Review: Aloft Bali Kuta at Beachwalk (new hotel!)

As the birthplace of Bali's tourism, Kuta has become the epicentre of tourism on this Island of Gods. It is often the first place that tourists head to upon arriving (it is just 15-minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, but that heavily depends on traffic). At Kuta they will find sandy beaches, shiny shopping malls, congested streets, and overwhelmingly many places to eat and drink. There is no shortage of hotels either. Directly connected to Beachwalk Shopping Centre, the Aloft Bali Kuta at Beachwalk is just steps from everything leisure. The 175-room hotel marks Marriott's 25th (!!!) property in Bali, and the second Aloft property after the Aloft Bali Seminyak located up north.

Aloft Bali Kuta at Beachwalk

This new hotel opened in 2022 just as tourism was beginning to return amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Like other Aloft hotels, it promises to cater to the next generation of travellers who are tech-savvy, music-loving, and young at heart.

Check in

Past security and the hotel's glass entrance, guests will find a vibrant reception area with multi-coloured lights that reflect the Aloft brand's bold passion and personality.

Hotel entrance

Reception desk

A spacious lobby

Stairs in the lobby

Instead of a welcome drink, guests are greeted with ice popsicles which provide respite to both Bali's heat and Kuta's intensity.

Complimentary ice popsicles upon check in

Walkway lined with colourful art

Aloft rooms

Aloft's rooms are designed in a loft-like layout. Here there are king/twin, pool view king/twin, pool terrace king/twin, and garden terrace king/twin. Connecting rooms are available. There are no suites or club lounge at this hotel.

The rooms measure 28sqm (301sqft) and are fitted with fridge, sofa, and 55-inch LED televisions. Twin rooms are arranged in a standard hotel layout.

Garden terrace twin room

Room interior

In king rooms, the layout is different and the bed faces the balcony.

Garden terrace king room

Room interior with sofa area

The garden terrace rooms comes with a terrace that can seat a couple, but it is not so private as adjacent terraces are just separated by a wall. It even seems possible to climb over.

Terrace seating

View from terrace seats

Garden view

Bathrobes are included, as are complimentary water (in glass bottles) and coffee amenities.

An open wardrobe on left

Bathrobe and ironing equipment

Water and coffee amenities

The bathrooms are enclosed in translucent panels, so it does not feel very private. The mirror was decorated and there is a standing shower with bath amenities in big containers.

Bathroom sink

Bathroom interior and toilet

Conditioner, shampoo, and body wash

Dining: Depot restaurant

Guests seeking to dine at the hotel will find Depot, which is the name of the all-day dining restaurant serving buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner. Both Indonesian and western dishes are available for order.

Lounge seating outside the restaurant

Depot restaurant

Restaurant interior

Buffet breakfast

Breakfast spread

A la carte lunch featuring different types of nasi goreng (fried rice) at Depot restaurant

Drinks: W XYZ bar

The W XYZ bar serves interesting cocktails, with live performances by local artists available on selected nights. It is adjacent to the Re:mix lounge where guests can relax and enjoy a game of billiard for free.

A locally-inspired pandan (leaves with vanilla/coconut flavour) cocktail at WXY Z bar

Swimming: Splash Pool

The bean-shaped Splash Pool is available for guests to swim against the backdrop of the garden's greenery. Towels and bar service are available by the pool.

Clear waters at Splash Pool

Gym: Re:charge

A 24-hour gym, Re:charge, overlooks the gardens and is available day and night.

Entrance to Re:charge

Fitness equipment in hotel gym

Garden views are available from the gym

The gym by night

Impression

At just a year old in 2023, this hotel is sparkling and comes with all the affordances of a brand new property. But there are many other new and great hotels in Bali too, including those of Marriott and other hotel chains. Ultimately, because it is time-consuming to get around Bali, the best place to stay probably depends on where one would like to be⁠—Kuta, Seminyak, Legian, Ubud, Canggu, Nusa Dua, etc.

Guests who pick Kuta and appreciate a direct access to Beachwalk Shopping Centre, benefitting from a wide range of retail and F&B options in a well-known landmark, will find this hotel convenient. Marriott Bonvoy members will note that Sheraton, Four Points, and Fairfield also have properties in Kuta. In total, an impressive 18 Marriott brands are represented across Bali.

Aloft Bali Kuta at Beachwalk

Address: Beachwalk Shopping Center, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Telephone: +62 361 2014 888