Coloured umbrellas and beanbags on Seminyak beach at sunset

Area guide · Bali

Seminyak and Petitenget: the stylish west coast

The west-coast beach at sunset, the beach clubs and boutiques of Jalan Kayu Aya and Petitenget, and the restaurants of Kerobokan.

In depth

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    Seminyak and Petitenget: sunsets, boutiques and the restaurant row

    Seminyak·In depth

    The west-coast beach at sunset, the beach clubs and boutiques of Jalan Kayu Aya and Petitenget, and the restaurants of Kerobokan.

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What to see and do

  1. Sunset on the west coast

    Seminyak and Petitenget beach

    Seminyak·Beach

    The wide west-coast beach of Seminyak and Petitenget, with surf, beach clubs and the sunset.

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Where to eat

  1. Under a glass roof

    Merah Putih

    Petitenget, Seminyak·Indonesian

    Indonesian cooking from across the archipelago in a glass-roofed hall of tall columns on the Petitenget road.

    Jalan Petitenget 100X, Kerobokan Kelod, SeminyakExplore View on map

  2. Over the rice fields

    Sardine

    Kerobokan, Seminyak·Seafood

    Seafood in a bamboo pavilion looking over a rice field and a duck pond, with a cocktail bar beside it.

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  3. Regional cooking over charcoal

    Sangsaka

    Kerobokan, Seminyak·Indonesian

    Regional Indonesian dishes cooked over charcoal in a small dining room in Kerobokan.

    Jalan Raya Pangkung Sari 100X, Kerobokan 80361Explore View on map

  4. A brasserie of Asian cooking

    Mama San

    Seminyak·Southeast Asian

    A big, buzzing dining room in Seminyak serving dishes from across South-east Asia.

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  5. Among the ponds

    Bambu

    Seminyak·Indonesian

    An Indonesian dining room among lotus ponds and pavilions in Seminyak.

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  6. On the beach at Petitenget

    La Lucciola

    Petitenget, Seminyak·Italian

    A thatched beachfront restaurant at Petitenget, serving Italian dishes with a view of the sunset.

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  7. Speciality coffee

    Expat. Roasters

    Seminyak·Roastery

    A speciality roaster with a café in Seminyak, sourcing beans from Indonesia and beyond.

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  8. Down a Seminyak lane

    Revolver Espresso

    Seminyak·Espresso bar

    A small, dark espresso bar hidden down a lane off Jalan Kayu Aya.

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  9. Breakfast and brunch

    Sisterfields

    Seminyak·Café

    A busy all-day café in Seminyak for breakfast, brunch and good coffee.

    Jl. Kayu Cendana No.7, Seminyak, Badung 80361Explore View on map

  10. Three cafés

    Watercress

    Seminyak, Ubud and Berawa·Café

    Cafés in Seminyak, Ubud and Berawa, open from breakfast to dinner.

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  11. Plant-based and pink

    KYND Community

    Seminyak·Plant-based café

    A plant-based café in Seminyak known for its smoothie bowls.

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Bars and beach clubs

  1. A jungle of salvage

    La Favela

    Seminyak·Bar and club

    A bar, restaurant and late club in Seminyak, decorated like a jungle of salvaged furniture.

    Jalan Laksamana Oberoi No.177X, SeminyakExplore View on map

  2. At Desa Potato Head

    Potato Head Beach Club

    Petitenget, Seminyak·Beach club

    The beach club at the heart of Desa Potato Head, with its lawn, pool and wall of reclaimed wooden shutters.

    Jalan Petitenget No. 51B, Seminyak, Badung 80361Explore View on map

  3. On Seminyak beach

    KUDETA

    Seminyak·Beach club

    A beach club, restaurant and bar on the sand at Seminyak.

    Jalan Kayu Aya No.9, SeminyakExplore View on map

  4. A saltwater pool

    Mrs Sippy

    Seminyak·Pool club

    A pool club in Seminyak built around a large saltwater pool with diving boards.

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Shopping

  1. On Jalan Kayu Jati

    Seminyak Village

    Seminyak·Shopping centre

    A shopping centre in the heart of Seminyak, with Indonesian and international labels.

    Jalan Kayu Jati No.8, Seminyak, Badung 80361Explore View on map

  2. Shops and cafés

    Seminyak Square

    Seminyak·Shopping centre

    An open-air shopping and dining square in Seminyak.

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  3. Jalan Kayu Aya and Petitenget

    Seminyak’s boutique streets

    Seminyak·Shopping street

    Jalan Kayu Aya (Seminyak’s “Eat Street”) and the Petitenget road, lined with boutiques, homeware stores and galleries.

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Where to stay

  1. Gardens on Seminyak beach

    The Oberoi Beach Resort, Bali

    Seminyak·Beach resort

    Thatched villas and lanais in old gardens on Seminyak beach, one of the island’s first luxury hotels.

    Jalan Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Badung 80361Explore View on map

  2. Rooms, restaurants and a beach club

    Desa Potato Head

    Petitenget, Seminyak·Creative village

    A creative village on Petitenget beach: design hotels, restaurants, a recording studio and the Potato Head Beach Club.

    Jalan Petitenget No. 51B, Seminyak, Badung 80361Explore View on map

  3. Seminyak’s party hotel

    W Bali – Seminyak

    Seminyak·Beach resort

    The W on Seminyak beach, with its Woo Bar and pool facing the sunset.

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Share your Seminyak & Petitenget tips

Been to Seminyak? Share the sunset spot, the boutique or the table you would go back for.

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