South Kuta is a must-see destination in Bali, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Kuta has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jala Restaurant (Jimbaran Bay, South Kuta) and Taman Wantilan - Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay (Jimbaran Bay, South Kuta) are great picks.
When flying to South Kuta, you’ll arrive at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to South Kuta from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 10m.
Another option to get to South Kuta is to pick up a car hire from Denpasar, which is about 7 miles from South Kuta. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Eazyrent, among others, in Denpasar.
From 5-star hotels such as the AYANA Resort Bali to great affordable options like the Marriott Bali Nusa Dua Gardens, South Kuta offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,048 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Villa Puri Royan and Amaroossa Suite Bali. There are also lots of holiday rental options in South Kuta, with prices from AED 22 to AED 6,665 per night. Jimbaran is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Kuta are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Ungasan - In South Kuta’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Maxonehotels At Bukit Jimbaran, Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Ungasan and Hillstone Villas Resort Bali.
Benoa - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, Amarterra Villas Resort Bali Nusa Dua, Autograph Collection and The Mulia. The average nightly price for a double room in Benoa is AED 39.
Pecatu - Le Grande Bali, PinkCoco Uluwatu - Constant Surprises - for Cool Adults Only and Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Pecatu will cost you about AED 28 per night.
Expect to pay AED 3.38 per litre in South Kuta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 40.55 and AED 54.06.