Kubu Anyar St., no. 118, Banjar Anyar, Kuta, Indonesia
Bright and pleasant rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and kettles
Walking distance of Kuta Beach and a 10-minute drive from the airport
A huge freeform pool with a swim-up bar, large deck, and two kids' sections
The open-air Padmi lounge is set in a picturesque courtyard
Free continental breakfast buffet
Meeting room which can hold up to 30 people
A spacious lobby lounge with comfy couches and a computer for guests
Both parking and Wi-Fi are free
20-minute walk from Kuta Beach
Wear and tear in rooms
Rooms have poorly insulated walls
Best Western Resort Kuta is a modern budget hotel on the outskirts of Kuta, a 10-minute walk from Discovery Shopping Mall and a 20-minute walk from Kuta Beach. The facilities include a huge freeform pool surrounded surrounded by tropical greenery, a spa, a poolside restaurant, and the open-air Padmi lounge, which often has happy hour specials. The property offers plenty of space and incorporates both modern and traditional Balinese architecture and features. Room categories range from simple Standard Rooms to spacious Junior Suites. All 111 units feature modern stylings and amenities, which include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. However, poor soundproofing can be a problem. For those who want to be right on the beach, check out the oceanfront Grand Istana Rama Hotel Bali.
Scene
A modern hotel featuring traditional Balinese decorations, a huge freeform pool, and a stunning courtyard lounge
One of the hotel's best qualities is its sense of space and openness, which is a quality that's hard to find in most similarly priced hotels in densely populated Kuta. The hotel entrance features a traditional Balinese stone gate which leads into an open Balinese-style gazebo made of teak wood that serves as the hotel lobby and features elegant marble floors, carved limestone panels, comfy couches, a check-in and tour desk, plus a computer for guests to use. Outside is the huge courtyard area shaded by a stunning Banyan tree. The Padmi Lounge is set within the picturesque courtyard setting under the towering tree. Plenty of comfy chairs are set up in the courtyard and the space feels relaxed, breezy, and far removed from the busy streets nearby. The pool in the back of the hotel is in a quiet area surrounded by greenery and a large wooden sundeck. There is a swim-up bar, plenty of lounge chairs to relax on, and enough space that it doesn't get overcrowded. The overall aesthetic and decor of the hotel showcases a combination of Balinese and Western features, and there are detailed Balinese decorations, statues, and artworks on display throughout. The hotel is often quiet during the day, with most guest out shopping and dining at the nearby locales or relaxing on Kuta Beach.
Location
On the outskirts of downtown Kuta, and a 20-minute walk from Kuta Beach
The hotel is located along a small bustling road on the outskirts of downtown Kuta, about a 20-minute trek from most of Kuta's main attractions. The nearest dining areas and places of interests to the hotel are along Kartika Street, which is around 10 minutes away on foot and features lots of dining, shopping, and nightlife options. Also located along Kartika Street is the Discovery Shopping Mall and Waterbom Bali. The ever crowded Kuta Beach is around a 20-minute walk from the hotel. This long white-sand beach is ideal for novice surfers as the waves break over a soft sand bottom. Surf schools and local vendors along the beach offer lessons and board rentals. Legian Street, which features Bali's wildest nightlife scene and some of the biggest nightclubs on the island, is around a 25- minute walk from the hotel. The hotel is conveniently located less than a 10-minute drive from the airport, making it a popular transit hotel.
Rooms
Bright and pleasant rooms equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and kettles
Interiors have clean modern stylings that feature either parquet wood flooring or light colored tiles. Walls are plain white and feature some simple Balinese carvings and paintings. Furnishings include upholstered couches, work tables and chairs, comfy beds, and large wardrobes. Junior Suites add teak wood day beds to the mix. Amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, coffee- and tea-making facilities, mini-fridges, safes, and bottled mineral water.
Bathrooms are compact and feature cream colored marble tiles and long black Corian vanities with large mirrors. The bathrooms in the higher category rooms have shower/tub combos whereas lower type rooms only have small glass shower cubicles. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Rooms have large windows that let in plenty of natural light and airflow and some higher category rooms feature balconies.
Rooms show moderate wear and tear and guests report numerous maintenance issues, such as air conditioners that don't get cold, broken mini-fridges, and foul smelling bathrooms. Also, the hotel is located along a bustling street and the rooms have thin walls, so noise pollution is an issue here.
Features
A freeform pool, a spa, a courtyard lounge, a meeting room, and a poolside restaurant
The Best Western Resort Kuta offers plenty of space and a decent range of facilities, especially for a low cost hotel in congested Kuta. Set in the back of the hotel is a large freeform pool that features a shallow kids' sections and a swim-up bar. A large wooden deck surrounds the pool and is lined with tropical greenery, tall palms, and lots of lounge chairs for relaxing. The boutique Sakaya Spa adjoins the pool and features private treatment rooms with elegant traditional stylings, deep soaking tubs, and natural stone tiles. A free daily continental buffet breakfast is served in the poolside restaurant. Lunch, dinner, and room service are also available, with both Asian and Western cuisines on offer. The open-air Padmi Lounge is set in a spacious courtyard shaded by a huge banyan tree and often has specials on beers and cocktails. Business facilities include a medium-size meeting room that can host up to 30 people. Free shuttle services are provided to nearby areas. Both on-site parking and Wi-Fi are free.