FIRST TIME IN KUTA – YOU HAVE TO KNOW!
Kuta Beach at a Glance Kuta is Bali’s most famous beach. It was once a fishing village that evolved into a surfing mecca. In addition to the great surf, it’s also one of the island’s major nightlife hubs. Basically, it offers something for all visitors. For sure, it’s a favourite for budget travellers. There’s countless restaurants, bars, a big mall, the largest waterpark in Southeast Asia, and a wide variety of hotels to suit any pocket.
WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT KUTA:
Great for backpackers to medium budget travellers
Lots of fun things to do, from surfing to waterslides and vertical bungee
Good choice of dining spots
Wide range of hotel prices
Plenty of nightlife options with Legian’s nightclubs nearby
WHAT IS LESS GOOD:
Traffic can get a little hectic in the high season
Venues are spread out widely
Not many sightseeing attractions
Things You Can Do in Kuta Beach
Kuta’s main attraction is, and always will be, the beach. Kuta Beach is where Bali’s surfing scene (and tourism) started. But this famous resort continues to attract visitors with its plentiful options. These range from some of the island’s most modern shopping and entertainment centres, to world-class recreational spots. Kuta is good for all. Whether you’re a lone and adventurous surfer, or travelling as a family or band of friends. You can enjoy all Kuta has to offer. Here’s some of the top picks
Beachwalk Shopping Center
Kuta Beach
Great Restaurants We Like in Kuta
In terms of dining, Kuta beach offers something for every taste and budget range. The beach road and its intertwined streets are lined with prominent international franchise restaurants, popular bars, cafes, and local warung or local roadside cafes selling local fare. Kuta’s dining scene is eclectic. Here are some that we recommend.
Warung Damar
Indonesian Restaurant | Conveniently located next to Bali Garden Beach Resort in Kuta, Warung Damar offers Bali’s most attractive and delicious selections of Indonesian food that caters for all tastes. Open time: Daily from 9AM to 11PM
Sandbar Restaurant
The Sandbar Restaurant offers quality authentic Mediterranean Cuisine combined with a selection of Indonesian favourites in a fantastic location adjacent to Kuta’s beautiful beach. Offering fantastic value meals and great service will entice you to return to sample the extensive selection on offer . The warm & friendly atmosphere makes you feel welcome each and every time you dine with us.
Boardwalk Restaurant
The Boardwalk Restaurant in Kuta offers fine authentic Mediterranean Cuisine, comfort food and a selection of Indonesian and seafood favorites located in a stunning beach front setting right on Kuta’s beautiful beach. The warm and friendly atmosphere makes you feel welcome each and every time you dine with us. Open time: Daily from 11AM to 11PM
Best Places to Go at Night in Kuta
Once the sun sets over Kuta’s surf, you’ll find an exciting nightlife scene come alive with its wealth of beach bars, clubs and sunset chill-out spots. Kuta and Legian’s downtown clubbing scene are closely-knit, so you’re well positioned. Here are some of the best spots in Kuta to get down after the sun does:
Bounty Discotheque
Bounty is the legendary and hottest nightlife spot in Legian, famous for its wet n’ wild parties – mostly attracting a young crowd of Aussies and ‘schoolies’ looking for a place to go on a late night ‘mutiny’ and get loose and get down.
Sky Garden
