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Place in Bali, Indonesia
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Seminyak is a beach town in South Bali north of Legian and Kuta. 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 more obvious than here.
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This 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.
PADI dive center. Courses, trips and safaris around the island. Languages: English, German, Spanish, French and Bahasa.
A spa run by former model Navia Nguyen that offers massages and various spa treatments.
Traditional Balinese massage and treatments in a well established spa.
Male spa offering wide range of treatments and quality services. Staff is male only. Also outcall service.
A self-styled hip spa offering many different treatments. Positions itself to appeal to younger clientele than many of Bali's spa establishments.
Dancing Fingers
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.
Attached to The Villas. Themed on a Rajasthan Palace.
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 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.
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.
Tofu Cafe
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Good value and popular Indonesian restaurant. Main dishes about Rp 20,000 to 30,000.
Exactly what it says on the label, "a tea lounge, restaurant, antiques and bookstore". Quirky place with a lovely atmosphere. Great range of homemade desserts, 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.
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.
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.
Bali Catering Co Cafe
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.
Excellent cafe serving the best baguettes imaginable and salads at lunchtime, and specialising in pasta in the evening. Free WiFi. Belgian owned and operates.
The French-owned Le Tebu offers diners salads, sandwiches and a few token Indonesian items. Dishes start from Rp 30,000.
A Seminyak institution that was 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.
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.
Incredibly popular restaurant serving great value western food. You cannot book here and there is often a long queue for tables.
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.
Italian food is the go at this popular Laksmana restaurant. Good pastas and steak and carpaccio are the highlights. Same ownership as Rumours, just a few doors up the street.
A vast selection of western and Indonesian dishes, served in a garden courtyard. Prices start from Rp 50,000.
Right on Petitenget beach, serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Home of the Frangipani Bar, a popular choice for watching the sunset.
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.
Specialises in fish and other seafood prepared with a Mediterranean ethic. Intimate restaurant with an all bamboo design and clear views over the rice paddies.
Original takes on Asian street and country food in a chic 5 star setting.
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.
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.
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.
A lounge bar and restaurant attached to the Lita Gunardi boutique. The bar serves good cocktails and the restaurant specialises in Italian food.
Late night dance bar with great ocean and beach views.
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
Nice rooftop bar with dinner options. Great ambiance.
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.
Fifth-floor rooftop lounge and restaurant with west-facing ocean and sunset views. Shisha, cocktails and a kitchen serving international, Asian and Eastern European dishes (borscht, dumplings, stroganoff) until late.
Simple, functional, modern rooms all equipped with satellite TV channels. Reasonable restaurant and a good-sized pool. Good value for the area.
Junior Suite Garden View room, 44 m² hotel.
Suite Garden View room with private balcony, 50 m², 3-star aparthotel.
Balinese-style accommodations.
Balinese-style architecture, private villa with pool, rooms, public pool and restaurant.
Boutique hotel in the minimalist style with 13 rooms, 4 different kinds of 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.
Directly in front of Seminyak Batubelig beach with excellent sea view.
All-suite hotel, good value by Seminyak standards. One- and two-bedroom suites, in-house spa, gym and business centre. Moderately priced restaurant.
Rooms for couples and suites with one or two separate bedrooms and bathrooms catering for families.
One- and two-bedroom villas that are traditionally elegant.
Free WiFi and air-conditioner in all rooms.
40-metre lagoon pool, 19 rooms, balcony/terrace, seating area, in-house movies, and kitchenette.
11 bedrooms, bed & breakfast type accommodation.
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.
Spacious, with a private pool, private parking, equipped kitchen, air-con and an expansive living room area. One- to four-bedroom suites available.
Contiki Resort Bali
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.
17 villas with a large shared pool. Complimentary airport pick-up.
6 single- and double-storey townhouses, set amongst tropical grounds, opening out to a shared 25-m lap pool and jacuzzi.
160-room contemporary-style 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.
On the beach in Petitenget. An impressive 5-star property, the prices are amongst the highest in Bali. Restaurant, spa and gym facilities.
One- and two-bedroom villas, each with a kitchenette, a comfortable lounge and private pool.
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.
Complete with suites, penthouses and an infinity-edge swimming pool.
Private 4-bedroom villas with pool and a fully equipped kitchen. Daily housekeeping.
40 rooms, one and two bedroom villas with private pool.
2-storey Balinese-style Villa Carissa with 3 air-conditioned bedrooms and 3 private bathrooms, private outdoor pool, an enclosed garden and a sunny terrace. All rooms come with a personal safety box.
Private 3-bedroom villa with pool and an equipped kitchen. Daily housekeeping, private driver for 10 hr/day. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. 24-hr security and resident dog.
4-bedroom villa.
Tropical 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.
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. 24-hr reception and security. Room service available from 07:00-23:00.
5-bedroom beachfront villa sleeps up to 10 people. Private pool and extensive gardens over a one-acre property. Staffed with 20 person team, including private cook, maids and security.
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Contemporary, minimalist 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom private villas within a managed complex. In a quiet spot and quite good value by Seminyak standards.
11 furnished villas with private pool in a quiet area.
Contemporary 4-bedroom villa that fronts onto the beach. Has private pool.
2- and 3-bedroom private pool villas. 3-bedroom has the option of an additional bedroom or nanny’s room.
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.
formerly Kubu Pesisi Villas
Gorgeous villas surrounded by spacious tropical garden.
Full service villa resort, 18 villas (1- and 3-bedroom options). All villas have a full kitchen and their own private pool.
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.
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.
Boutique villa resort offering all the usual services. 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas, all with their own private pool. Japanese-owned.
800m walk to beach. Each villa has a private pool, marble bathroom and private garden entry. Full butler service and daily breakfast provided.
Managed estate of 12 privately owned villas. 2- to 5-bedroom villas available, each with its own private pool.
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.
9 luxury pool villas of either 2 or 3 bedrooms. 5-min walk to the beach. In-house spa service, friendly team of staff and free shuttle service in Seminyak area.
17 contemporary Balinese-style private villas, each with a personal garden compound and a private swimming pool. Located down a secluded lane.
5 private villas in the main shopping and dining areas of Seminyak, pool, staffed, airport transfers and all inclusions.
76 rooms in 52 villas.
18 private villas, each of which features a kitchenette with full-sized refrigerator/freezer, microwave, a separate dining area and private pool.
Private villa.
2-bedroom villa with private pool.
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, contemporary Balinese design. Available as 1-bedroom private pool villa, 2-bedroom pool villa, 1-bedroom honeymoon pool villa, family 2-bedroom pool villa, family and 3-bedroom pool villa.
4-bedroom private villa with private pool.
Stand-alone villa specifically designed and appointed to meet the needs and desires of short term elite travellers. Located in the heart of Seminyak, this stylish luxury villa offers an ambient blend of Modern Bali culture and natural materials. The Agata villas Seminyak comprises of four detached buildings: one single living area with open plan kitchen, a dining area & lounge. A short leisurely stroll will lead you to spot of sand and sea Seminyak Beach with the nearest long stretch of quiet beach a 15-minute walk away.
Innovative women's wear and notably helpful and friendly staff.
This is the flagsghip store of the Bali fashion brand. Lightweight womenswear using natural fabrics.
This second line store owned by an Indonesian haute couture designer. High end fashion clothing made out of silk, linen and cotton.
Women's sportswear, beachwear and swimwear. Flagship store is on Jl Raya Seminyak and they also have an outlet in 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.
The retail outlet of one of Bali's leading silver jewellery designers and manufacturers. Wide range of high quality items.
A well established fashion boutique. Funky, eclectic and popular with a young clientele.
If bling is your thing, you will like it here. Those of a more tasteful disposition might not. Glitzy, kitschy bags and other accessories.
A funky store which is an outlet for the Shaman Electro brand. Young streetwear.
A very nice and colourful store which is the concept store for the we'ar brand. Great yoga wear and street wear.
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.
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.
An elegant gallery showcasing art, photography and sculpture from contemporary Balinese artists.
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.
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.
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.
Read in the guideThe 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.
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