Embrace Bali’s beach vibes at this premier waterfront escape

Dazzling sunsets, golden sands and luxurious spa treatments? It’s no wonder Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa is a go-to for Australians visiting Bali

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There’s lots to love about Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa, fronting one of Bali’s most iconic beaches and the final word in luxury retreats for both couples and families.

Its backdrop is the breathtaking Indian Ocean, a double act with vibrant streaky sunsets.

Seminyak is an upscale beach town on the west coast of the Indonesian island of Bali, just north of Kuta and Legian. 

Long the glamorous playground of bohemians, jetsetters and fashionistas, Seminyak is famous for its sandy beaches, Instagrammable hotels and seafront bars, many of which have infinity pools and uber-delicious cuisine. It’s also known for its art galleries and fashion boutiques, as well as yoga studios and stay-a-while cafés.

For decades, Bali has been the destination of choice for Australian holidaymakers who can’t get enough of the Indonesian island’s sun, sand, and sea.

Bali’s best beaches

According to data released by the Bali Central Bureau of Statistics, Bali welcomed 2,391,860 foreign tourists in May this year, up 27.46% on the same period last year. Almost one-quarter of tourists in Bali are from Australia.

As the country bounces back from a Covid slumber, resorts like Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa are reinventing paradise. Do you want wellness with that? Paradise is paved with therapeutic flowers, fruit, food, and fitness. Really, your health improves by just looking at a basket of Balinese bounty: honey mangoes, snakeskin fruit, pomegranates, mangosteens, Kintamani oranges.

With a focus on privacy and exclusivity, the Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa offers a serene retreat away from the crowds, perfect for discerning travellers seeking a more intimate and customised vacation.

The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa is also committed to sustainability and responsible tourism, supports local communities and uses locally sourced materials, energy-efficient systems, and waste reduction programs.

A sleepover in Seminyak

The resort features more than 100 luxurious accommodation options. Guests can choose from rooms, suites, and private villas, many with stunning ocean or garden views; there’s even a penthouse. Each space has a contemporary Balinese aesthetic.

Choose from a spacious Garden Room, Beach Room, Ocean Suite with Jacuzzi, One Bedroom Garden Pool Villa, or One Bedroom Ocean Pool Villa. The Two Bedroom Garden Pool Villa is ideal for a family, what with its expansive living room, relaxation gazebo, and two 7m private swimming pools.

The interior style? Let’s call it tropical sophistication. Large wood carvings frame beds; doors have hand-hammered bronze handles; sunken Jacuzzi bathtubs are the centrepiece of spa-inspired bathrooms; and built-in suar wood dining tables and desks reflect local craftsmanship.

The tropical gardens and lily ponds underpin the lush signature Bali colour palette – a splash of purple and scarlet bougainvillaea, canna lilies in Hermès orange, creamy two-toned frangipani, and dragon fruit in Barbiecore pink.

The wellness factor

Nature is, after all, the starting point for holistic wellness. Kahyangan Spa (Kahyangan means “place of the gods”) adds to Nature several wellness programs. Aromatherapy and meditation join the tranquillity, rejuvenation and balance party, along with healthy spa cuisine.

Kahyangan Spa is a destination in itself with hand-painted murals, coloured glass windows and boudoir-inspired chill-out lounges. Be pampered with facials, body scrubs, and signature massages, or simply be guided in healthy lifestyle practices during your stay.

There are many ways to experience the true flavours of Bali at Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa. Sanje Restaurant pivots on Mediterranean cuisine while emphasising local ingredients and line-caught seafood. The Seaside Barbecue buffet dinner is a Saturday highlight.

Dinner and a show? On Wednesday evenings experience Balinese cuisine and culture in The Seminyak Garden, authentic dishes accompanied by Balinese dance, traditional Barong dance, and a fire dance performance. Santan Restaurant, a collection of modern, open-sided, dining pavilions surrounded by ponds and tropical greenery, is where hotel guests go for breakfast. It’s famous for its fresh juices, tropical fruits, vegan dishes.

Things to do in Seminyak

If you want to experience a vacation a stone’s throw from unique bars, gourmet dining, and high-end shopping, cosmopolitan Seminyak is your go-to town.

The Resort’s full-day and half-day excursions provide exploration, historical insights, cultural pursuits, and nature up-close.

Visit traditional villages to witness daily rural life and to see ancient temples and holy
sites, waterfalls, forests, and sculptural rice terraces. Watch thousands of herons flying into a tiny village to roost in the trees for the night.

Art is highly valued in Bali, inseparable from the cultural and religious life of the local communities. Seminyak has a thriving art scene. Alternatively, take a taxi to Ubud, 30 km away, to check out the art museums and great shopping there. Explore the historical royal town of Klungkung in East Bali, where the village of Kamasan is a centre of traditional Balinese painting.

Back at the Resort, cap off your stay with a romantic, candlelit dinner as the sun sets on Seminyak Beach.

To see all that Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa has to offer, visit www.theseminyak.com