AMNAYA RESORT KUTA in Bali

Essentials
• Location: Jalan Kartika Plaza in South Kuta, a block east of Discovery Mall.
• Hotel website: amnayahotels.com
• Hotel phone: +62 (0)361 755 380
• Check prices for Amnaya Resort

The rooms and villas overlook the long and colorful pool and deck at Amnaya Resort Kuta.

Amnaya Resort Kuta – Likable funky gem hidden from the traffic and crowds.

Far more appealing than other motel-style resorts, the distinctive mauve paint and wood-stained balconies are quite striking, and the limited number of rooms is pleasingly ‘un-resorty’. All rooms are spacious, and most face the elongated and narrow pool. Family Suites feature two of everything – bedrooms, bathrooms, and balconies – while villas are hidden behind walls, but still only five meters from the pool. Located along a tranquil path from the very busy road in Tuban, it’s only a short walk from the beach and Kuta. The Amnaya is also very convenient to the Discovery Mall and right behind the Waterbom waterpark (which does make the resort noisy in places).

Amnaya Resort Kuta – The Location

Area: Pleasingly hidden from the chaotic main road which has endless facilities in all directions. The beach is 600m away (cut through any resort).
Address: Jalan Kartika Plaza, Gang Puspa Ayu No. 99, Kuta. About 200m down Gang Puspa Ayu, a lane off Jalan Kartika Plaza, the main road through Tuban, more commonly known as South Kuta. Kuta, the most popular and busiest resort region in Bali, is about 900m north.
How to Get There: The only way to/from the airport is by metered taxi or chartered car with a driver. This takes about 10 minutes, depending on traffic.
Handy to: Facilities at Kuta. Waterbom waterpark. Discovery Mall.

Amnaya Resort Kuta – The Basics

Guests: Mainly focused on couples and small groups rather than families. And the overall vibe is of guests under 40.
Beach: About 600m from the beach. Cut through any of the resorts that face the sea. (All beaches are open to the public.) The finest stretch of sand is in front of the Anvaya resort, about 700m south down the main road.
Views: Many rooms and suites overlook the pool, while villas are secluded behind walls. But some suites face Waterbom waterpark, which is interesting but often noisy.
Extras: Afternoon tea with Balinese dancing.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Some rooms on the ground floor have a gate that faces the main pool but no direct access to the pool despite the name (Amnaya Room Pool Access).
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +62 (0)361 755 380
Email: guestexperience.kuta@amnayahotels.com
Website: amnayahotels.com

Amnaya Resort Kuta – Amenities

Pool: The long and shady pool is squeezed between a block of rooms and the string of villas.
Spa: The Bhava Spa is surprisingly elegant, offering treatments from across Asia and good-value packages lasting hours.
Fitness Center: Compact but should satisfy most customers.
Activities: Classes in Balinese painting, religious offerings, and cooking.

Amnaya Resort Kuta – Food and Drink

Restaurant & Bar: The open-air, poolside setting is very pleasant at Sukun. Quirky furniture, attentive service, and extensive menu. Affordable traditional feasts also available.
Breakfast: Not normally included, but depends on how the room was booked. The buffet breakfast is good value and substantial.
Room Service: Available during restaurant hours between 7 am and 9.30 pm.

Amnaya Resort Kuta – Rooms

Room Types: Deluxe Room • Amnaya Room • Amnaya Room Pool Access • Junior Suite • Family Suite • Amnaya Suite • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: No smoking in or around the rooms. Ask the management about dedicated areas.
Best Room: The Amnaya Suites are twice the size of the others, featuring separate living areas, gorgeous bathrooms, and balconies facing the Waterbom waterpark.
For Families: Some rooms have connecting doors creating what are regarded as Family Suites.

Amnaya Resort Kuta – Local Transport

Walking: Walkable to everything that Tuban and Kuta have to offer.
Public Transport: In lieu of any public transport, the Kura-Kura Bus company links Tuban and Kuta with Ubud and the rest of southern Bali, but schedules are convoluted and routes confusing.
Cars, Motorbikes, & Taxis: To go anywhere within southern Bali, hire metered taxis which are abundant, cheap, and comfortable. For longer distances, organize a chartered car with driver (for a negotiable fare) at the hotel. Driving a car is not recommended anywhere in Bali, and renting one in Tuban/Kuta is madness. Motorbikes are easy to rent and useful for getting around the backstreets of Tuban/Kuta/Legian, but not so elsewhere in southern Bali.
Shuttle Bus: To reach another town outside of southern Bali, e.g. Ubud, buy a ticket at a travel agency for a shuttle bus. The main operator is Perama, with services leaving from its office on Jalan Legian street in Kuta.

Amnaya Resort Kuta – What’s Nearby?

Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars

Shinta Warung – The only place to eat along the short access lane to the hotel. charming and friendly with a limited selection of tasty local food.
Spice Mantraa – Authentic Indian cuisine and stunning décor. Virtually opposite the corner of the main road and access lane.
Bamboo Bar & Grill – Cut above the normal bistro, with exquisite and spacious setting. Plenty of sports on TV and daily specials. 100m north up the road from Spice Mantraa.
Warung Damar – Quaint, welcoming, and shady. Very tasty and authentic Indonesian cuisine. Popular for the rijstaffel shared plates of local food. 50m past the Bamboo.
Discovery Mall – Unmissable, opposite the corner with the main road and access lane to the hotel – offers a substantial food court on the top floor with top-notch views, as well as classy eateries facing the sea such as Ocean 360 Beach Club.

Shops & Markets

Oodles of shops in both directions. Kuta’s second and third-largest malls are within a short walk:

Discovery – Opposite the corner of the access lane and main road.
Lippo – 600m south of Discovery.

Attractions

Waterbom – The hotel is very close to – and some rooms are within earshot of – this excellent waterpark with its slides, rides, and pools that are equally popular with adults and children.