Kuta Beach
Beach in Kuta (South Bali).
Kuta Beach is a long, wide stretch of sand on the west coast and one of the first places in Bali to draw surfers and backpackers. Its sandy-bottomed breaks suit beginners, and surf schools along the shore rent boards and give lessons. It is busiest in the late afternoon, when crowds gather for the sunset; rip currents are common, so swim between the lifeguard flags.
Kuta Beach at a glance
- For children: Good (3/5). Paddling in the whitewater between the lifeguard flags under close watch; surf and rips daily, and erosion leaves little sand in places.
- Swimming: Fair (2/5). Rips run between the sandbars all along the beach: swim only between the red-and-yellow flags, and stay out on red-flag days.
- Surfing: Good (3/5), beginners to experienced. Bali's classic learner beach, with soft sand-bottom waves and surf schools; the Halfway peak and Kuta Reef, by boat, suit stronger surfers.
- Snorkeling: None (0/5)
- Sunset: Excellent (5/5)
- Scenery: Fair (2/5)
- Peace & quiet: None (0/5)
- Food & facilities: Excellent (5/5)
- Easy to reach: Excellent (5/5)
- Sand: Golden sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Kuta Beach
- Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort: Kuta, from about $120 a night (100 m in a straight line)
- Kuta Seaview Beach Resort: Kuta, from about $52 a night (100 m in a straight line)
- Kuta Puri Bungalows: Kuta, from about $37 a night (200 m in a straight line)
- Grand Istana Rama Hotel: Kuta, from about $40 a night (300 m in a straight line)
- Holiday Villa Kuta Bali: Kuta, from about $23 a night (400 m in a straight line)
- Hard Rock Hotel Bali: Kuta, from about $100 a night (400 m in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation (wildlife) (500 m in a straight line)
- Bali Bombing Memorial (landmark) (700 m in a straight line)
- Waterbom Bali (water park) (1.1 km in a straight line)
- Legian Beach (beach) (1.7 km in a straight line)
- Trans Studio Bali (play & adventure) (2.5 km in a straight line)
- Double Six Beach (beach) (2.7 km in a straight line)
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
