Bali, IndonesiaKuta
Mamaka Bali
Retro surf clubhouse
Kuta Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
OvoloRetro surf clubhouse
It runs like a social beach club. Mornings belong to Kuta's surf breaks, and evenings shift to the rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
Lava stone and kebaya-inspired hues accompany Jason Childs surf photography across the rooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms and suites are colorful and modern, cheerfully decorated in a beachy palette of white, navy, and aquamarine, with raffia rugs and lamp shades.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly on Jalan Pantai Kuta, the hotel opens onto prime surf breaks, seafood stalls, and lively street-front energy.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature woven headboards and vibrant kebaya tones, paired with surf photography by Jason Childs and views toward the Indian Ocean.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Blue mosaic tiles line the rooftop infinity pool, bordered by cabanas and daybeds looking out over Kuta Beach.
At the table
Street 32 serves Pan-Asian dishes along the streetfront. Upstairs, Kuta Social Club grills seafood beneath open-air thatched rafters.
How it began
A former apartment hotel was gutted in 2020, rebuilt using Balinese craftsmanship, local lava stone, and scored brick.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.