Intercontinental Bali Resort, Kuta SelatanIntercontinental Bali Resort in Kuta Selatan, Indonesia has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 17 hotels we score in Kuta Selatan. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $407 a night (cached, not a live quote).InterContinental Bali Resort is a five-star property situated on the sands of Jimbaran Bay. The resort contains 425 rooms, suites, and private villas that combine traditional Balinese architecture with modern interiors. Set within tropical gardens, the hotel provides direct access to the beach and features six swimming pools. Facilities include a spa, a fitness centre, a golf course, and several restaurants. It serves families and business travellers well, though the large scale of the grounds means walking between facilities is required. The property operates under mandatory eco-rules regarding cleaning services. It is located a short drive from the international airport.What stands out

Direct beach access

Six swimming pools

On-site spa and gym

Traditional Balinese design

Watch out for

Large resort grounds

Better-scored in Kuta Selatan

Raffles Bali, Kuta Selatan: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $1,297 a night. Raffles Bali is a beachfront resort situated on a 23-hectare estate in Jimbaran Bay.

Holiday Inn Bali Benoa, Kuta Selatan: 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $124 a night. Holiday Inn Bali Benoa is a contemporary resort situated directly on Tanjung Benoa Beach.

Rimba by Ayana Bali, Kuta Selatan: 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $404 a night. Rimba by Ayana Bali is a five-star resort situated within a 90-hectare private estate in the Badung Regency.