Things to Do in Seminyak

Seminyak is South Bali's polished district, built around beach clubs, a serious restaurant scene and boutique shopping rather than the beach itself, which is the same stretch of sand as its neighbours further south. The appeal here is dining and design: sunset beach clubs with pools and DJ sets, spas that book out in peak season, and a concentration of good restaurants that outnumbers almost anywhere else on the island. That polish comes at south Bali's highest prices, and traffic on Jalan Kayu Aya and Jalan Petitenget backs up badly in the evening as everyone converges on the same restaurants and clubs. It suits travellers who want a refined base with easy access to Canggu and Kuta rather than a quiet retreat. Below are the top-rated beach clubs, spa days and tours built around Seminyak.