MENGGERUDA & MALANAGE HOT SPRING

Visit Soa Menggeruda Hot Springs near Bajawa - two natural hot springs: Mengeruda (3.6km from Soa Airport) & Malanage (40 min south of Bajawa). Hot volcanic water from Mt Inerie + Mt Inelika mixing with cold Wae Roa waterfall, natural spa at Rp 20k.

Natural Hot & Cold Spa

Bajawa has TWO amazing natural hot springs - both called Soa/Mengeruda area, both magical!

Overview:
Travelers generally base themselves in Bajawa to visit Bena Traditional Village and soak in hot springs. Well worth a soak - especially if you have kids.

There are 2 main hot springs near Bajawa:

1. Mengeruda Hot Spring (Air Panas Soa) - near Soa Airport

2. Malanage Hot Spring (Wae Bana Malanage) - more natural, 40 min south

What Makes It Special:

1. Mengeruda Hot Spring (Soa Hot Spring)
The hot spring at Mengeruda village near Soa Airport is usually referred to as Air Panas Soa. From Bajawa Airport approxiametly 3.6 km. Mengurada Hot Spring is one of hot springs located in Mengeruda, Bajawa City. Hot spring comes from Mount Inelika.

• Features: Several pools, each filled with warm mineral-rich water, perfect oasis for relaxation. Beautiful central spring bubbling up in middle surrounded by trees and green. Pretty hot water, about 40 degrees.

• Facilities: Toilet/change room (basic, not well maintained), parking

• Entry: 20k Rupiah/person foreigner and 5k for parking

• Best for: Easy soak after flight - arrive at Soa Airport (BJW), directly go to hot spring before Bajawa city!

• Review: Nice hot spring water to soak in. Enjoyed soaking in hot ponds after travelling by road for many days.

2. Malanage Hot Spring (Wae Bana Malanage) - THE MOST MAGICAL
Located in Dariwali village and just 40 minutes south of Bajawa, Malanage Hot Springs is completely natural hot spring that boasts unique feature. Unlike other hot springs, Malanage has two streams – one hot, which comes from Mount Inerie, and the other cold, which comes from Wae Roa waterfall. An unforgettable spa moment awaits. Set amid unspoiled countryside, Malanage Hot Springs are one of Indonesia's most magical geothermal experiences. A cool river rushes over forest-girded rocks and joins with steaming hot water from volcanically heated spring, creating natural spa that's warm in some spots, hot elsewhere, and even cool in places. What makes Mangeruda so great is that hot spring combines with cold-water waterfall, meaning depending where you sit water is scalding hot and still, rushing and cold or somewhere in between. Cold water tumbles down smooth rock surface and combines with hot water.

• Features: Natural river setting, no concrete pools - just natural rocks. Hot water from Mount Inerie volcano meets cold river water.

• Experience: You can move around to find perfect temperature - scalding hot near source, warm in middle, cold under waterfall!

• Atmosphere: Lush greenery enveloping area, tranquil ambiance, panoramic views of surrounding hills and valleys

• Local name: Wae Bana Malanage

• Review: We loved Malanage Hot Spring — perfect blend of warm and cool currents surrounded by nature. Those hot springs have nice temperature and nice to lay in river and watch small water cascade.

How to Get There:

• Mengeruda: 3.6 km from Soa Airport, 15-20 min from Bajawa city - easy scooter ride

• Malanage: About 20 km from Bajawa, 40 minutes south - accessible by scooter, need to trek 5 min down to river

• Best Time: Late afternoon after Bena Village tour, or evening for relaxing under stars

• Bring: Swimsuit, towel, water, small cash

Tips: Visit both! Mengeruda for convenience & facilities, Malanage for authentic natural magical experience. Best after Mount Inerie trek to soothe muscles. Water is sulfur-smelling but mineral-rich good for skin.

Perfect for relaxing after hiking and cultural tours!

Keywords: Soa Hot Spring, Mengeruda Hot Spring, Malanage Hot Spring, Air Panas Soa