Grab a table inside the converted Boeing 737-400 series plane, and climb on to the wing for a pic overlooking the rice paddy fields.
Great for souvenirs, and cheaper than all the markets and street vendors too!
More of a local place than filled with tourists, good for ayam betutu and sate.
A little more expensive than the markets, but still cheap, and better quality t-shirts and singlets - may also have the odd cheeky phrase in Indonesian printed on them. ;)
Beautiful hotel, with rice paddy fields on either side. A little bit hidden, but have courtesy buggies to the main road and shuttle bus to town. Clean rooms, nice pool and very thoughtful staff.
Nice atmosphere, great live music, and really enjoyed the Bali ribs and salad.
A great range of ice creams, with fruit / creamy / premium flavours. They also deliver!
One of the oldest warungs in Bali, with traditional Balinese dance at about 8pm. The menu includes Balinese dishes (we tried the nasi babi guling & nasi bebek betutu) which were good.
Authentic Indonesian food, but from Sunda (West Java), not Bali. We really enjoyed the gurame goreng (fried fish) and the hot fish soup.
Rock formations out at sea, Tanah Lot is about 40mins north of Seminyak. Best times to visit are around sunrise or sunset.
Rock formations out at sea, Tanah Lot is quite a tourist attraction, about 40mins north of Seminyak. Best times to visit are around sunrise or sunset.
Beautiful waterfall about 500m walk from the car park. Not sure if you can swim, but nice to dip your feet and wade in on a hot day.
Ancient Balinese temple dating back to the 9th century. Don't bother buying a sarong from the markets, as they are free when you enter the grounds.
Fantastic place for lunch. If you can, choose an outdoor gazebo with a view of the rice paddy fields. House specialty is the crispy duck.
You can enjoy views of the Rice Paddy Terraces at Cafe Dewi (just past the main strip) without being bothered by street vendors.
Past the strip (when coming from Ubud), great place for a drink/bite with views of the rice paddy terraces, without the hassle of street vendors. But If you photo the farmer, expect to be asked for $.
Kintamani is a village on the western edge of the caldera and a great place to see Kintamani Volcano and Mount Batur (one of four volcanoes in Bali).
Wonderful views of Kintamani volcano and Mount Batur (one of four volcanoes in Bali), but about 2.5+ hr drive from Seminyak. Break up the trip with a stop at the Tegallalang Rice Terraces on the way.
A nice beach with plenty of seafood restaurants to pick from for a sunset dinner. Most of them are a bit touristy and pricey, so check Foursquare reviews first.
A great view of Uluwatu temple along the cliff face. Kecak dance from about 5/6pm. Also careful of the monkeys that like to steal hats and glasses.
A lovely family-friendly resort with great staff. Three pools (including kids pool), fantastic buffet breakfast (with a great selection), daily high tea, happy hour and free wi-fi throughout to boot.
BREAKFAST TIP: Minute steak was awesome. Much quieter option to the buffet downstairs.
Fantastic breakfast buffet with a huge range to choose from. Our favourites are the juice bar, and fresh noodle station.
Look for a package that includes a massage treatment, and then either enjoy it at So Spa or along the private beach.
Enjoy the crystal blue water and combed sand (some of the neighbouring beaches are a bit gravelly). Great to relax, enjoy some beach volleyball, or some water sports.
Open-air shopping centre aimed at tourists (incl. prices), with free shuttle buses, restaurants, shops, pharmacies and massage parlours. Better (& cheaper) food options than most of the resorts.
Nice place, with friendly service. The seafood platter was decent, and loved their chilli.
One of the few karaoke places in Nusa Dua and private rooms with beer were pretty reasonably priced.
One for the kids: a pirate-themed open air cafe/restaurant, with replica ships, ropes and tree houses for the kids to climb. However, our little ones (2&5) were not so keen to eat up in the treehouse.
Durian Darlings, not just for durian lovers. The meals are nice, and there are non-durian desserts too.
Chocolate Hour from 4-5pm with a range of sweets to try with their chocolate fountain.
HOT TIP: If you have a package that includes meals at The Cafe, you can try many of the desserts and ice creams there.
Enjoy classic Indonesian dishes like sate, tender ribs, fried tofu - all with a wonderful depth of flavour, all while overlooking the beautiful garden.
Age 11-17: an extraordinary opportunity for to gain proven academic acceleration skills, enhance their personal leadership qualities and heighten their environmental awareness.
FAMILY CAMPS (age 5+): 3-day and 5-day camps are a great opportunity to experience eco-living with your family amidst the Green Camp’s beautiful & biodiverse locale in the heart of Bali.
The bar carved out of the rock cliffs is a sight to see, but get ready to queue for a decent spot. The best spots are reserved for hotel guests. Bar opens around 4pm, and sunset is usually around 6pm.
If you crave a proper La Marzocco level Espresso make sure to check these guys out. They also make some of the finest sweet stuff to go with the coffee.
From nine till five I have to spend my time at work / The job is very boring, I'm an office clerk / The only thing that helps pass the time away / Is knowing I'll be back at Echo Beach some day
The interior design at Bambu restaurant is something to see, with all the tables on platforms above the water, which is filled with koi fish.
Go for the rotis at this place - bigger than in India but still delicious :D tastes nearly the same as in India, love it
amazing place! fabulous atmosphere on Monday nights)) don't miss it if you like live jazz bands.
For something other than the standard pho, try the pork belly bao, pandan chicken or bulgogi fries.
Bookings are essential for this 1920's British colonial Shanghai lounge restaurant, one to try without the kiddies (age limit of 8yo and smart casual dress-code applies).
Enjoy the beautiful decor while you take in this modern take on Indonesian food - from the langoustine dumplings to the pork belly to the lobster noodles.
