If you’re looking to visit Bali on a budget, Kuta Beach is a great place, there’s plenty of accommodation options available such as Best Western Kuta Beach, a three-star hotel located in the heart of Kuta Beach.

Due to the location of this hotel, you’ll have an extremely short walk to the beach, a few minutes ride to Ngurah Rai International Airport and will be surrounded by many popular areas that include restaurants, bars, shopping malls and more – making it a great hotel for surfers and travellers.

Hotel Name: Best Western Kuta Beach
Star Rating: ***
Location: Jl. Benesari Pantai Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Top Tip: Try out the red velvet latte, it’s amazing and goes very well for breakfast and/or dinner!

Best Western Kuta Beach

Arriving at Best Western Kuta Beach was easy and a quick process for getting my room sorted. I was greeted by the receptionists with a smile on their face. They were all very friendly and were happy to help if I had any questions. I opened the door to my room and was impressed with a nice room layout – the interior was great and not too basic for a chain known for budget accommodation.

Location

Best Western Kuta Beach is situated directly in the heart of Kuta. The beach is only 50 metres away, is surrounded by popular areas. Due to this, the hotel is in the perfect spot for surfers and travellers looking to get the most out of Bali’s most famous beach. At night you’ll run into lots of trendy clubs and bars and beautiful sunset spots to chill out.

The rooftop pool will give you a lovely view of the surrounding areas, so don’t forget to take a few pictures and unwind with a few drinks.

Deluxe Room

For my stay, I was in the Deluxe room which included a comfy double bed, high-speed wifi, private safe box, bathroom with shower, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen LCD TV and much more in this cosy 22 sqm room. All rooms are equipped with WiFi, tea and coffee-making facilities and comfortable beds.

Dining at Best Western Kuta Beach

The restaurant at Best Western Kuta Beach serves both breakfast and dinner. The breakfast buffet is basic which includes the pancake station, salad bar, fruits, egg station, hot dishes, a variety of bread, Indonesian stall, juices, cereals and some soup. Keep in mind, it tends to get busy around, 7:30, however, for dinner, the meals available on the menu are great and there’s plenty of room available. My evening meal was delicious, I opted for a carbonara and it was one of the best throughout my stay in Bali. The red velvet latte was amazing and I’d highly recommend that.

All facilities and services

• Unlimited Hi-Speed Wi-Fi
• International Taste Restaurant
• Rooftop Langit Bar & Lounge
• Rooftop Outdoor Swimming Pool
• Internet Corner with Hi-Speed Wi-Fi
• Meeting Rooms
• Laundry, Dry Clean and Pressing Service
• Room Service
• Tour Desk

Pros

• Quick and easy check-in
• Spacious room
• Comfy double bed
• Room included a balcony
• Flat screen TV
• Tea and Coffe amenities
• Very kind staff
• Evening meals were tasty and great value
• Plenty of plug sockets available in the room
• Reasonable costs

Cons

• Not enough tables for breakfast during early mornings – 7:30 am I struggled to find a spare table
• No gym facility
• Limited towels available for the rooftop pool

The wrap up

If you’re on a budget visiting Bali or would like somewhere close to the beach and local popular attractions, Best Western Kuta Beach is the ideal hotel. With friendly staff, affordable accommodation yet comfort, you can’t go wrong. You’ll be close to the popular areas and a short walk to the beach. For breakfast, try to avoid peak times like 7:30 am – you’ll struggle to find a spare table.

Disclosure: My stay was hosted by Best Western Kuta Beach, but all views are my own and reflect my stay accurately.

Duration: 1 night, 24th - 25th March 2018