Your stay — 100 Sunset Hotel
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The Property — 100 Sunset Hotel
100 Sunset Hotel sits on Poppies Lane II, a narrow, buzzing strip of bars and warungs a five-minute walk from Kuta Beach. The lobby is open-air, tiled and cool, with a small reception desk and a seating area facing a modest pool. It’s a 3-star aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who want to be in the thick of Kuta’s nightlife and surf scene without paying resort prices. Rooms are clean, functional and basic — think white linoleum floors, air-con and a flat-screen TV — fine for sleeping between beach sessions and bar crawls.
Chronicles of Kuta
Kuta began as a small fishing village and became a port for Dutch colonial trade in the 19th century, but its modern story starts in the 1930s when surfers discovered the long left-hand break off its beach. By the 1970s, cheap bungalows and backpacker hostels sprouted along the sand, turning Kuta into Bali’s first mass-tourism hub. The 2002 bombings devastated the area, but rebuilding and security upgrades brought visitors back, and today Kuta is a dense, noisy strip of souvenir shops, sports bars and hotels. Culturally, it’s a high-energy collision of Balinese Hindu tradition — you’ll still see daily offerings on pavements — and global surf-and-party culture. The beach remains the draw: a wide, grey-sand sweep with legendary sunsets basic enough to hold a beer and watch.
Best Time to Visit
Full Kuta guide →Best months
April, May and October — dry season but not peak tourist influx, so you get reliable sun, calm seas for swimming and lower room rates than July–August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season for Australian school holidays and European summer breaks. Kuta’s beach and bars are packed, hotel prices double, and traffic on the Bypass road can be gridlocked. Nyepi (Balinese New Year, usually March) shuts the island entirely for a day but spikes demand just before and after.
Budget shoulder season
March, June and November offer drier weather than the monsoon months, smaller crowds and hotel rates 30–40% below peak. You still get decent surf and fewer people on the sand.
Weather & packing
Kuta’s climate is equatorial: expect temperatures around 27°C year-round, but the wet season (November–March) brings short, heavy downpours that often clear by lunchtime. Pack flip-flops, lightweight cotton clothing, a rain jacket or compact umbrella, and reef-safe sunscreen — the Balinese government recently banned single-use plastics and certain sunscreens that damage coral.
Live City Briefing — Kuta
- The Kuta beachfront area is currently undergoing a long-awaited pedestrianisation project — sections of the main path between Hard Rock Cafe and Beachwalk Mall are closed for widening and repaving, due to finish late 2026.
- Bali’s new tourist tax of 150,000 IDR (about £7.50) per person, introduced in February 2025, is now collected at the airport arrival hall, so expect an extra queue on landing.
- Several new rooftop bars have opened along Legian Street, notably a revamped Sky Garden that’s split into three floors of music genres, drawing bigger crowds to the area after dark.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to 100 Sunset Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 at the back of the hotel, away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise from the lobby and passing scooters, but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The rear-facing side offers quieter sleep in a busy area.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—these are closest to the street and can pick up traffic noise, plus any restaurant or bar activity at ground level. Rooms directly next to the lift shaft may also hum at night; ask for a room at least two doors away from the lift.
Best views
No ocean views from a 3-star hotel on Jalan Raya Kuta. Best view is a side-facing room overlooking the street and local shops—interesting but not picturesque. Avoid paying extra for a ‘pool view’ unless you actually want to watch other guests swim.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest, assuming standard build and soundproofing. Mid-height reduces road rumble while staying away from roof-top plant noise, if any.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Raya Kuta is a main artery: motorbikes from dawn, club music from nearby bars until 2am. Even 100 Sunset is set back slightly, street noise will be audible on lower floors. Ask for a fan-only room—A/C units can be loud, and local air-con cycles might rattle at night.
Insider tips
1. Request a room with a balcony for drying swimsuits—cheaper than using the hotel laundrette and local humidity dries fast. 2. Check in before 6pm to secure a quieter rear room; the front desk often fills street-front rooms first with late arrivals.
- 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 — 100 Sunset Hotel
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; typical speed 15 Mbps download; no login, just accept terms on landing page
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; lobby TV shows local news. No digital newsstand
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 (no fee). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 IDR 150,000 until 18:00, after 18:00 full night charged
Free luggage storage in locked room behind reception; open 07:00–22:00
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door (request at check-in); lift to all floors. Narrow bathroom thresholds may be tight for wheelchairs
On-site parking IDR 50,000 per night (uncovered, 15 spaces, first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park at Kuta Beach parking lot (IDR 30,000 per day, 5-min walk). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Keteb (374 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Payung (851 m · ~11 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Banjar Pande Mas Kuta (865 m · ~11 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Dharmayana Temple (868 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Istana Kuta Galeria — 932 m · ~12 min walk
Bali Shell Museum — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 509 m · ~6 min walk
Kimia Farma — 567 m · ~7 min walk
Indomaret — 57 m · ~1 min walk
Perama — 662 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in Kuta (look for 'no commission' signs); rates at Ngurah Rai airport and tourist bureaux are poor, so change just enough there.
Credit and debit cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted in hotels and mid-range restaurants; many local warungs and market stalls are cash-only. Contactless is common in bigger shops.
Not mandatory, but appreciated: leave 5-10% at restaurants if no service charge; round up taxi fares; hotel staff IDR 10,000-20,000 for baggage/cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (strong black coffee with sugar) from a warung costs around IDR 5,000-10,000.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or mie goreng at a warung: about IDR 15,000-25,000.
A main dish like sate ayam or ikan bakar at a simple local restaurant: roughly IDR 25,000-40,000.
Head to the evening food stalls along Poppies Lane or near Kuta Market for cheap, freshly cooked options like nasi goreng or martabak.
Small local minimarkets (Indomaret, Alfamart) dot the area for basics; bigger supermarkets like Hypermart are in nearby malls (e.g. Lippo Mall Kuta).
Kuta Art Market and stalls along Legian Street sell affordable sarongs, T-shirts, and beachwear; bargaining is expected.
Cheapest way around: rent a scooter for about IDR 50,000-70,000/day. From the airport, take a metered taxi or ride-hailing app (Gojek/Grab) to central Kuta for around IDR 50,000-80,000.
Eat at warungs not beachfront restaurants; negotiate with street vendors and taxi drivers before committing; buy water and snacks at minimarkets rather than tourist stalls.
Good to know — Kuta
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not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18090.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
KutaIn Kuta, Bali, you can also contact your hotel reception or tourist police (Polda Bali) at +62 361 222222. International SOS provides medical assistance at +62 361 710505. For non-emergencies, contact local authorities through your accommodation.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kuta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at 100 Sunset Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 509 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 567 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kuta Central Area → Seminyak Beach / Local destinations
💡 Authentic local experience; ideal for short hops around Kuta/Seminyak; watch valuables in crowds
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Jas Boutique Villas Seminyak
💡 Bluebird is metered and reliable; Gojek app offers fixed prices upfront, reducing negotiation hassle
Seminyak / Kuta → Flexible local destinations
💡 Rent scooter for flexibility exploring Kuta/Seminyak; ensure valid license and wear helmet; traffic challenging for inexperienced riders
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Jas Boutique Villas Seminyak
💡 Book pre-arranged shuttles through your hotel for guaranteed pickup and best rates
About Kuta
Wikipedia ↗
Kuta (Balinese: ᬓᬸᬢ/ᬓᬹᬝ) is a tourist area, administratively an urban village (kelurahan), and the capital of Kuta District, Badung Regency, southern Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is a part of the Denpasar metropolitan area, 12 km (7.5 mi) south of downtown Denpasar. Originally known as a fishing village, i...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at 100 Sunset Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3-5 at the back of the hotel, away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level noise from the lobby and passing scooters, but still low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The rear-facing side offers quieter sleep in a busy area.
Which rooms should I avoid at 100 Sunset Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor—these are closest to the street and can pick up traffic noise, plus any restaurant or bar activity at ground level. Rooms directly next to the lift shaft may also hum at night; ask for a room at least two doors away from the lift.
Is 100 Sunset Hotel noisy?
Jalan Raya Kuta is a main artery: motorbikes from dawn, club music from nearby bars until 2am. Even 100 Sunset is set back slightly, street noise will be audible on lower floors. Ask for a fan-only room—A/C units can be loud, and local air-con cycles might rattle at night.
Which rooms have the best views at 100 Sunset Hotel?
No ocean views from a 3-star hotel on Jalan Raya Kuta. Best view is a side-facing room overlooking the street and local shops—interesting but not picturesque. Avoid paying extra for a ‘pool view’ unless you actually want to watch other guests swim.
What are insider tips for staying at 100 Sunset Hotel?
1. Request a room with a balcony for drying swimsuits—cheaper than using the hotel laundrette and local humidity dries fast. 2. Check in before 6pm to secure a quieter rear room; the front desk often fills street-front rooms first with late arrivals.
What time is check-in at 100 Sunset Hotel?
Check-in at 100 Sunset Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does 100 Sunset Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; typical speed 15 Mbps download; no login, just accept terms on landing page
Is there a city or tourist tax at 100 Sunset Hotel?
None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near 100 Sunset Hotel?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or mie goreng at a warung: about IDR 15,000-25,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from 100 Sunset Hotel?
Cheapest way around: rent a scooter for about IDR 50,000-70,000/day. From the airport, take a metered taxi or ride-hailing app (Gojek/Grab) to central Kuta for around IDR 50,000-80,000.
When is the best time to visit Kuta?
April, May and October — dry season but not peak tourist influx, so you get reliable sun, calm seas for swimming and lower room rates than July–August.
Top Attractions in Kuta
💡 Start at half the asking price and walk away if they don't match—vendors often call you back with a better deal. Go early morning for fresh stock and fewer crowds.
💡 Visit just before sunset when the surrounding area is quiet—it's a sombre but respectful stop, not a photo op.
💡 Look for the stall with the longest queue of locals—that's where the food is best. Bring small bills for easier transactions.
💡 Skip the middle section near the lifeguard towers—go south toward the airport for quieter spots and fewer vendors.
💡 Buy tickets online the night before—queues at the gate are long and prices are higher. Bring reef shoes for the concrete paths.