Kuta tourist guide

Just a 10 minute taxi ride away from Bali’s Ngurah Rai airport is Kuta, the biggest, brashest and most colourful beach resort in Indonesia. Unashamedly hectic and noisy, this is where Bali’s young clubbers and surfers gravitate to in their thousands. Modern day Kuta is an urban sprawl of cheap guest houses, boutiques, bars and the island’s most eclectic nightlife. The resort also boasts plenty of luxury options especially at tranquil Tuban beach.

Dining out is one of its major pleasures and offers every conceivable choice from elegant beachfront bistros to cheap and cheerful streetside food stalls. Away from the beach there is a myriad of exciting activities for all ages including hair raising bungy jumps, go karting and one of Southeast Asia’s finest aqua parks.

Hectic Kuta may not be to everyone’s taste but it does have an irrepressible sense of fun that is utterly unique in Indonesia. The nightlife scene is a vibrant one with colourful nights out guaranteed whatever your age. Kuta’s major draw is its spectacular golden sands which stretch for over five miles and produce some of the most breathtaking ocean sunsets in Asia.

Kuta beach plays host to the most vibrant surfing scene in Indonesia and a laid back bohemian charm that is pretty intoxicating. Kuta has the best infrastructure outside the capital of Denpasar which will provide you with all the freedom you need to get out and explore this fascinating island yourself by motorcycle or car.

Attractions
Kuta is home to some wide ranging attractions from ancient temples to water theme parks that are perfect for keeping the entire family entertained… more

Activities
Bali is a place for active people to indulge their passions and Kuta is no exception, with diving, football, parasailing and windsurfing all possible in the vicinity… more

Hotels
There are plenty of accommodation options in Kuta ranging from cheap fan rooms to charming boutique guesthouses and the best luxury resorts on the planet… more

Restaurants
Kuta is a place to indulge one’s palate with countless sumptuous restaurants serving the best cuisine from around the world and delicious local specialities as well… more

Children
Bali is a family holiday island and Kuta has some great places to entertain younger visitors whilst ensuring mum and dad have a fun time a well… more

Spas
Bali is well know for it’s decedent spa treatments which have been perfected over hundreds of years. Read our insiders guide to Kuta’s best… more

Living here
Many people love Bali so much that they choose to retire or live here permanently, and Kuta’s amenities makes it a popular place to settle down… more

Beaches
Other than the main breach there are some breathtaking stretches of sand in the Kuta area which are worth exploring with the family… more

Transportation
Our thorough guide on how to get to Kuta and then explore the wider area through car hire, bus, taxi or old fashioned shoe leather… more

Surfing
The pounding waves may look intimidating but it is the most fun and rewarding place in Bali to learn how to surf… more

Shopping
Kuta is also a thriving marketplace of trendy street fashions, traditional arts and crafts, tacky souvenirs, cheap DVDs and stylish home wares… more

Day trips and excursions
Take rewarding trips to historic temples and villages, volcano treks, luxury island cruises and enchanting dance dramas… more

Nightlife and bars
There are many hardcore dance clubs, live music venues and stylish lounge bars and late night hunger can be satisfied in numerous 24 hour restaurants and cafes… more