Kuta Travel Guide

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      A Balinese Barong
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      Enchanting sunset at Kuta Beach, Bali
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Pro

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  Nice beach, affordable, lots of activities 


Con

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  The hassle you get everywhere, nasty drinks, it's sooo tacky as well 


In a nutshell

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  Its a party for tourists - at least at nights 

 

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Things to Do  

1, 2, 3 Bungeeeeeeee!!!!!!

1, 2, 3 Bungeeeeeeee!!!!!!, Kuta

 BorneoGrrl Says:  I have always wanted to try bungy jumping and the opportunity came when I arrived in Bali. Bali Bungy Co is located in Kuta, and for USD85, you get one jump, a t-shirt and a video of your experience in a package. You can always do a night jump but it's no thrill because from... 

Shop...shop...shop...

Shop...shop...shop..., Kuta

 Arfah Says:  There are many street shopping area...just like the one in the photos. There's one very near to Kuta beach...all along Legian road...n also a few places more towards Tuban. What you'll find here? Paintings, home decor items, handwoven baskets, clothes, sarong, souvenirs,... 

A walk around Kuta

A walk around Kuta, Kuta

 Arfah Says:  I never really like walking...especially when it's more than 1km or when there're going up and down the hill spots. However, I've learnt that the best things are seen/found while walking. I suppose when walking...we can stop at any time we want...to check out things...rather... 

Hotels  

Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali

 6 Reviews and 287 Opinions  There're many paintings around the hotel. Mostly are quite amusing. One of many...is the one in our... 

Legian Bali

 2 Reviews and 251 Opinions  across the legian, which is part of the legian hotel. new, villa style each has its own bathroom. a... 

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Restaurants  

Reflections: Great Seminyak Restaurant near Oberoi

Reflections: Great Seminyak Restaurant near Oberoi, Kuta

 John6868 Says:  If you are staying in the Oberoi or Legian you must check out Reflections Resturant just a couple of hundred meters up the road. It has a great lounge area and has an excellent menu.Service was great with a cold towel and free welcome drink when you arrive. It is great value... 

Thai Express + Others: Thai Restaurants - Kuta

Thai Express + Others: Thai Restaurants - Kuta, Kuta

 alvis Says:  There are a number of Thai restaurants in Kuta. The 1 we tried out was Thai Express which was really quite good. We went for the Kai Kapraw (Chicken with Holy Basil), Tom Yum Goong (Spicy and sour shrimp soup), and spicy seafood salad.The kai kapraw did taste a bit different... 

drops: eat until you drops

drops: eat until you drops, Kuta

 aalayaa Says:  a new restaurant with an interesting water feature at its entrance. the entrance's floor is made of glass with pond underneath it. since the restaurant is in front of casa padma hotel, the view is to the swimming pool and to the street.the staffs are friendly and there's... 

JP's Warungclub: Every evening to JP's !!!!

JP's Warungclub: Every evening to JP's !!!!, Kuta

 hdv63 Says:  Good meals, excellent atmosphere and very friendly staff. When we were at Seminyak, after one day we decided not to search for any other restaurant. This is perfect. In the evening live music. It was all OK, but the Nasi Goreng (fried rice) is absolutely super !! 

Transportation  

Reliable Driver Guide is your best bet

Reliable Driver Guide is your best bet, Kuta

 gnarlyguy Says:  Edit TipBali Transportation: 243 reviews and 230 photosIf you want to see Bali's hidden treasures, it's best to get a driver guide. Traffic in Bali is pretty hectic at most places so a local guide will know how to swerve around traffic and take shortcuts.When I reached the... 

DRIVER WITH DISTINCTION

DRIVER WITH DISTINCTION, Kuta

 Onedragon Says:  HAVING A DRIVER TO TAKE YOU AROUND BALI IS THE WAY TO GO..ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THEY KNOW WHERE TO GO AND THEY DON'T GET LOST AND WASTE TIME TRYING TO GET BACK ON THE PATH...ALSO THEY KNOW THE PLACE AND CULTURE. .THE AMAZING AMOUNT OF INFORMATION ABOUT BALI IS... 

DRIVER IN KUTA TO UBUD

DRIVER IN KUTA TO UBUD, Kuta

 peterroy Says:  >0900: Water Sport activities at Tanjung Benoa>1100: Ubud area:Traditional market,Palace,Monkey forest,Having lunch at dirty duck rest or Ibu oka. >1630: Taman ayun (royal family temple )>1730: Tanah lot market & sunset view >1900: Kuta 

Shopping  

shops along the street

shops along the street, Kuta

 aalayaa Says:  seminyak is the area north of legian.along the street of jalan raya seminyak (sometimes called as jalan legian kelod) you can find all kind of shop, boutiques, restaurants, etc.the goods are better quality and design than those on jalan legian and the choices are abudant... 

Polo Ralph Lauren: Sale all the time...

Polo Ralph Lauren: Sale all the time..., Kuta

 Arfah Says:  You can find many Polo Ralph Lauren shops here. They had sales up to 70% discounts. I didn't buy any...I got 'originality' issue never sorted out till the last day of my trip.There're also D&G shops...few of them. For those who're into surf brands...you'll find Rip Curl,... 

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Warnings Or Dangers  

Annoyances!

Annoyances!, Kuta

 kelnsha Says:  Although the streets and lanes are usually quite safe, beware of a dubious gang linking Poppies Gang I with Jl Pantai Kuta. Scooter-born prostitutes (who may hassle single men late at night) consumate their business here. 

Hawkers!

Hawkers!, Kuta

 kelnsha Says:  Occasional crackdowns mean that it is rare to find any food or souvenir carts in the Kuta tourist area but street selling is common, especially on hassle street, Jl Legion. The beach is not unbearable, although the upper part features souvenir sellers and licensed massage... 

Strong surf current!

Strong surf current!, Kuta

 kelnsha Says:  The surf can be very dangerous, with a strong current on some tides, especially up north in Legion. Lifeguards patrol swimming areas of the beaches at Kuta and Legion, indicated by red and yellow flags. If they say the water is too rough or unsafe to swim in, they mean it. 

Theft!

Theft!, Kuta

 kelnsha Says:  This is not a big problem but visitors do lose things from unlocked hotel rooms or from the beach. Going into the water and leaving valuables on the beach is simply asking for trouble (in any country). Snatch thefts are rare. Valuable items can be left at your hotel... 

Tourist Traps  

Nyepi

Nyepi, Kuta

 lotharscheer Says:  Nyepi, the day of silence, is a very interesting ceremony usualy in march or april.It is strictly forbidden to be outside your house or hotel for about 30 hours !!And you should make no noise and use no light.And it is enforced with stiff fines !!Late afternoon and evening... 

Be careful with some tailor shops

Be careful with some tailor shops, Kuta

 Arfah Says:  Around Kuta you'll found many tailor shops...making leather attire but mostly doing men and women suits. Be very careful choosing tailors...some of them claimed they can sew your pants/shirts/suits/jacket in a short time...but in the end when it doesn't fit...they'll give... 

Off The Beaten Path  

TATOOS ON THE BEACH

TATOOS ON THE BEACH, Kuta

 Onedragon Says:  WHILE ENJOYING THE BEACH..THERE IS ALWAYS A GOOD TIME WATCHING THE THINGS THAT ARE HAPPENING AROUND THE SANDS OF KUTA BEACH.. .ONE OF THE POPULAR THINGS WAS SEEING PEOPLE WAITING TO GET A TEMPORARY TATOO AS THEY WERE ALSO ENJOYING HANGING OUT .. 

Favorites  

Phoning the UK from Bali

Phoning the UK from Bali, Kuta

 markythesparky1 Says:  Whilst in Bali I had to make several phone calls to the UK. I asked a few locals the cheapest way to do this and was told to buy a local 'simPATI' SIM card and replace the +44 UK code with 0101744 when dialing. Therefore, +441603 123456 becomes 0101744 1603 123456 The cost... 

 
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 Pool bar with small dishes, i was suprised when i saw that they had Pljeskavica in the meny, it`s a Serbian specialty. It was among the best pljeskavica i have... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi All, I am 26 years old and will be traveling to Bali for one month in June/July. I would like to hear some ideas on parts... 

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A: Hi, If you are considering Kuta south Lombok may I suggest you try www.mimpimanis.com in a small village about 1.5 kms from Kuta. Owned by an English woman Gemma married... 

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Kuta & Legian - Famous Beach in Bali

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 The long stretch of beach at the Kuta and Legian area of Bali, near to the town of Denpasar and airport, is perhaps the most famous beach in Bali. As expected, there are many beach activities here as... 

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Kuta - My 1st Love

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 A visit to Bali without the Kuta experience is not complete. The famous Kuta sunset, where one can enjoy a tranquil, balmy atmosphere along the coastline is stunning. Kuta Beach.... its my 1st love.... 

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a perfect sunset ever

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 said as one of the best beaches for surfers with right and left breaks, here i am in kuta. finding the sun goes to the horizon and the evening sky has come. a very simple but memorable landscape. with... 

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Once upon a time in Kuta

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  Everyday is SUNday here. Too bad, after Bali bombing's tragedy, Kuta seems more quiet when i visit here on July 03. Well now it starting get back to normal, a friend of mine, Dudi, told me so. If you... 

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