Banjar Hot Springs

The Air Panas Banjar (Banjar Hot Springs) are Bali's most popular natural thermal springs — a paradisiacal place where volcanically heated, sulfur-rich water flows from intricately carved Naga dragon heads into three tiered stone pools, nestled in a lush tropical garden with frangipani trees and palms.

★★★ The Pools

The water has a constant temperature of 37–40°C and is rich in sulfur and minerals, which are said to have healing effects for skin and joints. The three pools are terraced:

• Upper Pool — The hottest (40°C), small and intimate, often less visited
• Middle Pool — The largest and most popular, with several dragon heads from which warm water flows. Most visitors sit here and let the water run over their shoulders
• Lower Pool — A larger swimming pool with a pleasant 37°C, ideal for swimming and relaxing

Entry: 20,000 IDR (~1.20€) for adults, 10,000 IDR for children. Lockers: 10,000 IDR. Towel rental: 10,000 IDR. Open: daily 8–18.

★★ The Surroundings

Besides the pools, there is a restaurant overlooking the tropical garden (Nasi Goreng 25,000 IDR, fresh juice 15,000 IDR) and a small temple (Pura Komala). The complex is well-maintained, clean, and surprisingly affordable — it is one of the best value offers in all of Bali. After the bath, a detour to the nearby Brahma Vihara Arama (Buddhist temple, 2 km away) is recommended.

When to Visit?

On weekdays in the morning (8–10 am), the pools are almost empty — you share the warm water with a handful of locals. On weekends and holidays, Balinese families come in large groups. In the afternoon between 2 and 4 pm, it is the busiest. The rainy season (November–March) is particularly atmospheric: warm water, cool air, and raindrops on the surface.