Amed Beach in Bali is all about ‘doze, dine n’ dive’. Naturally, various dive operators have set up base here, and several run accommodation businesses of all style and sizes, from simple homestays to luxury villas, also with restaurants serving international cuisine, Asian and other options. Small traditional warung stalls along the village streets selling traditional and local fare can be part of your experience as well. Among the hotels in Amed Beach are the Bali Bhuana Beach Cottages, Arya Amed Beach Resort, Santai Hotel Amed, Three Brothers (Bobby’s Villas), and the Golden Buddha Bali. You’ll find a rather laidback atmosphere in Amed Beach, perfect for honeymooners of the adventurous type, and those simply opting for a rustic Bali retreat.

 The hotels in Amed Beach also serve as a perfect base to enjoy neighbouring Tulamben with its US cargo shipwreck, the USAT Liberty. So you’ll get the chance to experience both prominent dive sites in one convenient stay. To dive in, start out to sea in the early morning aboard traditional outriggers. At various points, including the Japanese shipwreck at Banyuning, the teeming marine life here includes various tropical fish, sea turtles, reef tip sharks, rays and vibrant coral gardens. The WWII Japanese patrol wreckage lies 15m from the shore. Amed Beach in Bali is also great for snorkelling as vast reefs span the bay. Traditional Balinese wooden boats called ‘jukung’ are also available for fishing charters. Free diving, an extreme sport, is a recent addition to the line-up of activities around Amed Beach in Bali. As you finish your day out in the underwater playgrounds, loosen up with a traditional Balinese massage, delivered by skilful local women.