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(1) A very beautiful temple. Great attraction but try to avoid peak visits as its a popular visit for tourist.
(2) This is a very nice spot to see. Very crowded but as an area is large one will easily find nice spot to take photo. Temples are great, and as most similar places in Bali area is packed with small shops.
(3) Beautiful temple with spectacular sea view. You only able to across from the shore over to the temple during low tide.
(4) I understood that this was one of the best temples in Bali, but I disagree.  There are two temples that sit on two different outcrops but you cannot get more than a city block close to them.
(5) Beautiful temple although not convinced the plastic-looking frogs add to its beauty! It was pretty busy but unlike Besakih, we were not harassed in the slightest & able to admire the temple peacefully & at our own pace. The bank-side gardens offered opportunities for relaxing although at times it felt a bit tacky with the not always tasteful plastic animals / ornaments dotted around. Having said all that - we were pleased to have made the trip as the temple & its location are pretty stunning!
(6) What a sight! The temple is next to the beach and it is huge. There are a lot of things to see and it is just breathtaking to be here.
(7) Well worth a visit, beautiful temple grounds, not very crowded, possible to have your picture taken with fruit-bats, little owls, python, etc. for a small fee. Our children loved it!
(8) There are three main temples located on cliff tops with unusual rock formations a result of centuries of sea erosion, one that has cut through the rocks with a huge gaping hole.  The temple situated on sea level has the holy spring water where tourists clamour t seek the blessings of the Gods.  Absolutely stunning scenery and the highlight is waiting and watching g the sunset over the rock formations that is the most happening view.  We saw the sunset which was little less than perfect as the cloud cover came to scar the full vision.   A must visit for all travellers.
(9) Great view of the temple amidst the water. Quite a fun experience running away from waves and seeing people get splashed on. \n\nWould have been good to read up before the visit (which I didn't). There are no signs or guides around to tell you about the history of the place, which is a shame.
(10) We went to this temple in the early morning as part of a private tour with Agus Private Tours. Our driver dropped us near the entrance gates to the temple which saved a long walk through market stalls in the heat from the main entrance. Agus told us all about the history of the temple and customs. We we're lucky enough to see a family blessing for a child while we were there. \n\nAgus also guided us to find areas where there were less tourist but perfect spots for photos. As it was low tide we venture on the rocks near the temple with many others. Sunset is also a good time to visit but expect crowds as well. Recommended.
(11) I visited this place on 30 th December evening for the sunset view.\n Entry fees 60k IDR per adult.\nWhen we visited this place, there were high tides till the end of shore.So the entry to the central temple was closed, but it was open until 1 pm.So if u visit this place in the morning, u can visit the central temple.\n\nStill we had a great experience of atmosphere there with very good photographic places.\n\nThe sunset was not good when we viaited due to cloudy weather, but if u go in clear day, it is best place in bali to enjoy sunset. We also enjoyed some food at the restaurants from where the ocean view was really beautiful. The price of food was not expensive and food was tasty.\n\nU need 2 hours to spend here. \n\nAll in all, 9/10.
(12) This temple is the most spectacular of all in Bali, absolutely beautiful, also there are great markets and food warungs just loved it
(13) This breathtaking temple is in moutains, so take some jacket or long sleeves, but it's piece of heaven on the earth...
(14) Nice temple close to the lake.\nThe place is pretty relaxed and probably the right stay for half day.\nYou can hire a boat in the lake
(15) It is one of the scenic temples in Bali\n\nLocated by the seaside with ocean waves splashing onto the cliff,with erosions and magnificent views\n\nThere are two temples located on sides of the cliffs\n\nUnfortunately the entrance and steps are closed off for safety reasons,if one stands close to the edge you will understand why\n\nWe were fortunate because it is low tide, we can literally walk out to the base of the main temple,but due to safety reasons,we were not allowed to walk or climb onto the main temple itself\n\nThough there are tons of people,you can always find a spot to listen to the ocean waves,the wind and enjoy the bright blue sky\n\nHowever,due to the high humidity,it is very hot\n\nRecommend to bring water and an umbrella to provide shade\n\nIt really gets crowd building up at 430 onwards as everybody wants to see the sunset over the horizon
(16) Breathtaking views. Unfortunately the tide was coming in  and we were not able to go to the Temple itself. Lots of smaller Temples to visit though.
(17) Great little  markets on way down awesome  sun rise or sunsets. Best pictures ever and great ocean temples
(18) The 'lake temple' is great to photograph in the morning, with the mountains providing a nice blueish background. It is a typical Balinese temple, with the typical design. But the location - in the Beratan lake - gives it a unique appearance.  We visited the place in the morning, before the place became crowded.
(19) Amazing place. Nice market outside the temple for souveni. Not allowed to climb up the temples but still amazing view.
(20) Our guide did his best to explain why these temples were built in the water, as part of the Hindu's religious practice of water cleansing.  I didn't quite understand but this temple is still a magnificent site to visit.  The mountain and look in the background make it one of the prettiest temples I've ever visited.  Come see the temple after doing the Bali Tree Top Adventure.
(21) On the way to this temple you will love scenery and adjacent hill side view \nBeautiful view you will enjoy nature please visit during afternoon so that you will enjoy sunset.  Dont forget to take ride on boat
(22) Really beautiful views and outlooks here, great walking through the low tide water and onto shallow rocks (be careful though, some are very slippery). lots of people coming to pray & to observe the temple. came at late afternoon & was lovely with sun shining close to the water. very long lines to go inside the temple though unfortunately
(23) This is my second trip to this place and this time the management have increased the number of staffs manning the place especially for the public's safety.\n\nThe place is located close to Ubud town centre and I like the ambience especially the temple near the stream. The place is quite small but just enough for you to experience everything within and don't forget to make your wish at the pool near the temple.
(24) The temple is located on the Lake Beratan shore on a special setting. Enjoy the mixed style park with both stunning temple, concrete figures and amazing flowers.
(25) Surrounding park is set to mask the boredom of the temple itself, however it doesn't help much. Regretted going there
(26) Our guide told us that it's difficult to see this temple on a clear day due to its location high in the mountains. But it's worth the long drive up here because there are so many other worthy attractions in this region. Nice, tranquil place. There are many other tourists, but it doesn't feel crowded. Pray for good weather.
(27) This was one of the favorite temples we visited in Bali. It is extremely picturesque, set in very well maintained grounds and lake. We visited here on our way back from Lovina to Sanur, and it made a welcome change to visit an attraction \up in the hills\", with the cooler temperatures and the few spots of rain we encountered certainly didn't detract from our enjoyment. The only negative was I'm not sure the point is of the large plastic animals dotted about the grounds, I thought they detracted from the overall tranquility of this site. The whole area is well organized and the even the locals in the shops at the car park weren't overly pushy. Thank you, it was a lovely experience."
(28) Well worth a visit - would recommend - there are two separate temples on the island. The weather can be cooler so bare that in mind.
(29) You will not be the only one visiting this picturesque temple on the lake, but I think it is still worth a visit. Loved watching the ceremonies taking place and exploring the grounds. Worth seeing if you're in the area.
(30) Now, I understand that this place is sacred to the Hindu culture and religion and I can and do respect that. It holds great value to the Balinese but as a traveller it is was one of the most underwhelming sights I went to see in a 10 hr trip to see the top 5 places. It was a 2 hour drive that I cant say was worth it for me, but considering the reviews I am the odd one out. There is a cultural village that situated around the temple for you to walk around but it sells the same things that every other store sells. However, I took advantage of the pretty surrounding scenery and took some good photo's but not worth a 2 hour journey from Ubud.
(31) A MUST VISIT place in Bali, This place has a series of temples built at the edges of the cliffs !! and a temple built on a huge rock in the sea covered by waters, A nice view and must see place in Bali.
(32) Excellent views. Beautiful temple. Crowded in the evenings but not to be missed. Bali temples dont allow females who have their periods into the temple.
(33) Every time I go to Bali, this place is always on my visit list. The air is very fresh and cold, and the temples are always beautiful - standing gracefully on a foggy lake. It's actually a complex with few temples and each and every one of them is beautiful and very unique. The temple compound was pretty crowded but surely it's a must-see in Bali. I always feel some kind of peaceful feeling every time I visit this place but last time there were a group of people playing dangdut songs or something loudly on a tape and it really disturbed the quietness. It's a temple after all and a public place. People should be more respectful.\n\nP.S.: Bring your umbrella, it's almost always raining here (not constantly, but still I get rain in each and every of my visit to this place), bring your jacket, it's quite chilly.
(34) They say it is touristy, and it is. That being said, it is WORTH IT! This was my favorite temple in Bali. It's unique situation on the water, and having to wade through the water to go to the temple is cool. No sarong necessary, but a small donation to wash your face and drink the holy water and stop for a photo with the monk who blesses you is well worth it. The scenery is amazing, and there is a second temple nearby which is just as scenic and great for photo ops.\n\nThis is a great spot for photos, please be mindful of the tide charts when you go. Hide tide means you cannot go out to the temple, really... you can't go. I wore jean shorts (bad idea as they ended up getting soaked) I would wear something that is quick dry just in case. It's only a 30 minute ride from Canggu (echo beach) and you can tack on another temple to your journey if you are having a temple day.
(35) The temple itself is no big beal, but the whole area is lovely. There many little stores around where locals sell their souvenirs.
(36) It's worth to see.\n\nThe temple is a bit more expensive now than the others, because it's kind of \private\" now. The people of the town are gettin the money directly and not from the government. That's what our driver told us.\n\nIt's the most beautiful temple with the park around and a lot to see. It's worth it and a lot better than the other temple in my opinion."
(37) Is a must see of Bali..the position of the temple, right on a small island, not far from the shore, makes him a real gem of Bali.\nOur profesional guide and driver, Mr Sumadi, drove us there, teling us to not hurry, just enjoing the view and making picture..\n\nHe is very flexible and profesional so is why I recomand him for all that wants to feel tne real spirit of Bali..he is a driver, a guide and a wood carver for more than 20 years.\nThe temple landskape  is the most nice  that I ever seen ..have a look to the pictures. And do not hesitate to call Mr  I Wayan Sumadi if you need a very good ride at very good prices..\n\n+62 81 338 344 925
(38) This Water temple is quite beautiful, with the wild see as it's background. \nHowever, you can only see it from the outside, and there are quite many tourists. You need to pay to enter the site, and locals try to sell you all sorts of things before you can get to the temple.
(39) I was really excited to go to this beautiful Hindu monument on the coast, especially because it has such an interesting legend. But I was disappointed to see how touristy it has become. IDR 60,000 just to get into the complex. Make your way past all of the usual food places and shop peddlers (that seem to dominate Bali), to get to the actual temple. The site is indeed breath-taking, but you can't actually go up to the temple. If the tide is low enough, you can make your way to the boulder the temple sits on, but that's as far as you go. The same goes for the other little structures in the complex. I guess I was expecting more for such a long and expensive trip to get there.
(40) Entering this sprawling temple by the lake and gardens, one can't help but marvel at the different points of interest that will occupy you for the better part of an hour.\n\nThe well-kept topiaries of animals, the slim towering trees that line up a walkway or form a circle that were just begging to be photographed, the super IG worthy dragons and temple by the lake, the cute animal sculptures that you can even ride (well, just small children please), the pretty manicured lawns, the unusual egg-shaped hut, the pocket rock garden that looked straight out of the Flintstones, several other temples that vary in design and sizes, the dainty flowers, the cute garden bridge, the colorful children's playground - and they even have a resto near the exit! \n\nSo many sights and not enough time to enjoy them all!\n\nVisit in the early morning as you need at least an hour  (if you don't take a lot of pictures) to finish the entire area - and avoid the crowds. We went there in July, and by mid morning, the sun was beating hard on us. Don't forget to wear sunscreen!
(41) This legendary temple still has its own place in the heart of many tourists. But when you come in holidays/high season,it will be very, i mean really crowded.\nThe sunset is beautiful,and be sure to come before sunset so you won't miss it!
(42) A ancient temple with the specialty of a holy dip pool to clean the soul .. amazing experience. Do take the dip in the pool
(43) The uniqueness of this temple is that it is set in the sea. If you are lucky to visit it during the low tide then you can walk upto the temple. When we went there, it was high tide so we had to view the temple from far. The sea is gorgeous but rough. There were many surfers surfing in the background and it was fascinating to watch them. The area leading to the temple is highly commercialized. The temple is also super crowed with tourists. It is recommended to go to this place during the evening as the sunset is supposed to look beautiful from here, we however missed the view due to cloudy weather.
(44) Only seen Temple from oneside again not disability friendly lots of stairs but took some nice photos of the sunset overlooking the temple
(45) The temple itself is not much to look at. it's just like any other temple in Bali but the way it sits on top of hill and the view make it more pleasing to the eye and soul.\nWhen you see that big wave rushing toward the rocks and the sound of it makes sort of serene feeling. Don't forget your camera to take those beautiful shots.\nBeware of the monkeys though. No sunglass or flashy stuff. My wifes sunglass was snatched by a monkey. when a temple worker retrieved it. it was too late, still it was a great experience. A \nmust visit place.
(46) I think I would expected more from this attraction. \nI found averything very turistic and not as spiritual as I thought, also the very center of the temple is not accessible. \nThe view is instead really amazing, but I do not know  if I really recommend it since there are many other good positions for looking at the ocean.
(47) It's a quite a long way to reach this temple, but its definitely worth an effort. Location of this temple is very impressive, right on a edge of a cliff with beautiful view over the ocean. Most of temple structures were closed for visit though.
(48) Nice place to visit and know Bali a little bit. You pay for it...not too much. The temple is beautiful. Lots of people but its ok. You can buy some souveniers on the way and take a photo with a huge snake. I do not recommend in rainning times otherwise you wont be able to reach the temple. Nice place to take pictures at sunset.
(49) This place is very unique. During low tide you can walk over to the temple on the sea. However we visited during the high tide in order to avoid the crowd so we did not get to go over to the temple. It is still crowded even it is not during sunset hour. Nice to walk around and enjoying the iconic view.
(50) Especially during sunsets, this place is full of tourists. No entry to the temple. Nice place but not great.
(51) You may find hundreds of temples in Bali but this is one of the nicest we’ve seen. \nThe best is to arrive a half an hour before sunset to catch a good place to see.
(52) We drove our motorbike from Nusa dua. Took us about 30 minutes. Parking cost us 2000 rupiah. Entrance was 20000. \nWe couldn't go into the temple itself, but the view was amazing. Worth the trip.
(53) Based on the advice of our driver, we headed here relatively early on a Monday morning (830). Having passed by the area the day prior (Sunday) and being stuck in traffic for nearly an hour and having read the reviews about troves of tourists, we were a bit wary. Instead, we arrived to a nearly empty and serene temple. A handful of tourists and two couples taking wedding photos were all that we saw for more than one hour.  Beautiful and relaxing spot - but I could easily see how this could be ruined by the busloads of people showing up as we were leaving.
(54) Took a very long ride up the mountain to see this temple because we have never been up there after so many trips to Bali.  Remember this is an active temple so you really don't get to go inside like most major temples.  The picturesque piece is located on the lake, one really can only see from afar.  Indeed it's well taken care of.  \n\nThe water and landscape offers some sense of peace, but it's very touristy.  The park is well kept, but the odd/unusual animal sculpture do not seem to fit in.  It's borderline tacky.  \n\nNot sure if the long ride up and back was worth it to see just the temple.  Perhaps if you are not rushed with an itinerary, staying up there to enjoy the lake and nature might be worth it.
(55) The Temples in Bali are amazingly wonderful. It was my original reason for flying to Bali. The Hindu family were my hosts for the 15 days I was there. The \nAgung family was very hospitable, friendly, and have beautiful Air-B-B's ready for one or two. Nice breakfast each morning. If you go to Bali you must go to Tagallang and find Lendy. He is the young man that cares for the small temple that overlooks the rice terraces. He is has the best jungle excursions on your trip.\nTell him Brad says hello!\nNo appropriate date below. I was there in January/February 2016
(56) If you want to walk to the temple, be here in the late afternoon or evening because it low tide at this period. In my opinion, visit in the morning is much more pleasent, you will see the temple surrounded by water, like it is float.
(57) When i came here, they held the yearly traditional ceremony and it was very crowded but the view about the temple, sea also the ceremony was awesome.
(58) The temple is beautiful in the architecture and ofcourse the location. I was staying in Nusa Dua, so it was a bit far, but totally worth the trip. The blue Indian Ocean and the temple at the edge of the cliff overhand looks kind of mesmerizing. The second temple which can be reached only if the tide is low can be seen from the cliff and you need to be lucky to be there during low tide. \n\nHowever, unlike the temples in India or elsewhere, you cannot enter these temples. All the entryways were closed to the inside of the temples. Hence its only worth seeing the gorgeous architecture. The place is also kept very neat and clean...which was great... all the tourists were following the signs and obeying them.\n\nReally would recommend a trip to anyone in Bali.
(59) We stopped at this temple which is one of the popular temples. It sits along the shore of a lake with rolling hills in background. The temperature was little cooler up there than in Ubud where was warmer but it could have been because it was cloudy  and rainy in the mountain that day.
(60) I last visited this temple 17 years ago before it was the tourist trap that it has become today. The temple is now located within a sort of \theme park\" that you have to pay to get into - we were charged 90,000 odd for 2 adults and 2 children. It started to rain, there were plastic structures / animals which was really tacky, hordes of people and we left within 10 minutes. The tourist restaurant which our driver took us to was an over-priced buffet - total dump. A really disappointing visit. You are much better off going to the Botanic Gardens nearby which actually is serene and not so commercialised."