How dirty is Kuta Beach in Bali, and is it worth staying near Kuta Beach in October?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
Based on recent traveler feedback, Kuta Beach can be littered, but it is not necessarily as bad as viral videos make it look. Some travelers prefer Nusa Dua for swimming, though they also reported some trash there.
What the community said
In the most recent feedback, Kuta Beach did not look extreme in real life: the ocean and shoreline were described as not nearly as catastrophic as some videos suggest, so staying nearby does not automatically mean a terrible experience.
9 days ago Kuta Beach
A traveler who stopped briefly at Kuta Beach said it was noticeably dirty and not a place they would choose to stay. They then moved on to Nusa Dua, where there was still some trash, but swimming was still considered possible.
9 days ago Kuta Beach; Nusa Dua
The concern came from videos showing Kuta Beach looking extremely dirty. The main practical issue was whether staying near the beach in October would be unpleasant, but follow-up comments suggest the real situation may be less dramatic than online clips.
9 days ago Kuta Beach; October