Hotels near Ngurah Rai International Airport - DPS, Kuta

If you want to shop in the markets, get a tattoo, eat in Aussie pub style venues then head to Legian. The traffic is becoming busier by the day and you should consider this if you need to travel to other attractions away from your accommodation.

Kuta is a Gemini-city; there’s a yin and yang quality about it that I can totally appreciate. During the day is hot, sunny, the shops, stalls and mall are lively and brimming with singles and families. The beach is fun, the traffic is heavy, the restaurants are all tempting. Then, when night falls, after a soothing and even romantic interlude of a sunset by the beach, the city gets seductive with night clubs, bars and special services offered (close your eyes, kids, this next section’s for the grown and autonomous). There is a hedonistic air about Kuta at night that, while just as safe and playful, is quite candid and respectful. It says “I’ll take on a wild right, but only with your consent and comfort.” It’s alluring without being abrasive; debauchery without being sinister. I like Kuta. I see why people gravitate there. Go. Have an experience and enjoy what it has to offer, and do it mindfully so you can shameless tell the story.

I liked the location as everything was at our doorstep, but if you want beach and night clubs then Legian is too quiet for you. You have easy access to the beach, great place to watch the sunset with all the pop-up bars with bean bag chairs set up for the occasion. If you want to add dinner and some great live music then head up a bid to double 6 beach and their our outstanding pop up restaurants with bean bag chairs and tables and lots of entertainment. The shopping has a lot of variety with markets etc., no department stores or larger supermarkets though. Find a Coffee Barbers, lots around, great coffee!! We were only there for 4 days, had a massage each day and they were all good from different places, but our favorite was from Eden. If you want to just chill out, relax, don't worry about what you are spending (as it won't be a lot) then give Legian a go.

Sadly Kuta has become it's own worst enemy ..It started as an outstanding place for Australians in particular to visit. Genuine Indonesian to its core. Now..:it is a caricature of itself..: I understand totally, their need to take advantage, financially of tourism. But it's an awful spot...impossible to walk anywhere 'unmolested' to buy something you don't need ,etc. IF you want a good 'party' spot..Kuta's your place. For mine..that's the only reason anyone would go/stay there. Plenty of other good beaches right around Bali..I suspect pollution on many is a problem. Plus traffic congestion in Kuta ..: common complaint but just one MORE thing which has made Kuta as bad an example as is possible of a once great place to STAY become one to avoid at all costs. ..brutal. Impossible (?) to widen the streets ?! For sure, probably. Personally..: I don't care ..: if/when return to Bali..: would 'transit' in Kuta. Overall the people are outstanding. Wonderful/beaut people. The grab for money's been Kuta's downfall.

we are glad we stayed in bali for 17 days enjoyed travelling up to ubud and over to sanur seeing the monkeys watching sunsets eating food and having cash the bali money and being able to tip for great service . watching the fireworks was another fantastic memory whilst staying in bali .

The beaches are filthy. The water is a cesspool of waste. I appreciate the little island might not have the funds or resources to repair damage. However, with so many options for travellers Bali especially Kuta and Legian are definitely not beach holidays. The government needs to inject money because it’s the people that are suffering from the lack of tourism.