bike. It would be good to combine the visit with something else if you are coming from Ubud.
(53) Well worth the trip even in the pouring rain.  Beautiful setting and beautifully kept grounds which provided great views and walks.  Our favourite temple of those we visited.
(54) It's a \must see\"  temple in a beautiful location  but just cannot take the volume of tourist traffic. Balinese temple sites are better seen within a landscape from a distance and not to be scrambled over! It is also the location for the most celebrated kacak \" fire dance\" . Our visit to the large open air theatre was somewhat dampened by a thunderstorm , but the spectacle was turned into a rather  pale parody of the real thing we saw in a small theatre a few years earlier and totally spoiled by being turned into a sort of  circus act to satisfy the average phillistine gawping tourist: ugh!!!"
(55) The place is an old historical place portraying Balinese culture under Hindu kings. Good for visiting if one is looking to understand Balinese culture and architecture. Little fun for kids with colourful fishes in the pond. One can walk within the pond using round stones installed inside the pond. Nice little fun for children. \n\nLike most Bali Temples, there is entry fee for adults and children. Parking fee applicable for cars.
(56) Lovely view of the ocean, temple is nice $2 Aus to get in $20,000 rup. Went to blue ?point for lunch after to continue with the view. About 1.5 hours from seminyak. Worth it!
(57) Lovely temple to visit with amazing scenery within a lake. One of the must visit temple in Bali, its a steep srive to get there but worth it!
(58) It offers you a unique view of the sunset. In front of the main temple, there is a cave where the holy snake located.
(59) It is nice to visit a temple in the forest inside the town.\nThe number of tourists gathering there just spoils it, as we miss the magic it could be.
(60) You need more than an hour (which is the time that people on tour have) to enjoy the whole experience. Go there at about 3.30 to 4 pm and stay till about 6.15pm\nIt’s very crowded where the iconic island temple is because everyone who is there MUST have a photo taken with the temple as the backdrop. Invariably, there are some people who hog the rocks which give a good view of the iconic temple, so you actually to wait your turn and thus need more time than you think. \nI was there at low tide & we could walk across the narrow channel to where the Island temple stands. \nTo get away from the madding crowd after taking some photos of the iconic temple, just  walk westward to get a nice view of the sunset. The crowd thins out as you move westward and the ground there is worth exploring too. There are some lesser known shrines along the way where the locals pray and there are also some stalls, not shops selling souvenirs on the pavement. There are good photo opportunities (& fewer people) there besides the iconic Island temple. The additional bonus when you move westward is a better view of the sunset. \nEntry fees to the temple? When I went with my group of five, we were required to pay 60,000rp per person. Because of the short one-hour or less that we were given, I decided to give it a miss. \nWhen I returned the following day by myself (on foot), I didn’t need to pay any entry fee to get to the complex.