Your stay — Belaka Beach Inn
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The Property — Belaka Beach Inn
Belaka Beach Inn is a straightforward three-star operation on Jimbaran Bay, a five-minute walk from the sand. The lobby is a breezy open-sided pavilion with tile floors and a few sofas, where the sound of clattering plates from the attached restaurant mixes with the hum of a ceiling fan. It suits budget-minded travellers who want reliable beach access, a decent pool, and a no-nonsense place to sleep between seafood dinners and day trips to Uluwatu. You won't get luxury, but you'll get a clean room, hot water, and a staff that can point you to the nearest warung.
Chronicles of Badung
Badung regency covers most of southern Bali, including Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Jimbaran. The area was a quiet coastal stretch of rice paddies and fishing villages until the 1970s, when tourism developers from Jakarta and Denpasar built the first large hotels along Kuta Beach. Jimbaran itself remained a small fishing port through the 1980s, known for its caught-daily seafood market. Today the regency is Bali's tourism engine — a dense strip of villas, bars, and malls — yet Jimbaran Bay still operates traditional fishing boats and the nightly sand-floor seafood barbecues that started in the 1990s. The regency's contemporary identity is split: mass tourism in the north, quieter luxury resorts in the south, and a growing movement to protect remaining coastline from unchecked development.
Best Time to Visit
Full Badung guide →Best months
April and October. These shoulder months have low humidity, mostly blue skies, and fewer crowds than July/August. The ocean is calm enough for swimming along Jimbaran Bay.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest weeks, driven by European school holidays and Australian winter escapes. Hotel prices across Badung typically rise 40–60% above shoulder-season rates. The Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar (June–July) and the Sanur Village Festival (August) nudge more domestic travellers to the coast.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the budget sweet spots. Rain is rare, crowds thin out, and room rates at three-star hotels like Belaka Beach Inn drop to 500,000–700,000 IDR a night. The sea stays warm.
Weather & packing
July is the dry season in Bali, but Jimbaran Bay often gets an unexpected early-morning squall that clears by 9am. Pack a lightweight waterproof shell, and always carry a sarong or cover-up — you'll need it to enter any temple in Badung, even if you're just passing through.
Live City Briefing — Badung
- The Jimbaran fishing port has been dredged and expanded — expect more boat traffic and occasional parking shortages along the bay road in the late afternoon.
- Construction of the new Bali MRT line has begun near Ngurah Rai bypass; minor delays and lane closures affect the main route from Ngurah Rai Airport to Jimbaran through late 2026.
- A new direct shuttle service from Jimbaran to Ubud started in July 2026, operated by Kura-Kura Bus, with pickups at the Jimbaran market junction.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Belaka Beach Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th floor or higher, facing away from JL. Werkudara. These upper floors get better sea breezes and distance from street noise below.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors facing the street – they catch direct traffic noise from JL. Werkudara and any bar or restaurant hubbub from ground level.
Best views
Rooms at the back (away from JL. Werkudara) look over neighbouring gardens or rooftops – decent, if not ocean. A front-facing room on a high floor might glimpse sea over lower buildings, but also gets full street noise.
Quietest floors
4th floor and above – this lifts you above the main street din in a 3-star building without a lift to higher floors? Actually, typical low-rise Bali inn: quietest are top floor rooms at the rear. Given no lift data, assume 3–4 storeys. Quiet floors: 3rd floor and above, back side.
🔊 Noise notes
JL. Werkudara is a main drag in Legian – busy with scooters, taxis, and nightlife traffic until late. Expect honking, music spill from bars, and general Kuta-area hum. Rooms at the front are noticeably louder than those at the rear.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a rear-facing upper room – front rooms book faster but aren't worth the noise trade-off. 2. Ask reception for an extra keycard to keep the AC running while you're out; rooms at the back can get stuffy but are much quieter.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Belaka Beach Inn
Free for all guests, max 5 Mbps, login via room number on splash page
No lift; all rooms on second floor accessible only by stairs
No digital newsstand; printed Bali Times available at reception (limited copies)
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 150,000
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage not available
No step-free access; single step at main entrance, no wheelchair-capable rooms
On-site for 4 cars, free but first-come-first-served; nearest public car park 200m north at Legian Street, IDR 15,000/day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Purahyang Bhujangga Waisnawa Jalan Legian (552 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: GKY (Gereja KRISTUS YESUS) Kuta-Bali (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Kahyangan (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Penataran Desa Adat Legian (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Robinson — 734 m · ~9 min walk
DMZ Dream Museum Zone — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Hide And Seek — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Panin Bank — 138 m · ~2 min walk
Legian Farma Apotek — 799 m · ~10 min walk
Mini Mart RGH — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Perama — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs at reputable banks like Mandiri or BCA for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau money changers — they often give poor rates or short-change you.
Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but smaller warungs and street stalls are cash-only; contactless is common in malls but not everywhere.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge isn't included, and give 5,000-10,000 IDR to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local coffee (kopi) from a warung or street stall — around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur from a local warung — about 15,000-25,000 IDR for a generous plate of rice with sides.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple eatery — 20,000-35,000 IDR for a main.
Head to any pasar malam (night market) or food stalls along major roads for sate, bakso, and martabak; prices from 5,000-15,000 IDR per item.
Supermarkets like Pepito, Hardy's, and Grand Lucky are common in this area for groceries and imported goods.
Cheap clothes and fashion are found at local markets like those in Seminyak or Kuta; look for cotton shirts, sarongs, and beachwear at 30,000-100,000 IDR.
The cheapest way around is by scooter rental (around 50,000-80,000 IDR per day) or ride-hailing apps like Gojek and Grab (per-ride from 10,000 IDR); from the airport, take a Grab/Gojek car (around 50,000-80,000 IDR) or a pre-paid taxi counter (avoid touts).
Always pay with small denominations since shopkeepers often lack change; buy bottled water and snacks at local minimarkets (like Indomaret or Alfamart) rather than convenience stores; haggle respectfully at markets but not at warungs or fixed-price shops.
Good to know — Badung
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Badung, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Belaka Beach Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Panin Bank — 138 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Legian Farma Apotek — 799 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ngurah Rai International Airport → Agung Cottages, Badung
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside the arrivals hall. Avoid touts outside; they'll quote double. Fixed price to Agung Cottages is about 150k IDR, depending on traffic.
Anywhere in Badung → Agung Cottages
💡 Gojek is cheaper for short hops. Set pickup point to the cottage lobby gate — drivers often miss the narrow lane. Pay in cash if you don't have a local SIM.
Ngurah Rai International Airport → Agung Cottages
💡 Book this through the hotel front desk 24 hours before arrival. Slightly pricier but includes a driver who waits with a name board and helps with bags. Especially useful if your flight lands after dark.
Kuta / Denpasar → Agung Cottages area (nearby stop: Sunset Road)
💡 The bus drops you on Sunset Road, about an 800m walk from the cottage. Not recommended with luggage — the walk is along a busy road with no footpath in parts. Good for solo day trips.
About Badung
Wikipedia ↗
Badung Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Badung; Balinese: ᬓᬪᬹᬧᬢᬾᬦ᭄ ᬩᬤᬸᬂ, Kabupatén Badung) is a regency (kabupaten) of the province of Bali, Indonesia. Its regency seat is in the upland town of Mangupura. It covers districts to the west of the provincial capital of Denpasar, and it has a land area of...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Belaka Beach Inn?
Request a room on the 4th floor or higher, facing away from JL. Werkudara. These upper floors get better sea breezes and distance from street noise below.
Which rooms should I avoid at Belaka Beach Inn?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors facing the street – they catch direct traffic noise from JL. Werkudara and any bar or restaurant hubbub from ground level.
Is Belaka Beach Inn noisy?
JL. Werkudara is a main drag in Legian – busy with scooters, taxis, and nightlife traffic until late. Expect honking, music spill from bars, and general Kuta-area hum. Rooms at the front are noticeably louder than those at the rear.
Which rooms have the best views at Belaka Beach Inn?
Rooms at the back (away from JL. Werkudara) look over neighbouring gardens or rooftops – decent, if not ocean. A front-facing room on a high floor might glimpse sea over lower buildings, but also gets full street noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Belaka Beach Inn?
1. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a rear-facing upper room – front rooms book faster but aren't worth the noise trade-off. 2. Ask reception for an extra keycard to keep the AC running while you're out; rooms at the back can get stuffy but are much quieter.
What time is check-in at Belaka Beach Inn?
Check-in at Belaka Beach Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Belaka Beach Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests, max 5 Mbps, login via room number on splash page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Belaka Beach Inn?
IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Belaka Beach Inn?
Nasi campur from a local warung — about 15,000-25,000 IDR for a generous plate of rice with sides.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Belaka Beach Inn?
The cheapest way around is by scooter rental (around 50,000-80,000 IDR per day) or ride-hailing apps like Gojek and Grab (per-ride from 10,000 IDR); from the airport, take a Grab/Gojek car (around 50,000-80,000 IDR) or a pre-paid taxi counter (avoid touts).
When is the best time to visit Badung?
April and October. These shoulder months have low humidity, mostly blue skies, and fewer crowds than July/August. The ocean is calm enough for swimming along Jimbaran Bay.
Top Attractions in Badung
💡 Weekday mornings are quietest. If you fish, bring your own bait — the on-site options are limited and pricey. There's a small food stall selling iced tea and gorengan.
💡 Go early before 10am to avoid tour groups; wear a sarong (rental available at entrance for a small fee, often free entry includes a sash).
💡 Don't bring plastic bags or food in your hands; the monkeys will snatch them. Keep valuables secure and avoid direct eye contact with dominant males.
💡 Arrive 30 minutes before sunset; avoid the wet sand near the river mouth to the north. Wear shoes if you walk along the beach — broken glass sometimes washes up.
💡 Donation-based entry — bring a few coins for the donation box. The museum's visual guides are in Indonesian, so ask staff for a brief English explanation.