Who said Kuta's nightlife is dead? I've already tested this 'bomb' LXXY for you

Walking down the main street of Kuta, it's really hard not to be drawn in by the huge LED screen at the entrance of LXXY and its "150k all-you-can-eat-and-drink" sign. Honestly, in this era of rising prices for everything, my first reaction to seeing this price was: This wild? Is there a catch?

Alright, in the spirit of "someone's gotta do it," I went in first to scope it out for you, girls. 😏

Pool, Buffet, DJ Booth, an A+ for Atmosphere

After paying and getting a wristband, the elevator takes you straight to the rooftop terrace. Wow, it had everything—a pool, a jacuzzi, a DJ booth, and the music was blasting, maxing out the vibes. Everyone was lining up for BBQ and drinks, looking super lively, giving off a college freshman party feel. 💃

As for the food, well, it's your standard party buffet quality, so don't expect too much. In the all-inclusive package, the chicken wings[1] and Margherita pizza[2] were decent enough to at least fill you up. But the drinks... Anjay, I was so done. I ordered a Gin Tonic, and it felt like drinking soda water with a splash of alcohol[3], clearly watered down. And if you want to drink your money's worth? Just waiting in line will take forever[4].

After 11 PM, the rooftop area closes, and the crowd moves to the main dance floor downstairs, which is when the place slowly starts to "come alive." The music is more lit, the lights are more dazzling, but the air... it's like being a human ashtray, so smoky I thought the fire alarm was about to go off any second[5]. Want to find a spot to Nongkrong for a bit? Not a chance. It's packed shoulder-to-shoulder, you can barely find a place to stand.

Editor's Honest Take: More Issues Than People on the Dance Floor

Okay, time to get real. The red flags at this place are more frequent than the drum beats from its DJ.

First, the price. The sign outside says 99k, but by the time you get to the door, it becomes 150k or even 200k[6]. If you ask, they just say, "The promotion is over, dear." I'm so tired of this trick. Second, the attitude of some security and staff is truly Mantap (sarcasm intended). They're so arrogant, acting as if you're there to eat and drink for free at their house[7], with zero service to speak of. There's even this bizarre behavior of herding guests around like they're trash.

The so-called "all-you-can-drink" is also full of pitfalls. For example, it might end early without any warning[8], or the free drinks on ladies' night might only be one super-sweet option[9].

Guide to Avoiding the Pitfalls (Quick, take out your notebook and write this down!)

If you don't want to waste your money, please read this section carefully:

• 1. Price Trap: Only believe half of what the sign outside says. Before paying, make sure to triple-check the final price for the night at the counter and be mentally prepared for it to change at any moment[6].
• 2. Golden Hour: Don't go too early! Before 11 PM, the rooftop is just a giant cafeteria. The main dance floor is the main event after 11 PM[10]. If you want to dance, show up right around midnight.
• 3. The Truth About the Drinks: If you have any standards for drink quality, just order a la carte or go somewhere else. The drinks in the all-you-can-drink package, emmm, it is what it is, you know what I mean[11].
• 4. Crowd Profile: Who is this place for? Students and budget backpackers with limited funds who just want to experience the lively Bali nightlife for the least amount of money and don't care about the details at all. If you have any standards for food, drinks, service, or air quality, run! Don't look back! 🏃‍♀️