Budget
Sayang Maha Mertha Hotel
Technically in Kuta. Clean budget hotel, pool, inexpensive bar. Good backpacker vibe. Slightly overpriced, but can book online thru Hostelbookers.
Su's Cottages I
This popular hotel has a tiny pool and friendly staff. It's located only 3 min from Legian beach. The cheapest rooms come with hot water, breakfast and TV. For a bit more you get A/C as well. Has wifi but not in rooms and costs 15,000Rp/hour. A lot of long term expatriates stay here. Cheapest in the area.
Blue Ocean
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. For Rp 120,000/night you can get a large room with a couple of single beds or a double, an outdoor bathroom and kitchen facilities. No pool but the beach is right 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. For Rp 30,000 more you can get A/C. 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 nearly always a room available.
Midrange
Suri Wathi Hotel
A popular, cheap and cheerful hotel right in the centre of the hustle and bustle of Legian. A range of double or twin A/C rooms. Quite a large pool and simple restaurant. 5 min walk to the beach.
Sara Residence
A modern style block with 14 apartments with 2-3 bedroom options. Elevator, swimming pool in a landscaped garden, daily breakfast included, free wifi, 24 hr security.
Bali Mandira
Nicely situated hotel at the beach end of Jl Padma. Beach views and good dining options.
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. The apartments all have an equipped mini-kitchen.
Puri Dewa Bharata Hotel & Villas
Budget clean hotel on the northern border of Legian where it meets Seminyak.
The Island Hotel
10 double rooms with cableTV and ensuite. For the budget conscious, there is 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. If you book 3 nights or more, you can receive a free airport pickup. Infinity pool, cafe, Free high speed WiFi throughout and massage services.
Rama Garden Hotel
This place has been around a long time and has well appointed rooms and notably good service.
Hotel Jayakarta
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 (http://www.clubbali.com) which offers managed timeshare service apartments with kitchens for nightly rental from Rp 850,000.
All Seasons Legian
. A bright and breezy contemporary hotel. In-house spa, restaurant and bar and a large swimming pool. Excellent value for money and in a convenient location.
Mid-range accommodation abounds in Legian and there is an almost endless selection. Shop around and look for the best deals. Outside of the peak seasons you can get substantial discounts from decent beachfront hotels in this area.
Top end
Bali Niksoma
A boutique hotel on the beach which would happily be at home in chic Seminyak. Beautifully designed with top quality spa, restuarant 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.
The Padma Hotel
Very good spot right on Legian Beach. Recent renovations at have seen it gain a modern and fresh feel after a period when it was looking very faded. In-house spa, gym and restaurant that serves very good breakfast.
Outrigger OCN Apartments
A huge apartment hotel right on the beach. Offers one and 2 bedroom apartments with 4 star standard hotel facilities.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under US$25 |
| Mid-range | US$25-130 |
| Splurge | Over US$130 |
Squeezed between Kuta and Seminyak, this area has a wide variety of accommodation options, and especially so in the mid-range market. Legian is a bit more upmarket compared to the surfer and backpacker oriented Kuta, but distinctly downmarket from hip Seminyak.