Seminyak Bali: home to the island's finest villas and boutiquesSeminyak Bali -- A short introduction to this little trendy village Seminyak village is located just north of Kuta and Legian. It's pretty unclear where one of these villages start and where the other one ends. But each one of them has a distinct character that attracts hordes of tourists... Tourism started to discover this village when Kuta was getting overcrowded with numerous hotels, restaurants and more shops. Instead of attracting the same crowd as Kuta and Legian, Seminyak focuses on tourists who want more than the average luxury during their holidays.
Seminyak Bali has become famous for its beach, fancy and trendy restaurants, cafes, clubs and of course the large selection of private villas, excellent resorts, art galleries and choice of designer boutiques. So if you like to do some great shopping and fine dining after a day at the beach, then you will surely have a terrific time here. In this section I will describe all the things you need to know about this
little trendy village, whether you are staying here or if you
are just
passing by...
Getting Around the Seminyak Bali areaI think the Seminyak Bali area is not really the place for walking, as most shops and restaurants are scattered around and located along the long busy main street Jalan Raya or within narrow alleys. So to make life more easier (and hey, you are on a holiday) you can better just take one of the many taxis that drive around town till late in the evening. The taxi fare will be around Rph. 20.000 since to the airport you pay around Rph. 50.000. Most villas however offer a shuttle service or a private car with driver that will take you around the village. Another option you could consider is to rent a car or even better a motor bike.
If you want to take it somewhat slower, there are many places that rent bicycles. Some villas are even able to arrange one that includes gears, suspension etc. There is one main road running straight through Seminyak called Jalan Raya Seminyak. Traffic is crazy at this street and you can bet on heavy traffic from early afternoon till the beginning of the evening. So try to avoid this street by car or motor bike when you're in a hurry. Nevertheless if you don't mind going for a walk you're lucky because this street has a wonderful pavement to walk on where you can find the most fashionable boutiques and other shops selling jewelry, art, furniture, souvenirs but also the usual tourist trade.
The restaurants and other interesting places are found on the east side of Jalan Raya Seminyak, towards the beach. Jalan Double Six is basically the border between Legian and Seminyak and here you can find clubs and great restaurants next to the beach. The top-end and most popular restaurants on the other hand are all on Jalan Oberoi (also called Jalan Laksmana or Jalan Kayu Aya) and a few fancy restaurants have opened their doors on the connecting street called Jalan Petitenget.
Besides clubbing at Double Six you can also head towards Jalan Dhyana or Jalan Abimanyu where many bars and clubs are found. You can get a bit confused when finding your way around Seminyak. But at the end, all streets seem to end at the beach. So you definitely don't need to worry about getting lost... Things to do around the Seminyak Bali areaThe first thing you will notice when arriving in Seminyak are the many restaurants and shops. By the way, shopping here is the best ;-) Besides the beach, the clubs and funny looking creatures there are fortunately many other things to do and see as well... Others are found at Jalan Abimanyu and Jalan Dhyana. Read more about these places at the Restaurant Section below. Other Attractions near Seminyak Bali: Restaurants around Seminyak BaliSeminyak is known for its many restaurants that serve culinary treats. Mostly the owner or chef is a foreigner, so not surprisingly the menu is often western styled with occasionally a mixture of the Indonesian or Balinese cuisine. There are a couple of restaurants which are really well-known in Bali and are often featured in glossy magazines about Bali. Every night people stand in line so they can experience top cuisine. So as you may have expected; reservations are necessary, best a couple of nights in advance.
In Seminyak the restaurants do not only aim at creating the most delicious dishes, but they focus also on decorating the place (something you won't always find in Bali ;-). Therefore the restaurants have their own character and special ambiance which attract all sorts of people. The most famous restaurants are all located on Jalan Oberoi. However on Jalan Petitinget, the road connected to Jalan Oberoi more restaurants have recently opened their doors. So check out this street as well when you are looking for another great dinning venue.
The Livingroom is one of the popular restaurants that serve Asian and Balinese cuisine. At night the candles light up the place and with its comfortable furniture it actually looks like a real living room. Not far from the Living room you have the Hu'u. This is a totally different place as the restaurants transforms itself into a club during the night. Very popular among young people and expats. Another place that is always packed with expats and tourists is de Ku De Ta. It's located right at Seminyak beach so during the day people flock here to be seen and to enjoy the atmosphere while working on their tan. At night many parties are organized here. So check out their schedules when you are here. La Luciola is also at the beach and when you are looking for a nice ambiance together with Italian food, than this is another popular option. A just recently opened restaurant is Sarong at Jalan Petitinget. It serves food from all over the world in a amazingly beautifully decorated restaurant. Reviews have been great about this place, so definitely worth a try. Our favorites restaurants in Seminyak Bali where we had a great time and where we enjoyed tantalizing dishes are:
Seminyak Villas and other places to stay atSeminyak Bali is one of the best places to be if you are looking for a luxurious place with real Balinese service. There are hotels and villas in abundance, each with their own unique features and additional services. So there's enough choice for any type of occasion or budget... However, when passing through Seminyak Bali it is obvious that the number of villas easily surpasses the number of hotels. There are even hotels and resorts that have built their own villas on their premises.
Just like the villa complexes, the majority of the resort-villas have their own pool, in house spa facilities and some even have a private chef that prepares your breakfast in the kitchen villa... You'll probably have a hard time leaving the villa or resort when staying here. But then again, why should you...;-)
Here is a short list of the Seminyak Villas in Bali and Seminyak resorts which are popular and a good place to stay. As mentioned before, there are more villas in this little village then any other place in Bali. So instead of listing hotels only, we mostly included the nicest villas here below. Seminyak Bali:
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Seminyak Resorts: Sofitel  This
hotel is located right at the beach. Besides luxurious and spacious
hotel rooms, Sofitel also has 16 private villas set in a beautiful
tropical garden. The many facilities such as their own spa, trendy bars
and restaurants ensure that you will
have a wonderful time. Make sure you find a place at the beach for the
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streets and the narrow alleys in the Seminyak Bali area...
Shopping: 
Beach:
AJ
Hacket Bungy Jumping Tower: A thrilling experience on
Jalan Double Six is bungy-jumping right at the beach. AJ Hacket is
an international company that maintains
high safety standard. So at least you can worry about other things when
you are standing on the edge overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Bali
Horse Riding: There are a couple of stables near Seminyak which organize
horse
riding tours. The most famous is the Umalas Equestrian Resort
Bali
(contact@balionhorse.com) and there’s another one called Tarukan
Equestrian Center (+62 361 747 06 44). Expect to pay around $30 US for
one hour horse riding through rice fields and along the beach. 
This villa complex is near Petitenget beach in
Kerobokan/Seminyak. Enjoy your breakfast freshly prepared by your own
chef in your villa kitchen or take a dip in the wonderful
private pool. Minimal decorations, natural colors, green plants and
water surrounding the stylish villa make this holiday picture just
right... 
If you are looking for a relaxing and romantic
place to stay then Villa Air Bali is one of the best options in the
Seminyak area. This villa complex offers a tranquil place focused on
privacy, high standard personal service and well-being through their
large selection of spa treatments. Just check out their Spa Villa...
This villa complex offers private villas that
are playfully decorated with bright colors which creates a very
informal and relaxed atmosphere. Besides having your own chef preparing
breakfast for you, the staff are very open for special requests in
order to
make your stay even more comfortable.
This villa complex is located in a quiet street of
Seminyak, only 5 minutes away from the beach. It has 11 private villas
of which each has its own unique design and interior. It is clear that
the owner has taken much care into the design of the villas. You can be
assured that you spend a relaxing and quiet holiday in style...
Villa
Alam
Warna means
Colors of Nature and refers to precious gem stones. The interior of
each villa is color coordinated according to a specific gem.
So you
can actually choose to stay in a villa that is in your favorite color.
The small team of staff is highly motivated to ensure that you
will
have a wonderful stay at this colorful place...
Bali
Dhyana Villa is
set in a quiet side street of Jln Abimanyu. There are two types of
villas
to choose from of which one is built according to typical
Javanese
architecture. The homey atmosphere is not only created by the interior
design of the villa, but also by the in-house maid who takes care of
the villa the whole time your are there... 