The family trip to Bali happened when my daughter was just shy of being 2 years. Beach holidays with toddlers work the best and we were looking for relaxation, good food, and adventure. Bali fit the bill and how. Our trip was made special with the stay at W Bali – one of the best Seminyak resorts for couples and families. Here is my full review of W Bali Seminyak.
Bali trip was after spending a weekend in Singapore. In any case, there was no direct flight connecting Delhi to Bali. So the stop at Singapore worked out well, the city is a great destination for a family holiday.
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This post is not sponsored. We paid for our stay at W Seminyak in Bali in full. As always, all opinions are my own.
Location
How can one island offer so much to do, see, experience, eat, enjoy, with such grace, is your first thought? The active and adventurous lot who want to explore Bali for both the iconic destinations and offbeat places should check out this Bali 7 day itinerary.
Is Bali a tropical paradise? Yes, with all the beaches, surfing, diving, and blue waters. Is it a cultural destination? Ubud and Uluwatu have many things to do.
A destination for luxury seekers? Seminyak with its stylish hotels & resorts, designer boutiques, and fine dining restaurants fits right in.
And what about nightlife? Kuta and Legian offer it in abundance. So does the upscale Seminyak. I would rate Seminyak as one of the best places to stay in Bali.
Stay at W Seminyak Bali
W Bali is easily one of the posh resorts in Seminyak. The property sits in the middle of the prime Seminyak area which is often known as the “town” of Bali.
This is a large property with 229 rooms. W Bali has a good mix of the typical rooms / suites and villas. The Garden Escape Room looks out at the lushly landscaped greens of the resort and has a green theme in the room. If unending ocean views from a spacious balcony are your desire, opt for the Ocean Facing Escape.
There are 6 suite options. But I think nothing beats the villas for the feeling of getting-away-from-it-all. All villas come with a large size private pool and sundeck, you can choose between 1/2/3 bedrooms.
We had stayed in the Garden Escape room, a good choice, especially if you have Marriot Bonvoy points to burn. The other family members with us had booked a One Bedroom Pool Villa.
Once on the hotel grounds, it is as if you are transiting from Bali into a totally different place. Check in was prompt as expected from any of the luxury Seminyak resorts.
Food at W Bali in Seminyak
W Bali has several dining options. The 2 main restaurants are Starfish Bloo offering an interpretation of Asian flavors and Fire featuring an open kitchen and wood-fired grill. The Fire Restaurant is inspired by the traditional Kecak Dance. It specialised in steaks. Breakfast is served at both hotel restaurants, Fire and Starfish Bloo.
Private dining options include 1 Below and Cellar which offer a wide collection of labels to be enjoyed in a private setting. There are more eclectic areas to enjoy for a drink and finger food – ICE serves frozen cocktails with artisan cheeses, WooBar with a skyjack overlooking the beach and a lively vibe, and the W Lounge. The W Lounge is an all-day lounge located just by the lobby area of the main building.
Seminyak is bursting with good restaurants, so we had limited meals at the restaurants within W. There are fine dining restaurants to be tried across Seminyak, Ubud and Uluwatu. And there is Indonesian street food snacks to be found all over Bali.
But you must spend an evening at the atmospheric Woobar. The place is open till 1am and this is where you come for the iconic sunset downers every evening. We enjoyed a delicious seafood meal at the Starfish Bloo as well. The restaurant boasts an amazing view of the ocean.
Service at W Seminyak Bali
Good service is expected from any luxury hotel in Seminyak Bali. W Bali matches that service standard. The staff is well trained. They were extremely helpful and friendly during our visit. The cleanliness as well as the facilities are outstanding. From check-in to the breakfast service and the pool service, everything was on point.
Activities in and around W Bali
And within the hotel, there are all amenities to not lift a finger. Spend a day at the private beach, get a treatment done at the 24-hour spa, exercise at the state-of-the-art fitness center, or browse through the books, magazines, DVD collection.
W Bali has a huge pool (called WET) and this is one of the most popular areas in the entire resort. The pool is open 24 hours and you can always go in for a dip at any time of the day. This is also one of the most popular places to catch the sunset in the evening.
The resort comes with direct beach access and just a few steps in front of the pool. Another great spot for sunsets! The gym, known as FIT, is open seven days a week, all 24 hours, similar to the pool. I didn’t use the spa facilities but the AWAY Spa is supposedly one of the best in Seminyak.
There is also a decent Business Center (although why are you in Bali if you have to do business!). W makes a good base to the boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and nightlife that Seminyak has to offer. The Potato Head & Beach Club is on the same road. The hotel can arrange for a cultural tour of Bali, or take you to a jungle or beach getaway. Seminyak, with its selection of boutique resorts and luxury villas, makes for one of the best areas in Bali.
There is, of course, no dearth of activities in Bali. There is enough to do in Seminyak. Do spend a day or two exploring Ubud. And if you are looking for shopping in Bali, there is everything from the high-end boutiques to cheap stalls and everything in between.
For the thrill-seeker, there are several water sports on offer in Nusa Dua. And if getting away from it all is on your mind, go to Uluwatu and see the 180-degree view of the Indian Ocean. Check this post for a detailed 2 week Bali itinerary.
What puts a smile ☺
The staff, the rooms, the F&B as well as the facilities. Everything is top-notch as per my W Bali Seminyak review. Furthermore, the location is right where you want to be in Bali.
The Pool Villas – the spacious bedroom, the rainforest shower, the private pool with sundeck, the room service, all take seclusion and relaxation to a different level.
Like I mentioned earlier, do spend an evening at WooBar. The ocean, the balmy wind, the palm trees gently swaying and their yummylicious cocktails all make for a classic tropical paradise experience.
Looking for more villa options? Check out these amazing villas with private pools.
W Bali Seminyak Review: Recommended for families?
No questions about it. I would love to go back for a pampered beach holiday here.
If you are with toddlers or older kids, you could do worse than walking to the beach or the swimming pool and spending a lazy day there. And if you are lucky enough to be traveling with other family members, then leave the kid(s) behind with them and make use of all the fine dining restaurants, stylish bars and clubs that Seminyak has to offer! Seminyak is one of the coolest places to visit in Bali.
Booking Information
Booking: W Bali Seminyak
Phone: (62)(361) 3000 106
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[This post was originally published in 2018, and last updated in Feb 2024.]
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This places is really luxury to travel. I am a traveler I already traveling 20+ Country . I never See as like places. That is so beautiful. There you share resort and many informative think for travel. But I just want to know that how much money need to Per day.
Sharon, we used Starwood points to get free room. I know, really lucky! You need to check the W website for their latest pricing.
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