Hotels near Ngurah Rai International Airport - DPS, Kuta

We only stayed in Kuta for the night before our flight home. We did not like Kuta at all. Too busy. Didn't like the energy here. We spent most of our Bali trip in Ubud & Northern bali (the real bali), Kuta is not for us. Party Central. We would not stay here any longer than we needed to.

We always stay at Legian which we prefer. We feel we are sort of in the middle of Bali. It is easy to get around and the eating places like La Monds, The Corner bar are great places for casual eats/

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.

LOTS TO DO.... LOTS TO SEE..... LOTS TO EXPLORE & CLOSE TO EVERYTHING & VERY REASONABLY PRICED........SHOPPING & CAFES & BARS & RESTAURANTS & CULTURE I HAVE STAYED EVERYWHERE IN BALI & I LIKE LEGIAN THE BEST AS IT HAS A BALANCE OF EASTERN & WESTERN

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.

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.