The 37-room mid-range Adi Dharma Cottages has gorgeously landscaped grounds and traditional Balinese architecture throughout -- all within a that’s a 10-minute walk from Kuta's restaurants, the beach, attractions, and bars. Large, simple rooms with Balinese accents have air-conditioning and free WI-Fi, and all feature balconies or terraces with seating (some with lovely garden and/or pool views). Exterior and traffic noise can be an issue, though, and some rooms show wear and tear. The outdoor pool with a kids area is a major plus here, as is the free, expansive breakfast. The on-site restaurant/bar also receives good reviews and there is a free scheduled beach shuttle. Guests looking to stay adjacent to the beach may want to try the Maharani Beach Hotel, though rates can be a bit higher and features like Wi-Fi are not free.
The 37-room mid-range Adi Dharma Cottages has gorgeously landscaped grounds and traditional Balinese architecture throughout -- all within a that’s a 10-minute walk from Kuta's restaurants, the beach, attractions, and bars. Large, simple rooms with Balinese accents have air-conditioning and free WI-Fi, and all feature balconies or terraces with seating (some with lovely garden and/or pool views). Exterior and traffic noise can be an issue, though, and some rooms show wear and tear. The outdoor pool with a kids area is a major plus here, as is the free, expansive breakfast. The on-site restaurant/bar also receives good reviews and there is a free scheduled beach shuttle. Guests looking to stay adjacent to the beach may want to try the Maharani Beach Hotel, though rates can be a bit higher and features like Wi-Fi are not free.
The 122-room Legian Paradiso Hotel is a mid-range property located in the heart of Legian on a bustling main street lined with shops, restaurants, and bars. Rooms are spacious and clean, if a bit tired and dated, and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi; plus, most have private balconies or patios overlooking the gardens or pool. There’s a restaurant serving local and international dishes that features live entertainment, as well as a relaxed sports bar screening games. The outdoor pool is surrounded by loungers and there’s a small pool bar, but constant music can be irritating and some guests have complained of rats around the area in the evenings. There’s also a spa and large fitness center on-site, as well as a playground for kids and two meeting rooms. Overall, this is an older property in need of a facelift, but travelers are drawn by the affordable rates. For something closer to the beach, travelers might want to consider the Kuta Playa Hotel & Villas.
The 122-room Legian Paradiso Hotel is a mid-range property located in the heart of Legian on a bustling main street lined with shops, restaurants, and bars. Rooms are spacious and clean, if a bit tired and dated, and outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi; plus, most have private balconies or patios overlooking the gardens or pool. There’s a restaurant serving local and international dishes that features live entertainment, as well as a relaxed sports bar screening games. The outdoor pool is surrounded by loungers and there’s a small pool bar, but constant music can be irritating and some guests have complained of rats around the area in the evenings. There’s also a spa and large fitness center on-site, as well as a playground for kids and two meeting rooms. Overall, this is an older property in need of a facelift, but travelers are drawn by the affordable rates. For something closer to the beach, travelers might want to consider the Kuta Playa Hotel & Villas.
The 136-room Fontana Hotel Bali is an upscale property with minimalist, contemporary interiors and an emphasis on art -- hallways throughout the property are lined with artwork, and the stylish, modern rooms are also adorned with art pieces. Minibars stocked with free goodies, coffee and tea facilities, free Wi-Fi, and lovely walk-in rainfall showers are just some of the in-room perks, plus there’s a hip cafe on-site that brews artisan coffee, as well as an Italian restaurant. The spa offers a wide range of treatments and includes a hair salon, but the fitness center is small and has limited machines. The hotel’s outdoor pool is set in a pretty courtyard surrounded by lush tropical greenery and padded loungers, but the area unfortunately does not get much sun throughout the day. The location of the property is a bit out of the way of tourist attractions, shopping, and the beach, however, but the hotel does offer a free area shuttle. Travelers seeking something closer to the beach might want to consider the Padma Resort Legian or Legian Beach Hotel instead.
The 136-room Fontana Hotel Bali is an upscale property with minimalist, contemporary interiors and an emphasis on art -- hallways throughout the property are lined with artwork, and the stylish, modern rooms are also adorned with art pieces. Minibars stocked with free goodies, coffee and tea facilities, free Wi-Fi, and lovely walk-in rainfall showers are just some of the in-room perks, plus there’s a hip cafe on-site that brews artisan coffee, as well as an Italian restaurant. The spa offers a wide range of treatments and includes a hair salon, but the fitness center is small and has limited machines. The hotel’s outdoor pool is set in a pretty courtyard surrounded by lush tropical greenery and padded loungers, but the area unfortunately does not get much sun throughout the day. The location of the property is a bit out of the way of tourist attractions, shopping, and the beach, however, but the hotel does offer a free area shuttle. Travelers seeking something closer to the beach might want to consider the Padma Resort Legian or Legian Beach Hotel instead.
The 88-room Hotel Terrace at Kuta is a mid-range property conveniently located right off of Kuta’s main road; the location is near shops and restaurants galore, and is a five-minute walk from the beach. This simple, modern property features minimalist interiors that include a restaurant in its open-plan lobby, which opens out onto the lovely outdoor pool area. Rooms are a bit small, but pleasant and simply furnished with contemporary decor. All of them have private balconies or terraces, some with direct pool access, though the larger Premiere Rooms have lackluster views. Frosted glass walls separating showers from bedrooms can pose privacy issues for some. Overall, this is a simple, modern property attracting travelers looking for a good value, though amenities are limited and guests seeking something with more features might want to consider the Green Garden Hotel instead, which has a spa.
The 88-room Hotel Terrace at Kuta is a mid-range property conveniently located right off of Kuta’s main road; the location is near shops and restaurants galore, and is a five-minute walk from the beach. This simple, modern property features minimalist interiors that include a restaurant in its open-plan lobby, which opens out onto the lovely outdoor pool area. Rooms are a bit small, but pleasant and simply furnished with contemporary decor. All of them have private balconies or terraces, some with direct pool access, though the larger Premiere Rooms have lackluster views. Frosted glass walls separating showers from bedrooms can pose privacy issues for some. Overall, this is a simple, modern property attracting travelers looking for a good value, though amenities are limited and guests seeking something with more features might want to consider the Green Garden Hotel instead, which has a spa.
The 322-room upper-middle-range Grand Inna Kuta is a beachfront resort in the center of bustling Kuta. Modern rooms have minibars and free Wi-Fi, and some rooms have balconies with superb ocean views, though rooms in the hotel's older Bali Wing are less attractive and outdated. The hotel features two beautiful outdoor pools with poolside bars as well as on-site restaurants. Massages are offered at the hotel's spa and there are plenty of leisure activities including surf lessons and bicycle rentals. A free breakfast buffet is included with rates. Guests looking to stay in a smaller beachfront property should consider the Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa, though rates may be slightly higher.
The 322-room upper-middle-range Grand Inna Kuta is a beachfront resort in the center of bustling Kuta. Modern rooms have minibars and free Wi-Fi, and some rooms have balconies with superb ocean views, though rooms in the hotel's older Bali Wing are less attractive and outdated. The hotel features two beautiful outdoor pools with poolside bars as well as on-site restaurants. Massages are offered at the hotel's spa and there are plenty of leisure activities including surf lessons and bicycle rentals. A free breakfast buffet is included with rates. Guests looking to stay in a smaller beachfront property should consider the Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa, though rates may be slightly higher.
The upper-middle-range, 277-room Eden Hotel Kuta Bali is in southern Kuta, about a five-minute walk to Waterbom Park. "Green" is the overall theme here -- from the hotel's eco-friendly practices to the tropical foliage that surrounds the outdoor pools, restaurant, and bars. Rooms are contemporary and simple, with balconies and stone tile showers. The full-service spa offers a range of treatments, and the hotel has a kids' pool, kids' club, and playground, but there is no fitness center. For a full-scale resort experience, travelers should consider the Bali Garden Beach Resort, which has three pools, a pool bar, and free breakfast.
The upper-middle-range, 277-room Eden Hotel Kuta Bali is in southern Kuta, about a five-minute walk to Waterbom Park. "Green" is the overall theme here -- from the hotel's eco-friendly practices to the tropical foliage that surrounds the outdoor pools, restaurant, and bars. Rooms are contemporary and simple, with balconies and stone tile showers. The full-service spa offers a range of treatments, and the hotel has a kids' pool, kids' club, and playground, but there is no fitness center. For a full-scale resort experience, travelers should consider the Bali Garden Beach Resort, which has three pools, a pool bar, and free breakfast.
The Vira Bali Hotel is a three-pearl property with 56 rooms that's close to the airport, restaurants, and shopping, but removed from center of Kuta and its beach. Its rooms are spacious, if bland and unmemorable, and feature flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Some have furnished balconies, while others offer direct pool access, though bathrooms are dated across the board. The restaurant and bar is popular, and the list of freebies is long: breakfast, a welcome drink, bottled water, bicycles, Wi-Fi, and airport transportation are all included in rates. There's also a lovely, large pool and a decent spa for treatments and massages. As an alternative, the similarly priced Ramayana Resort & Spa is also near the airport and has a bit more personality plus more dining and activity options.
The Vira Bali Hotel is a three-pearl property with 56 rooms that's close to the airport, restaurants, and shopping, but removed from center of Kuta and its beach. Its rooms are spacious, if bland and unmemorable, and feature flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning. Some have furnished balconies, while others offer direct pool access, though bathrooms are dated across the board. The restaurant and bar is popular, and the list of freebies is long: breakfast, a welcome drink, bottled water, bicycles, Wi-Fi, and airport transportation are all included in rates. There's also a lovely, large pool and a decent spa for treatments and massages. As an alternative, the similarly priced Ramayana Resort & Spa is also near the airport and has a bit more personality plus more dining and activity options.
Kuta Lagoon Resort & Pool Villa is a mid-range hotel with a gorgeous lagoon-style pool running along the length of its grounds. Its 64 rooms are simple and pleasant, if a bit dated (some have old tube-style TVs); most have large furnished balconies or terraces, while the popular Pool Access Rooms have steps that lead directly into the pool. Travelers seeking more privacy can opt to stay in one of the 19 villas, which are larger and have lovely bathrooms with both walk-in showers and outdoor soaking tubs; some have private pools. There’s a restaurant on-site that’s open 24/7, as well as three bars including a karaoke bar as well as a poolside one. Travelers seeking a dose of pampering can indulge in a spa treatment, and there’s a fitness room on-site as well, though it’s small and has only a handful of machines. The property is conveniently located off of Kuta’s main street and is a 10-minute walk to the beach, though travelers seeking something right on the beach might want to consider the Kuta Playa Hotel & Villas instead.
Kuta Lagoon Resort & Pool Villa is a mid-range hotel with a gorgeous lagoon-style pool running along the length of its grounds. Its 64 rooms are simple and pleasant, if a bit dated (some have old tube-style TVs); most have large furnished balconies or terraces, while the popular Pool Access Rooms have steps that lead directly into the pool. Travelers seeking more privacy can opt to stay in one of the 19 villas, which are larger and have lovely bathrooms with both walk-in showers and outdoor soaking tubs; some have private pools. There’s a restaurant on-site that’s open 24/7, as well as three bars including a karaoke bar as well as a poolside one. Travelers seeking a dose of pampering can indulge in a spa treatment, and there’s a fitness room on-site as well, though it’s small and has only a handful of machines. The property is conveniently located off of Kuta’s main street and is a 10-minute walk to the beach, though travelers seeking something right on the beach might want to consider the Kuta Playa Hotel & Villas instead.
The 27-room Kuta Angel Hotel is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel filled with unique artwork that’s a five-minute walk to Kuta's beaches. Spacious and stylish rooms have simple, neutral decor, along with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and glassed-in showers with rainfall showerheads. However, some rooms lack windows and receive street noise. Special chocolate-based treatments are available at the on-site spa, and there is a small outdoor pool plus an on-site restaurant/bar that serves a continental breakfast. Guests looking for a larger property with a fitness center should compare rates at Kuta Town House Apartments, where many units have full kitchens as well.
The 27-room Kuta Angel Hotel is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel filled with unique artwork that’s a five-minute walk to Kuta's beaches. Spacious and stylish rooms have simple, neutral decor, along with air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and glassed-in showers with rainfall showerheads. However, some rooms lack windows and receive street noise. Special chocolate-based treatments are available at the on-site spa, and there is a small outdoor pool plus an on-site restaurant/bar that serves a continental breakfast. Guests looking for a larger property with a fitness center should compare rates at Kuta Town House Apartments, where many units have full kitchens as well.
The Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel Bali is a four-pearl property with 159 rooms in the heart of Kuta, across the street from the beach. Rooms are chic and spacious, with a tasteful nautical theme plus air-conditioning and minibars -- some feature large balconies with sea views. The infinity pool has excellent views of the ocean and other highlights include well-liked restaurants, a large and varied breakfast buffet, plus a spa and fitness center. This is one of the nicest spots that we've seen in Kuta, though the vibe is lively and may not please those looking for peace and quiet. Given its upmarket finish, rates can be a relative bargain. As a comparison, the Bali Dynasty Resort has similar features and pleasant decor, though it's more expensive and less stylish.
The Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel Bali is a four-pearl property with 159 rooms in the heart of Kuta, across the street from the beach. Rooms are chic and spacious, with a tasteful nautical theme plus air-conditioning and minibars -- some feature large balconies with sea views. The infinity pool has excellent views of the ocean and other highlights include well-liked restaurants, a large and varied breakfast buffet, plus a spa and fitness center. This is one of the nicest spots that we've seen in Kuta, though the vibe is lively and may not please those looking for peace and quiet. Given its upmarket finish, rates can be a relative bargain. As a comparison, the Bali Dynasty Resort has similar features and pleasant decor, though it's more expensive and less stylish.