The Hotel: Kanishka Villas

Ensconced along the western shore of Seminyak’s famously touristic township, this collection of villas and suites offers a four-star tranquil getaway despite the buzzing of nearby hangouts and the beachfront nightlife. Enjoy serene views accompanied by the lapping of the entryway pond’s waters.

Villas feature a private pool space, encompassed by its very own deck equipped with recumbent chairs at the ready for sessions of lounging in the sun. Travellers can easily explore the surrounding beach town or discover some of Bali’s best restaurants,spas and chic boutiques in the hotel’s vicinity.

• TripAdvisor: 4 / 5

Room Details

Hot Tub Suite

• One king bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people

Pool Villa

• One king bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• The room features private pool, deck, living room, kitchen, and dining area

The Area: Seminyak, Bali

Renowned as Bali’s core of all things luxury, upper-class and decadent, Seminyak is where the stylish set chooses to spend holidays on the Indonesian isle. Hugging the Indian Ocean to the west and Kuta to the south, the beach town is in the thick of all that the tourist hub has to offer while presenting a more refined experience for visitors. Classy day spas sit side-by-side with fashion boutiques, artisan galleries and handicraft merchants, while by night the area comes to life with a range of fine dining eateries, bars and heady clubs.

The neighbouring beaches of Seminyak and Petitenget are characterised by their grey sand, gentle waves and quieter atmosphere than that of Kuta and are well worth a visit to see members of the glitterati mixing with hawkers and families. Take a leisurely stroll down Jalan Seminyak and Jalan Double Six for countless shops, both glass-walled and street-side, for anything from designer knock-offs to printed kaftans, tailor-made clothing and luggage. When feet grow sore indulge in a massage at a premier spa like Cense Spa and then finish it off with some signature Balinese floral nail art.