Why go
- Urban village and town in Indonesia.
- Served by Jati Papak Airstrip.
History
Kuta is a tourist area, administratively an urban village (kelurahan), and the capital of Kuta District, Badung Regency, southern Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is a part of the Denpasar metropolitan area, 12 km (7.5 mi) south of downtown Denpasar. Originally known as a fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourism, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodations, restaurants and bars, and many renowned surfers who visit from Australia. It is near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.
Where to stay
Uluwatu St No.45, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia · ihg.com
Jl. Bukit Permai, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Raya Pantai Kuta Banjar Legian Kelod, Legian, Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia · ayana.com
Jl. Wana Segara No.33, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · ihg.com
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · theanvayabali.com
Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong A No.93xx, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · ihg.com
Jl. Wana Segara No.2, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · astonhotelsinternational.com
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.99, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · grandmashotel.com
Jl. Pantai Kuta, Banjar Pande Mas, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · hotel.hardrock.com
Jl. Sunset Road No.101, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · swiss-belhotel.com
Jl. Pantai Kuta Br Pande Mas 10 X, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · all.accor.com
Jl. Wana Segara No.31, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · ramabeachhotel.com
Jl. Jenggala, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · sulishotelbali.com
Jln Legian No.117, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia · theonelegian.com
Jl. Pantai Kuta No.1, Kuta, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · truntumhotels.com
Jl. Raya Tuban Jl. Nusantara No.2, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · sovereignbali.com
Jl. Sunset Road No.98, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · goldentulipjinengresortbali.com
Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · kutacentralparkhotel.com
Jl. Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · kutaparadisohotel.com
Jalan Pantai Kuta, Banjar Pande Mas, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia · kutabexhotel.com
Jl. Sunset Road No.88S, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · sensesunsetseminyak.com
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.234, Pemogan, Denpasar Selatan, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · grandmegaresortbali.com
Jl. Arjuna No.88X, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · furama.com
Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · marriott.com
Jl. Dewi Sartika, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · discoverasr.com
Jl. Kartika Plaza No.42, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · myedenhotels.com
Jl. Airport Ngurah Rai No.7, Tuban, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · hilton.com
Restaurants & places to go
Diner, International, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 53 Jl. Tanah Barak
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-23:00 · 89 Jalan Pantai Balangan, Kabupaten Badung, 80361 · wetplatekitchen.com
Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Burger, Pizza, Pasta, Kebab, Steak House, Salad, International, Restaurant · Fresh food fast, everything from Speedway is made fresh,… · speedway.ps.me
Mexican, Restaurant · A tribute to the essence of Mexico in Pererenan Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-23:30; Fr-Su 11:00-23:30 · Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.123,… · origenbali.co
Japanese, Restaurant · Modern Japanese Izakaya CANGGU & ULUWATU | 11am - late daily Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Jl. Pura… · yuki-bali.com
International, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Restaurant · Generously spread out over two open plan floors, ZIN Cafe is one of the must go-to hotspots in Canggu. A… · zin.world
Burger, Pizza, Italian, Chicken, Sandwich, Seafood, Asian, Fish And Chips, Ice Cream, Steak House, Regional, Restaurant · This delightful open-air restaurant… · tandjungsarihotel.com
Cafe · all day breakfast, cafe & pizzeria Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · milkandmadu.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 2 Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran, 80361 · kfcku.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Jalan Bukit Permai, 80361 · hatikujimbaran.com
Indonesian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · bikubali.com
Pizza, American, International, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, halal · Jalan Tukad… · chicagospizzatwist.id
Russian, Asian, Ukrainian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-04:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, vegetarian options, halal, air… · izzibali.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Indonesian, Oriental, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-21:30 Features: vegan options · 31 Jalan Danau Poso, 80227 · taplink.cc
Asian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Jl. Abimanyu (Jl. Dhyana Pura) Seminyak,… · grandseminyak.com
Breakfast, Diner, Indian, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 51 Jalan Danau Tamblingan, 80228 · thechowk.id
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran, 80361 · dunkindonuts.co.id
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · cocobistrobalirestaurant.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · Jalan Pantai Kuta (Beachwalk Mall), Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, 80361 · starbucks.co.id
Italian, Italian Pizza, Mediterranean, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 · Jl. Raya Semat, Tibuneneng, 80361 · instagram.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-22:00 · 88 Jalan Hayam Wuruk, Denpasar, 80237 · atl-hw.com
Pancake, Pasta, Salad, Cake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: vegan options, halal · Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Badung, 80361 · balibuda.com
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 5 Jalan Segara Madu, Kedonganan, 80361 · linktr.ee
Pie, Aussie Pies, Sausage Rolls, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-23:30 Features: vegetarian options · 63 Jalan Mertanadi, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten… · balipieguys.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-01:00 · 138 Raya Kerobokan, 80361 · boyncow.com
Mixed, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 · 4 Jalan Batu Mejan, Canggu, 80361 · deuscustoms.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 34 Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu, 80361 · falafeltemple.com
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 46B Jalan Mertanadi, Kuta, 80361 · gusto-gelateria.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-00:00 Features: vegan options · 6 Jalan Umalas I, 80361 · kabanbali.com
Kebab, Burger, Dutch Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-04:00 · No.1 Jl. Raya Seminyak, Seminyak, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia, 80361 · kingscornerbali.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · kunti-ii.business.site
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00 · Jalan Subak Sari No. 77 · lafincabali.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 39 Jalan Munduk Kedungu, Pererenan, 80361 · littlefrenchie.id
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu · mumbaikitchenbali.com
American, Asian, Burger, Coffee Shop, Indonesian, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 13:00-00:00 · 63 Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai · socprofile.com
Greek, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:30 · santorinigreekrestaurantbali.my.canva.site
Vietnamese, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 18AA Jl. Petitenget · streetboibali.com
Arab, Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00 · 39 Jalan Mertanadi · taginebali.com
Western, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: delivery, air conditioning · No.43C Jalan Petitenget,, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung,… · forgebali.com
Local, Indonesian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00 Features: vegan options · 18 Jalan Melasti
Hummus, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 45B Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, 80361
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 83C Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, 80361 · masonrybali.com
Bagel, Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Friture, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Su,Tu-Sa,Mo 08:30-21:30 · drive.google.com
Betutu Fried Chicken, Betutu Soup Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · No.15D Jl. Sudamala No.15d, Semawang, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan,…
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 46 Jalan Braban, 80361
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) 1.4 km to the centre
Badung, Bali - Indonesia 80362 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 33 airlines (Garuda Indonesia, Lion Mentari Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia, Jetstar Airways…) · direct flights to 42 destinations incl. Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Perth, Bandung… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 33 airlines, 42 direct destinations
- Garuda Indonesia GA (737-800, A330-300, CRK, A330-200, ATR 72, 777-200…) · 24 routes: Bandung, Bima, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kupang, Labuhan Bajo, Melbourne, Osaka, Palembang, Perth, Praya, Semarang, Seoul, Singapore, Surabaya, Sydney, Taipei*, Timika, Tokyo, Tokyo, Ujung Pandang, Waikabubak-Sumba Island, Yogyakarta
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (ATR, 737-900, 737-800) · 15 routes: Bandung, Batam, Bima*, Jakarta, Kupang, Labuhan Bajo*, Malang*, Maumere*, Praya*, Semarang*, Surabaya*, Ujung Pandang, Waikabubak-Sumba Island*, Waingapu*, Yogyakarta
- Indonesia AirAsia QZ (A320) · 10 routes: Bandung, Darwin, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Singapore, Surabaya, Ujung Pandang, Yogyakarta
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, 787-8) · 7 routes: Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Singapore, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Fokker 100) · 6 routes: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth*, Port Hedland, Sydney*
- Citilink Indonesia QG (A320) · 4 routes: Balikpapan, Bandung, Jakarta, Surabaya
- All Nippon Airways NH (A330-300, A330-200) · 3 routes: Osaka, Tokyo, Tokyo
- Mandala Airlines RI (A320) · 3 routes: Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Guangzhou, Shenzhen
- Qantas QF (A320) · 2 routes: Perth*, Singapore
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (735, 737-800) · 2 routes: Dili, Jakarta
- Air Niugini PX (737-800) · 1 route: Port Moresby
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Asiana Airlines OZ (767-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- Cathay Pacific CX (747-400, 777-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- China Airlines CI (A330-300) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A330-200) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Dragonair KA (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- EVA Air BR (A330-200) · 1 route: Taipei
- Hong Kong Airlines HX (A330-200, A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Interlink Airlines ID (737-900) · 1 route: Jakarta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (777) · 1 route: Singapore
- Korean Air KE (A330-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- Malaysia Airlines MH (A330-300, 737-800, 777-200) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Malindo Air OD (737-900) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Qatar Airways QR (777-300ER) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (737-800, 777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (777) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Valuair VF (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Jati Papak Airstrip 91 km to the centre
Tegaldlimo, Banyuwangi, JI, ID
Getting there by ferry
Benoa port
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre
Benoa Port
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre · Pelindo
Serangan
Ferry terminal · 7.3 km from the centre
Serangan - Lembongan (Yellow Bridge)
Ferry route · Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Sanur-Mushroom Bay
Ferry route
Sanur - Nusa Lembongan
Ferry route
Serangan - Nusa Penida Ferry Port
Ferry route · Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Sanur - Nusa Penida
Ferry route
Sanur - Sampalan
Ferry route
Benoa/Denpasar - Lembar
Ferry route
Serangan - Gili Trawangan
Ferry route · Gili Getaway
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jati Papak Airstrip. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Benoa port, 4.1 km); routes include Serangan - Lembongan (Yellow Bridge), Sanur-Mushroom Bay, Sanur - Nusa Lembongan.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kuta Beach. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
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