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Legian
Between Kuta and Seminyak (South Bali)
About Legian
Legian bridges the gap between bustling Kuta and chic Seminyak, offering a relaxed beach atmosphere with a good mix of dining and nightlife. The beach is wide and great for sunset walks, and the area has a more laid-back feel than its famous neighbors.
Best for: Relaxed beachgoers & mid-range travelers
- Wide beach
- Sunset walks
- Mid-range dining
- Central location
Legian at a glance
- Beach: Good (3/5). The same long sandy beach as Kuta, wider and a little calmer; swim between the flags.
- Nightlife: Very good (4/5). Busy bars on Jalan Legian and Double Six; lively but less wild than Kuta.
- Prices: $$ · Moderate. Moderate: mid-range hotels and restaurants.
- To the airport: 7 km · 20–45 min. By road to Bali airport (DPS), in usual traffic.
- Climate: Hot & humid · coast
Ratings
- Calm-water swimming: Fair (2/5)
- Surfing: Good (3/5)
- Diving & snorkeling: None (0/5)
- Sunsets: Excellent (5/5)
- Restaurants & cafés: Good (3/5)
- Culture & temples: Poor (1/5)
- Nature & landscapes: None (0/5)
- Yoga & wellness: Poor (1/5)
- Family-friendly: Very good (4/5)
- Peace & quiet: Poor (1/5)
- Remote work: Fair (2/5)
- Walkability: Good (3/5)
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with Bali's other areas.
Resorts in Legian
- Padma Resort Legian: Legian, from about $250 a night
- The Stones Hotel Legian: Legian, from about $110 a night
- Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa: Legian, from about $170 a night
- Pullman Bali Legian Beach: Legian, from about $80 a night
- Legian Beach Hotel: Legian, from about $66 a night
- AlamKulKul Boutique Resort: Legian, from about $44 a night
- The Jayakarta Bali Beach Resort & Spa: Legian, from about $41 a night
- Hotel Kumala Pantai: Legian, from about $68 a night
- Puri Raja Hotel: Legian, from about $68 a night
- The Bandha Hotel & Suites: Legian, from about $92 a night
- Astagina Resort Villa and Spa: Legian, from about $46 a night
- SONO Belle Bali Legian: Legian, from about $63 a night
- Anantara Vacation Club Legian Bali: Legian, from about $233 a night
- The Sakaye Villas & Spa: Legian, from about $69 a night
Beaches in Legian
- Legian Beach (beach). Legian Beach is the stretch of sand between Kuta and Double Six, wide and flat, with a paved beachfront path and beach bars that set out umbrellas and beanbags on the sand. It is a little quieter than Kuta and good for long walks, and its consistent beach breaks are more powerful than Kuta's, with surf schools giving beginner lessons. Currents can be strong, so swim only where the lifeguard flags show it is safe.
- Double Six Beach (beach). Double Six Beach, named after the Double Six nightclub that once stood on its shore, is the stretch of sand where Legian Beach meets Seminyak Beach, at the end of Jalan Arjuna, better known as Jalan Double Six. In the late afternoon beach bars fill the sand with colored beanbags and umbrellas, and people stay on to watch the sun set over the surf. Its beach break draws surfers, but currents can be strong, so take care when swimming.