Seminyak
Introduction
Bali's trendiest seaside town
A small seaside town with a huge cosmopolitan vibe, Seminyak is hip and trendy and filled with world-class dining and entertainment, beach clubs and spas. You’ll never run out of options when it comes to bars, boutiques and shopping.
Service is always impeccable and everything is just a short walk or a short drive away.
Insider’s tip: The towns of Petitenget and Umalas would also fall within the boundaries of “Seminyak”.
Accommodations
Places to stay
If there is one thing that Seminyak is never short of, it is luxury hotels and private villas. Huge international and local brands can all be found here from five-star high-end resorts to mid-range hotels and locally-owned budget accommodations.
Private villas are very popular – from 1-bedroom to 5-bedroom villas, they come with private pools, lush tropical gardens, living and dining areas, kitchens and full-time staff.
Villa Atas Ombak
A spectacular 5-bedroom beachfront estate on Bali's southwest coast with a sprawling tropical garden, a 15-metre swimming pool and direct beach access.
- Fully staffed
- Close to nightlife
- Breathtaking indoor-outdoor bathrooms
Villa Adasa
A beautiful 3-bedroom villa in Seminyak's "golden triangle", minutes from the beach and "eat street". Perfect for couples and families.
- Fully staffed
- Fantastic location
- Stunning indoor-outdoor living areas
The Seminyak Beach Resort
A beautiful and luxurious, absolute beachfront resort in a fantastic location in Seminyak that provides a welcome escape from the outside world.
- Beautifully-appointed rooms, suites and villas
- 4 in-resort dining outlets
- Private spa
The Oberoi Beach Resort
Award-winning, iconic resort with a stellar reputation for impeccable service and naturally stunning settings close to the beach.
- Luxuriously-appointed rooms, suites and villas
- 3 in-resort dining outlets
- Private spa
Dining:
Restaurants, Cafes and Warungs
The streets of Seminyak are lined with dining outlets from fine dining and family-friendly establishments to cafes, beach-style shacks and warungs.
Head to Seminyak’s famous “Eat Street”, also known as Oberoi or Jalan Laksmana for delectable cuisines from around the globe.
Merah Putih
One of the most gorgeous restaurants in Seminyak featuring a large atrium-like setting with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, strategically placed indoor palm trees, twinkling lights, indoor streams and signature ornamental pillars with vaulted ceiling. Offering modern & traditional Indonesian fare with an impressive wine room and list.
- Lunch & Dinner
- Indonesian classics with a modern twist
- Vegetarian menu available
Sarong
One of Seminyak’s finest, Sarong promises a sensual and romantic ambience with crystal chandeliers, fine heavy upholstery, silk curtains, elaborately carved roofs, giant framed mirrors and Asian handicrafts. Dine on distinct Asian cuisine with that unmistakable Will Meyrick touch such as Betel Leaf Starters and Green Mango Sambal with Salted Fish.
- Dinner only
- Delicious flavours from the archipelago
- Impressive cocktail menu
Made's Warung
A legend in Bali’s culinary world, Warung Made serves delectable Balinese and Indonesian dishes such as Crispy Duck, Chicken Betutu, Nasi Goreng, Sate Lilit and more! Balinese dance performances are held weekly with dance classes and live music.
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Family-friendly
- Weekly dance performances
Sushimi
Serving the freshest sushi and sashimi, this restaurant is a must-visit. It’s one of the very few Japanese restaurants in Seminyak with a conveyor belt so visitors can just pick and choose all of their favourite dishes. Food promotions also available.
- Lunch & dinner
- Weekly promotions available
- Family-friendly
Other must-tries would include:
- Bebek Eropa
- Shima Teppanyaki & Shabu Shabu
- Ling-Ling's
- Happy Chappy Chinese
Beach Clubs
Seminyak's most glamorous
Ku De Ta
One of Seminyak’s first and longest-standing upscale beachside venues overlooking Seminyak beach with a main restaurant area and a bar, a lawn for parties and events and an infinity pool overlooking the beach. It’s not just an extravagant beachfront venue; it is also one of the island’s top dining destinations with relaxed fine dining options, breakfast and day-to-night time grazing.
- Open daily
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Sophisticated fine fining menu available
Potato Head
A legendary beachfront destination, Potato Head is a unique signature venue featuring antique wooden windows salvaged from all over Indonesia. There are four restaurants, four bars, an infinity pool and a large lawn that overlooks the ocean. Guests can look forward to dance parties, exhibitions and installations featuring local and international DJs, musicians, artists and architects.
- Open daily
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Kid-friendly menu available
Shopping
Souvenirs and designer outfits
The streets of Seminyak are lined with gorgeous shops and the biggest names in fashion, earning it the moniker “Bali’s fashion capital”.
World-famous designers with beautiful runway-worthy pieces can be found here including Arturro, Niluh Djelantik, Milo, Uluwatu Handmade Balinese Lace, Magali Pascal, Uma and Leopold, Lily Jean, Religion and Lulu Yasmin.
There are art galleries, handcrafted furniture, accessories, souvenirs and jewellery.
There are 2 famous shopping landmarks: Seminyak Village is the newer, more modern and upscale destination with luxury brands and high-end cafes, while Seminyak Square is the more laid-back neighbour to Seminyak Village, home to several shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.
Spa & Salons
Wellness and relaxation
For a delicious head-to-toe pampering experience, there are spas in almost every corner of Seminyak; from the most lavish to the simplest local spas offering body massages, body scrubs, mani-pedis, hair treatments and more.
Bodyworks
Offers decadent head-to-toe traditional wellness treatments in a beautiful Moroccan-inspired setting from massages to hair, nails and waxing.
- Open daily
- Spa packages available
- Photoshoots allowed at an hourly fee
Spring Spa
A contemporary beauty and wellness award-winning spa offering innovative treatments that blend techniques from the east and west.
- Open daily
- Uses own products from New Zealand
- Appointments necessary
Cultural Landmarks
Go exploring
Pura Petitenget
Seminyak Beach meets with Petitenget Beach which is home to the famous Pura Petitenget, also known as Petitenget Temple, which is open to both visitors and worshippers.
- Open every day 24/7
- Place of worship
- Please dress appropriately
Santo Mikael Church
A real-life gothic style church surrounded by lush greenery and fragrant blooms, with beautiful architecture and a calm atmosphere.
- Open every day
- Great for photos
- Place of worship, please dress appropriately
Quick Facts
Important Points To Note
- Location: Southwest coast, north of Kuta, south of Canggu
- 18 minutes or 8.9km from the International Airport
- Warm weather all year round: 29°C to 34°C
- Rainy season: January-March, November-December
- Best time to visit: From April to October