Grand Barong Resort Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay

Pros

Central Kuta location near shops, bars, and restaurants
Five-minute walk to the beach
Well-maintained rooms with fridges, desks, and flat-screen TVs
Some units have direct pool access from their patios
Two outdoor pools -- each with a swim-up bar -- and a kids' pool
Full-service spa with outdoor treatment areas available
Restaurant with breakfast buffets and themed nights
Sports bar and 24-hour room service
Free Wi-Fi throughout

Cons

Not directly on the beach
Rooms facing the lagoon pool can be noisy
Food receives mixed reviews
Decor is a bit dated

Bottom Line

Popular with all types of travelers, the mid-range Grand Barong Resort is a decent property in the heart of Kuta's action, set about a five-minute walk from the beach. The 139 rooms here are bright and mostly spacious, if a bit dated, equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and desks. Most units have pool views (or even direct pool access), while those facing the lagoon pool can be noisy, especially in late afternoon and early evening. Features here include two outdoor pools -- each with a swim-up bar -- a full-service spa, and free Wi-Fi. Dining-wise, there are a restaurant with an extensive buffet spread every morning, a sports bar, and 24-hour room service. For an affordable getaway set along the beach, consider Grand Istana Rama Hotel Bali.

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Hotel & Amenities Photos

Superior Room

Family Suite

Deluxe Room with Lagoon Pool Access

Suite

Sunken Pool

Amenities

Executive Suite

Restaurants and Bars

Lagoon Pool

The Hotel

Deluxe Room

Amenities

Internet
Pool
Spa

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What's the Scene Like at Grand Barong Resort?

This affordable property offers decent features close to the beach for all types of leisure travelers.

Grand Barong is a lively resort that attracts couples, friends, and families alike, especially from Australian. This affordable hotel is set in the heart of Kuta, within walking distance of the beach, making it a convenient choice. The design here is a bit dated and uninspired, with simple wood furniture, tile floors, and gingham-patterned fabrics on beds and in the restaurant. Nonetheless, everything is well-maintained. Although the beach and numerous bars are within easy reach, there are a couple features to keep guests on-site. The Sunken Pool has a swim-up bar, as does the Lagoon Pool, which is larger are more buzzing. A sports bar and restaurant that hosts themed nights such as barbecue offer dining opportunities, though food is mediocre. Overall, the low rates make this a solid pick, though better values can be found.

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Where is Grand Barong Resort Located?

It's located in central Kuta, surrounded by restaurants, bars, and shops, and a five-minute walk from the beach.

Grand Barong Resort is located in a busy, crowded area of Kuta, and its main entrance spills right onto a narrow road full of souvenir shops, bars, restaurants, tattoo parlors, and mini-marts. The area is lively and crowded, and traffic is often quite congested. Kuta Beach and the sprawling Beachwalk Shopping Center takes about five to seven minutes to reach on foot. It's about a 25-minute drive to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, traffic permitting.

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What are Rooms Like at Grand Barong Resort?

Spacious, bright rooms have balconies, fridges, desks, and air-conditioning.

The property offers a few room types, all of which are designed in a similar style that's a bit bland. Expect off-white walls, streamlined wood furniture, and tile floors, plus gingham-patterned bedspreads and floral artwork. Entry-level Superior Rooms measure 28 square meters (302 square feet), while Family Suites, which have separate living areas with sofa beds, measure 60 square meters (646 square feet). All rooms have furnished terraces, and the Deluxe Lagoon Access Rooms provide direct access into the pool. However, these rooms can be a bit noisy due to music at the pool.

Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kettles, small bottles of free bottled water, mini-fridges, closets with safes, slippers, and robes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms in most categories are snug, equipped with walk-in rainfall showers and wall-mounted shampoo and body wash dispensers, plus a smattering of other toiletries.

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What Features are Available at Grand Barong Resort?

Ample features include two outdoor pools with swim-up bars, full-service spa, restaurant with buffet spreads, and a sports bar.

Life at this hotel centers around the two swimming pools, both of which are flanked by rooms. The Sunken Pool sits at the front of the hotel and tends to be quieter, despite its swim-up bar. The larger Lagoon Pool is behind it, further into the property, with a swim-up bar at its center and a mix of lounge chairs and cabanas. A small kids' pool off sits to one side. Music (live or recorded) often blares here from afternoon until evening and the vibe strikes a balance between party-centric and family-friendly.

Behind the pool is La Barong Restaurant, where all three meals are served, including an extensive hot buffet breakfast and Thursday-night barbecue specials. Food receives mixed reviews. Room service is available 24/7. Food and drinks are also available at the Royal Jack Sport Bar off the lobby, next to the main road. Other facilities include a full-service Jepsun Spa, which offers massages and a host of other treatments, with the option of getting treatments in poolside gazebos. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

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