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Uluwatu · Bingin · Padang Padang

Perfectly Positioned

In the heart of Uluwatu, tucked down a quiet lane. The beach, the cafes and the cliffs are all within minutes.

The Neighbourhood

The Best of Both Worlds

Nema sits in the heart of Uluwatu, just off the main road down a short lane. Step through the gate and the noise falls away; step back out and Uluwatu's cafes, boutiques and spas are all around you.

Walk to Thomas Beach for a morning swim. Book a reformer class, then brunch at Suka Espresso. Spend the afternoon at a cliffside day club, and watch the sun drop into the ocean from Single Fin before dinner at YUKI.

Distances From Nema

Everything Within Minutes

  • Short walkThomas BeachWhite sand and turquoise water, down a local pathway
  • 3 min walkSuka EspressoA local favourite for coffee and brunch
  • 5 min walkSpring Spa UluwatuMassage, manicures and treatments
  • 3 min ridePadang Padang BeachWorld-class surf, or a 20-minute walk
  • 4 min rideSingle Fin, Blue PointLive music and clifftop sunsets
  • 5–7 min rideUluwatu TempleThe nightly Kecak fire dance
  • Short rideBinginThe neighbouring surf village and beach
  • 17 kmNgurah Rai AirportBali's international airport
Getting Here

Getting to Nema

Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is about 17 km from Nema, 40 to 60 minutes by car depending on traffic. Our transport partners can meet you at arrivals.

  • 3h 45mFrom PerthDirect, and the same time zone as Bali: no jet lag.
  • About 6hFrom Sydney, Melbourne & BrisbaneDirect flights daily. Bali is only 2–3 hours behind.
  • About 17hFrom LondonOne stop. Bali is 7–8 hours ahead.
  • 16–18hFrom Frankfurt, Zurich & AmsterdamOne stop. Bali is 6–7 hours ahead.
  • About 9hFrom DubaiDirect. Bali is 4 hours ahead.
  • 20h+From Los AngelesOne stop. Bali is 15–16 hours ahead.
  • About 2h 40mFrom SingaporeDirect, and the main hub for flights from Europe.
  • On arrivalVisa & levyVisa on Arrival for most visitors, about IDR 500,000 for 30 days, plus the IDR 150,000 Bali tourist levy, paid online or on arrival.

Flight times are approximate. Entry rules are correct as of October 2026; check the latest requirements before you travel.

A fresh coconut, a book and a straw hat on a table by the pool
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The Best of Uluwatu's Food Scene

Nema sits at the heart of Uluwatu's food scene. Some of the area's best restaurants are a few minutes' walk from the gate, and your Nema keyring takes 10–20% off at our partners.

  • Kynd CommunityAbout 200m. Famous for its photogenic smoothie bowls and brunch.
  • YUKIAbout 400m. Modern Japanese izakaya, sushi and cocktails; a date-night favourite.
  • Mood by OursA short walk on Jl. Labuansait. Farm-to-table cafe and organic market.
  • Suka EspressoAbout a 3-minute walk. The local favourite for coffee and a long brunch.
  • Osteria LunaCoastal Italian on the Padang Padang strip, from the team behind YUKI.
  • TabuSleek and atmospheric, made for a long dinner.
A guest in a straw hat stepping into the pool at Nema
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Sunsets & Day Clubs

Uluwatu faces west, so every evening ends with the sun dropping into the Indian Ocean. Start the day with a swim at Thomas Beach, a short walk away, then choose your cliff.

  • Single FinAbout 4 minutes by ride. Live music above the Uluwatu break.
  • OneEightyThe glass-bottom infinity pool hanging over the cliffs. More champagne than shots.
  • Ulu Cliffhouse & El KabronClifftop pools, long lunches and sunset cocktails.
  • Sundays Beach ClubA full beach day on white sand at the bottom of the cliffs.
  • SavayaUluwatu's headline clifftop club for big DJ nights.
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Move & Unwind

Mornings in Uluwatu belong to reformer Pilates, surf lessons and slow yoga; afternoons to massages and boutique shopping.

  • Bluvana StudioClose by. Intimate reformer Pilates with small classes.
  • Reform Pilates & Studio FondueTwo of the area's most popular reformer studios.
  • Spring Spa UluwatuAbout a 5-minute walk, for massages and manicures.
  • Padang PadangAbout 3 minutes by ride, for surf and a little Eat Pray Love nostalgia.
  • Learn to surfThomas Beach has a friendly learner wave a short walk away. Read our surf guide.
  • Parker ClothingBoutique shopping nearby. Nema guests save 10–20% with their keyring.
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For Solo Travellers

We prioritise your peace of mind so you can fully relax. Nema has discreet 24-hour on-site security and a 24-hour front desk, and the local dining scene is a short, safe stroll away, so you never need to ride a scooter at night. It is the thing women travelling alone tell us most: they feel safe here.

“As we were two girls travelling we felt safe in the villa as there was overnight security and reception staff every day.”

Nina, Australia · Booking.com
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Guest Privileges

Show Your Keyring

Your Nema keyring opens doors around Uluwatu. Show it at partner favourites including YUKI, Kynd, Mood by Ours, Osteria Luna, Tabu and Parker Clothing for 10–20% off. Our team will share the full list, and their own favourites, when you arrive.

Find Us

Your Uluwatu Sanctuary

Nema. Uluwatu 53JW+VRQ, Pecatu, South Kuta,
Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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Local Questions

Essential Details

Thomas Beach is a short walk from Nema down a local pathway, typically under ten minutes on foot.

Suka Espresso is about a three-minute walk for coffee and brunch, and Kynd Community is about 200 m away. For dinner, YUKI and Tabu are date-night favourites where Nema guests save 10–20% with their keyring. For sunset, Single Fin is about four minutes away by ride, with cliffside spots like OneEighty, Ulu Cliffhouse and El Kabron along the coast.

Padang Padang Beach is about 3 minutes by car or scooter, or a 20-minute walk. Single Fin at Blue Point is about 4 minutes by car, and Uluwatu Temple, with its nightly Kecak fire dance, is 5 to 7 minutes by car. Ngurah Rai International Airport is about 17 km away.

Uluwatu is generally relaxed and welcoming for women travelling alone, and many of our guests are on a first solo trip. Nema is a highly private sanctuary with discreet 24-hour on-site security and a 24-hour front desk, just off the main Uluwatu road, so cafes and restaurants are a short, safe stroll away and you never need a scooter at night.

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is about 17 km from Nema, usually 40 to 60 minutes by car depending on traffic. Our transport partners can meet you at arrivals; ask us to arrange a driver when you book.

Perth to Bali is about 3 hours 45 minutes direct, and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane about 6 hours direct. From London it is about 17 hours with one stop; from Frankfurt, Zurich or Amsterdam 16 to 18 hours with one stop; from Dubai about 9 hours direct. Flight times are approximate.

Most visitors from Australia, the UK, EU countries, Switzerland and the US use a Visa on Arrival, or the online e-VoA: about IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once. Bali also charges a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per visitor, payable online before you fly or on arrival. These details are correct as of October 2026, but rules change, so check before you travel.

Bali is on Central Indonesian Time (UTC+8), the same as Perth. It is two to three hours behind Sydney and Melbourne, seven to eight hours ahead of London and six to seven hours ahead of Central Europe, so jet lag is minimal for Australian visitors.

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