As someone who has travelled extensively, there are a few things I look for in a hotel. Of course comfort and great service comes up high on the list, but also the location matters a lot to me. I prefer to be in a good location so that I can walk to a lot of places. This saves money on transport, but it also allows greater freedom – you can come and go as you please.
Bali Rani in Kuta has one of the best locations that I’ve ever stayed in – it’s literally right across the road from a large shopping centre, 2 minutes down the road from the biggest waterpark in Asia, Waterbom, and a minute’s walk to the beach. There’s great restaurants lining the street, a bunch of Minimarts and anything else you could need within a few minutes in any direction. This hotel seriously is the best location to stay in Kuta.
Bali Rani Kuta Review
When I first arrived at Bali Rani I was a little apprehensive: the hotel is on a main road, so I wondered if that might deter from the relaxing holiday experience we had planned. Nope. The foyer is grand, decorated with beautiful paintings and sculptures. The staff greeted us with a smile and check-in was a breeze. Within moments I had forgotten the hotel was on a main road.
Walking towards our room, we saw a beautiful outdoor seating area surrounded by a lillypad pond, that was full of vibrant fish. There were lush trees all around and this hotel felt more like a nature reserve in parts than a hotel.
The room was well appointed and had ample space for suitcases, which is always appreciated when traveling as it prevents clutter in the room.
Please note the reason the bed is messy is because we immediately laid down on it – and then I realised I had to take a photo haha!
One of the things I noticed immediately about the Rani Bali was the clear eco-friendly intentions. This is a hotel that cares about the environment, while wanting to maintain a high level of service. The toilet was a modern bidet style toilet, there were little notes dotted across the room with suggestions on how to minimise the environmental impact of your stay, if you so wished. It was a really nice touch and I felt happy to be in a hotel that was concerned about the environment, too.
The room also featured a large flat screen TV, a mini bar which was quite reasonable priced, a sweet little balcony overlooking the pond, and aircon which was on when we arrived in the room – a nice touch.
There’s a large pool area by the cafe where the buffet breakfast is served. It was so relaxing down here that I came here to sunbathe and to work. The breakfast was a considerable spread that varied daily, so we were able to try a lot of new things.
This hotel is perfect for families wanting somewhere where they can unwind and relax, and for couples who want a private oasis moments from Kuta’s main attractions.
Have you ever been to Kuta, Bali? What did you think?
