A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SEMINYAK

Located on the West Coast of Bali, in between Kuta and Canggu, Seminyak is a vibrant neighbourhood known for it’s shopping, party scene and iconic beachclubs.

Seminyak is a very busy town and traffic can get pretty crazy here! This is one of the reasons that I skip Seminyak these days BUT the town does offer a lot for people who want to:

• visit iconic beachclubs

• party

• have a shopping spree: there are plenty of beautiful boutiques and spa’s

• or people who just enjoy being in a vibrant, lively area that offers a lot of great places to eat

For Bali first timers, this can be a fun town to explore tho I wouldn’t stay here longer than 2 nights. But remember, this is just my experience/opinion and everyone is free to stay where and how long they want :)

WHERE TO STAY

€ M Boutique Hostel Seminyak + Kosta Hostel + Lloyd’s Inn (very cool)

€€ The Island Houses + Villa Kresna Boutique Suites

€€€ Peppers Seminyak + The Legian + The Colony Hotel + for big groups or families Villa Massilia

SEMINYAK BEACH CLUBS

If you’re into fancy beach clubs with (infinity) pools, these are your go-to places:

• Mano Beach House

• Potato head Beach club

• Azul beach club

• Ku De Ta

• Finns Beach Club (entrance fee/minimum spending)

• SugarSand Bali

• W Bali

•  707 Beachburm: not a typical beach club, more like a chill, laid back sunsetspot

• Mrs Sippy: a pool hangout spot (no beach here) with old skool LA vibes. It’s the biggest saltwater swimming pool in Bali with 1, 3 and 5 meter diving platforms. This is where all the instagram models hang out and where a lot of brands organise parties. They serve really good food and drinks but it’s a bit pricy. It’s situated almost next to Potato Head so you can even combine them if you like. Entrance fee is 100.000 Rupiah.

707 beachburm - photo credit: rickaroundtheworld

WHERE TO EAT

• Mamasan: amazing food and cocktails, bit pricier

• The Straw Hut: hidden gem (has a pool too!)

• Bikini: fine dining

• Merah Putih: incredible design + fine dining

• Watercress: breakfast and lunch

• Sea circus

• Barbacoa: bit pricier but great meat dishes!! Stunning setting

• Ginger Moon

• Warung dua: local restaurant, cheap, delicious

• Sisterfields: come early if you want to get a spot here - super popular place

• Shelter cafe

• Neon Palms (enter the pink door at The Bali Boat Shed and head upstairs)

• Kynd community: paradise for vegetarians and vegans

• Livingstone Bakery: best croissants and bread croissants

• Da Maria: famous place for Italian food

La Favela

WHERE TO PARTY

• La Favela: famous club with insane interior (palmtrees etc

• Motel Mexicola: or should I say ‘MexiCOMA’? Amazing colorful design and Mexican vibes with loads of tequila! Must do when in Seminyak!

• Jungle

• Mirror Lounge & Club: party in a club where the design is inspired by a Gothic cathedral

• Club Jenja

• Red Ruby

• Go to a party in one of the beach clubs listed above

Motel Mexicola - Photo credit: Motel Mexicola

WHERE TO SHOP

It’s hard to pick just a few stores while there are so many great little boutiques. You can find a lot of great stores at Jalan Raya (main walking street), Jalan Petitenget, Jalan Kayu Ayu and Jalan Kerobokan.

• Gooseberry Intimates: small but famous lingerie shop (next to La Favela)

• Magali Pascal

• Bali Boat Shed

• Wanderlust: swimwear

• Rob Peetoom: best hairdresser in Seminyak

• Paradise Bali shop

• Little Island Store

• Mrs Sippy Bazaar (located inside at Mrs Sippy pool)

• The Bali Tailor: one of my favorites!