Nusa Lembongan
21 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/bali27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Nusa Lembongan as a relaxed small island, with snorkelling, surfing and beaches, and it is often chosen over Nusa Penida as the less crowded option. Some say it suits young children and is easy to walk or ride around. Caveats: visitors warn that the roads are rough and potholed, one says the currents make it tougher for beginner snorkellers, one advises against the boat transfers with very young children, and one finds it lacks dramatic views.
Address
Nusa Lembongan, Jungutbatu, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
At a glance
- Best for
- Families
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Snorkelling, Surfing
- Crowds
- Quiet
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Ill-Personality6775 in r/bali · Jan 2025
Calls it calm and very beautiful, a smaller island reached by boat; strongly recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic_Fishing591 in r/bali · Sep 2026
Agrees and praises the island for relaxing, surfing, snorkelling, diving and quiet shallow water time.
- Recommendsu/filfy_toad in r/bali · May 2025
Has spent three nights there and finds the island so beautiful they would happily stay a week more.
- Recommendsu/gappletwit in r/bali · Jul 2025visit time
Says to skip the islands given limited time, but Nusa Lembongan if keen.
- Recommendsu/oscartheoneandonly in r/bali · Sep 2026
Suggests day trips, including Nusa Lembongan, to see nature and culture rather than just Canggu's party scene.
- Recommendsu/burger2020 in r/bali · Oct 2025
Loved this island for its relaxed feel and nice beaches; thinks it is worth seeing before crowds arrive.
- Recommendsu/Lyd222 in r/bali · Nov 2024
They went surfing there and suggest snorkeling trips to see manta rays.
- Caveatu/uceenk in r/bali · Oct 2026
Says Nusa Lembongan suits experienced snorkelers more than beginners, given tough water conditions.
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- Mixedu/kelilingbali in r/bali · Sep 2026access
Lists Lembongan as an option, but says it is somewhat remote from other destinations.
- Recommendsu/Comprehensive_Arm749 in r/bali · Sep 2026
Enjoyed Nusa Lembongan's beaches for snorkelling and relaxing during a stay there.
- Caveatu/GeordieJumpers87 in r/bali · Aug 2026access
Recently back from the island and thought most roads were poor, questioning claims that they are better.
- Recommendsu/blackabbot in r/bali · Feb 2026uniqueness
Spent a week there, where they met manta rays and turtles in the water.
- Recommendsu/Lopsided-Toe-8440 in r/bali · Feb 2026uniqueness
Recommends departing from the mangrove area; expects turtles and coral, but no mantas.
- Mixedu/lilidaisy7 in r/bali · May 2025
Says Lembongan lacks dramatic views but feels relaxed and chilled out.
- Recommendsu/Acrobatic-Money851 in r/bali · Feb 2025
Simply names Lembongan as the pick, with no further detail.
- Caveatu/djangoo7 in r/bali · Oct 2024access
Advises against Lembongan because the boat transfers seem poor for young children.
- Recommendsu/CGLorca in r/bali · Oct 2024access
Suggests staying on Lembongan and chartering a boat to Penida if you insist on it.
- Recommendsu/Virtual-Bath5050 in r/bali · Oct 2024crowds
Found Lembongan cozy and uncrowded; suggests it for a little kid.
- Recommendsu/nomellamesprincesa in r/bali · Oct 2024crowds
Would pick Lembongan over Penida, which looked very crowded.
- Recommendsu/Jazz-Bonk in r/bali · Oct 2024
Suggests Lembongan over Penida: nice beach, small town, easy walking.
- Recommendsu/fior1337 in r/bali · Oct 2024
Lists Lembongan as good with a toddler, with easy walking and buggy options.
- Caveatu/HotWill2528 in r/bali · Feb 2025maintenance
Warns that road surfaces can be poor there even though traffic is lighter.
- Recommendsu/BalrogPoop in r/bali · Jul 2024crowds
Says it was a trip highlight and suggests it for a quieter beach stay.
- Recommendsu/Hertoghertog in r/bali · Mar 2024
Praises the very clear, beautiful water for snorkelling.
- Recommendsu/Sandertjjj in r/bali · Mar 2024
Suggests Nusa Lembongan as an answer to the clear-water beach question.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Neat2979 in r/bali · Mar 2024uniqueness
Implies Nusa Lembongan water is more turquoise than the beach discussed here.
- Recommendsu/Spinstorm in r/bali · Aug 2026
Would rather visit this small neighbouring island, praising its beaches and how easy it is to bike across.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.