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Payangan vs Pemuteran

Choose Payangan for a shorter airport transfer and wellness; choose Pemuteran for calm water, diving, better beaches and sunsets.

Payangan

Secluded jungle retreats. Best for: Wellness travelers & those seeking total privacy.

Choose Payangan for a shorter airport transfer, wellness.

  • Beach: No beach; the coast is over an hour away.
  • Nightlife: None; evenings are spent at your resort.
  • Prices: $$$ · Pricey. The resorts are luxury-priced, and there is little else to spend money on.
  • To the airport: 48 km · 80–110 min
  • Climate: A little fresher · 400 m
  • 24 resorts on Balisama, from about $30 a night

Pemuteran

Reefs, Menjangan Island & quiet bays. Best for: Divers, snorkelers & nature lovers.

Choose Pemuteran for calm water, diving, better beaches, sunsets.

  • Beach: Grey-sand beach on a very calm bay; snorkel straight from the shore.
  • Nightlife: None to speak of; dinner by the beach.
  • Prices: $$ · Moderate. Moderate: simple and mid-range resorts at fair prices.
  • To the airport: 135 km · 3½–4½ h
  • Climate: Hot & humid · coast
  • 3 resorts on Balisama, from about $45 a night

Payangan and Pemuteran are about 71 km apart.

Ratings

  • Beaches: Payangan None (0/5), Pemuteran Good (3/5)
  • Calm-water swimming: Payangan None (0/5), Pemuteran Excellent (5/5)
  • Surfing: Payangan None (0/5), Pemuteran None (0/5)
  • Diving & snorkeling: Payangan None (0/5), Pemuteran Excellent (5/5)
  • Sunsets: Payangan Poor (1/5), Pemuteran Very good (4/5)
  • Nightlife: Payangan None (0/5), Pemuteran None (0/5)
  • Restaurants & cafés: Payangan Fair (2/5), Pemuteran Fair (2/5)
  • Culture & temples: Payangan Fair (2/5), Pemuteran Fair (2/5)
  • Nature & landscapes: Payangan Excellent (5/5), Pemuteran Very good (4/5)
  • Yoga & wellness: Payangan Excellent (5/5), Pemuteran Good (3/5)
  • Family-friendly: Payangan Good (3/5), Pemuteran Very good (4/5)
  • Peace & quiet: Payangan Excellent (5/5), Pemuteran Excellent (5/5)
  • Remote work: Payangan Poor (1/5), Pemuteran Poor (1/5)
  • Walkability: Payangan None (0/5), Pemuteran Fair (2/5)

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