Hotels in Amlapura

Although the palaces are worth a look there is nothing in the way of suitable accommodation in the center of Amalpura. The nearest accommodations can be found near Tirta Gangga, a few kilometers from Amlapura.

The one-bedroom Villa Tirta Ayu (Beautiful Spring) and two-bedroom Villa Djamrud (Emerald; Tirta Gangga Water Palace Villas, Desa Tirta Gangga, Amlapura; tel. 0363/21383; fax 0363/21383; www.tirtagangga-villas.com; Tirta Ayu year-round US$350-US$400; Djamrud year-round US$120-US$250; rates include breakfast; payment online) overlook the beautiful Water Palace.

Stay the night on top of a hill in the Puri Sawah Villas, Tirta Gangga, Karangasem (tel. 0363/21847; four units; high season Rp200,000-Rp250,000, low season Rp150,000-Rp200,000; rates include breakfast; no credit cards), a fairly basic but pleasant place with beautiful views of the surrounding paddy fields.