HARRIS Hotel Kuta Tuban Bali

This hotel belongs to The Ascott Limited, an international hospitality operator. We've stayed at their properties in Southeast Asia before, specifically in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, as they have many hotels in the region. We booked a basic room for one night to rest after a long flight. The hotel served its purpose, but nothing more. It's a standard 'four-star' hotel with a good breakfast and a swimming pool. Jerman Beach and Lippo Mall are nearby, which are good for a stroll. The hotel is within walking distance of Denpasar Airport, and there's a free 24-hour shuttle service between the airport and the hotel that runs on a schedule. It seemed a bit noisy, and the housekeeping left something to be desired. Overall, the hotel can be recommended for a rest after a long flight.

If you have an early flight the next day, I highly recommend this hotel. The hotel environment is good, and the facilities are complete. The biggest advantage is its proximity to the airport. Plus, the hotel offers a free shuttle to the airport every hour on the dot, which is incredibly convenient for guests heading to the airport. When taking the shuttle, remember to tell the driver if you're going to the domestic or international terminal, as you don't want to get off at the wrong stop – the domestic and international terminals at Bali airport are quite a distance apart. (The shuttle drops off at the international terminal first, then the domestic terminal).

Besides being close to the airport and cheap, with a free shuttle service, there are no other advantages. It's only suitable for early morning flights. The room is tiny, it's hard to even open two suitcases. Everything is old and worn out. The towels are dirty and blackened. I don't recommend using their amenities. There's no one to help with luggage, and there are stairs everywhere. You can hear all the airport announcements because it's really that close.

Decent breakfasts, convenient for those flying out as it's close to the airport, and you can have a good dinner at the restaurant. That's pretty much it. Staff are running around and shouting outside doors from 6 AM. The hotel is frankly tired... the shower door leaked, and the whole bathroom was flooded. If the price dropped by about 30%, then yes, it would be okay for its price and proximity to the airport. Otherwise, it's a 3/5 with a huge amount of goodwill.

Booked this hotel last minute, and even though it's an older property, I was very satisfied. The suite I booked was quite spacious. Room service was available and the food was delicious; breakfast also hit the spot. I would definitely come back if I have the chance. They even provided a transfer to the airport.