Tanah Lot
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/bali, r/digitalnomad11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Tanah Lot and a few point to sunset as the time to go. One suggests the kecak dance show there as a less crowded option. Caveats: a couple of visitors mention the rows of souvenir stalls on the approach, one warns that slow traffic can spoil a sunset visit and suggests getting there early, and one found it touristy but still enjoyed dinner there.
Address
Tanah Lot, Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82121, Indonesia
At a glance
- Best for
- Sunsets
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Sunset at the temple, Kecak dance show
- Best time to go
- Sunset
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/Pure_Variety_5723 in r/bali · Sep 2024
Suggests visiting Tanah Lot as one of the day options from Canggu.
- Recommendsu/telurikan23 in r/bali · Feb 2026
Urges visitors not to miss it; the commenter's sunset visit was a stunning experience.
- Recommendsu/Ambassador265 in r/bali · Jul 2026
Says visiting this temple was worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/Marcus-Musashi in r/bali · Dec 2025
Names Tanah Lot as a suggested place to visit.
- Recommendsu/oscartheoneandonly in r/bali · Sep 2026
Suggests Canggu lacks authentic Bali, so day trips, including to Tanah Lot, reveal more real culture and nature.
- Mixedu/Appropriate_Ly in r/bali · Sep 2024
Enjoyed the visit and dinner there, though it felt touristy and works better as a short trip.
- Recommendsu/stevem28299 in r/digitalnomad · Sep 2024visit time
Suggests visiting Tanah Lot at sunset.
- Recommendsu/No-Papaya2125 in r/bali · May 2026crowds
Suggests the Tanah Lot kecak show as an alternative; says it is less busy and has fewer monkeys.
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- Caveatu/Enarion3D in r/bali · Sep 2024access
Slow traffic on the way made a sunset visit hard; suggests getting there early.
- Recommendsu/gilestowler in r/bali · Jul 2024
Suggests Tanah Lot as a nearer option from Canggu that works well for sightseeing.
- Caveatu/LSPRAGUEDECAMP in r/bali · May 2024
Says this temple is similarly ringed by cheap souvenir stalls, adding to its commercial feel.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.