SHERATON KUTA RESORT in Bali

Essentials
• Location: Jalan Pantai Kuta in South Kuta, next door to Beachwalk Shopping Center.
• Hotel website: marriott.com
• Hotel phone: +62 (0)361 846 5555
• Check prices for Sheraton Kuta Resort

Review of Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort in Bali.

The curved pool on a higher level at the Sheraton Kuta Resort offers excellent sea views.

Sheraton Kuta Resort – Luxury right above Bali’s most renowned beach and mall.

The gigantic lobby sets the scene: waterfalls, men playing gamelan instruments, and young ladies in traditional costumes welcoming guests. This modern and chic resort is, quite remarkably, located above the upmarket and extensive Beachwalk Shopping Center, right in the middle of Kuta. Every room is opulent, as expected of this international chain, featuring a bright contemporary décor and plush beds. And many rooms are angled with balconies offering beautiful views of the famed Kuta Beach and its celebrated sunsets. The upper-level infinity pool and adjacent gym also offer superb views, as well as a pleasing breeze, while the entire resort somehow avoids most noise from the traffic below.

Sheraton Kuta Resort – The Location

Area: Above the Beachwalk Shopping Center and facing the beachside road. Just across the road from Kuta Beach.
Address: Midway along Jalan Pantai Kuta, the beachside road that heads north one-way. In Kuta, the major tourist region in Bali.
How to Get There: The only way to/from the airport is by metered taxi or chartered car with a driver. This takes about 25 minutes, depending on traffic.
Handy to: All the facilities at Kuta. Beachwalk Shopping Center.

Sheraton Kuta Resort – The Basics

Guests: Almost all guests are couples of all ages. Far better family options elsewhere.
Kids Club: Play@Sheraton is a fun room packed with TVs, computers, games, and books. Small pool attached.
Beach: Just across the road is the renowned Kuta Beach. It’s public, hence very busy at times, but wide and well-shaded, and the sunsets are legendary. Plenty of drink stalls on the sand. Waves are often more suitable for surfers, so take care and swim between the flags.
Views: Many rooms are angled towards the ocean and most offer direct sea views, albeit across the road. Better views from the upper floors. But other rooms face inwards, overlooking an offshoot of the pool.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Presidential Suites feature plunge pools.
 Extras: Bicycle rental.
Parking: Free and secure parking available but very limited spots. Check when booking. But think long and hard before driving anywhere in Bali.
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +62 (0)361 846 5555
Email: Send a message through the website.
Website: marriott.com

Sheraton Kuta Resort – Amenities

Pool: The infinity pool on an upper floor provides the finest views within the hotel. Overlooks the road, hence it’s noisy, but distant from the public walking along the road. Small children’s pool attached.
Spa: The luxurious Shine Spa for Sheraton offers treatments for couples and children.
Fitness Center: Open 24/7, the Sheraton Fitness gym overlooks the pool and shares some of the same divine sea views. Fitness classes can also be arranged.
For Families: Baby-sitting.
Other Facilities: Internet Center. Chemist/gift shop. Laundry. Hairdressing Salon. Florist. Moneychanger. Cash machine.

Sheraton Kuta Resort – Food and Drink

Restaurants & Bars: Feast Restaurant – Chic but casual dining all day, extra-long menu, and open-plan kitchen areas. Regular buffets popular with guests and the public. • Bene Italian Kitchen – Elegant and authentic bistro on the rooftop. More than the usual pizzas and pastas. Extensive wine list. Dress up. Reservations required. • The Lounge – Super-comfy lounge chairs for cocktails and afternoon tea while admiring the ocean views.
Breakfast: Not included and a substantial extra cost.
Room Service: Available 24/7.

Sheraton Kuta Resort – Rooms

Room Types: Deluxe Room • Deluxe Ocean View • Deluxe Ocean Front • Ocean View Suite • Ocean Front Suite • Presidential Suite • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: No smoking allowed anywhere within the hotel grounds.
Best Room: The massive Presidential Suites feature extended balconies with direct ocean views from full-length windows and plunge pools surrounded by wooden decking. On 2 levels with separate living and dining rooms.
For Families: Many rooms feature 2 double beds and some have connecting doors.

Sheraton Kuta Resort – Local Transport

Walking: Walkable to everything that Kuta has to offer.
Public Transport: In lieu of any public transport, the Kura-Kura Bus company links 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). Drivers hang about street corners, but it’s best to organize through the hotel. Driving a car is not recommended anywhere in Bali and renting one in Kuta is madness. Motorbikes are easy to rent and useful for getting around the backstreets of Kuta, 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, Perama, provides services all over Bali from its office on Jalan Legian street in Kuta, about 1 km away (quicker on foot than taxi).

Sheraton Kuta Resort – What’s Nearby?

Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars

Beachwalk Shopping Center – World-class mall with dozens of cafés and bars. Situated literally below the hotel.
Food Court – On an upper floor, with a vast range of Indonesian meals from ‘carts’ in a likable indoor setting.
Pizza e Birra – Along the beachside road for pizza, beer, and people-watching. Tempting daily specials and live music.
Kitchenette – Lovely French-style eatery for freshly-baked pastries, crepes, pastas, and huge breakfasts.
Café Sardinia – Spacious and classy. Popular for healthy and tasty food and its roadside position. Also, TV sports, happy hours, bottle shop, and wine list.
Bebek Tepi Sawah Beachwalk – An outlet of the island-wide chain specializing in crispy duck. Best views within the shopping center.
Fish & Co – One in a popular chain of seafood eateries where customers literally eat from a pan. Super-fresh and extra-tasty.

Nearby Shops & Markets

Minimarts everywhere, and shops in all directions.

Beachwalk Shopping Center – For a congregated and more varied selection of some 200 places to eat, drink, and shop in comfort, visit this world-class mall which is literally below the resort.

Sheraton Kuta Resort – The Hotel

The resort is located in the popular tourist area of Kuta.

The Sheraton Kuta Resort is perfectly positioned about midway along the main road in Kuta, the most popular tourist area in Bali.

The resort is located on the beach in Kuta.

The Sheraton dominates the beachside road in Kuta.

Traditional dancers give a warm welcome to guests.

Guests are always provided a warm welcome.

The rooms at the front offer great sea views.

Many rooms are angled towards the ocean, with those at the front offering direct and unobstructed sea views.

The upper-level pool offers great views and breeze.

On an upper level, the pool provides the sort of views and breeze not found at ground level.

There is no natural shade at the resort pool, but there are plenty of umbrellas.

The Lounge above the pool is a popular hangout place.

Many guests like to relax on a level above the pool which leads to The Lounge and where drinks can be served.

The rooms in the back face an off-shoot of the pool.

Rooms not facing the ocean overlook an offshoot of the pool. And with such limited space, gardens are virtually non-existent.

Kuta Beach is right opposite the resort.

The resort is just across the road from the world-famous Kuta Beach.

The waves at Kuta are not always swim-friendly.

Waves at the beach in Kuta can be rough at times, so take care.

Kuta Beach offers plenty of options to rent surfboards or enjoy beers.

There are plenty of places along Kuta Beach to rent surfboards and enjoy a beer.

The Beachwalk Shopping Center is located right under the resort.

Remarkably, the resort is located right above the Beachwalk Shopping Center.

Beachwalk is Bali's biggest and Kuta's best mall.

Beachwalk is the premier shopping area in Kuta and the largest mall in Bali.

Café Sardinia is known for its food, wines, and bottle shop.

At Beachwalk, Café Sardinia is popular for its range of meals as well as the wine list and bottle shop.

Pizza e Birra is perfect for pizza, beer, and watching passers-by.

For pizza, beer, and people-watching, Pizza e Birra at Beachwalk is ideal.

Kitchenette offers good and healthy food and drinks.

Also within the Beachwalk Shopping Center, the adorable Kitchenette offers a selection of tasty and healthy drinks and meals.

Fish & Co, on the ground floor of Beachwalk, is a popular eatery that specializes almost entirely in seafood.

Bebi Tepi Sawah is known for its crispy duck.

For traditional-style crispy duck and the finest views at Beachwalk, try the Bebi Tepi Sawah restaurant.

The mall's food court serves an excellent range of Indonesian fare.

For an extensive choice of Indonesian cuisine, a food court is on an upper floor of the Beachwalk Shopping Center. Check rates and availability: Sheraton Kuta Resort

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