11 Of The Best Villas In Seminyak

Seminyak is an area of Bali that really does offer the best of both worlds – plenty of action when it comes to shopping, dining and partying, but also a wealth of peaceful, private villa accommodation so you can retreat and unwind as well.

Here are 11 of the best villas in Seminyak to make your home away from home.

1. The Layar

Distinguished by the architect’s signature sloping roofs, cutting-edge design and ultra-chic interiors, The Layar is one of Seminyak’s more modern offerings. Each of the 23 villas (which offer one to four bedrooms) is set within a private landscaped garden with a large swimming pool, oriented for privacy. The Layar’s private barbecue dinners, prepared, cooked and served at sunset in your villa garden, are a great way to end the day.

The Layar Seminyak villa — The Layar is one of Seminyak’s more modern offerings

2. The Cotton House

The Caribbean-style Cotton House is a sprawling villa with distinct relaxation and entertainment zones. Four separate pavilions, huge indoor and outdoor dining areas and a 20-metre pool on a landscaped lawn area make the eight-bedroom villa perfect for large groups of family and friends. Staff is on hand to facilitate requests, from group yoga sessions on the lawn to luxurious seafood lunches.

3. Villa Shambala

Just minutes from the boutiques and restaurants of Seminyak, Villa Shambala boasts five elegant ensuite bedrooms. Enjoy massages in the spa room, watch a film in the media lounge, enjoy cocktails on the deck and unwind over a delicious dinner made by your own private chef. The gorgeous 20-metre pool will be a hit with kids and adults alike.

4. Peppers Seminyak

You can get the best of both worlds here: the privacy of your own one- to five-bedroom villa, with easy access to Peppers Seminyak’s resort-style facilities. Each villa features a lush garden setting, private pool, sundeck, indoor/outdoor marble bathrooms with sunken baths, and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. The resort has a wonderful gym and day spa onsite, which is just steps from the door of your villa.

5. Villa Lulito

Sit back and enjoy five-star service at the four-bedroom Villa Lulito in the heart of Seminyak’s highly regarded Oberoi neighbourhood. When it’s time to dine, let your private chef know whether you’d like a formal feast in the smart dining area, or a casual alfresco meal at the dining table nestled within the villa’s tropical gardens.

6. Villa Saba 10

Fans of modern, minimalist design will love Villa Saba 10. The five-bedroom retreat in the middle of the Umalas district is a light and bright space with a glimmering swimming pool at its heart. Stylish and comfortable living areas, with art pieces and interior design by Saba Steck (a renowned European artist/interior designer), give the villa an artistic edge.

Villa Saba Seminyak — Saba 10 is for those who love minimalist design

7. Villa Lilibel

Set just 300 metres from the beach, Villa Lilibel is ideally situated for soaking up the cosmopolitan vibe of Seminyak. Comprising six bedrooms, a private gym, expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces and a stunning pool set in a flourishing garden, this is a stunning spot for couples or families wanting to spend some quality time together.

8. Chandra Bali Villas

With a number of different villa styles on offer, there’s bound to be something to suit at Chandra Bali Villas. Choose from an intimate luxury villa for a couple, or a sprawling family villa to accommodate the whole clan. The level of service is first class with assistants, personal chefs, drivers, massage therapists, yoga instructors and babysitters all available at the drop of a hat.

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9. Villa Joss

Just 100 metres from Batubelig Beach, the four-bedroom Villa Joss has been designed to capture the style and spirit of Bali. Architects and designers have made ample use of leather, recycled teak and other beautiful organic materials, as well as a remarkable collection of fine art and Majapahit-period stone carvings to give the space a truly exotic feel. Staff such as attendants, butlers and private chefs perform the daily offerings throughout the villa in keeping with Balinese Hindu tradition.

Villa Joss Seminyak — You’ll find Villa Joss just 100 metres from Batubelig Beach

10. Villa Issi

The contemporary architecture of Villa Issi makes it one of the most Instagrammable villas in Seminyak, with its unique metal feature frame encasing the top floor. Just a short walk from Seminyak Beach, the fully staffed villa comprises four generous bedrooms, a well-equipped gym, a covered barbecue dining area and an emerald-green swimming pool, making it the perfect urban oasis.

Villa Issi Seminyak — Viilla Issi is one of the more photogenic villas on the island

11. Space Villas Bali

Hidden behind Seminyak’s beach restaurant and shopping district, Space Villas Bali is one of the area’s most tried and true accommodation options. Designed as a secluded hideaway, there are many areas throughout the villa for relaxing, listening to music, having a massage or reading. Each villa has its own private butler and chef service, so you can have that intimate alfresco dinner by the pool or invite friends over and entertain in the privacy of your own tropical paradise. You can also take part in a private Balinese cooking class with the chef, if you wish.

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Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.

The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.

1. Easy access to good food

meals from Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 — Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.

In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.

In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.

Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.

At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.

While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.

It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.

2. Better sleep options

Novotel Bali Ubud Resort room — Sleep deeply with Novotel.

There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.

For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.

The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.

3. More ways to move

woman hiking around queenstown new zealand — Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)

Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.

At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.

Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.

4. Better connections

Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.

One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.

Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.

A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.

5. Location is everything

Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, Thaiföld — Explore Phuket’s gorgeous beaches. (Credit: Bence Biczo)

Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.

All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.

Discover stays to inspire your everyday at novotel.accor.com.