Seminyak’s nick name as the ‘Beverly Hills’ of Bali devives from the fact that that expatriates have chosen to make their homes there calling into existence the kind of facilities and amenities middle to upper class residents and visitors enjoy.
There are hundreds of villas throughout the area, delicatessens, restaurants for the discerning diner, European style coffee shops and cafes, wine shops, book shops, clothing and accessories boutiques, spas and a myriad of art and décor shops reflecting the diversity of Balinese art.
Increasingly, these facilities are aimed at visitors who also enjoy the same amenities, sometimes staying in villas and sometimes in one or other of the relatively few but exclusive beachside hotels.
Seminyak has a European feel to it yet at the same time it is rooted in the climate, physical topography and culture of Bali and the Balinese.
Tasteful music and even Otriental belly dancing is available at some restaurants while, others metamorphose into night clubs and late night party and dance venues.
Varied and extensive musical entertainment and dance venues can be found at Double Six Beach, Dyanapura Street, Laksamana Street and along High Street Petitenget.
Seminyak is an area for poolside relaxation, bikinis and sun cream, pampering at spas, cocktails at sunset, gourmet dining with family and friends, conversation, anniversary parties, weddings and honeymoons and almost Carribean fashions rich in idiosyncratic designs, flimsy fabrics, tropical colours and with hair styles to match. Expect to glimpse celebrities.
In addition to a few commercial strips with popular and lively restaurants, bars, villas and good crafts/furniture shops, there are a few notable establishments: Ku Dé Ta, which is a bar/restaurant with a cult following based on its beach side/semi-resort atmosphere that has earned it the title of number one party spot in various magazines, and Oberoi, which is an expensive hotel with a worldwide reputation. La Lucciola is a restaurant located in the north of Seminyak on the beach and has been in existence for over a decade.
Jalan Raya Seminyak (more often referred to as Jalan Legian), runs parallel with the beach, bisecting the district and acts as its main road artery.
There is virtually no backpacker accommodation in Seminyak. Budget travellers will generally do better to stay in nearby Kuta or Legian. However, there are some (fairly uninspiring) losmen type places in Gang Bima which runs south off the northern end of Jalan Dhyana Pura, right in the heart of Seminyak.
The main choices are villas and higher end hotels. There are some good bargains to be had in the mid-range though in low season, so shop around.
Beware of false advertising! Only the most expensive "villas" are completely private and self-contained, while many share at least some facilities, and the cheaper ones are just clusters of bungalows.
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