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(1) If you are a temple fiend, this is a great place for some solitude. A bit touristy but on the day we went it was quite eerily still, overcast and freezing cold, which sort of added to the ambience. See photos. Plenty of temples in Bali, this one’s worth a visit for a few photos instead of waiting up North for three hours to take one of the main water temple.
(2) This was a beautiful location for views of the sea, cliff, and the temple out over the water. The dowside is that it's very commercialzed and crowded and visitors can't go into the temple.
(3) Fantastic views at sunset. Can go up to the bottom part of the temple during low tide. We went the day after their annual festival on the 8th. So there were lots of local people going for the prayers as well.
(4) We visited and were awestruck by the views and by the temple. It was well worth the additional few bucks $6 USD for a tour guide to explain everything.
(5) Great rolling waves into the shore during our visit. Temple was not accessible because of the tides but the grounds were beautiful. Continue walking up the path towards the golf course for a different perspective.
(6) exactly it was on my to do list and  thanks god i did :)way to the temple is precipitous but it deserves to be seen.except of this bali is an amazing island with many places to see.
(7) One of the most famous temples in Bali so no need to say it is a tourist hotspot. It is a duck and dive thru tourist camera shot and nagging hawkers. All in all a place you have to visit, just to say you have, when in Bali.
(8) Awesome view and great place to see the balinese culture.. beautiful temple overlooking the sea.. you gotta see it by yourself.. and be careful with steps and monkeys.. keep your valueable out of sight..
(9) I guess when in Bali this is a must visit place. The ocean view is simply amazing. The architecture of the temple is very amazing too. Unfortunately we are not allow into the temple as per our guide. If need to be as near as to the rock or below the temple one need to check the tide. I strongly recommend to visit this place when in Bali.
(10) Been visiting this place several times, and I am impressed with the great architecture of temple that set on the small rock by the sea. The view around and the main temple is great however since this place is a favorite site in Bali it's always busy of people visiting. If you like to take a great photo try to come in the morning :)
(11) Beautiful small temple in a Lake. When we visited the temple it was a rainy day. But don't worry you can rent umbrellas from temple entrance. We covered Jatiluwih rice terrace & Bratan temple in a day. Both same route.
(12) The view from the temple is breath taking. The ocean far and wide. The temple itself is mesmerizing. Loved this place.
(13) We visited a lot of temples in Bali and this was definitely above average.  The temple grounds and surrounding areas were beautiful.  As with many others one might also get the impression there isn't much there to see, not that many structures, just some well maintained grounds and a nice lake view, so I guess how impressive it all really is probably depends on perspective.  I liked it.  \n\nIf you visit a lot of temples it can dissipate the experience since you might essentially \take them in\" within a half hour each, a bit like stepping in and out of postcards, but that's actually not such a bad experience, as long as the logistics and other details are well-managed.  It might work well to schedule two days to see a lot of temples and other sites, plenty of time to do a lot of driving, likely best with a hired driver, but the roads are fine, anyone really could do it.  To squeeze a lot into one day--what we did--can be a bit much, adding up to a full day of driving time with stops cut short, not the best way to experience beautiful holy sites."
(14) Very picturesque place to visit and very relaxing place to walk around. The grounds are incredibly well tendered. They have a small deer park apparently the deer are rare and they choose to keep them safe in their grounds which adds a little interest among the great temple. It's well worth a visit as part of a tour of other sites.
(15) It is the second place we visited in Bali. It really nice place. U can walk on the water and get picture with many statues and fishes. U should get a tour of Basekih Temple and Tirta Gangga because they are locate in the East side of Bali. (Temples in Bali located very far)
(16) Best visited close to sunset, this small temple on a rock is surrounded by the ocean at high tide. Come in the late afternoon to walk around the base of the temple before the tide comes in. Then watch the sunset from one of the bars or beachfront restaurants nearby. Be aware you may not be able to enter the actual temple itself. Expect medium to large crowds in the evenings. Take 20 minutes to enjoy the surrounding gardens and statues too. The black and white cloths and wraps around statues are holy colours.
(17) A temple atop the rocky remains bang on the beach - the setting is idyllic. We perched ourselves on a rock closer to the Pan Pacific hotel and waited for the sunset. The place forces you to sit down, relax, reflect, meditate and recharge. Just watch the waves and wait for the sun to melt into the sea. It's beautiful.
(18) One of the nicest temples we saw in Bali. It's the one on the lake on the front of the lonely planet book. Only downside is that it's packed with tourists so best get there early in the motning. As there are so many temples all over Bali I wouldn't go out of my way to see this one specifically bit it is in the same region as the jatiluwih rice fields, which are 100% worth the visit. It's a good day out from ubud to hire a driver and do these 2 together (see separate review on the rice terraces) probably shouldn't pay more than about 500k for a driver for 6 hours. We booked direct from the hotel and ended up paying about 700k but later found out that you can get a driver much cheaper from the tourist stalls in central ubud.
(19) getting there can be a hassel due to traffic.  plan ahead and give yourself sufficient travel time.\n\nnominal entrance fee.  bring a sarong or you can borrow one from staff.  both males and females need to wear sarong if you are wearing shorts.  you have to pay the entrance fee regardless if you borrow a sarong or not.\n\nbeautiful place to watch sunset.\n\nthe temple is on a cliff so just the view of the ocean alone is amazing.\n\nbeware of the monkeys.  even locals dislike them.\n\nwe think it's a must see for all 1st time travelers to bali.
(20) I can't understand why people are angry about not being able to enter the temple on the water.\n\nAs is widely known, the inner area of temples is restricted to those who worship only. Foreigners are not allowed to just walk into the holy area and take photos.\n\nPlease understand that this is a beautiful temple with a lot of history - over 1000 years old.\n\nGet a guide to take you around Bali for the day and he will take you here along with some other temples for half the price of other tour guides. Look at Parto Bali Tours.
(21) We did visit the temple and stay there to watch sunset.\nIt's a beautiful place and was nice to visit but because is tourist and famous due lovely sunset is too crowded and at times it's difficult to enjoy the beauty of the place. \nFor sure place to visit. There is places to park car or motorbike and also some shops where you can buy something to eat or drink.
(22) Arrived around 4.30. Plenty of time to look around the various sites and the tide was low so got to walk out to the main temple and have a blessing from the fresh water spring by the monks. Crowded but bearable. Sit in the little warungs from about 5.45 to get the sun going down on the temple. Bali.
(23) The temple was amazing enough but the show, please read the story they hand you upon entrance which makes the show easier to follow along, was a great way to experience a bit of the indo culture! Picturesque views for sunset makes this a must visit while in Bali!
(24) If are in Bali.. Don't miss this extraordinary beautiful temple campus. It's between a big lake and lots and lots of travelers around the world. It also have restaurants inside who provide decent food. If you have time, you can go for boating as well.
(25) Very popular place for travellers and locals. Great markets, lovely restaurant's.\nAwesome photo opportunities of the beautiful sunsets and temple.
(26) It’s a very old temple constructed near the beautiful see but when we visited it’s high tide so we cannot get into the temple
(27) The place is quite good. They have a cave where you get the holy water and another tiny cave where there is the holy snake (pay donation to touch it). As you walk away from the whole touristy lot you will come along the beach and that was the most beautiful place we had been to.
(28) A must in Bali .... Beautiful temple & awesome sunset view! Visit during low tide...  The holy water blessing is interesting.
(29) This temple does not have anything of sacre anymore. Became a cinematographic set for idiots who pay money to take a fake picture on the main gate done with a mirror, just to post it in Instagram or Facebook. \nSuch a delusion. Use your time for other better temples.
(30) Lovely temple on the waters edge but soo crowded and we went in the middle of the day to beat the crowds, so I think sunset would be crazy. The markets are good prices for shopping
(31) Located in a valley, after crossing a hill, surrounded by lake! A temple cannot be better than this. The huge lake is a great attraction. The temple is located just inside the lake. You can take boat rides also around the temple and inside the lake.\n\nThe temple complex is pretty big. You will get different views from different parts. But the best view is the mountain surrounding the lake.\n\nThe weather is very interesting. There will be cloud and mist completely barring the mountain view, and in five minutes it will be clear and everything will be shining. You may get intermittent rains, so better carry an umbrella or light raincoats. As it is on an altitude, temperature will be cooler than the mainland Bali and you may need a light wrap around or shawl.
(32) It is nice temple complex to visit. Located on the water front. You can walk around the complex watching various statues.
(33) The cliff side temple was crowded with tourist waiting for the sun to set. Best sunset view I had in Bali with the cliff side temple, the ocean and the orange grow as the sun disappeared into the horizon.
(34) The grounds are beautiful and the scenery near the temple itself (lake, mountains, etc) are breathtaking. That being said, this is known as the \floating temple\" and unfortunately this is definitely not the case during the dry season. The majority of the temple was surrounded by land that was covered with cement blocks and other broken construction equipment during our visit. The temple itself is beautiful and I hate to say it's not worth a visit, but temper your expectations. The other disappointment was the number of loud, disrespectful people who would probably not stop short of shoving others out of the way just to get their latest Instagram pic."
(35) The sunset here was spectacular and we've ever seen in bali, the temple was great overview the indian ocean. During the full moon, the water was high so we were afraid to come to the temple cos we were both not so adventurous, many tourists did. Many restaurants and art shops there. Big crowd!!! Sometimes felt not convenient. We came for sunset here not for shopping. The location of the temple is in the middle of the sea, you may take a boat to go there. It's very exciting. Highly recommend this place.
(36) So much space. Beautiful warm water. A must. There are women selling gorgeous sarongs. Perfect for presents.
(37) The Temple is situated on a rock jutting out into the sea. During high tide it gets cut off from the mainland & it becomes quite difficult to reach the temple unless you are prepared to wade through the seawater. Entry into the temple is as such only for Balinese people only and others can only go up to the stairs.\n\nThe best time of the day to visit is the sunset time but it is very very crowded so plan your visit accordingly. The high waves crashing on to the rocks and the sky changing colors with every passing moment at sunset time creates a mesmerizing effect.\n\nThere is a very big paid parking lot and the path leading to the shoreline & the temple is lined with shops selling souvenirs & things.
(38) Wonderful experience! Very picturesque as we caught the sunset. As you enter, there are so many vendors. There was also a lot of people considering it is a tourist attraction. It was nice to catch the locals worshipping at the temple too. . There was a woman with a very big yellow python that you could pay to take a picture with the python but we were not as brave to do that. Looking back, I wish I had took the pic with the python though :)
(39) Wonderful experience. During high tide, the temple gives the impression that it is floating in the sea. Superb view.  The place is so well kept despite the crowd.
(40) It is a beautiful place to visit if you like nature, architecture or if you want a glimpse into Balinese culture and heritage
(41) Spectacular view of the temple from the other cliff. The place is very crowded and commercialized, we have to walk through the stalls with souvenirs before reaching the place. No visitors could enter the temple, it could only be viewed from a distance.
(42) I have been to this place very beautiful sunset and also that's one of to see the temple on the cliff.
(43) You should visit this temple before sunset as there you can view sunset if clouds are not there. Also to reach main temple you have to cross 50mtrs sea path . If there is low tide you can visit the main temple area. You don't need to change your dress or wear a sarong for this temple. Entry fee for adult is 60000idr and taxi parking charges is 5000idr.
(44) One of the uniq temple in Bali, any tourist should go this attraction especially during sunset, nice view of temple
(45) Plan to go there by afternoon time to enjoy the beauty and neat temple of historical Bali and evening the surprise sunset for your camera eyes. One of the must see place in Bali.
(46) You must wear a sarong and tie to visit this temple but you can get them at the entrance. We only went to the first level and the view was amazing. Very short queue to take photo but I felt it was a bit staged. Prefer my photo with no one!
(47) This temple is very unique and you will see rough waves when the tide is coming in.  It was high tide when we went and the whole temple was surrounded by the sea water.  Still some locals in traditional prayer costume made their way to the temple.
(48) You don't have any option to take a picture to the \door\" unless you pay to the photograph. The temple behind is most beautiful than the door"
(49) Went to Bali last week and out for a day tour. I would say this place is a Must to visit if you go Bali. The scenery of the cliff is breathtaking! \n\nThe road to the temple is narrow and it will be jam due to tour buses and tourist vans. So, expect to spend more time on the road. \n\nKeep your belongings in the bag or leave it in the car. There are lots of monkeys on the way up to the temple. They are aggressive and we saw a few tourists' sunglasses were snatched by them. So, keep your phone and etc.\n\nRespect the culture, everyone is require to wear the \sarong\" before enter. It is available in front of the ticket counter for free. Entrance fee to enter to the temple is 30,000 rupiah."
(50) The temple itself is not very special. I think when you go there during the day, it’s worth skipping. We were here at sunset, the sunset makes it all magical so when you have the possibility to go then it’a definitely worth it. \nDon’t take anything but your camera because the monkeys take everything including your phone out of your hands) we saw it happening to another tourist).\nDrivers are available to take you home afterwards. Expect to pay more than you like so better to bring your own driver and let him wait for you.
(51) Beautiful temple and worth a visit. Amazing to watch the waves coming in onto the rocks. Avoid sunset if you dont like crowds.
(52) Place gets really busy late in the afternoon for the sunset. A nice place to watch the sun sets and a good place to shop as well before the temple. You have to be at the right place or angle so can take a nice photo of the sun and the temple.
(53) Like most say the temple is always crowded, so it can be a real pain to get some good photos. My guide at the temple said that early morning is better and then come back later for the Kecak fire dance. Even though I was there at around 3pm I could still see everything. The Kecak fire dance was awesome, you do have to buy a ticket for that, but it was like 8 euro / 10 dollar / 150000 IDR, well worth it. I came by regular taxi but it's it real pain to get one there and eventually the guy keeping tabs on private drivers charging around 400000 IDR drove me to Sanur. For about double that you can have a private driver and that is certainly recommended when you go here. Be aware of the monkeys!!! They will steal anything, certainly sunglasses! But also big wallets and cameras, even phones! And if one takes something, don't go after them, let the locals do that! They give them food for exchange and please give them a good tip if they get it back for you. A woman lost her wallet with all her credit cards in it and I had to restrain her from going after the monkey, she got it all back. This a good example of why a second wallet just filled with rupiah is better, if you lose that, bummer, but at least you have your cards. And if your with a private driver leave it all in the car. Wear a sarong women and men too, if just out of respect, so bring one with you.
(54) Hardly a 'temple' as doesn't seem to have any focal point. More like a monkey forest with a group of buildings with high walls, do not enter notices and locked gates. The postcard views are all of a silouette of a tower at the end of a cliff - which is about all you can see. Hugely crowded at all times, I understand the best time to visit is at sunset when there is Kecak chanting and dancing. However because there are so many people milling around, there is no spiritual atmosphere and, as far as I'm concerned, no real reason to visit.
(55) This is a lovely temple sitting on the shores of Lake Beratan. We were lucky to witness a ceremony while we were there. The temple complex itself is not open to public. The two temples on the water look like they are floating on the lake. This is by far the most beautiful temple we have seen in Bali. There is also a nice garden/park next to the temple on the shores of Lake Beratan which is picture perfect for photos. Well worth the long drive here.
(56) We had only one afternoon free in Bali and we chose to visit Tanah Lot and see \the temple in the sea\". And we were in for a treat, because though it was a longish drive from Nusa Dua (an hour and a half through Bali) - we got sea, sunset, temple and a glimpse of local culture. We reached around five thirty just in time to see the sun begin to set across the sea. We could climb down the steep cliff steps and walk on the beach on the sand and rocks. The temple itself was small and you could not go inside. But the architecture and its position was interesting - the way it was perched on a cliff jutting into the sea. When we were ready to leave we got to see local school kids rehearse for a cultural dance performance...It was a great way to spend one afternoon in Bali."
(57) We went there about 4:30 PM. The scenery is quiet beautiful but starting 5 oclock the place is becoming more and more crowded.\nAnyway that's normal, everyone come to see the beautiful sunset over this temple.\nKeep in mind that the entry fee is no longer 30 krp but 60 krp since october.
(58) This temple is featured on a Balinese bill because it is stunning. You meander through well kept pathways of flowers and trees to the water's edge to see the temples in the lake...yes there are LOTS of people, but if you linger you have plenty of chances to take great photos and enjoy the vistas. There was an art exhibit happening when we were there and many families on holiday which added to the festive nature. We had about 45 minutes there and needed a bit longer to soak it all in. It is a winding road from Lovina Beach, but worth the drive and apparently a boat trip is a good way to arrive as well.\nIt is a MUST SEE!!
(59) Although it was very hot, and i had to walk quite a bit. I loved my experience here it was absolutely worth visiting. The temple is down in the sea so you can cross over if the tide permits, i was not so adventurous so i just enjoyed the view from far, enjoyed a nice ice filled coconut water and had a good guide along. There are a few shops where you can pick up a souvenir or two, laze by the bars and cafes and watch the sunset over the temple it is meant to be breath taking and beautiful.Plenty photo ops here :)
(60) Visited June. We went up with a local priest from the village. Excellent English and very informative. Even our driver said we were lucky to have been accompanied by the priest. We only went as far as the middle temple but nevertheless enjoyed the experience. \nUnfortunately there had been big celebrations the previous night and they were still tidying up. Better pictures on the way down.