Kuta Bali

Kuta refers to three jurisdictions. First is the village (Banjar) Kuta, second is Desa Kuta ( higher administrative area than Banjar ), third is Kecamatan Kuta ( higher administrative area than Desa ).

The original Banjar Kuta is approximately the current beach road from Natour Kuta Hotel northward to Jalan Melasti. As a Desa settlement unit, Kuta covers the neighboring traditional Banjars such as Tuban, Legian, and Seminyak. The first Banjar to have been developed was Kuta itself.

Now all these areas are known as Kuta city. All these areas within Desa Kuta have been developing beyond their capacity. There has been rampant construction of hotels, restaurants, shops, and various business activities among Kuta’s narrow streets and gangs (alleys). We will refer each area of Kuta. Central Kuta refers to the area surrounding the beach road. Other areas are: Tuban for south Kuta city, Legian for Legian area, and Seminyak for Northern Kuta city. Kerobokan is northernmost of Kecamatan Kuta. All of these areas have developed tourism facilities such as hotels, villas, restaurants, shops and spas.

Our focus here is central Kuta, where the first hotel was built in 1930 at the current location of Inna Kuta Beach. Central Kuta has some good hotels such as Hard Rock Hotel, Mercure Kuta, Grand Istana Rama, Harris Kuta, Alam Kul Kul Resort, and Pullman Hotels & Resorts.

Tourist class facilities are available along the Poppies lane I and II, where various inexpensive restaurants and hotels are situated within the narrow alleys. Kuta Mall shopping center is in the Tuban area, on the border of Banjar Kuta. Compared to other areas of Indonesia, the development of Kuta has been spectacular. There are well over 100 hotels in every price range and class. The development in Kuta of so many hotels has made the already narrow space overly crowded. Local government has not, unfortunately, been able to plan or control the use of land for the construction of Kuta hotels and other various tourism facilities. This congestion can have a negative effect on Kuta city itself, as it involves the security and comfort of travelers. We anticipate that the local Banjars will be disappointed with this excessive density of traffic and business. However, it cannot be denied that this intense business setting does provide employment for the people.

Kuta Beach is famous for its surf, although it is not recommended for swimming. Kuta offers beautiful sunsets. The beach and its surroundings are ideal for meeting and mixing with locals as well as visitors from abroad. Often dubbed as the centre of nightlife activities in the Southern Bali, Kuta is also famous as a shopping. Inexpensive souvenirs can be found in the street markets. Clothes are on offer all around, with a strong bias towards surf gear and hippie wear. Great silver jewelry is another specialty that can be found easily in Kuta’s shops, boutiques and galleries.

Tuban is one of Banjar settlements group located at the south end and the closest to the airport. The area of Tuban includes the span from the airport northward to Jalan Bakung Sari, near Kuta Mall. The main streets of Tuban Jalan Kartika Plaza, in west Tuban, Jalan Raya Tuban in central Tuban, and Jalan Ngurah Rai,in east Tuban. These three roads lead from south to north, passing through the Tuban area. The most crowded street is Jalan Kartika Plaza where many accommodations, restaurants, and other tourism facilities are located. Some hotels in Tuban have private beaches. One can read our description of hotels to determine if the hotel has a beach. Popular Tuban hotels are located in west and central Tuban areas. There are hotels of various price ranges and class such as Discovery Kartika Plaza Beach Hotel, Ramada Bintang Bali Hotel, Santika Premier Beach Hotel, Holiday Inn Resort Baruna Bali and The Patra Bali Resort. Medium class Tuban hotels are plentiful such as The Vira Bali Hotel, Bali Dynasty Resort, Bali Rani & The Rani Hotel, Aston Kuta Hotel and Rama Beach Resort. Tuban hotels are located close to the international airport, Ngurah Rai. And this is one advantage that they have. Most of Tuban hotels are within the walking distance of the famous white sand beaches of Kuta.

Discovery Mall in the main street of Tuban, Jalan Kartika Plaza, is one of the biggest and most complex malls in the soutern Bali. It provides a wide selection of shops selling luxury goods ranging from surf wear, to watches and electronic goods.

Over the past few years, Tuban has become a prime resort area and favorite among families with young children. Kids will love playing at Waterbom Park, with its popular waterslides and pools. Nightlife in Tuban features sport bars, the Musro Cabaret Show and various other places with live music.