- Q: Where is Seminyak located?
- A: Seminyak, Bali is a popular beach resort town at the southern end of Bali, Indonesia.
- Q: What is Seminyak famous for?
- A: It is famous for its luxury hotels, spas and villas, high-end shopping, and superb cafes, bars, and restaurants.
- Q: What is the beach like in Seminyak?
- A: The wide, west-facing stretch of beach on the Indian Ocean is covered in soft, gray sand and is lined with modern bars and clubs. It is often full of surfers when the conditions are good.
- Q: How does Seminyak compare to nearby Kuta?
- A: Seminyak is more relaxed than nearby Kuta, but still very lively, offering tourists great art galleries, excellent traditional food, and many tour agencies ready to show them the true Bali, in the jungle, across the rice fields, or at hot springs.
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1. Bali Natural Tours
With so much to see in Bali, you really need help in deciding where to go and what you should absolutely not miss. Bali Natural Tours organize custom-tailored tours based on your own interests, making sure that you get the feel of the essence of Bali. There is large range of tours, such as the Safari and Marine Park tour, an elephant ride through the tropical jungle, a trip to Tanjung Benoa beach for parasailing, and much more. All tours include air-conditioned transport, an English-speaking driver and tour guide, Balinese traditional clothes, and bottled water. Lunch is not included in the tour price, but the guide will recommend a good traditional spot to stop for lunch. The tours lasts half a day and all guests are picked up at their hotel.
Br. Karang Dalem No.2, Bongkasa Pertiwi, Abiansemal, Badung Regency, Bali 80352, Indonesia, Phone: +62-812-37-96-14-58
2. Cafe Organic
Café Organic is one of Bali’s most iconic eateries. Their Petitenget location in the heart of Seminyak is incredibly charming, with marble table tops, spectacular living green walls, and the famous Garden Gangstas mural. The café offers vegetarian and vegan health-conscious meals prepared with fresh, locally farmed ingredients. They offer all-day breakfast and lunch, salads, and smoothie bowls. Their signature dish is the Acai Coco Bowl, which is served in a coconut shell. Breakfast Criminal is a more substantial meal, loaded with layers of ingredients and topped off with poached eggs. You can also get the veggie burger and all sorts of imaginative salads. You do not have to be a vegetarian to enjoy fresh, colorful, delicious, and filling dishes at Café Organic.
Jl. Petitenget no. 99x | Opposite the W hotel, part of the Imani Suites building, Seminyak 80361, Indonesia, Phone: +62-812-36-12-83-41
3. KYND Community
If you are looking for a vegan spot in Seminyak and your partner is not too enthusiastic, go to KYND Community and you will have a convert before the meal is over. Located in the midst of buzzing downtown, colorful and cool, KYND Community is the place to go for a fantastic morning coffee, a healthy salad lunch, an afternoon snack, or a great sandwich. Some of the dishes you have to try are the Berry Tropical smoothie bowl, the gluten-free gourmet toast with beet hummus and smashed avocado, the Coconut Piccolo cappuccino, the KYND Cheese Burger, and their fantastic waffles. Everything is plant-based and it is absolutely delicious.
Jalan Raya Petitenget No12x, Petitenget, Bali, Phone: +62-859-31-12-02-09
4. Purpa Fine Art Gallery Seminyak
One of the most respectable galleries in Seminyak, Purpa Fine Art Gallery offers a large collection of contemporary art by Indonesian artists as well as those from different countries who decided to make Bali their home. The gallery aims to represent both established, renowned artists and those who are just emerging. The beautiful modern gallery is covered wall-to-wall with magnificent art, traditional and contemporary and quirky. Some of the artists represented by Purpa Fine Art Gallery are known all over the world, such as Walter Spies, Hans Snell, Antonio Blanco, and many others. The gallery supports the artists by showcasing their art throughout their career, making their art accessible to a large number of people visiting Bali. The artwork ranges in prices, so there is something for any budget. Prints are available as well, more affordable and easier to put in a suitcase.
Jl. Mertanadi No.22B, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia, Phone: +62-819-99-40-88-04
5. Revolver Espresso
Colorful, charming, and spacious, Revolver Espresso is an Australian-style coffee shop in Seminyak that has developed a reputation for the best coffee in town. They import some of the best beans from all over the world and roast and blend locally in Bali. Revolver Espresso is the perfect fusion of Melbourne’s cosmopolitan coffee scene and Bali’s charm and relaxed spirit. With your great coffee, you can get an equally delicious classic brunch such as smashed avocado with house-made muesli with coconut and goji berry, or traditional Aussie Grassy Knoll – a breakfast salad with local greens, beetroot, halloumi, quinoa, and soft-boiled eggs. The lunch menu features everyone’s favorites – burgers, sliders, salads, and shared plates. Try The Godfather – a breakfast burger with layers of hash browns and bacon.
Jl. Kayu Aya Gang 51, Seminyak, Kuta, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia, Phone: +62-851-00-88-49-68
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