Seminyak Beach Guide
Everything you need to know about Seminyak Beach
A few miles north of Kuta is Seminyak which is the hippest part
of southern Bali. More upmarket than Kuta and home to Bali's best
bars, clubs and restaurants with new places opening almost weekly.
Creative energy is the phrase that best sums up Seminyak, energy
which also extends to the fashion boutiques.
Cool comes at a price, featuring strongly are world class hotels
and resorts located next to the beach. Expect prices to be a little
higher than Kuta.
Seminyak has some excellent boutique and five star resorts with
lovely gardens, Asian style and Balinese features. Recommended: The
Pelangi Bali, The
Oberoi, The
Legian, The
Villas Bali, Sofitel
Seminyak.
See all Seminyak
Hotels
The Beach
Limited road access to the beach means that it's less busy here
than Kuta. Conditions are monitored less here than in other places
so be very careful when swimming.
Seminyak Beach Nightlife
Lots of trendy restaurants, cafes and stylish bars are to be found
in Seminyak which attract a cool crowd of locals and hotel guests
from nearby boutique hotels.
It's still part of the Kuta area - but the trendy sophisticated
end.
What to do in Seminyak Beach
Seminyak over the last few years has quietly established itself
as a centre for excellent shopping and fine dining.
Seminyak is a great place to go shopping. A walk along the main
road can take much longer than planned because there are so many
interesting individual shops to browse. Unlike many resorts where
you will find the same goods sold in every shop, here you'll find
so many different designs, styles and unusual items, reflecting
Bali's unique culture. From jewellry to local designer clothing
to lifestyle items.
Getting Around
Everything you need is withing walking distance Seminyak and Kuta
centre is literally a five minute taxi ride.
Metered taxis and Bemos (a small open-air bus) can be found easily.
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