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Padma Resort Legian

A beachfront resort steps from Legian Beach and a 10-minute walk from Seminyak, with landscaped pools, sunken bars, four restaurants and a free departure lounge.

9.5/10 Exceptional — from 596 guest reviews, read 2026-10-19.

Wide sandy beach and low-rise resort buildings on Bali's south-west coast at golden hour

Short answer

Padma Resort Legian rates 9.5 from 596 guests, with staff at 9.9, and most of the reviews Booking.com features come from Australians. What you are paying for is the position: on Legian Beach, walking distance to Seminyak, 15 minutes from the airport, with a departure lounge that solves the late-flight problem. Value for money is its lowest sub-score at 8.9, which is still good but tells you it is not cheap. Three things to know before booking. The minimum check-in age is 18. The resort takes no cash. And extra beds cost Rp 1,210,000 per child per night, so price a family room rather than adding beds.

Area
Legian
Style
Beachfront resort
Best for
Couples · families
Beach
Steps away
Airport
15 min drive
Price band
$$$

What you actually get

On Legian Beach, walkable to Seminyak

The resort sits steps from Legian Beach, and Seminyak's shops and restaurants are about a 10-minute walk. Guests score the location 9.6 out of 10. That combination — sand at the gate and a dining strip on foot — is the main reason to pick it over a resort in Nusa Dua.

Pools with sunken bars

Landscaped pools with sunken bars are the centrepiece, and Booking.com lists four swimming pools in all. Some rooms open straight onto the water: the room list includes a Double or Twin Room with Swimming Pool Access alongside pool-view rooms and garden chalets.

Four restaurants and three bars

Donbiu serves the buffet breakfast and Indonesian dishes with live entertainment; TENKAI is Japanese Nikkei; The Barong Pool Bar & Cafe and The Deli round it out, and there are three bars. Breakfast caters for gluten-free diets, which guests specifically call out.

A free departure lounge

On your last day you get free use of a departure lounge with showers and refreshments, which matters in Bali, where most flights home leave late and check-out is at 12:00. Tennis, a fitness centre and The Spa complete the facilities.

It suits

  • Couples and families who want the beach and restaurants within walking distance
  • Travellers on late flights home, thanks to the free departure lounge
  • Gluten-free and other special diets — guests rate the breakfast highly for it
  • First-time visitors who want to be central without being in Kuta proper

Who it's not for

  • Anyone wanting quiet seclusion — Legian is a busy, built-up stretch of coast
  • Budget trips; value for money is the resort's lowest-rated category
  • Anyone planning to pay in cash — the resort does not accept it
  • Families who need several extra beds, which are charged per child per night

Getting married in Bali? Padma Resort Legian is listed as a wedding venue in the BaliWeddings.com directory, an independent directory of Bali venues and vendors. We have not verified its wedding facilities ourselves.

Common questions about Padma Resort Legian

Is Padma Resort Legian on the beach?

Yes. Booking.com lists it as beachfront, steps from Legian Beach, and guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10. Seminyak's shops and restaurants are about a 10-minute walk away.

How far is Padma Resort Legian from Bali airport?

About a 15-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, and the resort offers an airport shuttle. Guests also get free use of a departure lounge with showers and refreshments after check-out.

Is Padma Resort Legian good for families?

Children of any age are welcome and there are family rooms with a double bed and a bunk bed, plus several pools. Cots are free on request, but extra beds are charged per child per night, so a family room is usually the better-value way to fit children in.

Does Padma Resort Legian accept cash?

No. Booking.com states that cash is not accepted at the property, and guests must show photo identification and a credit card at check-in.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Padma Resort Legian?

Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. The minimum age to check in is 18.

We don't have a dedicated Legian guide, but every other area is compared side by side in where to stay in Bali.

BaliHotels.com has no commercial relationship with Padma Resort Legian. This is an independent write-up. Booking links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Property details come from the Padma Resort Legian property page on Booking.com, read on 2026-10-19, and may change — confirm anything that matters to you at the time of booking. Guest ratings move over time.