The Legian Seminyak, BalivsDiscovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Legian Bali ranks slightly better than Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel. The Legian Bali ranks #25 in Bali with approval from 5 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Legian Seminyak, Bali
Jl. Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $406/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Set among the bustling shops and nightspots of Seminyak, 45 minutes northwest of Kuta, the Legian occupies one of the best stretches of beach on the southern coast."
Lonely Planet
"The Legian is flash and brash – one of the reasons it's a fave with people who use their own jets to reach Bali." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The undisputed glamour-puss of Bali hotels, the all-suite Legian sits center stage on fabulous Legian Beach, just a quick skip from the swish shops and nightclubs of Seminyak." Full review
Star Service
"The Legian offers excellent accommodations, scenic sea views and solitude at a reasonable price." Full review
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Be sure to arrange transport from the hotel or have directions written clearly for your taxi driver, or you will end up at the better-known Legian Beach hotel.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Offering the perfect counterpoint to the action of its Seminyak beachfront, The Legian exudes tranquil Balinese minimalism with pools, fountains, teakwood, and 67 intimate suites." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Tropical elegance, class and style emanate from every corner of this frangipani-scented five-star on Seminyak Beach." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"A boutique seaside hideaway on buzzy Seminyak Beach made up of stylish suites and all-frills villas, hotel The Legian Bali is a study in two kinds of luxury." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Legian offers suites, clustered around the hotel’s nexus, a three-tiered swimming pool surrounded by umbrella-shaded decks and manicured gardens...there’s 24-hour room service for the shy." Full review
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel
Jalan Kartika Plaza, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $43/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is one of Kuta's long-time hotels right on the main strip. Their classic oceanfront rooms feature dark varnished furnishings and spectacular views of Kuta Beach, just steps away." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The 312 spacious rooms in four-storey blocks at this large resort front expansive gardens and a gigantic swimming pool." Full review
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For a real splurge, rent one of the private villas on the water (units two to seven are best).
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 381-room hotel is located right on Kuta Beach next to the Discovery Shopping Mall." Full review