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Suburban and beach area on Bali, Indonesia
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Legian is a beachfront town in South Bali, north of Kuta and south of Seminyak. Stretching north from Kuta, Legian offers the same easy access to shops and bars but a slightly more relaxed and less chaotic feeling. It is a low-key area where you can still get the low prices of Kuta without some of the hassle. The northern area of Legian bordering Seminyak offers a bit of an escape from the crowds and is also a popular surf beach.
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Has a collection of interesting paintings. You can also get custom-made paintings here.
Offers lessons lasting 2½ hours for Rp 390,000. They also rent boards for Rp 50,000 per hour, but if you have taken lessons with them, you can get a reduced rate of Rp 20,000 per hour. If renting from locals on the beach, be sure to use this fact to get a good price.
A spa treatment based upon the principles of restoring balance, beauty and harmony to mind and body.
A full range of treatments on offer including from basic therapeutic massage, to Javanese 'Lulur' body scrub and "Rempah and Honey" treatment, a traditional massage followed by a body mask of honey, clay, flowers and roots.
formerly called Warun Swan
Local joint, run and owned by a Balinese family. Try their nasi kuning (yellow rice with sides), or soto ayam (chicken soup). They also pay a lot of attention to their cleanliness and health standards.
Live music daily, Indonesian drag cabaret every Th F Sa at 22:15 and 23:15. Good service, Australian and Indonesian food. Despite the name, it is not by the beach.
Fresh Warung specialises in local & international dishes. It is small but cheerful, clean & serves up well-priced quality food. Emi, the owner, is cheeky and provides great service.
A huge, cavernous restaurant. The ambience and set up is not great, but the food is very reliable and this is a popular restaurant with Australian visitors especially. Been around since 1985. Broad menu offering seafood, western and Indonesian dishes.
Italian coffee (Segafredo), healthy food choices, Free WiFi and a relaxed environment. Wood fire pizza oven.
On the site that used to be Benny's Cafe, Lanai serves up big portions and has great views of the beach from the upstairs balcony.
Dine-in or takeaway Thai food. Lots of seafood and vegetarian options.
formerly Cafe Warna
Open from mid-afternoon. Food is decent, beachside setting very good indeed, and they have great bar. Closest restaurant to Hotel Jayakarta.
Broad Indonesian menu and all food is beautifully presented. Great for Balinese and Indonesian specialties: try the Bebek Betutu, slow-roasted duck with Balinese spices. Perhaps the best breakfast on the beach in Bali. Midrange prices (entree Rp 50,000-100,000) for upscale food, this is one of Bali's best bargains.
Popular Thai restaurant with very affordable prices. Large range of mid-priced meals.
A well-established restaurant with excellent Italian cuisine and especially good pasta dishes. On the Blue Ocean beach, and so a good spot to watch all the action whilst enjoying an excellent meal.
66 Corner offers cuisine from all over the globe. Happy hours from 16:00-18:00 with 30% off all beverages and free wifi is available. Covers also all sports games live on big screen TV, such as rugby, football, F1 and many more. Film nights every Tuesday and Thursday.
A happening beach-side dance bar. Popular with the pre Double Six crowd from about midnight-03:00. Lightweight clubwear is appropriate and they can get sniffy about singlets and sandals. Check local listings for special events and name DJs.
This live music bar has been around forever and gives a distinct impression of being stuck in a timewarp. Still, the bands are fun and beer is cheap.
Opening in the afternoon and closing at 01:00. Offers entertainment with a large collection of retro music videos from 1964-2000. A good variety of Tapas and drinks at reasonable prices. Selected smoking areas.
This legendary surfie hangout from the 1970s remains an oasis of crustiness in the midst of the many mid-range hotels on Legian beachfront and beyond. Rp 120,000/night for a large room with a couple of single beds or a double, an outdoor bathroom and kitchen facilities. No pool but the beach is on the doorstep, you'll only get one thin blanket, toilet rolls and towels only if you ask, and a noisy fan. No extra charge for mosquitoes and dust. Air-con is Rp 30,000 more. The place has an ambience all of its own and the staff are a delight once you get through the door. You are likely to be told the place is full, but be persistent as there's often a room available.
Deluxe room, 16 m², 4-star hotel.
In Kuta. Clean budget hotel, pool, inexpensive bar. Good backpacker vibe. Slightly overpriced.
This popular hotel has a tiny pool and friendly staff. It's 3 min from Legian beach. The cheapest rooms come with hot water, breakfast and TV. Air-con is a bit more. Has wifi but not in rooms and costs Rp 15,000/hour. A lot of long term expatriates stay here.
Rooms with a private bathroom, outdoor pool, bar and a restaurant on site.
Formerly the Bali Dwira Hotel
Contemporary hotel with in-house spa, restaurant, bar and a large swimming pool.
At beach end of Jl Padma with beach view and good dining options.
44 rooms with basic amenities, restaurant, swimming pool, wifi.
Courtyard Hotel and Apartments
Good value rooms and 1-2 apartments in a small complex with full hotel facilities. Nice pool and passable coffee shop. Every apartment has an equipped mini-kitchen.
Large swimming pool, restaurant with free wifi.
Superior Room, 18 m², 4-star hotel, has large roof pool.
Jayakarta Bali Legian
Huge hotel which is a long-time favourite with families from Australian and New Zealand. It has seen better days though and is looking more than a bit tired. Has a club section which offers managed timeshare service apartments with kitchens for nightly rental from Rp 850,000.
10 double rooms with cableTV and ensuite. For the budget conscious, there are 2 dorms available from Rp 200,000 (low season), Rp 250,000 (high) incl tax/free cont.breakfast. Dorm has a personal locker and good personal space. Airport pickup included for stay of 3 nights or more. Infinity pool, café, high-speed Wi-Fi, massage services.
On the beach, standard of service and décor is high for the price.
Budget clean hotel on the northern border of Legian where it meets Seminyak.
Small boutique hotel near Legian beach.
A modern style block with 14 apartments with 2-3 bedroom options. Elevator, swimming pool in a landscaped garden, breakfast included, free wifi, 24 hr security.
Double or twin air-con rooms, large pool, simple restaurant.
Located in main street Legian, only a 2-minute walk from Ground Zero Monument, 10-minute walk from Kuta Beach and a 5-minute drive from Kuta Square.
A boutique hotel on the beach which would happily be at home in chic Seminyak. Beautifully designed with top quality spa, restaurant and large pool. The rooms are contemporary in design and decoration. Forty four rooms in the main building and then several detached cottages including a private 2 bedroom villa.
All rooms have air-conditioner, private toilet and shower, cable TV, refrigerator, mini bar, coffee/tea maker, balcony/terrace, telephone, writing desk, complimentary bottled mineral water, iron and ironing board. Some of its facilities are spa, restaurant, bars, wedding venues, swimming pool and garden.
Good spot on Legian Beach. In-house spa, gym and restaurant that serves very good breakfast.
A huge apartment hotel right on the beach. Offers one and 2 bedroom apartments with 4-star standard hotel facilities.
These holiday villas have resort amenities and provide nice gardens, elegant pools and a traditional Balinese atmosphere. The swimming pool has a unique water curtain and is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Nestled back in the quite lanes of Legian, 400 m from Legian beach.
3-bedroom villa, open living area, dining and kitchen, pool with bale at the end surrounded by well-tended gardens while being superbly located in Legian.
The airport is located south of Legian and a taxi or car journey from there will take about will take about 20 minutes. A pre-paid coupon taxi fare from the airport is Rp 55,000.
Read in the guideMost of Legian can be covered on foot if you are not in a hurry, but taxis are plentiful as are motorbike rental outlets. Expect to pay Rp 50,000 to 80,000 per day for renting a motorbike.
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