Seminyak

The next town north of Legian, Seminyak is more upmarket with mostly luxury accommodation and fashionable high-end restaurants and bars. The atmosphere is much more sophisticated and laid-back than Kuta, and the beach in particular is quieter during the day. Seminyak is also the high end spa and boutique shopping capital of Bali. Nowhere is the upscaling of Bali in recent years more obvious than here.
It is hard to imagine that only ten years ago this was a distinctly separate village, and something of a backwater. Development has occurred at an astonishing pace, and as well as absorbing all green space which formerly separated Seminyak from Legian, it is now almost impossible to determine where Seminyak ends and the nearby villages of Petitenget, Umalas and Kerobokan begin. This certainly has its downside, and the whole district has become very congested.

• Tourist Information Office

  phone: +62 85253 000066
  address: Jalan Raya Seminyak Gang Baik-Baik
  A source of information for current events in the city and for picking up a free map.

By car

Seminyak is part of the main west coast conurbation in South Bali and it can get very congested with traffic. There are two main routes in. From Kuta and Legian, Jalan Legian runs parallel with the beach and at its western limit, becomes Jalan Seminyak. If at all possible try to avoid this road though, and take instead the eastern bypass called Jalan Sunset. This is almost invariably the quicker route from Kuta and Legian into Seminyak, although it is actually further in distance.
A prepaid taxi from the airport to Seminyak costs a fixed Rp 60,000. Trips to or from Kuta cost around Rp 30,000 and from Legian about Rp 15,000.

The streets of Seminyak are increasingly jammed, with Jalan Laksmana being a particular black-spot. Your best options here are to walk or rent a motorcycle/bicycle.
A number of roads in Seminyak have alternative names. Whilst this issue is not exclusive to Seminyak, it does seem to happen here more than anywhere else in Bali. There follows a list of road names with the most popular given first and the alternatives afterwards in brackets.

• Jalan Arjuna (Jalan Double Six, Jalan 66)
• Jalan Raya Seminyak (Jalan Raya Basangkasa)
• Jalan Dhyana Pura (Jalan Caplak Tanduk)
• Jalan Laksmana (Jalan Oberoi, Jalan Kayu Aya)
• Jalan Pantai Legian (Jalan Blue Ocean)
• Jalan Mertanadi (Jalan Penjara)

Seminyak Beach and Petitenget Beach is a continuous expanse of grey sand stretching in both directions as far as the eye can see. To the south it becomes Legian Beach and then Kuta Beach, but is noticeably quieter than both. The sunsets here are famous, and opportunites abound to mix with the glitterati who frequent the high end beach front establishments such as Ku De Ta. Easy access points to the beach are at the end of Jalan Dhyana Pura, and from the large public car park (Rp 2,000) between Petitenget Temple and La Luciola restaurant.

• Pura Petitenget at the beachside off Jl Petitenget is a compact, pretty Balinese temple, which is known for particularly spectacular beach-side ceremonies. There has been a temple here since at least the 16th century, and although this is not one of the key nine directional temples of Bali, it is an important link in the series of west coast temples between Pura Uluwatu and Pura Tanah Lot.

Diving

• Nautilus Diving Bali

  phone: +62 - 8123 614 8583
  address: Jl. Drupadi 72 b
  PADI dive center. Courses, trips and safaris around the island. Languages: English, German, Spanish, French and Bahasa.

Spas, massage and other treatments

Seminyak is the high-end spa capital of Bali. Your spa experience here will be one of great luxury in a sophisticated setting. You pay up for all of that of course, but the prices are still 50% or more cheaper than you would pay in a western country.
If you are staying in one of Seminyak's high end hotels there will undoubtedly be an in-house spa service. If you are staying in a villa, then in-villa treatments will almost certainly be offered - check with the staff.

• Amo Beauty & Spa

  phone: +62 361 2753338
  address: Jl Petitenget 100x
  A spa run by former model Navia Nguyen that offers massages and various spa treatments.

• Amoaras Spa

  phone: +62 361 731129
  address: Jl Laksmana 57
  Traditional Balinese massage and treatments in a well established spa.

• Coco Grande - male spa

  phone: +62 819 99003888
  address: Jl. Dhyanapura
  Male spa offering wide range of treatments and quality services. Staff is male only. Also outcall service.

• Glo

  phone: +62 361 738689
  address: Kunti Plaza , Jl Kunti 119
  A self-styled hip spa offering many different treatments. Positions itself to appeal to younger clientele than many of Bali's spa establishments.

• Jari Menari

  phone: +62 361 736 740
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak
  Superb massage centre in Seminyak. The team who set up Jari Menari consult worldwide for other spas and massage houses. Also offer massage training classes.

• Prana Spa

  phone: +62 361 730840
  address: Jl Kunti
  Attached to The Villas, this is one of Bali's very best spas. Themed on a Rajasthan Palace.

• Spa Venus Bali

  phone: +62 361 731129
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak, Gg Plawa No33F
  Simple Balinese traditional massage to a complete detox programme including colonic cleansing and fasting, infra red sauna, deep healing treatments, allergy elimination, herbal medicine.

• Lagoon Spa

  phone: +62 361 735566
  address: Jl Baik Baik
  Lagoon Spa offers a wide arrange of indulging body and beauty treatments. With relaxing environment, a Romanesque jacuzzi, sauna, rain shower and public pool. The treatments are drawn on the ancient health and beauty traditions of Asia.

Other

A little bit of surfing goes on here, but it is not as good as off Legian and Kuta beaches to the south, or at Canggu to the north.

Seminyak is the centre in Bali for hip and inventive fashion boutiques, other designer stores and art studios. A good starting point for any shopper would be the legion of small boutiques and designer stores on Jalan Laksmana.

Clothing and accessories

• Bamboo Blonde

  phone: +62 361 7805919
  address: Jl Laksmana 61
  Innovative women's wear and notably helpful and friendly staff.

• Biasa

  phone: +62 361 730308
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 36
  This is the flagsghip store of the Bali fashion brand. Lightweight womenswear using natural fabrics.

• Bong's

  phone: +62 361 730580
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 42A
  This second line store owned by an Indonesian haute couture designer. High end fashion clothing made out of silk, linen and cotton.

• Body and Soul

  phone: +62 361 733564
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 11i
  Women's sportswear, beachwear and swimwear. Flagship store is on Jl Raya Seminyak and they also have a outlet in Seminyak Square.

• Indigo & Rose

  phone: +62 361 735893
  address: Jl Seminyak (50 m from Bintang Supermarket) and Jl Oberoi, opposite Seminyak Square
  Sister label of Indigo Kids. Stylish women's clothes, accessories, sandals, jewellery and children's wear. The flagship store is on Jl Oberoi next to Seminyak Square and there is a second store on Jl Seminyak.

• Mario Silver

  phone: +62 361 730977
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 19
  The retail outlet of one of Bali's leading silver jewellery designers and manufacturers. Wide range of high quality items.

• Milo's

  phone: +62 361 735551
  address: Jl Laksmana 38

• Religion

  phone: +62 361 731916
  address: Jl Laksmana 4A
  A well established fashion boutique. Funky, eclectic and popular with a young clientele.

• Sabbatha

  phone: +62 361 731756
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 97
  If bling is your thing, you will like it here. Those of a more tasteful disposition might not. Glitzy, kitschy bags and other accessories.

• Shaman

  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 127
  A funky store which is an outlet for the Shaman Electro brand. Young streetwear.

• we'ar concept store

  address: Jl Laksmana 12
  A very nice and colourful store which is the concept store for the we'ar brand. Great yoga we'ar and street wear.

Art

• Buddha Gallery Bali

  phone: +62 361 9032052
  address: Jl. Raya Basangkasa
  Extraordinary collection of antique Buddha statues and sculptures, ritual implements and other related items, originating from Thailand, Burma, Laos, China and Japan.

• Folk Art Gallery

  phone: +62 361 738113
  address: Jl Laksmana 17, Also known as Jl Oberio
  A great collection of art from all over South East Asia with an emphasis on Burma. fabulous collection of Burmese Buddhas but also beads, textiles, jewellery. Prices are from a few dollars up to US$10,000 (for an almost life-sized Marble Buddha). Caters to collectors or for gifts to take home.

• Lukisan traditional & modern paintings

  address: Jl Kunti 3
  Stocks traditional Balinese, Buddhist, abstract, modern and pop art paintings. It is all a bit production line, but this is a gallery with very reasonable prices.

• Richard Meyer Culture

  phone: +62 361 7445179
  address: Jl Petintenget 200x
  An elegant gallery showcasing art, photography and sculpture from contemporary Balinese artists.

Others

• Bintang Supermarket

  address: Jl Raya Seminyak
  This is the grand old aunt of supermarkets in Bali. It is a bit faded and old-fashioned looking these days but remains popular, and is a very convenient one stop for those visitors looking for the supermarket-type items that they would find at home. Also has a hardware section upstairs.

• Seminyak Square

  phone: +62 361 8601515
  address: Jl Laksmana
  Chic and modern shopping complex housing designer stores, restaurants and an excellent Periplus bookshop. Most unusually for Seminyak, there is a lot of public parking available here.

If you are looking for Indonesian antiques (genuine or reproductions), or just enjoy browsing for eclectic homewares, try Jalan Kerobokan between the junction with Jalan Seminyak and the next set of traffic lights to the north. This is a very busy road and moving around is not easy, but both sides of the street are lined with numerous furniture, antique and homeware stores. A quieter, but just as rewarding option for similar products, is Jalan Mertanadi which runs parallel to Jalan Kerobokan just to the east.
Two traditional fresh produce markets remain in Seminyak. The most convenient is on the west side of the last bend at the very northern end of Jalan Raya Seminyak, and is widely known as Seminyak Market. A little more out of the way is a similar market in Kerobokan, called Taman Sari. Take Jalan Raya Kerobokan north from Jalan Raya Seminyak until you reach the first set of lights. Turn right and Taman Sari market is almost immediately on your righthand side. Both are best in the mornings from 07:00-11:00, and provide visitors with the opportunity to examine and purchase traditional, fresh local fruit and vegetables.

Over the past 10 years, Seminyak has developed a world-class dining scene. If you want to splurge on one very special dinner while you are in Bali, look no further than the higher end options in Seminyak. Prices are high by Bali standards but on an international scale still good value for the highest quality of food and eating environment. The clientele is demanding here and the turnover of restaurants quite high, so those that make it and stick around are invariably very good.

• Hallo Restaurants

  phone: +62 361 7800100
  address: Jl Nakula 4, Seminyak
  This handy service will deliver food to you anywhere in the Seminyak area. Their menu includes several of the restaurants listed below - you simply order with them and they pass on the order to the restaurant, pick it up and deliver to you. Allow about 45 min for delivery. Particularly useful for those staying at one of Seminyak's private villas, many of which carry a copy of their menu and ordering instructions. If not, you can pick one up at their office or simply check the website. For the extremely lazy, they will even deliver beer and cigarettes.

Budget

Although they have become harder to find in recent years, there are still some excellent budget options available in the area.

• Baku Dapa

  address: Jl Dhyana Pura
  This great value warung is something of a legend in Seminyak. Stays open very late and is popular with the partying crowd. Serves Manado style Indonesian food at very keen prices. Highly recommended as a real taste of Indonesia.

• Café Tahu

  address: Jl Petitenget 20
  Popular with locals, this restaurant has raised seating around a central courtyard and offers up a menu of tofu, tofu and more tofu, cooked Indonesian style for about Rp 10,000 per dish. The tofu is all made on premises and you can even buy a pack to take home. Concessions to meat-eaters include satay and grilled chicken.

• Kolega

  phone: +62 852 37949778
  address: Jl Petitenget
  This simple, unassuming Javanese warung is an absolute institution amongst locals and expats alike. When it first gained the attention of travel guides there was a collective groan, but it has remained remarkably free from attention of the tourist hoardes. Choose your rice (options of plain, yellow and sometimes red) and the dishes to go with it. The various beef, chicken and fish dishes are fabulous, and the vegetables always fresh and fiery. Go easy on the sambal until you understand your heat tolerance. It is hard to think of a better, more authentic introduction to Indonesian food anywhere in Bali. Packed every day, and especially at lunch time.

• Little Green Cafe

  phone: +62 361 2752125
  address: Jl Mertanadi 11, Kerobokan
  100% vegetarian and uses almost exclusively organic ingredients, most of them locally sourced. Excellent homemade cakes, cookies, fruit bars and fresh juices, as well as salads, soups, veggie burgers and daily specials. A little off the beaten path, but well worth the effort to get there.

• Mano Beach Side Café

  address: Seminyak Beach
  True to the name, this is a simple but stylish blue building by the beach, offering all sorts of drinks for around Rp 10,000 as well as sandwiches and pasta for around Rp 30,000 — not to mention cool breezes and great sunsets.

• Warung Batavia

  phone: +62 361 7316411
  address: Jl Kunti Utara
  After years on Jl Kerobokan this long-established warung which serves excellent Javanese food has opened at a location with better parking. Always busy, but lunchtimes especially. Choose your food at the counter and sit at the sociable, shared tables. Spend Rp 25,000 for a fantastic quality meal.

• Warung Sobat

  phone: +62 361 738922
  address: Jl Batu Belig
  Good value and popular Indonesian restaurant. Main dishes about Rp 20,000 to 30,000.

Mid-range

• Biku

  phone: +62 361 8570888
  Exactly what it says on the label, "a tea lounge, restaurant, antiques and bookstore". Quirky place with a lovely atmosphere. Great range of homemade deserts, salads and sandwiches, amongst more formal fare. The traditional English tea, complete with scones and cream, is a real hit. When you have finished eating have a browse through the antique gallery and the branch of Ubud's famous Ganesha Bookshop.

• Cafe Jemme

  phone: +62 361 732392
  address: Jl Petitenget 28
  Discrete, charming little restaurant set away from the road behind the Jemme jewellery shop. Serves creative food with Asian accents at very reasonable prices for the area. The crispy duck is especially recommended, and leave space for a superb line in desserts.

• Cafe Seminyak

  phone: +62 361 736967
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 17
  Established in 2000, this is where the local community meets. All day long, this very busy cafe serves breakfasts with French croissants, baguettes and a big English breakfast with beans and sausage. The only downside here is that it is an outdoor cafe right beside a very busy and noisy road.

• Gourmet Cafe

  phone: +62 361 8475115
  address: Jl Petitenget
  This is the cafe outlet of Bali's most gourmet catering company. Superb salads, pastries, home baked breads, all day breakfasts, Italian coffee, and a quite remarkable range of teas. Also have great line in high quality frozen and fresh ready meals, both here and in their nearby shop. This is very handy if you are staying in one of Seminyak's private villas. Indoor seating area which is non-smoking, and being Seminyak, a large alfresco smoking area.

• Grocer and Grind

  phone: +62 361 737321
  address: Jl Kayu Jati 3x
  Very contemporary deli-style cafe serving superb sandwiches, salads and pastries, and possibly the best coffee in Seminyak. Free WiFi.

• Junction Cafe

  phone: +62 361 735610
  address: Jl Laksmana
  Excellent cafe serving the best baguettes imaginable and salads at lunchtime, and specialising in pasta in the evening. Free WiFi. Belgian owned and operates.

• Le Tebu

  phone: +62 361 739948
  address: Jl Petitenget 40X
  The French-owned Le Tebu offers diners salads, sandwiches and a few token Indonesian items. Dishes start from Rp 30,000.

• Made's Warung

  phone: +62 361 732130
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak
  A Seminyak institution first established (in a different location) in 1969. Wonderful Indonesian food in a great location in a courtyard off of the main road in Seminyak. The western food is OK but nothing special; stay with the Indonesian dishes. Certainly not over-priced by Seminyak standards.

• Queen's Tandoor

  phone: +62 361 732770
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak, Number 1/73
  The best Indian restaurant in Bali by a country mile. Consistently wins awards and it is easy to understand why. Superb tandoori chicken and fish, and huge, authentic biryanis. Vegan options available. Also has a delivery service.

• Rumours

  phone: +62 361 738720
  address: Jl Laksmana, Seminyak
  Incredibly popular restaurant serving great value western food. You cannot book here and there is often a long queue for tables.

• Sate Bali

  phone: +62 361 736734
  address: Jl Laskmana 22A
  Low-key but tastefully done open-air restaurant with well presented Balinese favorites like sate lilit (spiced meat on lemon grass sticks), plenty of pork dishes and fresh fish.

• Ultimo

  phone: +62 361 738720
  address: Jl Laksmana 104 X
  Italian food is the go at this popular Laksmana restaurant. Has recently improved enormously. Good pastas and steak and carpaccio are the highlights. Same ownership as Rumours, just a few doors up the street.

• Waroeng Bonita

  address: Jl Petitenget 100X
  A vast selection of western and Indonesian dishes, served in a garden courtyard. Prices start from Rp 50,000.

Splurge

• La LucciolaRight on Petitenget beach, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Home of the Frangipani Bar, a popular choice for watching the sunset.

• Metis

  phone: +62 361 737888
  address: Jl Petitenget No6
  After 10 years as Bali's top French restaurant the former Warisan closed and the management team from there have opened Metis, has ample parking.

• Sardine

  phone: +62 361 738202
  address: Jl Petitenget 21
  Specialises in fish and other seafood prepared with a Mediterranean ethic. Intimate restaurant with a all bamboo design and clear views over the rice paddies.

• Sarong Restaurant

  phone: +62 361 737809
  address: Jl Petitenget No19x
  Original takes on Asian street and country food in a chic 5 star setting.

Many of Bali's hippest nightspots are in Seminyak.

• Hu'u

  phone: +62 361 736443
  address: Jl Petitenget
  Part of the Singaporean nightspot chain. The star attraction is the lit central swimming pool, where the bold and the beautiful can jump in. The rest of the complex is chilled-out drinking and dining in the garden and pavilion. Draught beer at Rp 20,000 a glass, with cocktails around Rp 115,000+.

• Ku De Ta

  phone: +62 361 736969
  address: Jl Oberoi (Laksmana) 9
  Stylish bar-restaurant complex with 2 bars, restaurant seating indoors and beachside divans to laze on while the DJ spins an eclectic mix of music, new and old. Soft drinks from Rp 20,000, cocktails from Rp 70,000, including bizarre selections such as black pepper and grilled pineapple Martini. Gets packed at weekends.

• Lita Gunardi & The Backyard Lounge

  phone: +62 361 738000
  address: Kunti Arcade 2&3, Jl Kunti I
  A lounge bar and restaurant attached to the Lita Gunardi boutique. The bar serves good cocktails and the restaurant specialises in Italian food.

• The Living Room

  phone: +62 361 735735
  address: Jl Petitenget 2000x
  Just across the road from Hu'u and a similar bar which attracts a similarly hip clientele. Good cocktails and excellent DJ music. The restaurant is unreliable.

• Red Carpet Champagne Bar

  phone: +62 361 9342794
  address: Jl. Kayu Aya no 42
  A fairly ritzy bar, unsurprisingly, specialising in Champagne. Not as expensive as you might imagine, but by no means a place for a cheap drink.

• Syndicate Club Bali

  phone: +62 361 756666
  address: Jl Blue Ocean
  Late night dance bar with great ocean and beach views.

• Potato Head

  phone: +62 361 473 7979
  address: Jln. Petitenget
  Great beach club to mingle through the day and do people watching. Day beds are to be seen and require reservation. Food and drinks are nice. Especially popular for sunset

• Pop's BarNice rooftop bar with dinner options. Great ambiance.

• Motel Mexicola

  phone: +62 361 736 688
  address: Jl Kayu Jati No 9, Petingenget Beach
  Mexican bar and restaurant that is popular for the Mexican dishes and the colourful design. Popular for drinks in the evening and the small dishes.

Gay bars

There are numerous gay bars on Jalan Dhyana Pura, the most popular of which is Mixwell.

There is virtually no backpacker accommodation in Seminyak. Budget travellers will generally do better to stay in nearby Kuta or Legian. However, there are some (fairly uninspiring) losmen type places in Gang Bima which runs south off the northern end of Jalan Dhyana Pura, right in the heart of Seminyak.
The main choices are villas and higher end hotels. There are some good bargains to be had in the mid-range though in low season, so shop around.
Beware of false advertising. Only the most expensive "villas" are completely private and self-contained, while many share at least some facilities, and the cheaper ones are just clusters of bungalows.
Room occupancy rate of classified hotel in Bali is decreasing since 2013 and in 2016 the room occupancy rate is less than 54 percent, a significant drop by about 4.5 percent from 2015. Experts predicted that starting in 2017, hotel oversupply would be more severe due to mass development of big hotels with more than 100 rooms each. Many hotels give big discounts, including 5-, 4- and 3-star hotels, which might put 1- and 2-star hotels out of business. It is difficult to differentiate between budget and mid-range hotels based on stars, so a usual 4- or 3-star mid-range hotel may be a budget hotel.
The prices are stated below are normal, except if stated as discount prices.

Hotels

Any villas listed in this section do not have private courtyards and share facilities like a swimming pool.

Budget

• The Harmony Seminyak

  phone: +62 361 737711
  address: Jl Drupadi 234
  Simple, functional, modern rooms all equipped with satellite TV channels. Reasonable restaurant and a good-sized pool. Good value for the area.

• Marbella Pool Suites Seminyak

  phone: +62 361 847 8233, +62 897 096 3456
  address: Jl. Lebak Sari 20 X, Kerobokan, Petitenget, Seminyak
  Junior Suite Garden View room, 44 square meters, 4 stars hotel.

• Pandawa All Suites Hotel

  phone: +62 361 8499228
  address: Jl. Umalas Klecung No. 8X, Umalas 2, Kerobokan, Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Seminyak
  Suite Garden View room with private balcony, 50 square meters, 3 stars aparthotel.

• Si Doi Hotel Legian

  phone: +62 361 754201
  address: Jl. Legian No. 363
  Modern rooms with a private bathroom, outdoor pool, bar and a restaurant on site. 10-minute walk to Legian's shopping area and restaurants. Kuta Beach is a 15-minute walk away

Mid-range

• Bali Agung Village

  phone: +62-61730367
  address: JL.Sarinande No. 3
  Balinese-style accommodations.

• Clio Studio Apartment

  phone: +62 361 7478851
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak, Gang Mangga 7x
  Modern boutique hotel in the minimalist style with 13 rooms, 4 different kinds of minimalist loft spaces, and 5 studio spaces. Very good value by Seminyak standards, Rooms include flat-screen TV, speaker system and free Wi-Fi. Staff are friendly.

• Grand Balisani Suites

  phone: +62 361 730550
  address: Jalan Batubelig Beach
  Directly in front of Seminyak Batubelig beach with excellent sea view.

• Ivory Resort Seminyak

  phone: +62 361 8475470
  address: Jl. Raya Petitenget 35
  A resort in the minimalist style with 23 rooms and 1 2-bedroom villa. Very good value by Seminyak standards. Free W-iFi available in rooms and throughout resort area. Staff are friendly.

• Kokonut Suites

  phone: +62 361 735933
  address: Jl Petitenget 88
  This well presented, modern all-suite hotel is an extremely good value by Seminyak standards. One- and two-bedroom suites offered. In-house spa, gym and business centre. Moderately priced restaurant.

• M Suite Bali

  phone: +62 361 732609
  address: Jl. Nakula Gang Baik-baik
  Deluxe rooms for couples and suites with one or two separate bedrooms and bathrooms catering for families.

• New Pondok Sara Villas

  phone: +62 361 732 142
  address: Jalan Arjuna (Double Six Street) Gang Raja
  One- and two-bedroom villas that are traditionally elegant.

• Puri Cendana

  phone: +62 361 734890
  address: Jl Dhyana Pura
  A simple, old-style Bali hotel that almost seems a little out of place in Seminyak these days. Great value for this area and it is only 50 m from the beach. Has a lot of loyal repeat customers. The restaurant is ordinary.

• Seminyak Lagoon All Suites

  phone: +62 361-7469469
  address: Jl. Dewi Saraswati III No. 4
  40-metre lagoon pool, 19 rooms, balcony/terrace, seating area, in-house movies, and kitchenette.

• Summerhome Seminyak

  phone: +62 361 849956
  address: Complex Umasari, Block D No.1 - Petitenget
  11 bedrooms, bed & breakfast type accommodation.

Splurge

• Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort

  phone: +62 361 737 773
  address: Jl. Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura)
  Situated on 3,500² m of beachfront with 59 suites of approximately 80² m each. Tastefully furnished and decorated 5-star boutique resort. Clear and direct ocean views from all the suites.

• Bismarkia Suite

  phone: +62 361 738738
  address: Jalan Intan Permai No.18
  Spacious, with a private pool, private parking, equipped kitchen, air-con and an expansive living room area. One to four bedroom suites available.

• Breezes Seminyak Resort and Spa

  phone: +62 361 730573
  address: Jl Dhyana Pura
  Previously a Contiki Resort designed exclusively for the 18-35 age range. Multi-level pool with bar, lounge bar & nightclub, modern architecture, day spa, tennis court. Free shuttles to Kuta.

• Chez Bali Villa and Spa

  phone: +62 361 736304
  address: Jl Beraban
  17 villas with a large shared pool. Complimentary airport pick-up.

• Cicada

  phone: +62 361 8620805
  address: Jl Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget
  6 contemporary single- and double-storey townhouses, set amongst tropical grounds, opening out to a shared 25 m lap pool and jacuzzi.

• The Haven

  phone: +62 361 738 001
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 500
  160 room contemporary-styled hotel. Offers regular hotel rooms, suites and a few private villas. Big downside is the noisy location on the busiest part of Jl Raya Seminyak.

• The Legian

  phone: +62 361 730622
  address: Jl Laksmana
  On the beach in Petitenget. An impressive 5-star property, the prices are amongst the highest in Bali. Restaurant, spa and gym facilities.

• Jas Villas Bali

  phone: +62 361 7410088
  address: JL. Laksamana, Gang Bugis, Oberoi Seminyak
  One- and two-bedroom villas, each with a kitchenette, a comfortable lounge and private pool.

• The Samaya

  address: Jl Laksmana
  Stylish villa resort with 46 villas, 24 of which are along the beachfront. It has its own restaurant called The Breeze, and you get 180⁰ beach and ocean views from its Olympic-sized swimming pool.

• Anantara Seminyak Bali Resort

  phone: +62 361 737 773
  address: Jl. Abimanyu (Dhyana Pura)
  Complete with suites, penthouses and an infinity-edge swimming pool.

Private villas

Villas listed here are either private individual properties with their own pool, or are within a all-villa hotel which offers only completely private units.

• GoCangguPrivate 4-bedroom villas with pool and a fully equipped kitchen. Daily housekeeping.

• Jas Green Villas

  phone: +62 361 7410088
  from 40 rooms, One and Two Bedroom villas with private Pool

• Kutaville

  phone: +62 361 737 550
  address: Jl. Kayu Aya 57
  Simple, private and value holiday villas, with one main big swimming pool and pool side bar.

• Leacott RetreatsPrivate 3-bedroom villa with pool and a fully equipped kitchen. Daily housekeeping, private driver for 10 hr/day. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. 24 hr security and resident dog.

• Villa Lulito

  phone: +62 361 7804871
  address: Jl Kayu Aya, No. 12B, Oberoi
  4 bedroom villa.

• Villa Bugis

  phone: +62 361 7448592
  address: Jl. Drupadi gang Cempaka 14

• Aqua VillaTropical villa with modern architecture, 4 master bedrooms all with ensuite, 20 m private pool, an entertainment room with flat screen TV and pool table. Walking distance to Petitenget beach. Fully staffed, including a private chef.

• Danoya Villa

  phone: +62 361 4735305
  address: Jl Batubelig 559
  20 private villas of a mixed Mediterranean and Balinese style including 1-5 bedroom private pool villa, kitchen, all rooms have air-con and private bathroom. Walking distance to Batubelig beach. 24 hr reception and security. Room service available from 07:00-23:00.

• Atas Ombak5 bedroom beachfront villa sleeps up to 10 people. Private pool and extensive gardens over a one acre property. Fully staffed with 20 person team, including private cook, maids and security.

• b villa

  phone: +62 361 736 826
  address: Jl Braban
  Contemporary, minimalist 1, 2 and 3 bedroom private villas within a managed complex. In a quiet spot and quite good value by Seminyak standards.

• Bali Aroma Exclusive Villas

  address: Jl. Batu Belig Gg. Pelangi No 8
  11 furnished villas with private pool in a quiet area.

• Beach HouseContemporary 4 bedroom villa that fronts onto the beach. Has private pool and is fully staffed.

• Chandra Luxury Villas Bali,

  phone: +61 1800 726672
  address: Jl Sari Temuku (Gang Sandat) Seminyak
  2 and 3 bedroom private pool villas. 3-bedroom has the option of an additional bedroom or nanny’s room.

• The Dusun

  phone: +62 361 734000
  address: Jl Kayu Jati No 8, Petitenget
  Full service villa resort. 14 private villas with either 1 or 3 bedrooms. All have a full kitchen and their own small private pool. These have been around for a while, and some might find them a bit old fashioned compared to the newer villa offerings in Seminyak. Still a good option, and a well managed property.

• Royal Samaja Villas

  phone: +62 361 731039
  address: Jalan Kayu Cendana No. 7A, Oberoi
  Gorgeous villas surrounded by spacious and delightful tropical garden.

• The Kunja

  phone: +62 361 733130
  address: Jl Lebak Sari No 8
  Full service villa resort, 18 villas (1 and 3 bedroom options). All villas have a full kitchen and their own private pool.

• Kunti Villas

  phone: +62 361 737282
  address: Kunti II
  Has 7 private villas complete with private swimming pool, sun deck, kitchen, mini bar, semi open bathroom with shower and bathtub. Consists of 4 1-bedroom private pool villas and 3 2-bedroom private pool villas.

• Lataliana Villas

  address: Jl Camplung Tanduk
  Stylish two-villa enclave with spa, flower-filled gardens, gourmet cuisine and top-rate service. Quiet but central Seminyak location near the beach. Villas provide a 5 bedroom or a 2 bedroom option. The two villas can be rented individually or together.

• Maya Sayang

  phone: +62 361 732230
  address: Jl Mertasari No1
  Boutique villa resort offering all the usual services. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas, all with their own private pool. Japanese-owned.

• My Villas in Bali

  phone: +623618057770
  address: Jl. Camplung Tanduk No. 24
  800m walk to beach. Each villa has a private pool, marble bathroom and private garden entry. Full butler service and daily breakfast provided.

• The Residence Seminyak

  phone: +62 361 847 8166
  address: Jl Pangkung Sari No 1A
  Managed estate of 12 privately owned villas. 2-5 bedroom villas available each with its own private pool.

• Sentosa Villas and Resort

  address: Jl Pura Telaga Waja, Petitenget
  Each villa has its own pool. Common areas include a gym and spa. The only downside is the food, which is dreadful for such an otherwise quality property: eat elsewhere. 10 min walk to Petitenget Beach.

• The Seri Villas

  phone: +62 361 8013577
  address: Gang Telaga Waja
  9 luxury pool villas of either 2-3 bedrooms. 5 min walk to the beach. In-house spa service, friendly team of staff and free shuttle service in Seminyak area.

• The Seminyak Suite - Private Villa

  phone: +62 361 738738
  address: Jl Raya Seminyak 17
  17 contemporary Balinese style private villas, each has a personal garden compound and a private swimming pool. Located down a secluded lane way.

• Sitara Villas Bali

  address: Jl Raya Kerobokan and Jl Laksmana
  5 private villas in the main shopping and dining areas of Seminyak, pool, fully staffed, airport transfers and all inclusions

• Villa Seminyak Estate & Spa

  phone: +62 361 735566
  address: Jl Baik Baik,
  76 rooms in 52 villas.

• Jas Boutique Villas

  phone: +62 361 7410088
  address: Jalan Raya Seminyak, Gang Taman Sari
  18 private villas, each of which features a kitchenette with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, a separate dining area and private pool.

• Villa Elegancia Bali

  address: 29 Jalan Braban
  Private villa.

• Villa Oost Indies

  phone: +62 361 738062
  address: Jl. Laksmana, Gang Astinapura
  2-bedroom villa with private pool.

• The Club Villas

  phone: +62 361 737282
  address: Jalan Laksamana Basangkasa, Kuta Utara
  Offer 34 private villas with private pools, kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom. Personalized service, SPA facilities, 24-hour security and front desk, laundry service, daily housekeeping and room service, contemporarily Balinese design. Available as 1-bedroom private pool villa, 2-bedroom pool villa, 1-bedroom honeymoon pool vlla, family 2-bedroom pool villa, family and 3-bedroom pool villa.

• Villa Desuma

  phone: +62 361 738726
  address: Jl. Kayu Aya, Gg Astinapura
  4-bedroom private villa with private pool in the heart of Seminyak.
• Optimum Bali

Seminyak is the centre of Bali's party drug scene with offers of ecstasy and cocaine especially common. Pay heed to the advice here, and avoid at all costs.

Indicative of its place in the elite group of high end Asian travel destinations, Seminyak has its very own lifestyle magazine. The Yak is an impressive, glossy magazine produced four times each year, and has the full run-down on the Seminyak scene: happening restaurants and bars, fashion boutiques, and reviews of the latest hip hotels and villas. Pick up a copy at any local news-stand for Rp 70,000.

• The bright lights, shopping centres and traffic jams of Kuta are just 15 minutes away to the south.
• The rural tranquility of Canggu is 25 minutes drive to the north.
• The temple of Tanah Lot, famed for its sunsets, is 40 minutes away by car.
• Further to the south lie Jimbaran, famous for its luxury hotels and beach front dinners, and the Uluwatu area, which boasts top beaches and cultural destinations, such as the Uluwatu temple.
• To the east and the other side of the island, one will find sedate Sanur - one of Bali's oldest tourist destinations featuring a mix of tourist attractions.