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Best Hotel in Legian – One of the region’s first is still the best for location, traditional design and family-friendly facilities.
Review of Padma Resort Legian.
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Best Hotel in Ubud – Jaw-dropping views and truly personal service, this boutique resort is pure class.
Review of Viceroy Bali.
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Best Honeymoon Hotel – Facing the sea in a charming village on this gorgeous little island (just off Sanur), seclusion is absolute and sunsets sublime.
Review of Indiana Kenanga Villas.
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Best Hotel for Solitude and Seclusion – Easy to become lost among what are probably Bali’s most spacious resort grounds.
Review of AYANA Resort and Spa.
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Best Hotel for Water Sports – Unapologetically he the best hotel in bali in 2020.! the best hotel in bali in 2020.!donistic, catering superbly for sun-worshippers and jet-skiers alike.
Review of The Sakala Resort & Beach Club.
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Best Hotel for Families – Parents will relish the unbeatable location in central Kuta but beware: the young ones may not want to leave the pools and water slides.
Review of Hard Rock Hotel Bali – Kuta.
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KUTA – THE BEST HOTELS
The 12 Best Places To Stay in Kuta
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The hub of the Bali tourist scene, Kuta is busy, noisy the best hotel in bali in 2020.!, hectic – and a lot of fun. It’s where you’ll find the most nightlife in the form of large thumping dance bars. Crowds are younger but older travelers are in the mix too. This is the busiest beach in Bali but still a great place to suntan and swim. Also, a great place to take beginner surf lessons.
Charm, ambience and tranquillity in the midst of chaotic Kuta. Unique within Bali’s most hedonistic region, this hotel is evidently focussed on tradition and tropical gardens, with the name emanating from the traditional ‘kulkul’ tower and the Indonesian word for ‘nature’. The buildings are delightfully designed and the gardens lovingly landscaped, with plentiful ponds, palms and fountains. Both pools are adequately sized and feature lovely wooden decking and a pool bar. The standard rooms are very comfortable, with verandas overlooking lush gardens, while the villas boast private pools, large tiled balconies, four-poster beds and extensive windows maximising light and views. All rooms are at least 100m from the beachside road and its relentless traffic. And, remarkably, this resort is within metres of the famed beach of Kuta and its endless shops, cafés and bars.
Review of Alam KulKul Boutique Resort.
Likeable funky gem hidden from the crowds. So much more appealing than other motel-style resorts, the distinctive mauve paint and wood-stained balconies are quite striking, and the limited number of rooms is pleasingly ‘un-resorty’. All rooms are spacious, and most face the elongated and narrow pool. The Family Suite features two of everything – bedrooms, bathrooms and balconies – while the villas are hidden behind walls, but still only five metres from the pool. Located 100m along a tranquil path from the very busy road in Tuban, it’s only 200m from the beach and 500m from Kuta. The Amnaya is also very convenient to Discovery Mall and right behind the Waterbom water-slide park, which does make the resort noisy at times.
Review of Amnaya Resort Kuta.
No beach frontage, but outstanding for families. While this resort does not directly face the ocean and, therefore, no rooms have sea views, guests can enjoy the private beach area only metres away. The sand, however, is greyish (which is typical for Tuban), but the water is calm. The pool, with its ‘waterfalls’, volleyball nets and swim-up bar, is truly massive and seems to dominate the entire resort. The rooms are very comfortable, while ‘family rooms’ with bunk beds can cater for up to five. Most rooms overlook the pool and gardens, but some do face the car park and entrance road. The location is ideal: very close to two malls (Discovery and Lippo) and the Waterbom water-slide park. And the younger ones would also certainly enjoy the cheerful kids’ club and playground in the pool.
Review of Bali Dynasty Resort.
Stylish, convenient, unpretentious and old-fashioned (in a good way). The traditional design with masses of lotus-filled ponds and trickling fountains is more appealing than other resorts nearby. All rooms are spacious and stylish, with contemporary Balinese décor, and face the sea and/or tropical gardens. The villas, however, are less appealing. The main beachfront pool (with swim-up bar) is very shady, while the ‘adults only’ pool is lined with gorgeous gazebos. The beach is still part of the curved Kuta bay, so it’s wide (but not shady) and the sand is white. Some rooms cater for up to five and there’s a kids’ pool, but it’s not as well set up for families with young children as other resorts in Tuban. However, the location is ideal: adjacent to Discovery sall, opposite the Waterbom water-slide park and about 200m from central Kuta.
Review of Bali Garden Beach Resort.
Funky and functional, compact and convenient. Part of the renowned international motel chain, this place is squeezed in along a quiet access road, but only 50m from the legendary Kuta beach and a short stroll to the world-class Beachwalk mall and main road, with its endless cafés and shops. The overall design is colourful and impossible to miss, while the rooms are equally bright and fashionable, although a little cramped and ‘minimalist’ (as the brochure almost boasts). The stylish rooftop pool and bar offers inviting lounge chairs, welcome breezes, terrific views and more funky furniture. Nothing about the place is remotely Balinese, but it serves its purpose very well for the budget-conscious on packaged tours.
Review of Best Western Kuta Beach.
Functional, convenient and ideal mid-priced family option. Located in the heart of Tuban (also called South Kuta), this modest hotel is only a short stroll from the Discovery mall, Waterbom water-slide park and Tuban beach, and barely 700m from downtown Kuta. Rooms, all in a motel-style block but well away from the busy road, are simple but certainly comfortable, with a wide veranda/balcony. The large pool at the front features elephant spouts and welcome shade from frangipani trees, while another smaller one is set further back from the road. Considerably more affordable than most in the region, Febri’s caters reasonably well for families, with rooms for up to five people, a playground (tiny) and pool (large), and an ideal location.
Review of Febri’s Hotel & Spa.
Vast, with endless family-friendly facilities in downtown Kuta. This inconceivably massive hotel is right on the busiest corner of Kuta. The Hard Rock theme continues throughout the hotel, with autographed guitars lining the corridors. The pools surrounded by thatched gazebos seem never-ending and even feature a ‘beach’ with volleyball courts, raised outdoor stage, lifeguards and Beach Club. All rooms are luxurious, as expected, and face the extensive gardens 200m back from the incessant traffic – but a few may suffer noise from the adjacent Hard Rock Café. Quite probably the best resort on Bali for families, it offers a children’s pool with playground in the water, exhilarating Kids’ Club with extensive activities, and a range of fun things for the whole clan.
Review of Hard Rock Hotel Bali.
Spacious, convenient, peaceful and truly family-friendly. About halfway between the airport and Bali’s most frenetic tourist spot, this resort is still within a brief taxi trip of Kuta’s malls and surf, while being far removed from it. Yet, guests can easily stroll to the Discovery and Lippo malls and Waterbom water-slide park. With ponds at the entrance and vast expanses of lawn all around, this resort is bright, breezy and instantly likeable. The comfortable rooms, which feature a modern décor, are huddled together in a three-level motel-style block overlooking the gardens, but this does provide considerable space elsewhere. The pool (with swim-up bar) is lined with appealing gazebos, while kids would certainly revel in the kids’ club, games room and dedicated eating area. The beach is grey and gritty, however, but this is typical for Tuban.
Review of Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali.
Admirably spacious and tranquil in the midst of chaotic Kuta. Unlike its neighbours, this is a genuine boutique resort, and is well-established and not part of some impersonal international chain. Surprisingly expansive, it is only a minute’s stroll from the Beachwalk mall and just across the (busy) road from the famed beach, with its legendary sunsets – but all rooms are, however, far from the incessant traffic. Rooms in the three-level block are comfortable, with chic wooden design, but not as alluring as the cottages, which offer seclusion and privacy behind vine-smothered stone walls. The pool is enormous for the limited number of guests, and the extensive tropical gardens are peppered with Balinese statues and shady palms, and even feature a tiny rice-field.
Review of Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort.
Adjacent to airport but tasteful, traditional and quiet(ish). Large enough for guests to need maps, the runway can be clearly seen and planes often heard, but neither is that intrusive. The Balinese-style gardens are expansive, immaculate and sprinkled with palms and ponds, and the beachfront pool boasts a delightful tropical setting. The rooms are spacious, airy and lovingly furnished, while the villas with private pools are secluded and elegantly designed. Typically for Tuban, the sand is grey and gritty, but the beach is curved, calm and ideal for swimming. And there’s more than enough space for tennis courts, as well as a playground, children’s pool and kids’ club. The resort does, however, feel remote (for example, it’s not easy to find taxis nearby), but the location among the streets of Tuban village is a rare attraction.
Review of Patra Bali Resort & Villas.
Historic, charming oasis among the chaos of Kuta. One of the very first built in the region, Poppies features a subtle but appealing Balinese design, and gardens dotted with fountains, bridges, frangipani trees and ponds choked with goldfish. Detached and hidden behind dense foliage, the gorgeous cottages feature a corner lounge suite, thatched roof, open-aired bathroom and private balcony facing the flourishing gardens. The stylish pool, which is not unnecessarily oversized, is lined with shady palms and adjacent to a library, bar and Jacuzzi, while thatched umbrellas with rattan chairs around the grounds are very inviting. Quiet and secluded behind lofty stone walls and directly opposite the equally renowned Poppies Restaurant, the hotel entrance is only meters from an endless array of shops, cafés and bars and 300m from the beach.
Review of Poppies Hotel.
Luxury that couldn’t be closer to Bali’s most renowned beach and mall. The gigantic lobby sets the scene: waterfalls, and men playing gamelan instruments and young ladies in traditional dress welcoming guests. This modern and chic resort is, quite remarkably, located right above the upmarket and extensive Beachwalk Shopping Centre, which faces the beach right smack in the middle of Kuta. Every room is opulent, as expected of this international luxury chain, with bright contemporary décor, spa, plush ‘Sheraton bed’ and angled balcony offering uninterrupted vistas of the famed Kuta Beach and its celebrated sunsets. The upper-level Infinity pool and adjacent gym also boast superb views, as well as welcome breezes, while the entire resort somehow avoids noise from the incessant traffic below. The kids’ club seems like a token add-on, however, with an uninspiring indoor room packed with TVs and computers.
Review of Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort.
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LEGIAN – THE BEST HOTELS
The 10 Best Places To Stay in Legian
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Legian is largely indistinguishable from Kuta other than it being calmer and quieter as you move north. There are still plenty of places to eat and drink, and the sand and surf are still great. The hum and nightlife of Kuta is just a short walk away.
Massive but traditional, in a top-notch location and perfect for families. In a gigantic block within a short stroll of Kuta and Seminyak, this long-established resort is based around lovingly landscaped gardens and features an overall design that is unapologetically Balinese. The spacious and commodious bungalows include wide balconies overlooking thick foliage, and feel secluded. The smaller ‘standard’ rooms are in motel-style blocks, but still pleasingly traditional in design and furnishings, while verandas on the ground-floor rooms spill out into one of the many pools. The beachfront pool appears endless, with delightful wooden decking, plentiful shade, abundant lounge chairs and one of the most enticing swim-up bars imaginable. The young ones would relish the children’s pool with water slides and the appealing, supervised kids’ club, with numerous fun activities.
Review of Padma Resort Legian.
Family-friendly and mid-priced, with tradition and charm. Despite the name, this is not really a resort or another trendy boutique hotel – and is priced accordingly. The newer rooms are in motel-style blocks, almost colonial in design, and face the lagoon-shaped pool, which is popular (and noisy). These rooms are spacious but the traditional décor seems a little incongruous. More appealing are the older mustard-coloured ‘suites’ that share a larger, shadier pool with a bar. These suites feature a veranda/balcony with views of the well-established gardens, and are packed with art and old-style furniture. Although quiet and private, the suites can be quite dark inside. The Melasti is well set up for families, with a playground, kids’ pool, games room, kids’ club, and tennis court, and suites catering for three children. It faces the quiet Legian beach, but is within ambling distance of Kuta and Seminyak. Review of
Melasti Beach Resort & Spa.
Traditional design and sparkling décor in prime location. Less opulent and more affordable than neighbouring mega-resorts, the Bali Mandira features an unimaginative Balinese-style design that is, nonetheless, pleasing. The rooms are huddled together and don’t offer sea views, but all face the delightful gardens with plentiful ponds and traditional statues. All rooms are spacious and have been lovingly renovated with many Balinese touches, while the secluded cottages are accessible along a village-style path. The extensive lawns are dotted with lounge chairs and palm trees, and the glittering beachside pool boasts a ‘waterfall’ and sandy ‘beach’ with thatched umbrellas. Another definite attraction is the raised and curved Azul Beach Club lounge, which offers superb ocean views. It is also attached to an upper-deck ‘adults only’ pool lined with gorgeous gazebos and a spa.
Review of Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa.
Spacious, convenient, long-established and popular with families. The extended entrance flanked by numerous ponds of goldfish epitomises this expansive, traditional-style resort. On the corner where hedonistic Kuta ends and the more tranquil Legian starts, it faces a peaceful beach with a seaside pathway lined with cafés. The facilities are numerous (such as a tennis court and surf shop), the two beachside pools are inviting and very shady, and the gardens are thick with foliage and dotted with trickling fountains. The standard rooms are smallish but comfortable, while the secluded and traditionally-designed cottages look dated, but have been lovingly renovated inside. The Little Starfish Kids’ Club is decent enough, with unusual activities like Balinese dance lessons and squirrel feeding, and the younger brigade would also revel in the games room.
Review of Legian Beach Hotel.
Modern, comfortable and compact in the heart of the action. This chic new boutique hotel is right in the midst of Kuta and Legian’s renowned nightlife, but rooms are a sleep-inducing 100m from the traffic (although nightclub noise does travel a lot further). Rooms are spread along five floors, so it resembles a motel, and they all overlook the pool with its well-designed wooden decking and tiled areas – but some of the narrow balconies look straight into another balcony. Better are those on the ground level, which feature an inviting double lounge chair and direct access to the pool, while plentiful palms offer some privacy for all. The highlight is the rooftop pool, with its bar/lounge (offering happy hours at sunset), café (with evening buffets) and enthralling views of downtown Kuta and the distant beach.
Review of The Akmani Legian.
Compact and pleasant with resort-style facilities but no resort-style crowds. The Bali Niksoma faces a quiet stretch of beach, far from any traffic, but is still adjacent to numerous classy bistros and bars and is within strolling distance of Seminyak and Kuta. Agreeably undersized compared to its neighbours, this resort features a pleasing design of beige and maroon and gardens scattered with lounge chairs and gazebos. The Deluxe Rooms are in small three-level blocks and face the inviting split-level pools and gardens (but not the sea). The rooms are very stylish, with an elongated desk, L-shaped sofa, and some Asian (but not necessarily Balinese) art. The more spacious and secluded suites are minimalist – but in a good way – and feature tasteful, modern décor, including a four-poster bed and marble bathroom.
Review of Bali Niksoma Boutique Beach Resort.
Stylish, compact and convenient for the action of Kuta and Legian. Squeezed along the invisible border between these two beach regions, this resort is new, central and comfortable, with no pretences about luxury. The motel-style rooms are compact and functional, with some Balinese art and colourful retro furnishings. The ‘superior’ rooms have no balconies and face the busy ground-level pool, while most ‘deluxe’ rooms do have balconies but overlook the main road, which is even noisier. There are no gardens, but plenty of palms provide some welcome shade. The rooftop pool is favoured more by the younger crowd, with its trendy music and funky lounge chairs, while others prefer lounging about the ground-level pool. The resort does, however, face a very busy corner, but traffic is often at a standstill and, therefore, not so noisy.
Review of Mercure Bali Legian.
Mega-resort with impeccable location and superior luxury. Along the invisible divide between Kuta and Legian, the Pullman enjoys a prime position, with endless shops and cafés nearby, and facing the renowned beach – and the noisy beachside road. Behind the unappealing art décor façade, the vast grounds are more welcoming, but nothing about the overall design or décor inside is remotely reminiscent of Bali. Most of the five-level blocks of rooms and suites face the gardens and/or pools, while only those rooms on the third level or above would really enjoy genuine sea views. All facilities expected are on offer, including a children’s pool and kids’ club – although better family-friendly resorts can be found just 200m up the beach. The main Infinity pool seems permanently crowded, so many prefer the gorgeous roof-top pool-cum-lounge with its sublime views.
Review of Pullman Bali Legian Beach Hotel.
Luxury and location, modern and chic. This opulent resort is along the invisible divide between hectic Kuta and unruffled Legian. Although the entrance is only metres from the world-class Beachwalk mall and a plethora of other shops, bars and cafés, the rooms are a tranquil 200m from the traffic-clogged beachfront road. The overall design is stylish and distinctive, but nothing is particularly reminiscent of Bali. The spacious rooms, each with chic décor and modern touches (like BOSE stereos), have no balconies and a few are quite dark inside. They all face a courtyard and overlook the gardens or massive ground-level pool. Better are the ground-floor rooms with veranda steps leading to a private pool that opens out to the main pool. Alternatively, the rooftop pool offers welcome breezes and enjoyable vistas. The kids’ club is airy but indoors, yet the resort doesn’t seem that interested in being family-friendly.
Review of The Stones Legian.
Ambient and traditional mid-priced oasis. Stretching across a vast block and facing a quietish street lined with shops and cafés, this hotel boasts a setting and expansiveness envied by five-star resorts. Unlike others of its vintage, it doesn’t feel or look dated, with constant renovations ensuring modern comforts without sacrificing tradition and charm. Rooms are mostly semi-detached and only in one- or two-level, traditionally-designed buildings, and most feature ornately-carved doors, a four-poster bed and high thatched ceiling. The two-story villas contain two bedrooms, a delightful open-air bathroom and wide balcony. The sparkling blue pool is almost hidden behind a thicket of palms, while the well-established gardens are home to a myriad of birds, as well as banyan trees and other dense foliage ensuring privacy. Sometimes, one of the very first is still one of the very best.
Review of Three Brothers Bungalows.
