In Bali, Luxury Pool Villas in Seminyak are All the Rage
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Visiting the romantic island of Bali?
Decided to stay in Seminyak?
There are many beautiful and romantic hotels in Bali with private pools. But you want to know about the best villas in Seminyak with private pool, right?
Very savvy…
Contents: Seminyak villa rentals
Why Seminyak is a cool area to stay in Bali
Best villas in Seminyak with private pools
Details – What to know about these villa rentals in Seminyak (rates, chauffeur service, etc.)
Seminyak: One of the best areas to stay in Bali
For those not in the know, Seminyak – once a small village – is now Bali’s trendiest and most fashionable district.
The club scene buzzes. The strangely-named Potato Head Beach Club is one of the most happening.
The restaurants rival those anywhere in the world (we chowed down on some of the best Italian pizzas outside of Italy).
And the shops?
You can give your credit card an energetic workout in boutiques selling everything from designer shawls, unique jewelry, surfing duds and luscious Parisian silk blouses to art that cries out “Buy me!“
Best villas in Seminyak with private pools
You could stay in one of the luxury hotels in Seminyak.
Hipsters like the W Retreat & Spa Bali. The deluxe Alila Seminyak has a great beach bar and no less than five pools.
But many visitors prefer to opt for villas for rent in Seminyak, complete with maid service, swimming pool and a kitchen.
The price is often less than a boutique or luxury hotel.
And you get more privacy and space to spread out.
Now, if you’re regular readers of our blog, you know we’re not immune to the delights of being pampered at luxury hotels.
Sometimes, though, it’s nice to have access to a kitchen – and to kind-of feel like you’re living at home while you’re away traveling.
Enter the skillfully run Kunja Villas & Spa and The One Boutique Villas. These two villa properties offer the best of both worlds.
They tick off our requirements for luxury Bali villas in Seminyak, with the added benefit of hotel-like services.
The Kunja Villas & Spa
Contemporary in design, The Kunja Villas & Spa resort has 14 one-bedroom and four three-bedroom villas.
In our one-bedroom holiday home, the air-conditioned, all-white marble bedroom opened onto a breezy open-air living area (visited sometimes by tiny geckos).
Decorated with a single white orchid, the minimalist bathroom was beachy in feel, with white pebbles scattered around stone slabs on the floor.
The small swimming pool had a shallow side beside the deck for sunning while lying in the water.
We’re not the only ones who loved our stay at The Kunja Villas.
Of all the 100+ villas and hotels in Seminyak, it usually rates in the top 10 on TripAdvisor.
Kunja Villas, Seminyak: Check rates and availability here
The One Boutique Villas
Kunja was great, but we personally preferred The One Villas (also known as The One Boutique Villas).
This property has six villas.
The One Boutique Villas are more Balinese and traditional in style.
These one-bedroom villas to rent in Seminyak have thatched roofs, separate sleeping and living pavilions, and lush gardens surrounding the pools (we always heard birds chirping).
Our villa felt more tropical than our Kunja villa, and somehow more intimate and homey.
The bedroom had polished wood floors and black-and-white, 1930s photos of Balinese girls adorning the walls.
There were no walls on two sides of the bathroom – which looked out over fern gardens and shady palms.
The One Boutique Villa also rates tops on TripAdvisor for where to stay in Seminyak (usually in the top 10 luxury Seminyak villas).
And it’s a recipient of a TripAdvisor “Traveler’s Choice Award” for 2024.
One Boutique Villas, Seminyak: Check rates and availability here
What to know about these two luxury villas in Seminyak
Bali villa rates
At both Kunja Villas and The One Boutique Villas, rates include breakfast and afternoon tea, chauffeur service on demand to nearby restaurants and clubs, airport transfers and fast free WiFi.
Breakfast and afternoon tea
A maid carrying a wicker basket of supplies comes to your villa to cook your eggs and slice fresh fruit for your breakfast.
Later in the day, a phone call is all that’s needed to get afternoon tea and cookies delivered.
Chauffeur service
You get chauffeured to nearby beach clubs and Seminyak’s bars and restaurants whenever you want.
This is a very welcome perk, as the traffic makes it difficult to safely walk around in Seminyak (especially at night) – there are few sidewalks, and you constantly have to watch out for motorbikes and cars which, albeit slow-moving, threaten to bump into you if you’re not careful.
Airport transfers
Don’t worry about fussing with taxis.
Return airport transfers are included in your villa rental. You’re given iced facecloths, water and chilled fruit to nibble on the drive.
Outdoor bathrooms
We love outdoor bathrooms.
But if you prefer to have an air-conditioned bathroom, these places to stay in Seminyak may not be right for you. (The bedrooms are air-conditioned though.)
Bottom line?
For honeymooners, couples and families who want a quiet, serene and private retreat in the heart of lively Seminyak, these properties are two of the best Seminyak villas with private pools.
They’re also two of the best non-hotel villas in Bali too!
More Bali travel inspiration
We’ve mentioned a couple of these already, but here are our other travel guides on Bali:
- 23 Most Romantic Things to Do in Bali for Couples
- Romantic Hotels and Resorts in Bali
- Monkeying Around in the Ubud Monkey Forest
- Is Alila Villas Uluwatu the Most Deluxe Hotel in Bali?
- Kayumanis Villas Make a Splash in Bali
- Jimbaran Beach and Sundara on Bali
- Seeking Bliss at Hotel Tugu Bali
- Four Seasons Resort at Sayan Review
- Art and Tropical Luxury at Ayung Resort Ubud
Our top travel tips and resources
General trip planning: TripAdvisor is a helpful starting point, offering loads of user reviews on hotels, restaurants and things to do.
Hotels: Booking.com is our go-to for scoring a “wow” hotel – or at least a decent one – often at lower rates than the hotel’s own website. We especially like Booking’s flexible cancellation policy! (You may prefer Expedia for booking hotels in the U.S. or Mexico.)
Vacation homes, condos and rentals: We prefer and use Vrbo (Vacation Rentals by Owner).
Flights: For the cheapest flights, search on Google Flights or Expedia. (Just be aware Expedia tickets are often non-refundable. If you want more flexibility, it’s usually worth booking directly with the airline, even if it costs a bit more.)
Airport lounge access: We love (and have) Priority Pass for comfy lounge seats, free snacks and drinks, complimentary WiFi and sometimes even showers and spa services!
Tours: For the best local food, walking and other guided tours, plus skip-the-line tickets to attractions, check out Viator (a TripAdvisor company) and GetYourGuide.
Car rental: Renting a car is often a great way to explore off the beaten path. Discover Cars searches car rental companies so you get the lowest rates.
eSIMS: Stay connected affordably with Airalo eSIMS covering 200+ countries and trusted by 10 million+ users, including us! (No more huge roaming bills!)
Travel insurance: SafetyWing is designed for frequent travelers, long-term adventurers and digital nomads. It covers medical expenses, lost checked luggage, trip interruption and more. We also have and recommend Medjet for global air medical transportation.
Travel gear: See our travel shop to find the best luggage, accessories and other travel gear. (We suggest these comfy travel sandals for city walking, the beach and kicking about.)
Need more help planning your trip? Check out our travel tips and resources guide for airline booking tips, ways to save money, how to find great hotels and other crazy useful trip planning info.
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Photo credits: 4 to 9, 11 to 15 © Janice and George Mucalov, SandInMySuitcase | 1, 3, 10 The One Boutique Villas
We were hosted as media guests at these villas in Bali for review purposes. But the opinions expressed here are ours, and we’re always free to write what we think.
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