Sundays Beach Club

Sundays Beach Club hides at the bottom of the Ungasan cliffs on the southern Bukit, on a crescent of white sand that is almost impossible to reach any other way. Guests descend on a custom inclinator — a cable lift that runs down the cliff face — and step out onto a beach with calm, clear water on good tide days.

Instead of a pool-party format, Sundays leans into the beach itself: watersports gear, a seafood-focused kitchen, loungers on the sand and a gentle evening ritual of live music and bonfires. It’s one of the most relaxed and scenic beach days you can have on the Bukit.

The vibe

Mornings are quiet and ideal for a swim; afternoons fill with couples, families and small groups spread out on beanbags and loungers. There’s an easy, holiday-at-a-private-beach feel rather than a nightclub one, and the programme adds extras like wellness sessions, a silent disco and a beachfront cinema.

Food & drinks

The kitchen builds its menu around ocean-sourced produce and fresh seafood, with a full bar for cocktails and cold beers delivered to your lounger. Breakfast is served from opening at 07:30, making it a good full-day option.

Music & activities

• Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and snorkelling gear, subject to tides and availability.
• Live music daily from 17:00 to 20:00.
• Sunset bonfires on the sand from 18:30.
• Occasional silent disco and beachfront cinema nights.

Who it suits

Sundays is ideal for anyone who wants a proper beach day rather than a party. The cove is calm compared with Bali’s surf beaches, the equipment is included, and the cliffs shelter the bay, so it suits couples, families with children who can swim and friends who want to read, snorkel and eat well. Photographers will love the contrast between the white sand, turquoise water and the tall cliffs behind.

It also makes a good finale to a Bukit sightseeing day. Visit Uluwatu Temple or Melasti beach in the morning, arrive at Sundays for a late lunch, paddle out on a kayak in the afternoon and then stay on for live music and the bonfire. The venue also runs wellness programmes and occasional special events such as a beachfront cinema and silent disco, which are worth checking on the website before you go.

Best time to go

Morning is the magic hour at Sundays: the cove is quiet, the water is often at its clearest and the light on the cliffs is soft. Check tide times before you go, as a mid-to-high tide makes swimming and paddling much easier over the reef. The dry season from April to October generally brings the calmest conditions on this south-facing coast, while rainy-season afternoons can still be beautiful between showers.

Tips for your visit

• Check the tide: at low tide the reef is exposed and swimming is limited.
• Arrive early in peak season as day passes are sold on a walk-in basis.
• Bring reef shoes if you plan to explore the rocky edges.
• Stay for the bonfire — it’s the best part of the day.