Seminyak - Bali Travel Guide

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There are many beach resorts to choose from, a great selection of restaurants and bars. There are also some classy shops with great fashion and home wares. Check out Sunbebek at Jln Seminyak 6 for hand-woven cotton designs made into cushions, drapes, bedspreads and handbags.

There are plenty of internet cafes located in Seminyak charging 250Rp per minute. Many places have replaced their dial up connections with broadband though connection speeds still vary at different times of day. WiFi spots are also becoming very popular in the cafes and restaurants of Seminyak. Some have open access though others you'll need to ask for the password to use.

Restaurants in Seminyak

There are some great quality restaurants serving Balinese food as well as other Asian cuisine and Western food.

Made's Warung established in 1969, serving Indonesian, Balinese, Japanese and Western food. Located on Jl. Raya Seminyak. Tel: (0)361 753 039. www.madeswarung.com

Ryoshi on Jl. Seminyak 17 serves traditional Japanese food including reasonably priced sushi and sashimi. Ph: (0)361 731 152 www.ryoshibali.com

Bale-Bali at Jl. Kunti 48 has been serving great Chinese and Asian Fusion food since August 2000. Ph:(0)361 732 731. www.barudibali.com/bale-bali

Queen's Tandoor at Jl. Raya Seminyak 73 with traditional Indian chefs service dishes from all over India. Ph: (0)361 732 770. www.queenstandoor.com

Breeze at The Samaya, Jl. Laksmana serves Asian Fusion food including great Thai and Japanese dishes. A very romantic restaurant with great decor including traditional Japanese lanterns. Ph: (0)361 731 149. www.thesamayabali.com

Last updated 18th June 2009

Accommodation / Hotels in Seminyak

Following is a list of hotels and resorts in Seminyak with current 2009 prices and contact details:

Galaxy Hotel and Nightclub is located right on the main street of Seminyak with free WiFi wireless internet access and swimming pool. Prices from 180,000Rp + taxes. (US$18). Prices go up in the high season. www.galaxyhotelbali.com

Seminyak Paradiso Hotel is a budget hotel in Seminyak with swimming pool. Room prices from US$35. www.seminyakparadiso.com

Villa Kresna Tropical Resort only 1 minutes walk down to the beach at Seminyak and minutes to the restaurants and cafes. Offer hotel style rooms and villas. Room rates from US$40 low season, US$50 high season. www.villakresna.com

The Studio Bali brand new budget studio apartments in Seminyak. With broadband internet connections. Room rates from 450,000Rp per night (US$45) www.thestudiobali.com

Hotel Puri Cendana is in a tropical garden setting in Seminyak. Room prices from US$50 per night. http://puricendana.com

Clio Seminyak offer 6 serviced studio, deluxe and loft apartments right in the centre of Seminyak. Prices are from US$55 per night. www.cliobali.com

Abian Biu Residence a boutique hotel with room rates from US$75 per night low season, US$95 in the high season. www.abianbiubali.com

Pelangi Bali Hotel is a 4 star hotel right on Seminyak beach. Internet room prices from US$80 per night www.pelangibali.com

Casa Indigo Boutique Hotel is a new hotel set in the heart of the trendy Seminyak area surrounded by cafes and galleries. Room prices from US$85 per night. www.casaindigobali.com

Bali Agung Village surrounded by the Seminyak village and rice paddies. Room prices from US$85 not including breakfast. http://bali-agung.com

Resor Seminyak Hotel located on Seminyak's  beach front. Room prices from US$110+ www.resorseminyak.com

Hotel Sofitel offer hotel rooms and villas. Prices start from US$172 per night. www.sofitel.com

Dyana Villas located in the heart of Seminyak, 800m from the beach. Room rates from US$180+, discounts available for stay over 6 days. www.balidyanavillas.com

Aston Bhavana Villas have 16 luxury villas each with a private swimming pool. Internet rates start from US$191+  www.astonbhavana.com

The Seiryu Villas luxury Japanese styled villas located in Seminyak. Internet prices from US$300 plus taxes. www.seiryuvillas.com

The Elysian Boutique Villa Hotel offers 1 or 2 bedroom villas with prices from US$300+ www.theelysian.com

Adadi Villas is a resort with private villas in Seminyak. Offer free WiFi wireless internet access. Prices from US$300+ per night www.abadivillas.com

The Samaya Beach Resort offers 46 private, fully serviced villas with an Olympic sized swimming pool. Prices from US$475 per night. www.thesamayabali.com

Annora Bali Villas romantic packages available from US$488+ www.annorabali.com

W Hotel is opening in Seminyak in April 2010. www.starwoodhotels.com