The 11 best hotels in Seminyak for a trendy beach vacation

This urban and boutique hotel is just the place for a trip rich with culture. The Kanvaz Village Resort sits on one of Seminyak's most prestigious streets and offers an equally-prestigious place to rest your head and relaaax. The four-star hotel aims to take you on a journey with authentic Asian hospitality and culture, educating you on the area while you stay here. There are 147 premier rooms, suites, and villas on offer, all spacious and stylish with modern amenities. The rooms feature a luxurious bathroom, a large terrace and entertainment systems, allowing you to stay comfortably in an area full of exotic experiences. Guests have access to a 110-metre tropical lagoon pool and a rooftop space with gym, yoga studio, healing room, juice bar, and a nature-based spa and well-appointed beauty salon. Plus the beach is only down the road. Perfect, right?

The mood? Urban-luxe. 
Location perks? Things liven up quite a bit during summer months, where you can head to the rooftop cinema. 
Budget range? An affordable week-long stay. 

The beautiful five-star Potato Head is high-end and breathtaking. The epitome of Bali life, this hotel oozes peace, serenity, and beach vibes. The hotel has 168 rooms and 58 suites on offer, all designed to be your home away from home, and brings the outside in, with wood and natural furnishings and luxurious touches to make sure you have a contemporary and comfortable stay. Enjoy rooms with your own private pool or with incredible views of the beach. Watch the sunset from bed? A dream. You'll be surrounded by complete paradise. You'll have full access to the onsite gym and spa, which will ensure you have a relaxing break away and help align your chakras (whatever that is). Unfortunately, not owned by the favourite Toy Story characters as the name suggests. 

The mood? Ultra-cool.
Location perks? This design oasis was co-designed by the hotel and OMA to create the perfect artsy backdrop that complements the sunrise. 
Budget range? A little more lavish price-wise. 

Situated close to Double Six Beach, Sampatti Villas offers one and two-bedroom luxury villas to suit solo travellers, honeymooners, or small families and groups of friends. Each villa has its own private pool, a verdant inner courtyard, a breakfast nook and a pool bed. Can we live here? The villas are inspired by rich Asian and Indonesian cultures, seductively blending style, sophistication, and serenity with five-star comfort to make the tropical setting your new home.

The mood? Balinese elegance.  
Location perks? This hidden gem in Jalan Yusidistira offers a luxurious, romantic hideaway while being a stone's throw from Kuta Art Market. Lush.
Budget range? On the luxury end – with rooms typically starting at £257. 

Right in the heart of the magical, tropical island, Cicada Luxury Townhouses are surrounded by world-famous beaches and some of the island's best restaurants, bars and clubs - the ideal location! A mixture of contemporary elegance and luxury, the hotel is definitely one for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Each townhouse has its own private plunge pool and semi-outdoor bathroom, so you can embrace the gorgeous natural life of Seminyak. The hotel also offers spa services, a 25-metre lap pool, and delicious breakfast and dining options. It'll feel like you're a local living at home, but better. 

The mood? Swanky villas with beautiful craftsmanship. 
Location perks? In a nutshell, this place is stunning, especially the tropical garden. Then again, Petitenget beach is right on your doorstep.
Budget range? All this incredible craftsmanship falls in the mid-high ranges price-wise. 

The four-star Kayumas Seminyak Resort is so close to the beach, you can almost taste the lightly-salted air. Close to all the best bars and restaurants, and the incredible shopping areas of Seminyak, you'll have plenty of options for what to do outside of the hotel, but to be honest, you won't want to leave the stunning premises. The rooms are modern and stylish, with options ranging from one-bed suites to four-bedroom villas, depending on your needs (and probably budget). Onsite, guests can enjoy use of the fitness centre, luscious outdoor garden, and luxurious outdoor lounge and pool. There's also a bar and restaurant with plenty of tasty options for both food and drink. 

The mood? Welcome to your modern oasis. 
Location perks? Complimentary shuttle service, a gym, pool bar wellness spa and outdoor garden (suitable for private hire). What's not to love? 
Budget range? A total steal – rooms typically start from £77. 

The five-star Double-Six hotel is a luxury beachfront hotel giving you a taste of the finer life while on your trip to Seminyak. Combining luxury, style and comfort, you can guarantee a peaceful night's sleep and feel like you're amongst the clouds in the cozy beds. Rooms vary from junior suites to penthouses, all with incredible views, balconies, and modern amenities. Enjoy the onsite spa that offers VIP treatments and experiences to make you feel refreshed and detoxed - great after a night out sipping cocktails on the beach!

The mood? Flashy. 
Location perks? Exceptional seafront vistas, especially at sunrise. 
Budget range? Great if you don't mind forking out a little extra.

Offering a calm, luxurious, and elegant place to stay, the five-star Akasha Boutique Hotel mixes island vibes with modern living. Choose from individual boutique rooms or three/four-bedroom villas, all decked out to represent the tropical paradise and give you space to refresh and rejuvenate. The hotel uses natural elements to create a harmonious ambience and aims to use its personalised and intimate services to give guests the true island experience. Enjoy the sun terrace where you can take a dip in the swimming pool, visit the flourishing onsite garden, or work up a sweat at the fitness centre. Plus, the beach is only a few metres away where you can bask in the glorious sun until sunset. Don't forget to top up the sun lotion! 

The mood? Boho meets elegant. 
Location perks? The name Akasha is taken from the Sanskrit term for 'sky' and 'space', and it's safe to say the hotel is pretty big on creating a harmonious stay thanks to lots of cosy, beachy design elements and excellent hospitality. 
Budget range? Affordably priced. 

The intimate environment of the Brown Feather Hotel, Seminyak, is the perfect calming retreat for a relaxing getaway. You can expect personalised service and modern comfort while staying only minutes away from the beach. Expect individually decorated rooms that ooze in romantic charm with hints of urban and rustic living - a contrast to the luscious, tropical island—a subtle but cozy place to stay. 

The mood? A white-walled, urban sanctuary. 
Location perks? Tucked away from the busyness of Canggu, while still conveniently close to the buzzy nightlife (literally only a 10-minute cab away from Canggu Club).
Budget range? Just as light as a feather on price. 

Honeymooning in Bali? If so, nothing fits the bill like these drop-dead gorgeous villas. Generous in the size department, the villas feature chic, sandy-coloured interiors, with traditional Balinese touches throughout like their thatched ceilings, canopied four-poster bed frame and rattan loungers. How does one soak in all this luxury? Tuck into gourmet grub by the infinity pool, retreat to Seminyak Beach, or enjoy a massage in the comfort of the villa.

The mood? A slice of tropic heaven. 
Location perks? Push the boat out a little more by taking advantage of the special catering options including, a private BBQ and poolside dining.
Budget range? A little pricier, but well worth the treat. 

This lovely four-star retreat is the very definition of tranquil. Verdant foliage surrounds the property, so no matter where you look there's an exotic view to lay your eyes on. The dwellings are cute wooden villas with ensuites and verandas, plus TVs and tea and coffee making facilities. There's also a pool and restaurant onsite and the beach is only a 30-minute walk.

The mood? Jungle retreat.
Location perks? Ask after the wellness packages to truly unwind while you're here.
Budget range? Bargain.

If you're after a beach holiday, you can't get much better than The Seminyak. Its expansive infinity pool sits on Seminyak Beach, so you can go from pool to sea with ease. Or sit back on one of the loungers, which look, uninterrupted, out to the ocean. The rooms include a large flat-screen TV with DVD player, rain shower and free wifi. Some suites and villas even have a hot tub looking out to the ocean. It's next door to the fancy Ku De Ta restaurant, where you can get Western fare, such as wood-fired steak, as well as sushi, but there are also two restaurants onsite. Plus a fitness centre and spa.

The mood? Relaxing in luxury.
Location perks? The pool is literally nestled into the beach. Talk about wow-factor.
Budget range? Pricey.