We have collected reviews for Kuta for 2019, 2020 and 2021. Find out what tourists think about Bali's most famous resort. How are weather, beaches, sea, hotels, clubs and excursions rated? What to see? Pros and cons of the resort. Tourist advice.
Pros and cons of staying in Kuta
Kuta Resort has the best infrastructure in Bali. Holidays here are popular with families with children, active tourists, surfers and nightclubs.
pros holidays in Kuta in 2021, according to tourists:
- Warm climate.
- Magnificent nature.
- Picturesque ocean.
- Surfing.
- Large selection of vegetables and fruits.
- Cheap food and lodging.
- A lot of entertainment for tourists.
- Unique Balinese culture, vibrant holidays.
- Religious landmarks.
Aelitochka13: "Waves of incredible beauty and height. It's a nice bonus to watch airplanes coming in from the sea."
There are a lot of cons:
- There are no direct flights from Moscow. We have to get there with transfers.
- High air humidity.
- There are heavy rains.
- Balinese people are neat and tidy, but there is rubbish on the streets and beaches.
- Expensive seafood.
- There is high traffic on the roads, local drivers do not follow the traffic rules too much.
Sim-20: "Streets with heavy traffic, no one is trying to make way for you. Don't expect too much courtesy."
Reviews about the beaches and the sea in Kuta
Sandy beaches of the resort stretch for 8 km, starting from the airport. The best of all is the central part of Kuta Beach. The entrance to the water is shallow everywhere, there are no rocks and coral reefs. However, it is difficult to swim with a small child: the waves are almost always high, so surfers like to rest in this part of the island.
There is no silence on the beaches of Kuta in Bali. According to tourists, there are always a lot of sunbathers and merchants on the seashore who sell various food and drinks.
Anyutochka Pshechenko: "In the evening, Kuta Beach turns into a large cinema. And everyone is watching the sunset! They sit right on the sand and watch the sky."
Resort Kuta on the map of Bali
Reviews of hotels in Kuta
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The Balinese resort has accommodation for any request. Many luxury 4-5 * hotels with all inclusive meals. In 2019 and 2020, Kuta hotels in Bali received good reviews from tourists:
- Kuta Paradiso 5 *
- Patra Bali 5 *
- Ramada Bintang Bali 5 *
- Harper 4 *
- Ohana Hotel Kuta 4 *
- Kuta Angel Hotel 4 *
- Fontana Hotel 4 *
- Grand Istana Rama 4 *
If you are looking for cheaper options, you can stay in budget hotels 2-3 *, small guesthouses and hostels. There are always a lot of tourists at the resort, but a particularly large influx of tourists falls on the high season - from May to October and on New Year's holidays. At this time, house prices are the highest.
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Reviews about the weather in Kuta
Bali has warm weather all year round. In Kut, the average air temperature is +27 ... + 32 ° С, and sea water is +25 ... + 28 ° С. The rainy season starts in November and ends in April. During these months, the sea is often stormy. Big waves are not very good for a beach holiday, but they please surf lovers.
Leah Shatova: "In April, the sky was blue and cloudless, it rarely rained, but you shouldn't hope that it will be completely dry."
Lilia Aksyonova: "In December it is hot and humid in Kuta, but not as rainy as I imagined."
Reviews about excursions in Kuta
Look for author's interesting excursions on the Sputnik and Tripster websites. Individual and group, no crowds of tourists and in Russian.
Vacationers are offered trips to the sights of Bali and the neighboring islands. Tour prices range from $ 50 to $ 100.
Popular excursions in Kuta:
- Sea fishing in Bali - from $ 40
- Jeep adventure on the Batur volcano - from $ 26
- 10-hour Bali sightseeing tour - from $ 16
- Surfing in Bali - $ 90
Also, according to tourists' reviews, excursions are popular in Kuta in 2021:
- volcanoes Agung and Batur;
- travel to Ubud;
- Bali Safari and Marine Park amusement park;
- sunset cruise;
- Bali temples;
- Balinese culinary program.
Laurahalliday35: "We booked a full day tour of Ubud. Visited the monkey forest, rice terrace and temple. The guide was very friendly."
What to see in Kuta and nearby
Kuta is a windsurfer's paradise in Bali. Renting a board for 2-3 hours costs $ 5. The resort has several surf schools, including those with Russian-speaking instructors.
Parents with children love to visit the Waterbom Park water park, connoisseurs of local culture - the Kuta Theater, and aged resort visitors - massage parlors and spas.
There is a seashell museum in Kuta. There are several Balinese and Chinese temples along the seashore. Not far from the resort are the Bird Park and the Reptile Park.
olyavas1: "We spent the whole day in the water park! A place for both children and adults! The staff is very good-natured. Prices for drinks and food are normal."
Reviews about clubs in Kuta
Kuta is a famous hangout place in Bali. Everyone who cannot imagine rest without discos and night adventures willingly comes here. For tourists, the entrance to the clubs is free.
Entertainment facilities are located closer to the center of the town. Especially a lot of open-air bars and clubs in the entertainment area Casablanca... Tourists recommend EIKON, PEANUTS Discotheque, Sky garden and Hard rock cafe.
Saiga8: "Sky Garden Bali - a good place to hang out, dance. This club has several floors and halls. We liked the top one the most. "
Market in Kuta
The resort has several markets. Night market in Kuta, Bali - a market that opens at 17:00 and works late. According to tourists, delicious local cuisine and freshly prepared fresh juices are sold here. The Kuta art market sells handicrafts and souvenirs.
Marjan: "Prices can be high in the art market. You have to bargain."
Tips for a vacation in Kuta
Kuta attracts dishonest people like no other place in Bali. Do not leave valuables unattended and do not carry a lot of cash with you.
The busy resort is not very suitable for families with small children. If you want to come to Bali with a baby, stay not in Kuta, but in Nusa Dua or Seminyak.
Almost all hotels and guesthouses offer guests free wi-fi. For mobile internet choose the SimPati tariff.
According to tourists, it is more pleasant to relax in Kuta during the dry season.
Maroona: "June, July and August are the best months for beach lovers. If you want to go cheap, go from early November to mid-December or mid-January to mid-June."
