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Kuta

Kuta is the largest tourist resort on the island of Bali in Indonesia.

Understand


With a long, broad beach on the Indian Ocean, Kuta was originally discovered by tourists as a surfing mecca. Alas, today's Kuta is a showcase of excessive development gone wrong - a chaotic, tightly packed mass of concrete and congestion, the beach is overrun with touts and most serious surfers have headed elsewhere.

The 5-km-long arcing white sand stretch of Kuta is still arguably the best beach front on Bali. The beach is safe, clean, well-maintained, although the vendors remain annoying. Kuta is far from the fishing village it once was: it is now a Pacific resort and its streets are clogged with and traffic, particularly during the peak seasons of July and August. The northern beach resorts of Petitinget and Kerobokan are in many ways more laidback versions of Kuta, though they are a bit quieter, less crowded and more suitable for longer stays. Further north still, Canggu and Dalung offer even more tranquility.

Get in


By plane
The misnamed Denpasar Airport is in fact directly south of Kuta, just 10 minutes away by taxi. The fare from the airport to Kuta should be around Rp50,000 but you may get ripped off and be charged more than double. Ask the money changers at the airport how much the taxi ride should be and settle on this price with the taxi driver before you head off. See Denpasar for airport details.

By car

By taxi

The airport taxi counter is immediately to the left as you emerge from customs outside in the International Arrival Terminal and the Domestic Arrival Terminal. And tourists can buy a ticket from the counter for the sedan taxis. Metered taxis operate outside the airport just beyond the entrance. Make sure they start the meter before you take off, or agree on a fare before you get in. If you want to take a bemo, just walk out to the intersection past the entrance and flag one down making the turn north (left) down Jl. Kartika Plaza through Tuban and beyond to Kuta.

By bus

Get around

By taxi
Taxis are ubiquitous on the streets of Kuta and the best way of getting around, especially at night.

Some taxi-drivers charge you more than you should pay, especially when the meter is off. Be sure to bargain before you get in if it is not a metered taxi.

The 'Bluebird taxi' always uses a meter and will not overcharge you. If you have complaints with a taxi-driver anyway you can call the taxi-center and they will take measures to their own taxi drivers (who charge you too much or drive unsave).

There is a bit of envy from other taxi-companies because of the good service from Blue bird. You don't see Bluebird taxis at night near the discos in Legian etc, as other companies have exclusive contracts with these business. However they can be found by walking up the street. The taxis outside the clubs do not use meters at night, offering a fixed price,...



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Hotels in Kuta
Segara Village Hotel Score 0 from 0 reviews
Jalan Segara Ayu 0/10
This well-established, beachfront resort recently re-opened as one of Sanur’s premier 4-star properties. Keeping true to its unique Balinese village concept, each of the 5 distinct village areas have retained their original charm. The check-in is still welcoming and the 5 acres of tropical gardens continue to exude a feeling of spaciousness rarely found on other Sanur beach resorts. With 3 swimming pools and a pristine beach safe for swimming and water sports, ‘fun in the sun’ is the resort’s primary philosophy. The new beachfront swimming pool allows you to combine refreshing poolside relaxation with easy access to the resort’s private beach. While the central pool offers plentiful activities for the entire family, the deluxe village’s courtyard pool is ideal for those simply concentrating on quiet relaxation. ... more
 
The Bali Dream Villa Seminyak Score 0 from 0 reviews
Jln. Bidadari No. 108X Seminyak 0/10
Each villa will provide you with a private swimming pool, dining room and kitchenette. ... more
 
Febri's Hotel & Spa Score 8.55 from 30 reviews
Jl. Dewi Sartika (also known as Jl. Kartika Plaza - Tuban) 8.55/10
Inspired by a Balinese Water Palace, the hotel has a contemporary design with high ceilings and large open spaces in most of its areas. This pleasant and relaxing ambience is suited to families as well as honeymooners. A children's club (parental supervision is recommended), outdoor spa jacuzzi and aromatherapy steam room are all available for complimentary use by guests. ... more
 
Diwangkara Holiday Villa Beach Resort Bali Score 0 from 0 reviews
Jalan Hang Tuah. No. 54, 0/10
The open-air Pantai Sanur restaurant is conveniently located on the beach overlooking the magnificent Mount Agung, serving a fine selection of international and oriental Halal cuisine. Enjoy the fascinating and delicious variety of our menus. ... more
 
 Swiss-Belhotel Bay View Score 0 from 0 reviews
Taman Mumbul 0/10
The Café, situated conveniently by one of the two swimming pools, is the perfect place to relax and enjoy exotic cocktails and delicious varieties of refreshments. ... more
 
More hotels in Kuta

Rural Charm of Bali with a Balinese Cooking Lesson 4 hours

Cooking Lesson

Escape in to the heart of Balinese countryside on this coach tour, and explore beautiful rice boxs and enjoy the tranquility of Gulingan Village. Wandering through the beautiful terrace rice boxs you reach a fabulous setting of tropical vegetation's and ponds. Take in the surrounding view of Unspoiled Rural Bali while you relax in the traditional pavilion (exclusive to this tour), if you like to try your hand at fishing in the ponds or take a stroll downhill through coconut palms, coffee, vanilla and cloves plantations.

Return to the village to learn the art of Balinese Cooking in traditional kitchen. A fabulous lesson in cooking such delicious meals. Grind, mix and prepare the abundant herbs and spices which add the unique texture and flavor to Balinese dishes. Your delicious lunch is ready to enjoy.

Traditional Balinese Cooking Lesson
The best way to experience a new culture is through their traditional cuisine. Indonesia holds such a variety of delicious delights. Allow us to introduce you the island of Bali through its aromatic array of cuisine. Welcome to the beautiful village of Gulingan. Hospitable locals invite you to their lovely outdoor setting among picturesque terraced rice paddies. They shall guide you in preparing Authentic Balinese Recipes and learn how to grind, mix and prepare the abundant herbs and spices which add the unique texture and flavor to Balinese dishes. Prepare Balinese dishes of Tum Wrapping, Yellow rice and Fresh Vegetables. Enjoy your meals in the traditional thatched pavilion. Amazing flavors and tastes to experience. Relax here enjoying such splendid views, fly a traditional kite and learn to play the traditional Gamelan Bamboo instrument. A memorable experience which shall stay with you forever.

Please note: There is some walking involved through rural villages and boxs, so bring along good walking shoes. Click here for more information and Booking Details


Bali Hai Ocean Rafting Dolphin Cruise 8 hours

Experience our exhilarating Ocean Rafting, visiting magnificent sights whilst skimming the ocean at speeds reaching 70kph. Sit down, hang on, and let's go!!

This high speed cruise travels along the coastline of Nusa Dua, past the Nikko Hotel and the Bali Cliff Hotel, with Uluwatu Fruit Juices and Pastries served prior to boarding. Dolphin spotting off the South Bali Coast is part of this cruise, and it is highly likely that you will see these beautiful creatures playing in the waters. Then, return by high speed back to Benoa Harbor and air-conditioned transfers back to your hotel.

Please note: We have a 90% dolphin sighting success rate, however as dolphins are a wild marine animal (mammals), dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Click here for more information and Booking Details


Sasak Traditional Private Tour 8 hours

Kuta Beach - Lombok

Lombok's terracotta pottery is gaining an international reputation for its quality workmanship. In the village of Banyumulek (clear - water) you can see potwomen painstakingly molding vases, jugs and paltes in exactly the same way as they have been crafted for centuries. Visit Sukarare renowned for its traditional weaving, the techniques of which have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations. Each piece of cloth is woven on a handloom in establish patters and colors. Some fabrics are woven in as many as four direction and interwoven with gold thread. They can be so complicated that they take one person three months to complete.

Then move on to Kuta beach - the magnificent south coast - where you can have your lunch (not included) in a local restaurant close to the beach. Continue on to Sade, a hamlet built in the traditional Sasak style. Unlike the people in Java, who are called 'Javanese', and the people in of Bali are called 'Balinese', but the people of Lombok are called "Sasak". The houses are made entirely of adobe, roofed with alang-alang (a type of long grass). Your last stop is Narmada summer palace, built in 1727 by an old Balinese king. He was too frail to climb up to the summit of Mt. Rinjani to make his offering, so he had a garden laid out around a spring as a miniature replica of the volcano and the lake.

Click here for more information and Booking Details


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