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Clinics & Hospitals in Bali by Area: Emergency Guide (2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Clinics & Hospitals in Bali: A Practical Guide by Area

Nobody plans to need a doctor in Bali, but surf cuts, scooter scrapes, stomach bugs and fevers are part of island life. When it happens, the last thing you want is to be searching Google Maps at 2 am.

This guide lists the main 24-hour hospitals and clinics near each area BaliSquad covers, with addresses you can save now. Save the emergency numbers to your phone today.

This guide is general information, not medical advice. In a life-threatening emergency, call 112 or go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Emergency numbers in Bali

Service	Number
General emergency	112
Ambulance	118
Police	110
Fire	113

You can also call a hospital’s own emergency line directly. Some hospitals and clinics run their own ambulance services.

Clinic or hospital?

Clinic: minor cuts and wounds, stomach bugs, mild fevers, ear infections, prescriptions and check-ups. Many tourist areas have 24-hour clinics.
Hospital: chest pain, trouble breathing, loss of consciousness, serious bleeding, head injuries, broken bones, or any serious scooter accident.

A good clinic will refer you to a hospital if you need one. If in doubt, go to the hospital.

Clinics and hospitals near Canggu

Canggu has several 24-hour clinics for everyday issues. For anything serious, the nearest major hospitals are BIMC Kuta and Siloam on Sunset Road, about 30 to 45 minutes away depending on traffic.

ER of Berawa: a 24-hour emergency room. Berawa Beach Avenue, Tibubeneng. Tel +62 361 2100133.
Prime Plus Medical: a 24/7 clinic. Jl. Subak Sari No.90A, Tibubeneng, with a second clinic at Jl. Sempol No.70a, Pererenan. Canggu clinic tel +62 361 4740055 or mobile +62 812 3738 7131.
Asta Medical Center: a 24/7 clinic. Jl. Raya Canggu No.17R, Canggu. Tel +62 811 389 919.

More on living here in our Canggu area guide.

Hospitals near Kuta, Seminyak and Kerobokan

These two big private hospitals serve most of the west coast:

BIMC Hospital Kuta: Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.100X, Kuta. Open 24 hours. Tel +62 361 761263.
Siloam Hospitals Bali: a private hospital covering all specialisations. Jl. Sunset Road No.818, Kuta. Main line +62 361 779900.

Rough travel times: about 10 to 15 minutes from Kuta, 15 to 25 minutes from Seminyak, and 20 to 30 minutes from Kerobokan. From Kerobokan, BaliMéd in Denpasar is a similar distance (see Denpasar below).

Area guides: Kuta, Seminyak, Kerobokan.

Clinics and hospitals near Uluwatu and the Bukit

Uluwatu is spread out, so know your nearest option before you need it. Local clinics handle minor injuries. For anything serious, head to BIMC Nusa Dua or Kasih Ibu Hospital in Kedonganan, roughly 30 to 45 minutes away.

911 Medical Clinic (Pecatu): a 24/7 clinic for emergencies and urgent care. Jl. Pantai Bingin No.10, Pecatu. Tel +62 851-9591-1911.
BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua: 24-hour accident and emergency centre. Kawasan ITDC Blok D, Nusa Dua. Tel +62 361 3000911.
Kasih Ibu Hospital Kedonganan: a 100-bed general hospital, open 24 hours. Jl. Uluwatu No.69A, Kedonganan. Hotline (0361) 300 3030, WhatsApp +62 811 398 3030.

Surfing the reef breaks? Reef cuts get infected easily in the tropics. Clean them well and have them checked if they turn red or swollen.

More in our Uluwatu area guide. If you work from the Bukit, see Coworking in Uluwatu & the Bukit.

Hospitals near Jimbaran and Nusa Dua

Jimbaran: Kasih Ibu Hospital Kedonganan (above) is close by, and BIMC Nusa Dua is about 15 to 20 minutes away.
Nusa Dua: BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua is right in the area, at Kawasan ITDC Blok D.

Area guides: Jimbaran, Nusa Dua.

Clinics and hospitals near Ubud

Clinics in Ubud handle everyday care. Major hospitals are in Denpasar, about an hour away by car.

BIMC Ubud Medical Centre: doctors, nurses, an emergency room, pharmacy and lab, all 24 hours, plus an ambulance. Jl. Raya Sanggingan No.21, Kedewatan, Ubud. Tel +62 361 2091030.
Unicare Clinic Ubud: a 24-hour clinic that also does doctor home visits. Jl. Raya Pengosekan No.88, Ubud. Tel and WhatsApp +62 822 9829 8911.

It rains more in Ubud, and roads get slippery. If you ride, our scooter rental guide has tips for the hills. More in our Ubud area guide.

Hospitals near Sanur

Denpasar’s main hospitals are about 15 to 20 minutes from Sanur, and two hospitals are especially close:

RSUD Bali Mandara: a provincial government hospital with a 24-hour emergency department. Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.548, Sanur Kauh. Emergency tel 0361-4490966.
Bali Royal Hospital (BROS): a private hospital with a 24-hour emergency unit. Jl. Tantular No.6, Renon, Denpasar. Main line +62 361 247499; alarm centre and WhatsApp +62 813 3813 9528.

Hospitals in Denpasar

Denpasar has the island’s major hospitals. It is where serious cases from across Bali usually end up.

RSUP Prof. dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah (formerly Sanglah): Bali’s main government referral hospital, a Type A teaching hospital with a 24-hour emergency department. Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar. Emergency tel (0361) 227911.
BaliMéd Hospital Denpasar: a private hospital with a 24-hour emergency department. Jl. Mahendradatta No.57X, Denpasar. Emergency +62 855 390 6501.
Prima Medika Hospital: 24-hour emergency department. Jl. Raya Sesetan No.10, Denpasar. Main line +62 361 236225.

What to bring and how to prepare

Passport or a copy of it. Hospitals will ask for ID.
Travel or health insurance details. Save your insurer’s 24-hour assistance number and policy number in your phone. Private hospitals often ask foreign patients for a deposit or card guarantee before non-emergency admission. Call your insurer’s assistance line early and ask them to send the hospital a guarantee of payment.
A way to pay. Have a card or cash ready.
A list of your medications and allergies.
Someone’s number. Tell a friend or your villa host where you are going.

Save this page and your area’s nearest hospital before you need it. Five minutes now saves a lot of panic later.

FAQ: Clinics and hospitals in Bali

What is the emergency number in Bali? Call 112 for any emergency, 118 for an ambulance, 110 for the police and 113 for the fire service.

What is the nearest hospital to Canggu? The nearest major hospitals are BIMC Kuta and Siloam Hospitals Bali on Sunset Road, about 30 to 45 minutes away depending on traffic. For urgent care, there are 24-hour options in Canggu, including ER of Berawa.

Is there a hospital in Uluwatu? The nearest hospitals are BIMC Nusa Dua and Kasih Ibu Kedonganan, roughly 30 to 45 minutes away. For urgent care nearby, 911 Medical Clinic in Pecatu is open 24/7.

Where is the nearest hospital to Ubud? BIMC Ubud Medical Centre in Kedewatan has a 24-hour emergency room. The major hospitals are in Denpasar, about an hour away.

Where are Bali’s main hospitals? In Denpasar, including RSUP Prof. dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah (formerly Sanglah), BaliMéd and Prima Medika. In the south, BIMC Kuta, Siloam Hospitals Bali, BIMC Nusa Dua and Kasih Ibu Kedonganan cover the tourist areas.

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Renting a Scooter in Bali: Licence, Prices & Area Tips (2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Renting a Scooter in Bali: What You Need to Know Before You Ride

In most of Bali, a scooter is the easiest way to get around. It gets you through traffic, up to the cliffs and into the small lanes where cars get stuck. It is also where a lot of newcomers get into trouble, either with the police, with a bad rental, or on the road.

This guide covers the rules, fair prices, what to check before you ride, and what riding is actually like in Canggu, Uluwatu and Ubud.

The rules: licence, helmet and papers

Indonesian traffic law says everyone driving a motor vehicle needs a licence for that type of vehicle. For scooters up to 250 cc, the Indonesian licence is a SIM C. A car licence does not cover a scooter.

If you are visiting, the usual advice is to carry your home licence with a motorcycle category plus an International Driving Permit (IDP) that also shows motorcycle cover. Bali’s tourist rules also say foreign visitors must hold a valid national or international driving licence. One honest caveat: the law does not clearly list which foreign licences and permits Indonesia accepts. If you are staying long term, the safest option is an Indonesian SIM C, which some stay permits allow you to apply for.

Wear an SNI helmet (the Indonesian national standard), and make sure your passenger has one too. Headlights must be on during the day.

Carry the STNK. This is the scooter’s registration paper, and the rental shop should give it to you, or a copy of it, with the bike.

There is no blanket ban on tourists renting scooters in Bali as of October 2026. Restrictions have been proposed and discussed, so check the latest news before you arrive.

Police fines

Police do run roadside checks. These are the maximum fines under the traffic law:

Offence	Maximum fine
Riding without a valid licence	Rp 1,000,000
Having a licence but not carrying it	Rp 250,000
No valid STNK (registration)	Rp 500,000
No SNI helmet, or a passenger without one	Rp 250,000
More than one passenger	Rp 250,000
Headlight off during the day	Rp 100,000

The official ways to settle a ticket are through the court or a deposit at a designated bank. Ask for the written ticket (surat tilang) and keep your receipt.

Insurance: many travel insurance policies do not cover scooter accidents if you ride without the right licence. Read your policy before your first ride, not after.

How much does it cost to rent a scooter in Bali?

Prices depend on the bike, the season and how long you rent. As a rough guide for 2026:

Scooter	Per day	Per month
Small automatic (Honda Scoopy, Vario or similar)	around IDR 60K to 120K	around IDR 1M to 1.8M
Bigger automatic (Yamaha NMAX, Honda PCX)	around IDR 120K to 280K	around IDR 2M to 2.5M

Monthly rentals are much cheaper per day than daily ones. Many shops also deliver the bike to your villa. Most shops ask for a refundable deposit, usually cash (often somewhere around IDR 500K to 1.5M) or a copy of your passport.

Never leave your passport as a deposit. You may need to show it to immigration, and no rule requires you to hand it over to a rental shop. Agree on a different deposit and get a signed receipt.

Before you ride: a checklist

Do this every time you pick up a scooter:

Photograph the bike. Take photos and a short video of every scratch, with the rental owner present.
Check the papers. The STNK should match the plate number.
Test the brakes, lights and horn. Check the tyres for wear.
Ask for a decent helmet. It should be SNI-marked, fit snugly and have a working strap.
Get it in writing. Who pays for damage, theft and fines? What is held as a deposit?
Save the owner’s WhatsApp. You will want it if the bike breaks down.
Fill up. Petrol stations (Pertamina) are the cheapest. Roadside bottles cost more.

Renting a scooter in Canggu

Canggu is scooter territory. Lanes are narrow, cars get stuck, and almost everyone rides. Our Canggu guide puts scooter rental at roughly IDR 1M to 1.8M per month.

Tips for riding in Canggu:

Traffic peaks around sunset and on the shortcut roads. Plan cross-town trips for the morning.
Shortcuts can be rough. Some back lanes are narrow, uneven or flood after rain. Go slowly.
Parking attendants watch bikes outside many cafés and beaches. The official Badung rate for a motorbike is IDR 2,000 per stop (since January 2026), and attendants should give you a ticket.
Grab and Gojek work well here for rides and food delivery if you would rather not ride at night.

Heading to work? See Coworking in Canggu, and find something to ride to on our Canggu events page.

Renting a scooter in Uluwatu

On the Bukit, a scooter is close to essential. Distances are longer than they look, walking is rarely practical, and ride-hailing can take a while to arrive in quieter spots. Our Uluwatu guide puts rental at roughly IDR 1M to 1.8M per month.

Tips for riding in Uluwatu:

Expect hills. If you will often ride with a passenger or a surfboard, a bigger scooter like an NMAX or PCX handles the climbs more easily.
Carrying a board? Ask the shop for a surf rack, and ride slowly with a board on the side.
Watch for sand and gravel near beach access roads and on corners.
Roads get dark at night away from the main strip. Make sure your headlight works.

Working from the Bukit? See Coworking in Uluwatu & the Bukit, and check what is on at Uluwatu events.

Renting a scooter in Ubud

Central Ubud is busy but walkable. A scooter becomes useful once you want to reach the villages, rice fields and yoga studios outside the centre. Our Ubud guide puts rental at roughly IDR 0.9M to 1.5M per month, a little cheaper than the coast.

Tips for riding in Ubud:

It rains more than on the coast. Roads get slippery, so carry a rain poncho and slow down on wet afternoons.
Hills and narrow village roads are common around Penestanan and Nyuh Kuning. Use your back brake on the way down.
Ceremonies can close roads. Locals are happy to point out a detour.
Grab and Gojek are available, though some streets in the centre limit pickups.

Find classes, talks and meetups on our Ubud events page.

If something goes wrong

If you are in an accident, stop, help anyone who is hurt, and report it to the police. Take photos, tell the rental owner and your insurer, and keep the police report.

Emergency numbers in Bali: 112 (general emergency), 118 (ambulance), 110 (police), 113 (fire).

For minor cuts and scrapes, a local clinic can help. For anything serious, go to a hospital. Our guide to clinics and hospitals in Bali lists the 24-hour options in each area.

FAQ: Renting a scooter in Bali

Do I need a licence to ride a scooter in Bali? Yes. You need a licence that covers motorcycles. Visitors usually carry their home motorcycle licence plus an IDP with motorcycle cover; long-stayers should look into an Indonesian SIM C.

How much is a scooter rental in Bali per month? Roughly IDR 1M to 1.8M for a small automatic, and around IDR 2M to 2.5M for a bigger NMAX or PCX.

What is the fine for riding without a licence? Up to Rp 1,000,000. Riding without an SNI helmet can cost up to Rp 250,000.

Are tourists banned from renting scooters in Bali? Not as of October 2026. Restrictions have been proposed, so check the news before your trip.

Should I leave my passport as a deposit? No. Offer another deposit and ask for a signed receipt.

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