Blue Moon Villas Resort, Amed: A Hillside Basecamp for Divers and Families

East Bali runs to a different rhythm: jukung outrigger boats lined up on dark sand, shallow reefs just steps from shore, and sunrises that climb straight out of the sea. Above Selang Beach in the Amed area, Abang District, Karangasem Regency, Blue Moon Villas Resort occupies a hillside facing the Lombok Strait — roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive from Ngurah Rai Airport.

Small Property, Human Scale

This boutique resort has been open since 2000 and stays small with 17 rooms and villas. Two, three and four bedroom options can be combined — ideal for large families or dive groups who want to stay together. There are four swimming pools and four tiered sun terraces down the slope, so guests rarely compete for space.

The View and the Table

• Panoramas over the Lombok Strait; on clear days Mount Agung and Mount Rinjani are visible across the water.
• A restaurant serving local and international cuisine, plus a bar.
• Strong guest ratings — averaging around 8.4/10 from 675+ reviews on booking platforms, with praise for the views, the food and the service.

Why Amed Deserves Two or Three Nights

The dive and snorkel sites of Selang, Jemeluk and Bunutan are all nearby; the USS Liberty wreck at Tulamben is about 25–30 minutes to the northwest. Cycling and morning treks are popular too. An honest note: the terrain climbs steeply with many stairs, so it is less friendly for limited mobility. Power and mobile signal in East Bali can fluctuate, and distances between points are long — hiring a car with driver or a scooter is far more practical than relying on ride-hailing.

Practical Info & Reservations

• Location: View on Google Maps
• Rate range: an estimated IDR 1.7–3.5 million per night depending on season and villa type — these figures are an estimate, not an official price.
• Reservations: through the resort's official website or booking platforms; where available, stay vouchers can also be ordered on AccessiaPass.
• Social media: search on Instagram
• Access: about 2.5–3 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport; Tulamben is roughly 25–30 minutes to the northwest.

If an East Bali plan is taking shape, AccessiaPass hotel vouchers can help lock in a room rate before high season arrives.