Bali’s beach club scene is, without a doubt, the most exciting beach club scene on the planet and millions of people every year visit this beautiful tropical island to enjoy themselves at some of the world’s best beach clubs.
But many folks are a bit nervous about booking their flights because they don’t know, “How much does it cost to go to a Bali beach club?” and they think that Bali’s beach clubs are going to turn out to be expensive.
Well, we’ve got good news for you: while in the context of Indonesia (where things are generally super cheap compared to the West), some of Bali’s beach clubs are expensive; when compared to most of the rest of the world, they are amazing value for money.
So, let’s take a look at why this should be, what you can expect to pay for a night out in other parts of the world and how much you might spend at one of Bali’s beach clubs in comparison.
What Does A Night Out Cost In The West And Other Parts Of The World?
So, we took to the internet and looked for the price of a night out in various locations around the world (note: we’ve converted all currencies into USD for easy comparison):
- Barcelona – a standard night out is around $100 USD; a VIP experience like FINNS in Bali is closer to $200-$300 USD per person
- London – a standard night out can run around $200 USD and a VIP night could easily cost $500 or more per person
- Melbourne – a standard night out is around $100 USD, a VIP night can run at around $200 USD or more
- New York – a standard night out can run around $150 USD and a VIP night could easily cost $250 or more per person
Now, of course, you can spend less money in these places. If you avoid alcohol and only eat junk food, you can spend a lot less money, but we’re looking for numbers that describe comparable experiences.
Bali’s beach clubs are mainly upscale joints with an emphasis on excellent food and drinks, with entertainment and swimming pools, etc. They’re not a night with a McD’s and two cups of water.
What Would You Spend At A Beach Club In Other Parts Of The World?
Now, let’s look at some other popular spots around the world and see what it costs to spend a day in their beach clubs:
- Miami – at Nikki Beach – you’d easily spend $250 USD per person on a classic day out (and there’s a minimum spend of $100 per person and an entrance fee/daybed fee).
- St. Tropez – at Verde Beach – you will spend $350-$600 (or more) USD per person including entry and seating.
- Mykonos – at Nammos – you will easily spend $500+ per person including entry and seating.
- Dubai – at Nikki Beach – you would spend $200 USD per person on a classic day out and even more if you want to live large
- Ibiza – O Beach Ibiza – people typically spend around $150-$450 per person on a day out at this beach club.
What’s It Cost To Spend A Whole Day And Night At A Beach Club In Bali?
You can spend as much or as little as you like in a beach club in Bali. At FINNS, Bali’s number one beach club, there’s no entrance fee or minimum spend requirement. As long as you buy a drink or some food in one of their bars or restaurants, you can stay as long as you like.
You’ll only need to pay for your food, drinks and any tobacco products that you consume. However…
Let’s Be Realistic About This
The best experiences at a club like FINNS come from making the most of what they have to offer. You ought to get a daybed, and that means you’re going to end up spending around 2-3 million IDR, depending on the time of year, for a couple.
That’s about $120-$200 USD or $200-$300 AUD; that’s only $60-$100 USD ($100-$150 AUD) per person, mind you. And you should easily be able to buy plenty of alcohol and a couple of meals for that.
So, while it might seem like a lot of money, what you get in return is pretty substantial. It’s also (as you can see from the list above) much less money than you would spend at beach clubs in other parts of the world.
Why Does This Represent Value For Money?
Going to a place like FINNS is more than just a night out in a pub. Beach clubs in Bali open in the late morning and run through until midnight in many cases. That means you can have a day relaxing in the sun, splashing in the pool and enjoying some excellent food before the sunset arrives and you start to feel in the party mood and end up dancing into the night as the DJs lay down some awesome tracks and the entertainment never ends, all day and night long.
A club like FINNS also takes care of its guests in a way the pubs don’t tend to; you can get free drinks and more by using their FINNS Pass app, and there are free shots served in the venue at different times during the day.
So, while going to FINNS might, at first glance, seem to be expensive, it’s way better value than a few hours in the pub. And did we mention you can do all of this in serious comfort, lounging on a world-class daybed?
We think you end up with about twice as much fun, food, and drink in FINNS compared to a night in the pub and memories that last a lifetime.
Which Five Beach Clubs In Bali Represent Amazing Value For Money?
These are not the cheapest beach clubs on the island; we’ve listed those later in this article. These are the beach clubs that we believe best marry their pricing to the experiences they offer.
It’s fine to charge more for something if you get more from that thing. And we believe that each one of the following beach clubs offers exemplary bang for buck.
FINNS Beach Club
FINNS is the world’s best beach club; that might have started as a marketing slogan, but it’s a simple fact now. Nobody does a better job of providing comfy daybeds, jaw-dropping tropical sunsets, fascinating and unique architecture, tasty food and cold drinks combined with incredible entertainment.
What’s even more incredible is that FINNS is not one of the most expensive beach clubs in Bali; in fact, by our measure, it’s about mid-table for costs.
The club next door, Atlas, which is nowhere near as good as FINNS according to our reviewers, is more expensive than FINNS, as is Potatohead, which was once considered to be their biggest rival (though FINNS has long since surpassed that beach club too).
That means we’re happy to say that not only is FINNS the best club in Bali, but it’s also fabulous value for money, and if you’re not convinced, you can always go and visit the club yourself using their free entry route. Grab a stool at the bar and have a drink to find out for yourself.
When it comes to bang for buck, FINNS is likely to remain our top pick of Bali’s beach clubs for a long time to come.
Address: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.99, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: FINNS
Ku De Ta
The island’s oldest beach club is Ku De Ta, and our review team still rates this club very highly, indeed.
It offers reasonably priced daybeds, food and drink and there’s no entrance fee to put you off from checking it out.
The club shares the same shoreline as FINNS, so you get a lovely sunset view; however, the music can get very loud in this club, and we’d recommend that you opt for a place as far from the speakers as you can position yourself.
Address: Jl. Kayu Aya No.9, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
Online: Ku De Ta
Klive Beach Club
Klive is a relatively new addition to the Ungasan shoreline, but it’s now mature enough for us to say that we feel it’s one of the best value spots on the usually overpriced Bukit Peninsula.
This club has a tiered design of 7 decks which ensures you always get a lovely view of the ocean, though sadly, the sunset views aren’t great because you’re on the wrong side of the island.
Overall, though, the prices are very reasonable, the service is great, and you don’t feel like you’re being viewed as a mobile ATM at Klive.
Address: Jalan Villa Kandara Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80362, Indonesia
Online: Klive
La Brisa
La Brisa is a Bali classic, somewhere between the party vibe of FINNS and the sleepy atmosphere of Potatohead. They’ve got DJs, an ocean view and a decent pool.
The prices are fair, and when it comes to the food, the portions are generous, and they use tasty local ingredients that are sourced from farms in the region.
We also like their Sunday market, which is a great place to shop for some of those ingredients or to pick up a souvenir to take back home with you.
The design of this beach club also stands out, and it’s all sustainably built, which is a nice touch for the eco-friendly tourist.
Address: La Brisa, Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: La Brisa
Alune
Alune is a brand-new beach club that replaces the old Woobar at W Bali, and we were very impressed by what we found when we visited.
If you want to chill out in a very upscale and luxurious space and don’t mind paying a bit of a premium for it, this is a great place to go.
The food is exceptional, and while the cocktails are kind of pricey, they use premium ingredients and are more than strong enough to justify the price tag.
Don’t expect big parties here; it’s definitely a venue where you need to bring your own company, but if you’re looking to enjoy a different side of Bali’s beach club scene, Alune is very good value.
Address: Jalan Petitenget Seminyak, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Alune
Which Beach Clubs In Bali Do We Think Are Expensive?
We must stress that being included here does not mean that we think the beach club is bad per se, but it does mean that we don’t think that it offers good value for money.
The Lawn
The Lawn is a fairly small beach club in the very popular resort town of Canggu, and it can get very busy, indeed.
While there’s no doubt that they have set premium pricing at this beach club because of the location and the overall vibe, it’s not justified in our book, because while the cocktails look amazing, they don’t seem to contain very much alcohol.
We don’t mind ponying up for a great cocktail, but they’re just far from great. You’ll also find that if you don’t book a bed, you may end up drinking your expensive cocktail standing at the bar.
Address: Jl. Pura Dalem, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: The Lawn
Luna Beach Club
Luna is one of the most striking clubs to look at on the island, but it comes with a bunch of issues that make it poor value for money.
The first is that it’s in the middle of nowhere in Bali terms, which would be fine if it wasn’t for Bali traffic; you’re going to spend hours to get out to this location.
Then, there’s the fact that you have to pay twice to enter Luna: the first time will be at the door of Nuana Creative Village, where your entry fee enables you to catch a bus to the beach club.
And the second comes at the door, and Luna has a nasty habit of advertising “free entry” events and then charging anyway.
The sad thing is that the location would allow for very competitive pricing, but until that happens, the crowds will continue to stay away. We’d only visit Luna if we were staying in Seseh next door.
Address: Luna Beach Club and Utopia Cave Club, Jl. Kayangan, Beraban, Kec. Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82121, Indonesia
Online: Luna
Savaya
Savaya is one of the trendiest spots in Bali; it also has some of the most confusing opening hours that have ever been laid down anywhere (so if you do visit, check online before you book).
However, there’s a mandatory entrance fee every single day at Savaya. This fee gets you absolutely nothing except admission into the venue. If you want a daybed or a sofa, you’ll need to pay for that too, and it’s going to be expensive.
The venue has very limited free seating available, which means if you don’t pay to upgrade to a sofa/daybed, you may spend a lot of time on your feet here.
The food and drinks are very expensive in comparison to anywhere else in Bali, and it’s certainly one of the most expensive beach clubs on the island.
And to add insult to injury, they don’t just charge a tax and service charge (both of which are required by law), but they also tack on a “venue fee” as a percentage of the bill. Apparently, their outrageous prices and mandatory entrance fees aren’t enough for the greed of this group.
The “venue fee” is not just outrageous because it exists; mind you, it’s also outrageous because it’s being used to deny their staff a fair service charge. If you know anything about Bali’s service charges, they have to be paid directly to the staff; most venues have a higher service charge than Savaya because it helps ensure that the staff earn a decent living. Here, the management pockets a big chunk of what the staff should take, instead.
Address: Jl. Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Pecatu, Uluwatu, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Online: Savaya
Zumana
This is one of Bali’s newest beach clubs, but it’s part of the Savaya Group, and it suffers from all the same issues as its sister club.
It’s very expensive; you have to pay to get in, and yes, they have the “venue fee” to help fleece you and their staff a bit more.
However, there’s another problem with Zumana: it’s in completely the wrong location for its price point – where Savaya is often full and popular, Zumana is empty.
So, not only will you pay through the nose to be there, but the “social” side of things is non-existent.
Address: Jl. Kartika Plaza No.2, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: Zumana
Tropical Temptation
We’re lost as to why the beach clubs of Ungasan all seem to charge massive price premiums when compared to the clubs in Seminyak and Canggu. The real estate isn’t any more expensive, nor are wages.
But they do, and Tropical Temptation is one of the worst offenders. They have a very high minimum spend requirement, and unlike at most beach clubs in Bali, that minimum spend does not come with a free towel to use in the pools; you have to rent a towel on top.
The service isn’t up to the usual standards of the group that owns this property, the club faces the wrong way for an amazing sunset view, the music is not very interesting, and the menu prices might make you cry (you’ll certainly blow through the minimum spend in a very short time).
Overall, we find this beach club to be very expensive, indeed.
Address: Melasti Beach 88, Ungasan, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: TTBeachClub
El Kabron
If there’s a way to nickel and dime you, El Kabron can probably find it, though in fairness, they haven’t started charging a “venue fee”.
But they do charge you to use the pool (an incredible 350,000 IDR ++, which means add about 20% for tax and service, bringing this to 420,000 IDR, which is about $30 USD or $40 AUD!). You can swim for free at FINNS or many other beach clubs in Bali.
If you want to sit near the pool, then they’re going to slap another 1,000,000 IDR++ (1,200,000 IDR or about $75 USD or $120 AUD) on top. No, that’s not a minimum spend; it’s a seating charge.
Then, the food and drinks cost even more money on top. Which would matter so much if they were amazing, but they’re not. We have no idea why beach clubs on the Buki Peninsula do this; it’s a bizarre way to run a business.
Address: Jl. Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: El Kabron
Sundays
Sundays is one of those places that you ought to be able to love. The ride down to the beach in their private elevator is a great experience.
However, you have to pay 300,000 IDR ++ (360,000 IDR or about $20 USD or $35 AUD) to get in! You also have to commit to a minimum spend of 500,000 IDR ++ on top.
This wouldn’t be so bad if they offered access to a swimming pool, but they don’t. This is one of the few beach clubs in Bali that expects you to swim in the sea.
(In the interests of fairness, you can use the pool at The Ungasan hotel above the beach, if you have a ticket for Sundays).
Address: Mushroom Beach, Jungutbatu, Kec. Nusa Penida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Palmilla
We don’t mind that beach clubs levy a minimum spend, and while we’re not very keen on entrance fees, we can tolerate them if they offer value; the trouble with Palmilla is that it charges both of these things and doesn’t advertise them.
That means they vary by the day, and you won’t know how deep they want their hands in your pockets until you arrive.
This might be offset somewhat if it was a better beach club, but the music is awful and too loud, the pool is middlingly OK, and there’s absolutely no sunset view to be had.
Address: Palmilla Beach Club, Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
The Cheapest Beach Clubs In Bali
If you’re on the world’s tightest budget, you can find beach clubs that are less “value for money” and are just plain old cheap. That doesn’t mean that they are bad; it does mean that they all have some sort of downside when compared to the best beach clubs.
Le Pirate Beach Club (Nusa Ceningan)
OK, there’s a downside to this beach club, in that it’s in Nusa Ceningan, which is a small island off the coast of Bali.
To get there, you have to get a boat to Nusa Lembongan and then either walk, ride or get another boat to Nusa Ceningan.
If you do, though, you can enjoy this excellent budget spot, and it won’t cost you anything upfront to get a spot by the pool (though you can’t take your kids as they are banned from the pool area).
Then, towel rental is a measly 15,000 IDR (about $1 USD or $1.50 AUD), and there’s a reasonably priced food and drinks menu with absolutely no minimum spend.
If you’re going to spend some time on the Nusa Islands, we can strongly recommend visiting Le Pirate; though it’s a pain to get to, the value is hard to beat.
Address: Jalan Nusa Ceningan, Klungkung, Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 82218, Indonesia
Online: Le Pirate
Magus Warung
We complain a lot about beach clubs on the Bukit Peninsula in Bali; they all seem set to try and see how much they can overcharge their guests.
But Magus Warung is an exception to that ugly rule. It offers a spot by the sand with a pool, with authentically local hospitality, and they don’t charge an arm and a leg for it.
In fact, we’d say it’s the most reasonably priced beachfront spot in Bali’s beach club scene.
Address: Pantai Melasti, Ungasan, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
The Warung Beach Club (Melasti Beach)
OK, technically, this “beach club” is also very reasonably priced and on the Bukit Peninsula, so why isn’t it the most reasonably priced beach club?
Well, because it has absolutely no luxuries whatsoever. You can get a comfy seat (with a minimum spend), but there’s no pool, no DJ, nothing fancy at all.
It’s an easy way to tick “beach club” off your Bali bucket list if you don’t want to spend very much money, but it’s not really a beach club experience.
Address: Pantai Melasti, Jl. Pura Masuka, Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Online: Warung Beach
Klapa New Kuta Beach
Klapa has one of the lowest minimum spend requirements in Bali, and a commitment to spend just 100,000 IDR ++ (120,000 IDR, that’s about $8 USD and $12 AUD) gets you a seat on the daybeds here.
There’s a fairly substantial downside to a visit to Klapa, though, and that’s it is very badly maintained and feels like a business on the verge of going under.
They do provide creature comforts; just don’t be surprised if you find a creature living in them.
Address: Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Kawasan Pecatu Indah Resort, Desa, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Lyma Beach Bali
We actually enjoy a trip out to Lyma Beach Bali when we’re in a lazy mood, just before payday and want a nice sunset view and some drinks that won’t cost a fortune.
However, this is the epitome of an old-school Bali beach bar, rather than a fully-featured beach club. You get a seat (beanbags or wooden benches) and a view of the beach but not much else.
It’s great for when you want a taste of the old Bali without the new Bali prices.
Address: Jl. Babadan No.225, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
FAQs
Is It Worth Spending A Day At A Beach Club In Bali?
Yes, in fact, we think that beach clubs are now such an integral part of Bali life that if you don’t visit one, you’re missing out on the best experience that you can get from the island.
Of course, we have a certain level of bias in this as we run a website that’s all about beach clubs. However, we know for a fact that just FINNS alone sees 1 in 4 international visitors to Bali pass through its doors each year! Beach clubs and Bali are simply synonymous in a way that no other destination can claim.
We should note that they are most definitely not the cheapest day out that you can have in Bali unless you head to a ramshackle beach bar with grand ambitions so it calls itself a beach club.
But you do get what you pay for; while a day for two in FINNS might run to $200 USD ($300 AUD), that’s less than you’d pay for four meals (eating twice in the day) and a lot of alcohol in places like London or Sydney.
And that comes with luxurious seating, pool access, sublime sunset views and the most incredible entertainment of any beach club on Earth. It’s a steal when you put that into perspective.
Should You Book A Daybed At Bali’s Beach Clubs?
It very much depends on which beach club you want to visit and when you want to visit. For example, FINNS, Atlas, Potatohead, etc. are all going to be sold out well in advance for big occasions like New Year’s Eve. If you don’t book early, you won’t get seats.
During the peak season, big-name beach clubs like FINNS can be sold out weeks in advance, and booking is essential. Whereas you might be able to stroll into a smaller club like Mari without any issues.
However, our recommendation is always to book in advance in peak seasons if you want the full beach club experience. You usually get a big discount when you book early and online rather than as a walk-in too.
In off-peak season, the big clubs will still be booked out in advance on weekends, but you may get away with walking in during the week. Again, you’ll pay more if you walk in than when you book in advance.
How Much Does It Cost To Get Into FINNS Beach Club?
FINNS Beach Club is one of the few big-name clubs in Bali to offer free entry to everyone. That means you can arrive at the club at any time that it’s open and you will not have to pay an admission fee of any kind.
You will be able to take a seat at the bar or in their restaurants for free too, however, if you want to use a daybed, then you will need to pay for that. (The cost of the seat is very reasonable when compared to the rest of the world).
Do I Need To Book A Daybed At FINNS?
Yes. While there are beach clubs in Bali where booking in advance isn’t essential, with FINNS they can be sold out at any time of year. It’s the most popular beach club in Bali, by a long way, welcoming up to 6,000 visitors a day in busy periods!
So, it’s always a good idea to book a daybed at FINNS in advance (and we always recommend taking a daybed at FINNS if you want to get the most out of your time there). This ensures you get the best pricing and offers you the most control over your budget.
Do The Beach Clubs In Bali Have A Dress Code?
Bali has a very casual and laid-back vibe, and mostly, the beach clubs aren’t too strict on what you wear.
However, you should check with the beach club before you visit what their rules are. The most common restrictions are:
- You can’t wear any kind of “group uniform” – no matching tops, sashes, etc.
- You can’t wear sports team-branded or alcohol branded clothing
- You must not have any facial tattoos (tattoos on every other part of the body are fine)
- You must wear actual swimwear in the pools
There are also a few beach clubs that have a stricter dress code in their restaurant areas or in the evenings.
Final Thoughts On The Cost Of Going To A Beach Club In Bali
We believe that there’s a beach club in Bali for every kind of person. The island has more than 100 beach clubs to choose from, and all of them have their fans and regular visitors.
Sure, they cost more than a warung (a local restaurant), but then, they offer more of an experience than a warung too. At a minimum, you’ll get a very comfy seat and, mostly, you’ll get pool access, great food and amazing service.
And if you love to party, then you can enjoy DJs laying down tracks and incredible entertainment as part of your day.
If you only have room in your itinerary for one beach club in Bali, do yourself a favor and make it FINNS. It’s the world’s best beach club in our book and offers exceptional value for money. It’s a real experience that you can’t find anywhere else.
