Eighteen lanes sit under one roof on Jl Kartika Plaza, and a big hall of pool and snooker tables fills the rest of the space. That mix is what sets Paradiso Bowling Centre apart. You can roll a ball down a lane, then walk a few steps and line up a shot on a snooker table. It is a rainy-day, late-evening kind of place, and it has nothing to do with temples or beaches.
Visiting Paradiso Bowling Centre
| Type | Sights |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 18:00-23:00 daily |
| Price | Rp27,000 per game |
| Getting there | On Jl Kartika Plaza, address No8X |
| Address | Jl Kartika Plaza No8X |
| Official site | https://www.facebook.com/Paradisokuta/ |
| Map | Open the map |
The doors open at 18:00 and stay open until 23:00 every day. A game of bowling costs Rp27,000. That makes it an easy, low-cost way to fill an evening when the sun has gone down and you want something active but relaxed. Groups of friends, couples and families with children can all find a lane and a table here.
Lanes on one side, cue sports on the other
The size of the place is the first thing you notice. Eighteen lanes is a lot for a single centre, so a big group can often play side by side instead of waiting in turns. Friends can split into teams and keep the score close.
The pool and snooker tables add a second kind of evening. Pool is quick and loose, and good for a small group chatting between shots. Snooker asks for more patience and a steady hand. Having both in the same building means a group that cannot agree on one game can split up and meet again later.
How an evening here goes
Most visits are built around the bowling. You pay Rp27,000 for each game, so it is simple to work out the cost for your group before you start. Play one game and see how it feels, or keep going if the scores stay tight.
Between games, the tables are the natural next step. Someone in the group will want to try a break shot at pool, and someone else will want to see if they can pot a ball at snooker. It is the sort of place where a loose plan turns into a long, easy night.
An evening plan, not a daytime stop
Paradiso Bowling Centre opens at 18:00, so it fits after dinner or after a long day out. Nothing here is open in the morning or afternoon, so plan it as the last stop of the day. The doors close at 23:00 every day of the week, which gives you a clear window.
That evening timing is useful on a trip full of sun and sightseeing. You can spend the day outdoors, then come in for a game when you want to sit down and have a laugh with your group. It also works well on a night when the weather turns and beach plans fall through.
Pairing the evening with a day nearby
Waterbom is close by, and it makes a natural partner. Spend the day at the water park, then head to the bowling centre once it opens at 18:00. It is a good way to wear out a group of children and still keep the fun going.
If you would rather unwind, two spas are also in the area. Kimberly Spa and Bamboo Spa, By L'Occitane both suit an afternoon of treatments before an evening of games. A massage first and a few frames of bowling after is an easy, relaxed way to spend a day.
Before you go
What are the opening hours of Paradiso Bowling Centre?
It is open from 18:00 to 23:00 every day. It does not open earlier in the day, so plan your visit for the evening.
How much does a game of bowling cost?
A game costs Rp27,000. The price is per game, so you can easily work out the cost for your group.
How many lanes does it have?
The centre has 18 bowling lanes. That is enough space for large groups to play side by side.
Can you play pool or snooker there as well?
Yes. Along with the bowling lanes, the centre has a large number of pool and snooker tables. Groups can mix bowling and cue sports in the same evening.
Nearby places to see
- Waterbom (0.2 km)
- Kimberly Spa (1.28 km)
- Bali Mandara Toll Road (5.32 km)
- Bamboo Spa, By L'Occitane (6.33 km)
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