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★★★★ 5 Star Rating · Hotel · Typically USD 50–120 / night
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali is a 5-star beachfront hotel on Jalan Kartika Plaza in Kuta, set in tropical gardens beside Discovery Shopping Mall, with rooms, suites, and villas that look over the Indian Ocean. It is one of the best-known Kuta hotels for families, couples, and groups who want a large resort-style stay on the sand, with a lagoon pool, a kids club, and a spa.
The hotel has 316 rooms, suites, and villas on a sprawling garden site, three restaurants, four bars, tennis and squash courts, and a helipad. If you are comparing Bali hotels and the best hotels in Kuta, it stands out for its direct beach access and its large facilities.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali has 13 room and suite variations, all in heritage Balinese style with a private balcony or terrace, a minibar, a safe, a coffee and tea maker, and free Wi-Fi. The Deluxe Garden View (33 m²) is the entry level, and the Grand Deluxe Oceanfront (35 m²) sits on the ground and second floors with views of the garden and sea. The Junior Suite (65 m²) adds extra space, and the signature Discovery Suite (118 m²) has two bedrooms, a living room, and a dining area for up to five guests. The Beachfront Villas (about 120 m²) are steps from the sand with two bedrooms, a private plunge pool, and butler service.
Guests can swim in the free-form lagoon pool with a swim-up Kul-Kul Bar, or let children enjoy the kids pool, the indoor and outdoor kids club, and the playgrounds. Discovery Spa and Health Club offers massages, spice treatments, and traditional rituals for couples and families, and there are tennis and squash courts, a fitness center, and yoga classes. Families can also join cooking classes, swimming lessons, and fish feeding in the pond. Free Wi-Fi, free parking, a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, a business center, and souvenir shops are available.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali has three restaurants and four bars, including Tepan Restaurant for teppanyaki dinners and the swim-up Kul-Kul Bar for cocktails. Breakfast is served as a buffet and is included in many rates, and the hotel is known for a sunset view just before dinner. Couples can book romantic dinners under the stars. Discovery Mall is next door, with dozens of restaurants and shops.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali sits on Jalan Kartika Plaza in South Kuta, directly on the beach. Discovery Shopping Mall is about 440 m away, Waterbom Bali about 510 m, and Tuban Beach about 0.7 km. The Bali Bombing Monument is about 1.9 km, Legian Beach about 2.8 km, and Ngurah Rai Airport about 4.3 km, around 13 minutes by car. For beachfront hotels in Kuta and more places to stay, browse Kuta hotels, or read about Kuta before you plan your days.
Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali works best for families, couples, and groups who want a big beachfront hotel with a pool, a spa, and a kids club next to a shopping mall. Guests score it 8.7 out of 10 on Booking.com, with location rated 9.1, and about 4.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor. One honest note: the hotel is large, rooms facing the garden can hear a nearby nightclub, and many guests find extras such as food, drinks, and spa treatments pricey.
Check-in at Discovery Kartika Plaza Hotel Bali is from 2:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability. Compare current rates and room types on Booking.com, Agoda and Expedia [BEST DEAL], then pick the one that fits your stay. Planning a wider trip? Browse more Bali hotels, or see other best hotels in Kuta.




We were a family of four with a 3-year-old and a 6-year-old. The promotion for one free child applied, and the 3-year-old (not yet 36 months) stayed for free. At just over 100,000 won per night, it’s absolutely the best value for money for using the pool, breakfast, and other facilities. The hotel is large, so there are many sights and activities to enjoy (performances, barbecue parties, kids club, etc.). Discovery Mall is right next door, and it’s a great hotel for watching the sunset.
We first stayed at Kartika Plaza 18 years ago and it is still an oasis in the busy Kuta area. The location is great, close to shops, restaurants and the airport. The hotel staff are super friendly and helpful who will do anything to make your stay enjoyable. The pool area is awesome and the breakfasts and ocean bar/resturant are great. While not a major issue, but maybe the rooms are a little tired when it comes to decor, lack of smart TV (for streaming) and could do with new towels and furniture at some point. Good wifi though 😁. Great value for money. Have booked in for 2027. 👍👍
Really nice selection of food with beautiful garden view, rooms clean , stunning location with nice spot for sunset, garden amazing beautiful 5* , staff nice and friendly always with welcoming smile, highly recommend to stay. Definitely we will go again same hotel when visit Bali.
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