Providers
What to know in Bali
- General emergency number: 112. Ambulance: 118 or 119. Police: 110. Fire: 113. Search and rescue (Basarnas): 115.
- Main private hospitals used by foreigners: BIMC (Kuta and Nusa Dua), Siloam (Sunset Road, Kuta) and Kasih Ibu (Denpasar, Saba near Ubud, Tabanan). The large public referral hospital is Prof. Ngoerah (formerly Sanglah) in Denpasar.
- Many clinics in Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu can send a doctor to your villa or hotel; this usually costs more than going to the clinic yourself.
- Bring your passport (or a photo ID) and your travel insurance details: private hospitals ask for identification and often for an insurance guarantee or payment before treatment.
- Bali belly (traveller’s diarrhoea) is common. Drink oral rehydration salts (sold as Oralit in pharmacies) and see a doctor if you have a high fever, blood in the stool or symptoms beyond 48 hours.
- For suspected dengue (fever 4 to 7 days after a mosquito bite), ask for a blood test; Siloam reports results in about 3 hours.
Indicative prices
- Short GP consultation at a clinic (Denpasar): around IDR 300,000 (about 17 EUR), crowd-sourced average
- Doctor visit to your villa: higher than a clinic consultation, ask for the total fee before the doctor travels
- Medicines: generally cheaper in pharmacy chains (Kimia Farma, Guardian) than in hospital pharmacies
Indicative ranges collected in 2026 from public sources. Always ask for a written quote.
How to choose
- Take travel insurance that covers medical evacuation; costs at private hospitals add up quickly.
- Call the hospital or clinic before going so they can have the right doctor ready, and ask if they work directly with your insurer.
- Ask for an itemised invoice and the medical report in English: your insurer will need both for reimbursement.
- Be wary of unlisted “doctors” offering IV drips at home; ask for the clinic name and the doctor’s licence (STR).
Frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number in Bali?
Dial 112 for general emergencies, 118 or 119 for an ambulance and 110 for the police. In tourist areas it is often faster to call a private hospital such as BIMC or Siloam directly, as they run their own ambulances.
Which hospital is best for tourists in Bali?
Foreigners mostly use BIMC (Kuta, Nusa Dua), Siloam (Kuta) and Kasih Ibu (Denpasar, Saba, Tabanan). They have English-speaking staff and work with international insurers. For serious cases, all of them are in the south, so plan travel time from Ubud or the north.
Can a doctor come to my villa in Bali?
Yes. Many clinics in Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud and Uluwatu send a doctor to villas and hotels, often within an hour or two. The fee is higher than a clinic visit and medicines or drips are charged on top, so confirm the total price first.
What should I do for Bali belly?
Rest, drink plenty of water with oral rehydration salts and eat plain food. See a doctor if you have a high fever, blood in the stool, signs of dehydration or symptoms that last more than 48 hours. Children and older people should see a doctor sooner.