Kuta

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Kuta is the best known tourist resort area on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

Kuta Halal Explorer

With a long broad Indian Ocean beach-front, Kuta was discovered by tourists as a surfing paradise. It has long been a popular stop on the classic Banana Pancake Trail backpacking route in South East Asia. Back in the 1980s they used to talk about the three Ks: Kathmandu in Nepal, Khao San Road in Bangkok and Kuta. Today Kuta still attracts some hardcore backpackers as well as families and tourists from all over the world, and is most notably a playground for young visitors from Australia.

Due to the ever increasing popularity of Bali, Kuta is continually developing, and is not short of unsightly, poorly planned buildings. It can come across at times to be chaotic, overcrowded and congested. However, amongst all the mayhem this place somehow works, and hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy their time in Kuta every year.

Infrastructure has come a long way in Kuta, although it is still insufficient for the amount of visitors who stay in the area. Some side alleys still have significant potholes and road rules still don't mean very much. Most roads are constantly busy with motor scooters, metered taxis and private cars. Instead of using signals, local residents and the seasoned travellers honk their motor vehicles to signal overtaking or squeezing into a tight spot near you. Cars often fold in their side mirrors when negotiating narrow single lanes with parked vehicles. Now you can access free Wi-Fi in local convenience stores, restaurants, cafes and hotels. There are half a dozen prepaid mobile phone sim cards available everywhere with competitive top up plans. Agents will persistently try to get you to buy something from them, whether you're walking on the streets or seated in a restaurant.

The 5-km-long sandy stretch of Kuta is ampng the best beachfronts in Bali. The beach is safe, partially clean, well-maintained with areas for each activities. The beach nearest to the sea is for sunbathing and no hawkers will annoy you. Behind it is for beach vendors such as massages, hair braiding, and surf boards and maybe they will annoy you when you enter their area. And near the half-body fence wall is area for vendors, mostly come from East Java sell cigarettes, foods and none-alcoholic drinks, cheap, so many taxi drivers buy over the fence wall, but still sit in his taxi and vendor's banks usually are empty. Two latest areas are cool under the trees. The long wide stretch of sand is often full of sunbathers and although most of the serious surfers have moved on to newer pastures and there are still plenty of surf dudes around at most times of the year, and especially so during peak season. As you move north along the beach to first Legian and then Seminyak and Petitenget it becomes progressively quieter and less frenetic.

The area of south Kuta closest to the airport is more correctly known as Tuban, but this name is commonly used.

Tourism Information Offices

• JI Bakungsari, ☎ +62 361 751660 ext 145
• Ground Floor, Century Plaza Building, JI Benesari No7, ☎ +62 361 754090

Travel to Kuta

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Kuta

Ngurah Rai International Airport, commonly called Denpasar International Airport (DPS), is in fact directly south of Kuta, about 15 minutes away by taxi. More information about the airport is in the main Bali eHalal Travel Guide.

The prepaid fare from the airport to Kuta is around Rp 420,000. If you don't have too much luggage, you can save some money by walking 200 metres out of the airport area, and take a metered taxi (taksi berargo) from a company that does not pay service fees to the airport authority and is therefore not allowed to enter the airport to pick up clients. For example, a metered taxi from Bali Taksi (+62 361 701111) will run to about Rp 70,000 for the same trip. You could book a fixed price taxi via a smart phone app such as Grab (cars) or Go-Jek (motorbikes). Go up lift or escalators to 3rd level. Use the airport's free Wi-Fi to book. You can also catch a bemo from outside the airport to Kuta for Rp 7,000-10,000. If you can find one. Or many passengers booked vehicle rental by online and the vehicle will be delivered to the airport for free.

By car

Kuta is reached by the main Jalan Ngurah Rai bypass from points north (Denpasar, Sanur and Ubud), and south (Jimbaran, Nusa Dua and Uluwatu. If you are coming in from Seminyak be sure to take the Jalan Sunset bypass and not the congested beach route along Jalan Raya Seminyak and Jalan Legian.

Travel on a Bus in Kuta

Kuta is connected by bus routes from all areas of Bali. There are various scheduled shuttle services including Perama. Perama shuttle buses to Kuta leave from Sanur, Ubud, Candidasa, Padang Bai and Lovina.

By bemo

As elsewhere in Bali, bemos are rarer and far less important in Kuta than they used to be. This reflects both the increased number of Balinese who are wealthy enough to afford their own transport, and the huge expansion of tourism in Bali. Bemo Corner, in the heart of Kuta at the junction of Jalan Legian and Jalan Raya Kuta, used to be an institution on the backpacker circuit. These days it is almost irrelevant, but the little blue buses are still there albeit in greatly reduced numbers, and they will still try to charge you five times the real rate.

Kuta is served with some regularity from Denpasar's Tegal bemo terminal.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Kuta

Benoa Harbor — not to be confused with Tanjung Benoa — is around 20 min northeast of Kuta, and speedboats and cruises from the Gili Islands, Lombok and Nusa Lembongan arrive here. Most companies operating from Benoa offer free pick-up and drop-off in and around Kuta.

How to get around in Kuta

Kuta stretches along the beachfront all the way from the airport to Legian, and small lanes lead from the beaches into the densely populated lodging zone. To avoid traffic-related frustrations and the best option is a combination of walking in small lanes and using metred taxis or a rented motorbike for longer excursions.

By car

Traffic jams are a constant hassle here and especially so when it is raining. It is often best to park your vehicle before you reach central Kuta, and then walk in. The centre is only about one and a half kilometers in length and half a kilometre wide but when stuck in traffic you might easily spend 30 minutes or more to travel these short distances.

There are some designated parking areas in the middle of Kuta (usually Rp 7,000 for an unlimited stay) including a large one on Jalan Legian near the top of Poppies II. There are also public parking bays on Jalan Pantai Kuta right beside the beach, but these can get very busy.

Finding a rental vehicle company is easy in Kuta, especially in Poppies I and Poppies II. A small rental vehicle starts from Rp 240,000 with third party insurance. Add another Rp 200,000 or so for a comprehensive cover. Check your rental contract for specifics before signing. The rental vehicle can be driven to your lodging for pick up.

By shuttle bus

South Bali has a public local shuttle bus service called Kura Kura Bus. The bus service connects popular tourist areas daily from 08:30 until 22:00 (depending on the line). Flat fare rates for a single journey. Rates vary for each line. Kuta, Legia, Seminyak are all Rp 60,000. Jimabaran and Sanur are Rp 60,000. Nusa Dua and South Nusa Dua is Rp 70,000. Ubud is Rp 80,000.

Best way to travel in Kuta by a Taxi

Metered taxis (taksi berargo) are ubiquitous on the streets of Kuta and are a relatively affordable and reliable way to get around, especially at night. Avoid any taxi where the driver refuses to put the meter on. This is increasingly rare but you will still find the odd taxi driver who is stuck in a 1990s timewarp. It's still a common problem at night time along the main and club stretch of Jalan Legian.

The largest, most reputable and most reliable taxi operators are Bluebird and Bali Taksi. Sometimes these taxis are not available at night in the immediate vicinity of discos and bars as other smaller companies may have exclusive arrangements with these businesses. However and the more reputable and reliable taxis can be found easily by walking a little up the street. It would be in your interests to seek out a Bluebird taxi in this situation.

Since BlueBird and Bali Taxi have the best reputations, a number of other drivers have started to try and make their taxis look very similar, using blue vehicles with names like Taxi Bali, or a logo that's similar to the BlueBird. Look very carefully, sometimes at first glance the imitators can be quite convincing.

If you wish to use a taxi ensure the destination is clear with the driver before you enter the taxi and that the driver will be using the meter. If the driver does not agree to use the meter seek another taxi.

Having entered the taxi ensure the driver understands the destination requirement and turns on the meter (argo). At the end of the journey pay the amount showing on the meter. Do not accept any requests from the driver for extra payment or extra charges of any kind other than the payment of tolls or parking fees and these are the responsibility of the passenger, not the driver.

The driver may not provide change if you only have large notes, ensure you obtain smaller notes prior to travel or stop on-route, otherwise you will most likely have to round-up the payment and not receive any change.

To avoid paying too much or to avoid the haggling, try using a smart app booking service such as GrabTaxi. You are more likely to find a driver if you position yourself at an easy and convenient location for pick up on a major road and by a well known place such as outside a KFC or mini mart and not down a narrow alleyway.

By motorbike

Those with a sense of adventure should try hopping on the back of a local scooter. They are always looking for a passenger, making negotiation easier and more successful. This type of informal transport is called an ojek and is fast and affordable. It is now feasible to download booking apps for finding ojek drivers at fixed rates, including insurance. For example Go-Jek.

You can choose to rent a scooter for your stay. There are literally thousands of scooters available for rent: these should cost no more than Rp 80,000-70,000 per day rental, and between Rp 65,000-50,000 per day for rental of a week or more. Insist on a helmet for the motorcycle, for both your own safety and because wearing a helmet is a legal requirement in Indonesia; you will be stopped by the police and fined for riding without a helmet. It should be understood that the streets can be chaotic and dangerous for inexperienced riders so consider carefully before renting a motorcycle. If you intend to surf and there are plenty of specially modified motorbikes with surfboard hangers.

Here you can find scooter rental recommended below:

• Rental Scooter Bali, Based in Kuta, Airport, Seminyak and Denpasar ☎ +628214444809/+6285333399175 (Promo Rental Motorbike Bali). Pick up & drop off at Bali International Airport to Kuta, Nusa Dua and Denpasar - Rates start at Rp 70,000/24 hr. Reservation can be made via phone or email
• X rental: Sewa Motor Di Bali Satu Satunya di Bandara Ngurah Rai
• Rental Motor Bali

Travel by bicycle in Kuta

You could hire a bicycle to get around on, it would save on too much walking or needing to pay for taxis. Sadly there are not many places to rent bicycles in Bali anymore except in Sanur. If you want a good quality bicycle to rent the try Bali Bike hire. They can deliver bicycles to you if needed.

Bicycle sharing company oBike now operates in Kuta using a smart phone app. You need to register with a mobile number and add credit using a credit or debit card.

Walk in Kuta

Kuta has become quite more pleasant to walk, with pavements being reformed and touting on the streets dramatically reduced. Kuta beach contains a long walking lane which is surprisingly almost free of agents. In busy roads, guards help pedestrians to cross the street. On narrow streets, pedestrians need to share the road with motorbikes, which isn't particularly dangerous but requires constant attention.

What to see in Kuta

Surfing, shopping & partying are the three main events in Kuta, and interesting attractions are very thin on the ground. The beach is of course very scenic here, if nearly always crowded.

• Bali Bomb Memorial. This is a memorial to the 202 victims who died when bombs were detonated on 12 October 2002. It can be found on Jl Legian opposite the junction of Poppies II. This is the former site of the old Paddy's Bar, and opposite the former site of the Sari Club, which is still an empty space, next to the Billabong shop. Every year on the anniversary date there is a ceremony mourning those killed or wounded by the bombs. Whilst viewing the memorial, please be calm and silent out of respect. The local Balinese will often be curious to learn if you knew or were related to any of the victims.
• Beach offerings. In the mornings you regularly see Balinese people throwing offerings into the sea, especially when Bali#Festivals|Nyepi is approaching. The best spot is the temple right next to the beach about 200-250 m to the north of the Hard Rock Hotel.
• Hard Rock Hotel is something of a tourist attraction and is definitely worth a look and the odd photo.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kuta

Surfing

Kuta is a well known destination amongst surfing enthusiasts. A long sandy beach with a lack of dangerous rocks or coral, makes the area attractive for beginners.

• Bali learn to surf - Has an office at the Hard Rock Hotel, as well as a beach presence. Offers equipment in good condition and premises for a surfing introduction in calm water at the swimming-pool of the Hard Rock Hotel. An introductory lesson costs US$45, lasts 2½ hours and students are offered hotel transfers and fresh water. A 3-day course costs US$120, and 5-day courses include a "surfari" to other surfing spots for US$200.

• Some of the surf dudes in the shops also offer private lessons. They are considerably cheaper than the surf schools but just as good. Many of the dudes have been working for the schools or do it on the side. You can't find them on the web so you should look around. One good one is the "Sion Surf Shop" on Poppies I, around 400 m from the beach.
• There are several surf shops on Poppies II which all seem to be much of a muchness. Friendly local surfer dudes will happily chat wth you about the waves, offer to fix a ding, rent you a board and sell you just about anything surf-related.
• Be careful when you rent on a beach: some boards are in such a poor condition that you are very lucky if you don't break them. And that is what some who operate the rental business are looking for. If you break it and then they may demand that you pay for it. So choose only the boards that appear to be in good condition, or you may get ripped off.
• It is also feasible to rent equipment from local residents on the beach for between Rp 60,000-80,000 per half day, however prices asked are often closer to Rp 60,000-100,000 for one hour. If you rent from the same company for a few consecutive days you will almost certainly get a better price. The equipment quality is lower than of the formal outlets. The surfers on the beach can also give you some basic lessons, and look after your stuff while you are in the water. If this is your first experience of surfing it is safer to use a surf school or private lessons before heading out on your own.
• Bali Wave Hunter - Surfing charters and tours from Bali to Nusa Lembongan, Lombok & Sumbawa. Uses an 80-ft Indonesian jukung outrigger with full size beds, shower and toilet, TV, DVD player and stereo and wake boarding facilities. 240 v power with, kitchen with fridge and freezer. Smaller boat also available.

Spa and massage

There are spas by the dozen, and as Kuta is the most competitive place in Bali, prices are the lowest (as is the quality of experience). Shop around and ask for package discounts. Take a look at the place first and do not allow yourself be talked into something by agents. A well known spa is Villa de Daun on Jalan Legian. Many hotels have their own in-house spas or partner with a local operator. Reborn and Cozy are two excellent spas on the outskirts of Kuta, on Sunset Road just before the roundabout. The price is around Rp 220,000 for 2-hours, but have "happy hour" specials.

Other

Enjoy the sunset. In the evenings plenty of people head down to the beach or seaside cafes to watch the wonderful sunset. Be in place by about 17:30, for a sunset between 18:15 and 18:45. The area in front of McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) and the Hard Rock Cafe can be a bit hectic with agents selling spearguns, henna tattoos and massages. Going north and the hassle drops exponentially, with the Legian/Padma Beach area being a wonderfully relaxing place to watch sunset.

• Paradiso Bowling Centre - An 18-lane bowling centre. Large number of swimmingpool and snooker tables as well.

• Waterbom Park - This is one of the biggest water theme parks in Asia and is within easy walking distance from Kuta beach.

• Mega Dive Bali - A PADI 5 Star Gold Palm Resort. Arranges daily diving trips to Nusa Penida, Tulamben, Padang Bai and Amed.

• Manta Diving -Daily snorkelling & diving trips to Nusa Penida, Tulamben, Padang Bai and Amed. PADI courses offered.

• Release a baby turtle - Volunteers protect turtle eggs and release newly born turtles back to the sea during nesting season on Kuta Beach, from March to September. They have release days when have enough hatchlings at 4pm.

Study in Kuta

• Yoga is very popular and courses are always on offer.
• Some hotels offer courses to learn Bahasa Indonesia.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kuta

• There are lots of popular surfwear/sportswear stores including Volcom, Rip Curl, Rusty, Surfer Girl Billabong and Quiksilver. These well known brands can be purchased in Kuta at prices 30-50% lower than you will pay at home. Your best option is to wander the length of Jalan Legian between bemo corner and Jalan Melsati where you will find an almost unbelievable number of outlets.
• Kuta Plaza is a popular shopping area at the north end of Jl Kartika Plaza. There are a host of small shops on both sides of the street, and a big Matahari department store, with a affordable and utterly wacky collection of T-shirts on the 3rd floor.

• Ticket to the Moon - Just in case you left yours at home and the flagship showroom of this famous Bali brand is here in Legian. Hammocks made from parachute fabric that fold up into the smallest, lightest package imaginable.

Shopping malls

• Bali Mall Galleria Galleria is home to number of well-known brand stores, a food court, Planet Hollywood and a great cinema. There is a large duty free shopping centre which is aimed primarily at Japanese, Korean and Taiwanese tourists. You can buy luxury items tax free, and they are collected upon departure at the airport.

• Beachwalk shopping centre - Opened in 2013, pleasant environment overlooking the sea with lots of greenery. Has 3 screen cinema on upper floor (next to Burger King (Please do not support Burger King as Burger King supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant)) including one Premier (VIP room) which is great value.

• Carrefour Plaza - Has a Carrefour supermarket on the top floor, an excellent Periplus bookshop, numerous small designer stores and the best authorised Apple Mac retailer in Bali.

• Discovery Shopping Mall A big Middle Eastern style mall with plenty of international brand stores on the ground and sub-ground levels, including Guess, Marks and Spencers, Sogo and Top Shop. The second level is occupied fully by the Centro department store, and there are many cafes and a large electronics retailer on the 3rd level. The waterfront cafes on the ground level have excellent ocean views.

• Lippo Mall Two-story shopping centre with hypermart and Cinemaxx Theatre on basement level.

Halal Restaurants in Kuta

You can find any manner of international and local food here. Restaurants are usually either very affordable or in the mid-range. Exclusive restaurants are rare but there are some gems. For luxury dining head 15 minutes up the road to Seminyak.

Halal restaurants can be found along Jalan Raya Kediri. Big chain restaurants such as Pizzas Hut, McDonald's, and Kentucky Fried Chicken are also Halal certified and can be found easily near the beach.

Beach-stall food is delicious, filling and very cheap. These are dotted along Kuta and Legian beach beneath the trees or road-side awnings.

• Kedai Nasi Uduk - Small warung serving the Jakarta speciality Nasi Uduk (rice cooked in coconut water and various aromatic spices, served with Chicken or beef and vegetables). Well prepared, authentic food.

• Warung Indonesia Popular with local residents and long-stayers and is packed most nights. Some of best food is not on the menu but laid out behind a glass display from where you can pick the food you want. Fresh fruit juices are all good and affordable, from Rp 9,000. There are several other good affordable eating places along this narrow lane between Poppies I and II such as Fajar Resto next door that does a great Nasi Campur Special for just Rp 60,000?

• Ketupat - A good Indonesian restaurant.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Kuta

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With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Kuta. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Kuta. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inKuta: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Kuta.

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Kuta, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Kuta, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Kuta, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Kuta without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Kuta is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Kuta.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Kuta

Kuta has a huge range of lodging mostly in the budget and mid-range markets, but for the last few years there are many 4-star hotels also. Prices are often negotiable. Nowadays, Kuta is the most competitive area of hotel businesses in Bali. Many 3-star hotels offer discounts. The other hotels of all classes have also lowered their rates. Many hotels have been/being built between Tuban Beach and Kuta Plaza street. Closer to Kuta Plaza street means farther to Kuta Beach. Several 3- or 4-star hotels are also located in narrow streets and usually have limited vehicle parking slots.

• 100 Sunset Boutique Hotel Kuta
• Aneka Kuta Beach Hotel
• Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence
• Bali Kuta Resort & Convention Center
• Bali Rani Hotel Kuta
• Best Western Kuta Beach Hotel
• Best Western Kuta Villa
• Best Western Resort Kuta
• Barong Bali Hotel
• Kuta Paradiso Hotel
• Kuta Seaview Boutique Resort & Spa
• Kuta Station Hotel & Spa
• Legian Beach Hotel Kuta
• Labha Villas Kuta
• Maya Sayang Villa Kuta Bali
• Palm Beach International Hotel & Resort Kuta
• Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort
• Sun Island Hotel Kuta
• The Kuta Playa Hotel & Villas
• The Losari Hotel & Villas Kuta
• Wina Holiday Villa Kuta Bali
• Tune Hotels Kuta Bali
• Yani Hotel Bali
• Yulia Beach Inn Bali

Stay Safe

The safety advice given here applies more in Kuta than anywhere else in Bali. Take heed but be sensible.

• Swimming safety is extremely important in Kuta. It is not allowed to swim near the special flags, that are placed where currents are especially strong. Always swim between the red and yellow flags, where the lifeguards have deemed it safest. Do not swim out too far as the waves and currents here are stronger than you might expect and change very rapidly. The sea water in Kuta can be filthy and you should try not to swim in the obviously polluted areas.
• Lifeguard Station (Bala Penyelamat Wisata Tirta), JI Pantai Kuta, ☎+62 361 755660
• Watch your belongings at the beach, better yet do not bring your valuables to the beach if you intend to swim or surf.

Telecommunications in Kuta

Free Wi-Fi for clients has become very widespread in cafes, restaurants, hotels in Kuta - look for the signs.

You can easily buy a prepaid mobile SIM card at a local sundry shop for about Rp 75,000, which will come in handy when making hotel reservations or booking tours. They are also available at Circle-K and other convenience chains, but will cost more for the same deal. Get the seller to activate the SIM card for you unless you understand instructions in Bahasa Indonesia fairly well. There should be no need to top up the card, as text messaging and short local calls will cost you next to nothing. If required, top up plans are competitive and sold at the same type of outlets.

• Telkomsel shop - There is a Telkomsel mobile network outlet on the upper level at the Bali Galeria shopping mall. They can sell you a simpati SIM card and set it up for you with internet package much cheaper than at airport. You need to show your passport. You might also find a small Telkomsel kiosk in Beachwalk shopping center.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Kuta

• Kuta is a major transport hub and is well connected to the rest of island via a bemo and shuttle bus network. Check the myriad of advertising boards on Poppies I, Poppies II and Jalan Legian for details.
• Legian and Seminyak are within walking distance from Kuta.
• A vehicle journey to the cultural heart of Bali in Ubud will take about 45 minutes.

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