Thomas Beach
Beach in Uluwatu (South Bali).
Thomas Beach is a strip of white sand below the cliffs of Pecatu, between Padang Padang and Suluban, reached by a steep flight of more than a hundred steps from the parking area. Large boulders rise from the shore, small warungs sell drinks and snacks, sunbeds and umbrellas are for rent, and surfers ride its reef break at mid to high tide. Swim at mid to high tide as well, because low tide exposes rocks and coral along the shoreline.
Thomas Beach at a glance
- For children: Good (3/5). Sandy patches to paddle at mid tide, warungs and sunbeds, but about 130 steep steps, coral at low tide and no lifeguards.
- Swimming: Good (3/5). Calmer than most Bukit beaches at mid to high tide; low tide exposes coral and rocks, and currents run further out.
- Surfing: Fair (2/5), beginners to experienced. A short left over reef that closes out quickly, best at mid to high tide; uncrowded, with board rental and lessons.
- Snorkeling: Fair (2/5)
- Sunset: Very good (4/5)
- Scenery: Very good (4/5)
- Peace & quiet: Very good (4/5)
- Food & facilities: Good (3/5)
- Easy to reach: Good (3/5)
- Sand: White sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Thomas Beach
- The Asa Maia: Uluwatu, from about $480 a night (500 m in a straight line)
- Uluwatu Cottages: Uluwatu, from about $72 a night (600 m in a straight line)
- Yoga Searcher Bali: Uluwatu, from about $100 a night (600 m in a straight line)
- Suarga Padang Padang: Uluwatu, from about $200 a night (800 m in a straight line)
- Blue Point Resort & Spa: Uluwatu, from about $52 a night (900 m in a straight line)
- UMI Resort: Uluwatu, from about $91 a night (1.0 km in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Padang Padang Beach (beach) (700 m in a straight line)
- Suluban Beach (beach) (1.1 km in a straight line)
- Bingin Beach (beach) (1.9 km in a straight line)
- Uluwatu Temple (temple) (2.3 km in a straight line)
- Dreamland Beach (beach) (2.7 km in a straight line)
- Pangolin Kids Club (play & adventure) (2.8 km in a straight line)
Photo: Dan O'Cker from Adelaide, Australia, CC BY 2.0
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