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Top 5 Beach Hotels in Buleleng at a glance

  1. The Grand Villandra Resort — 4-star hotel in Buleleng. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
  2. Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas — 3-star hotel in Buleleng. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
  3. Puri Bagus Lovina — 3.5-star hotel in Buleleng. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
  4. Lovina Beach Club & Resort — 3.5-star hotel in Buleleng. Guest rating: 7.8/10 — Good.
  5. Brits Resort Lovina — 4-star hotel in Buleleng. Guest rating: 9.6/10 — Exceptional.

Beach Hotels in Buleleng

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, glass shower enclosure, and a large mirror.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious patio with a dining area, a pool, and a view of the interior.

The Grand Villandra Resort

The Grand Villandra Resort
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • 2 outdoor pools
$99
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Grand Villandra Resort
A sunset over a calm sea with silhouettes of people on the shore.
A clear pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees.
A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, a central pathway, and well-maintained gardens.
A resort courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas

Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas
Buleleng
  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Outdoor pool
$76
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas
A beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A bar area with a stone counter, four wicker bar stools, and a decorative Buddha statue.
A pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a bench with cushions.

Puri Bagus Lovina

Puri Bagus Lovina
Buleleng
  • On private beach
  • Outdoor pool
$109
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Puri Bagus Lovina
A blue van parked on a grassy area near a body of water with a sunset in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a sign that reads "LOVINA".

Lovina Beach Club & Resort

Lovina Beach Club & Resort
Buleleng
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$56
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Lovina Beach Club & Resort
A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and illuminated by warm lights.
A serene pool area with lounge chairs and a pavilion, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A traditional-style building with a tiled roof and a covered entrance area.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden tables and chairs, a stone pillar, and a brick wall.

Brits Resort Lovina

Brits Resort Lovina
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$33
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Brits Resort Lovina
A beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas, boats in the water, and a clear sky.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A nighttime resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.
A spa area with wooden flooring, white curtains, and a seating area with chairs and tables. There are bowls of red flowers and a plant on the floor.

The Lovina

The Lovina
Buleleng
  • On the beach
  • Beach bar
  • Beach loungers
  • 2 outdoor pools
$104
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Lovina
A garden pathway leading to a central fountain, surrounded by lush greenery and a decorative wooden archway.
A patio area with outdoor furniture, a large umbrella, and a view of the sea.
A modern bedroom with a glass door, a bed with a canopy, and a potted plant.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a swimming pool.

Frangipani Beach Hotel

Frangipani Beach Hotel
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor pool
$52
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Frangipani Beach Hotel
A beach view with a tiled bench and a vase of orange flowers.
A terrace with wicker chairs and a vase of flowers, overlooking a calm sea.
A restaurant with white tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the sea.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a body of water.

Villa Agung Beach Inn

Villa Agung Beach Inn
Buleleng
  • On the beach
  • Beach bar
  • Outdoor pool
$39
$48 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Villa Agung Beach Inn
A beach with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, boats in the water, and a clear view of the sea.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a blue roof.
A beach wedding setup with a table and chairs, decorated with red and white flowers, and two red umbrellas.
A beach wedding setup with a table and chairs, candles, and hanging decorations.

Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina

Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina
Buleleng
  • On private beach
  • Outdoor pool
$48
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina
A stone archway leading to a pathway surrounded by greenery and a rustic building.
A traditional building with ornate doors and columns, a wooden bench, and potted plants.
An indoor pool with a rocky backdrop, inflatable loungers, and a waterfall feature.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a tiled floor, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Binaria Museum Hotel

Binaria Museum Hotel
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$32
$38 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Binaria Museum Hotel
A thatched-roof structure with a wooden bench and a tree in the foreground.
A bed with a floral bedspread, white curtains, and a canopy.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden bookshelf, and a window with a view of greenery.
A circular stone pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lush greenery and a thatched roof structure.

Omunity Bali

Omunity Bali
Buleleng
  • Outdoor pool
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Omunity Bali
A gazebo with a table set for a meal, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A balcony with a view of greenery and a distant building, furnished with wicker chairs and a wooden bench, and a tiled floor with a floral pattern.
A spa entrance with a sign, two flower pots, and potted plants.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

Puri Saron Baruna Beach

Puri Saron Baruna Beach
Buleleng
  • On the beach
  • Beachfront dining
  • 2 outdoor pools
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Puri Saron Baruna Beach
A pathway leading to a traditional building with a covered entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.
An ornate entrance with a traditional design, a seating area with wicker furniture, and a potted plant.
A pool area with a central fountain, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, set in a lush garden with dense foliage.
A boat with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a pool.

Rambutan Boutique Hotel & Spa

Rambutan Boutique Hotel & Spa
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • 2 outdoor pools
$21
$25 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Rambutan Boutique Hotel & Spa
A beach scene with people sitting under umbrellas, overlooking the ocean.
A wooden table with a fruit arrangement, a white sofa with patterned cushions, and a view of greenery through a window.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of an outdoor pool area.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and candles, surrounded by plants and a stone wall.

Villa Teman

Villa Teman
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor pool
$101
$122 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Villa Teman
A sunset over a rocky shoreline with the sun low on the horizon.
A spacious room with a brick wall, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and various potted plants.
A modern interior with a wooden bench, a table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the sea at dusk.

EJ House

EJ House
Buleleng
  • On the beach
$52
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
EJ House
A beachfront hotel with a large building, palm trees, and kayaks on the water.
A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a green accent wall, and a window with a view.
A building with a red roof and a large glass window, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor seating.
A large hotel with a red roof and multiple floors, situated next to a body of water with palm trees and parked cars.

Singaraja Beach Hotel

Singaraja Beach Hotel
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$44
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Singaraja Beach Hotel
A serene pool area with lounge chairs, a water feature, and lush tropical vegetation.
A traditional building with a covered entrance, a staircase leading to the upper level, and a garden with various plants and a birdhouse.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and a traditional building with a tiled roof.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

Hotel Suma

Hotel Suma
Buleleng
  • Outdoor pool
$19
$23 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Hotel Suma
A modern building with a central courtyard, a wooden staircase, and a small pool.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a ceiling fan, and a view of the interior space.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden chair, a TV, and a view through a glass door.
A building with a sign reading "Josh Home Stay" and a decorative wall.

Josh Guest House

Josh Guest House
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
$13
$16 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Josh Guest House
A traditional building with ornate wooden doors and columns, a tiled floor, and a small outdoor seating area with wicker chairs.
A restaurant with wooden chairs and a dark wooden table. There is a menu board and a sign indicating the sale of beer.
A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a mirror on the wall.
A traditional building with a tiled roof, ornate columns, and a well-maintained garden with potted plants and a pathway.

Hotel Shri Ganesh

Hotel Shri Ganesh
Buleleng
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor pool
$33
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Hotel Shri Ganesh
A beach with a wooden canopy, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a central chandelier, and a reception desk.
A garden entrance with a stone pathway leading to a wooden door, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, steps leading to the entrance, and a garden with plants and a tree.

New Sunari Lovina Beach Resort

New Sunari Lovina Beach Resort
Buleleng
  • On private beach
  • Outdoor pool
$33
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
New Sunari Lovina Beach Resort
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Beach hotels with pools in Buleleng

A gazebo with a table set for a meal, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A traditional building with a sign reading "Puri Sarom Lovina." It features a central courtyard with statues and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, a wall-mounted TV, and a door leading to the bathroom.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

Puri Saron Baruna Beach

Puri Saron Baruna Beach
Buleleng
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Puri Saron Baruna Beach
An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a sign that reads "LOVINA".
A blue van parked on a grassy area near a body of water with a sunset in the background.
A pathway flanked by palm trees and various plants, leading to a building with a tiled roof and red accents.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

Lovina Beach Club & Resort

Lovina Beach Club & Resort
Buleleng
$56
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Lovina Beach Club & Resort
A clear pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees.
A resort courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small desk with a water bottle, and a view of a garden through the sliding doors.
A covered outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a table and chairs, a decorative plant, and a stone statue.

Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas

Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas
Buleleng
$76
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.
A reception desk with wooden paneling and a sign reading "The Grand Villandora Resort."
A wooden door with intricate carvings, flanked by lush green plants and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A spacious patio with a dining area, a pool, and a view of the interior.

The Grand Villandra Resort

The Grand Villandra Resort
Buleleng
$99
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Grand Villandra Resort
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone deck.
A building with a red exterior and a covered outdoor area with chairs and a small garden.
A spacious room with a central wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a patterned ceiling.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Hotel My New Lovina

Hotel My New Lovina
Buleleng
$26
$32 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Hotel My New Lovina
A beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas, boats in the water, and a clear sky.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A nighttime resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.
A spa area with wooden flooring, white curtains, and a seating area with chairs and tables. There are bowls of red flowers and a plant on the floor.

The Lovina

The Lovina
Buleleng
$104
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Lovina
A pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and a reception desk.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a bench with cushions.
A resort with thatched-roof cottages, a well-maintained lawn, and tropical vegetation.

Puri Bagus Lovina

Puri Bagus Lovina
Buleleng
$109
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Puri Bagus Lovina
A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and illuminated by warm lights.
A serene pool area with lounge chairs and a pavilion, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A traditional-style building with a tiled roof and a covered entrance area.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden tables and chairs, a stone pillar, and a brick wall.

Brits Resort Lovina

Brits Resort Lovina
Buleleng
$33
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Brits Resort Lovina
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a blue roof.
A beach wedding setup with a table and chairs, candles, and hanging decorations.
A beach wedding setup with a table and chairs, decorated with red and white flowers, and two red umbrellas.
A beach with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, boats in the water, and a clear view of the sea.

Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina

Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina
Buleleng
$48
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina
A terrace with wicker chairs and a vase of flowers, overlooking a calm sea.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the sea.
Two white chairs with orange cushions in a room with large windows and orange curtains.
A restaurant with white tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the sea.

Villa Agung Beach Inn

Villa Agung Beach Inn
Buleleng
$39
$48 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Villa Agung Beach Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Buleleng

An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a sign that reads "LOVINA".
A blue van parked on a grassy area near a body of water with a sunset in the background.
A pathway flanked by palm trees and various plants, leading to a building with a tiled roof and red accents.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

Lovina Beach Club & Resort

Lovina Beach Club & Resort
Buleleng
$56
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Lovina Beach Club & Resort
A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool, surrounded by palm trees and a beach view.
A reception desk with wooden paneling and a sign reading "The Grand Villandora Resort."
A wooden door with intricate carvings, flanked by lush green plants and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A spacious patio with a dining area, a pool, and a view of the interior.

The Grand Villandra Resort

The Grand Villandra Resort
Buleleng
$99
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Grand Villandra Resort
A gazebo with a table set for a meal, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A traditional building with a sign reading "Puri Sarom Lovina." It features a central courtyard with statues and potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, a wall-mounted TV, and a door leading to the bathroom.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

Puri Saron Baruna Beach

Puri Saron Baruna Beach
Buleleng
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Puri Saron Baruna Beach
A beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas, boats in the water, and a clear sky.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the ocean, and a balcony.
A nighttime resort pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.
A spa area with wooden flooring, white curtains, and a seating area with chairs and tables. There are bowls of red flowers and a plant on the floor.

The Lovina

The Lovina
Buleleng
$104
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Lovina
A pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and a reception desk.
A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a bench with cushions.
A resort with thatched-roof cottages, a well-maintained lawn, and tropical vegetation.

Puri Bagus Lovina

Puri Bagus Lovina
Buleleng
$109
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Puri Bagus Lovina
A clear pool with umbrellas and lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees.
A resort courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small desk with a water bottle, and a view of a garden through the sliding doors.
A covered outdoor dining area with a view of the ocean, featuring a table and chairs, a decorative plant, and a stone statue.

Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas

Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas
Buleleng
$76
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Kelapa Lovina Beach Villas
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone deck.
A building with a red exterior and a covered outdoor area with chairs and a small garden.
A spacious room with a central wooden reception desk, a tiled floor, and a patterned ceiling.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Hotel My New Lovina

Hotel My New Lovina
Buleleng
$26
$32 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Hotel My New Lovina
A pathway leading to a building with a tiled roof, surrounded by palm trees and illuminated by warm lights.
A serene pool area with lounge chairs and a pavilion, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A traditional-style building with a tiled roof and a covered entrance area.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, wooden tables and chairs, a stone pillar, and a brick wall.

Brits Resort Lovina

Brits Resort Lovina
Buleleng
$33
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Brits Resort Lovina
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building with a blue roof.
A beach wedding setup with a table and chairs, candles, and hanging decorations.
A beach wedding setup with a table and chairs, decorated with red and white flowers, and two red umbrellas.
A beach with lounge chairs and red umbrellas, boats in the water, and a clear view of the sea.

Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina

Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina
Buleleng
$48
$58 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Bali Taman Beach Resort & Spa - Lovina
A terrace with wicker chairs and a vase of flowers, overlooking a calm sea.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the sea.
Two white chairs with orange cushions in a room with large windows and orange curtains.
A restaurant with white tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the sea.

Villa Agung Beach Inn

Villa Agung Beach Inn
Buleleng
$39
$48 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Villa Agung Beach Inn
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Top landmarks in Buleleng

Lovina Beach

8.0/10 (177 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Lovina Beach, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Anturan. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Tangguwisia Bali Beach, Camplung Beach, and Banjar Beach.
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Lovina Beach Monument

7.8/10 (24 reviews)
Lovina Beach Monument is just one of the landmarks located 1.2 mi (2 km) from central Anturan, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
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Buleleng Harbour

8.2/10 (10 reviews)
Imagine strolling along Buleleng Harbour for some great waterfront pics. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from central Buleleng. If you carry on walking you'll get to Skip Beach for some more water views.
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Gedong Kertya Museum and Library

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see in Singaraja, then you might want to head to Gedong Kertya Museum and Library. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Singaraja, you can easily walk to Museum Buleleng.
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Yudha Mandala Tama Monument

8.0/10 (5 reviews)
Yudha Mandala Tama Monument is just one of the landmarks located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Buleleng, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
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Klenteng Ling Gwan Kiong

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
Klenteng Ling Gwan Kiong is just one of the landmarks located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Buleleng, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
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Lingga Beach

If being by the water is a major draw, Lingga Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Banyuasri. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Camplung Beach and Skip Beach, both within a short walk.
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Museum Buleleng

8.0/10 (5 reviews)
If museums are on your list of things to see in Buleleng, then you might want to head to Museum Buleleng. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to see more of the museums in Buleleng, you can easily walk to Gedong Kertya Museum and Library.
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