EAST BALI
Temples, coastlines, rice fields and a slower pace away from Bali's busiest hubs. East Bali is for travellers who want to explore further, experience a different side of the island and fit padel into the journey.
A smaller, developing scene where checking current clubs and new openings matters.
A good fit if padel is part of the trip rather than the only reason for it.
East Bali covers a large area, so where you stay makes a major difference.
Coastlines, villages, temples and a more relaxed pace than Bali's main tourism belt.
WHY
EAST BALI?
East Bali is for travellers who want the trip to feel like more than a circuit of Bali's busiest tourism centres.
Head east and the island changes. Coastal roads, temples, villages, rice fields and mountain views make the journey itself part of the experience.
The region is broad rather than concentrated, so Gianyar, Candidasa and Amed can each create a very different stay. That is exactly why BPS treats East Bali as a destination guide rather than simply a club filter.
For padel players, the appeal is combining a game with exploring. The club scene is smaller, but the wider destination gives you plenty of reasons to travel east.
WHERE TO
BASE YOURSELF.
East Bali covers a huge stretch of the island. Choosing between Gianyar, Candidasa, Amed and the wider east coast can completely change the type of trip you have.
GIANYAR
The western gateway to this guide and the easiest link back towards Ubud and South Bali. Gianyar mixes local towns, rice fields, culture and growing sporting options.
CANDIDASA
A relaxed east-coast base with hotels, restaurants and easy access to surrounding villages and coastline. It works well if you want a quieter stay without going as far as Amed.
AMED
Amed is the escape. Known for diving, snorkelling and its dramatic coastline, it suits travellers happy to slow down and make the destination itself the focus.
EAST
COAST
The spaces between the main bases matter here. Temples, villages, viewpoints and coastal stops make East Bali particularly rewarding if you have your own transport or driver.
PLAYING
EAST BALI.
East Bali isn't a high-density padel destination — at least not yet — and that's part of how to approach it.
The scene is developing across a large geographic area, so the practical question is less about finding the biggest concentration of clubs and more about what's close to the route or base you've chosen.
If you're travelling east for the coast, diving, temples or a slower few days, a nearby court can turn padel into part of the experience rather than requiring a trip back across Bali.
It's an area worth checking again before every trip. As padel continues to spread beyond Bali's established hubs, East Bali is exactly the kind of region that can change quickly.
WHERE
TO PLAY.
Explore padel clubs across East Bali, including courts, facilities, pricing, coaching, booking information and upcoming openings.
FIND YOUR
EAST BALI CLUB.
Check current clubs and upcoming venues across the east, then compare them by location, facilities and playing experience.
STAY.
EAT. DRINK. DO.
East Bali rewards a little more planning. The best places can be spread out, but that is also what makes exploring this side of the island worthwhile.
STAY
Choose your base carefully. Beachfront stays, boutique hotels and villas can create very different trips depending on whether you stay around Gianyar, Candidasa or Amed.
EAT
Food is part of the reason to explore. BPS Picks will focus on places genuinely worth stopping for rather than trying to build an endless directory.
DRINK
Expect relaxed drinks and destination venues rather than major nightlife districts. East Bali is more about where you are than where the party is.
DO
Diving, snorkelling, temples, beaches, rice fields, viewpoints and road trips make the time away from the court a major part of an East Bali stay.
GOOD
TO KNOW.
Gianyar, Candidasa, Amed and the wider east coast cover a considerable distance. Check actual travel times rather than assuming everything labelled East Bali is nearby.
This is a region where a scooter, car or driver can materially change the trip. Accommodation, courts and attractions can be a long way apart.
This is a developing part of Bali's padel map. Check BPS before travelling for newly opened clubs, closures and updated venue information.
WHO IS
EAST BALI FOR?
For travellers who want padel to sit alongside exploring one of Bali's more varied and less concentrated regions.
East Bali works particularly well if you like road trips, coastlines, culture and a slower pace — and you're happy for padel to be one part of the itinerary rather than the entire trip.
If you want the highest concentration of clubs and nightlife on your doorstep, other parts of Bali offer more choice. If you want to play while seeing a very different side of the island, East Bali becomes much more interesting.
EXPLORE ALL DESTINATIONS →WHERE TO
NEXT?
Compare Bali and the nearby islands to find the destination that suits the way you want to stay, play and explore.