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Written by Hillary Tay
Co-written by Beverley Lennon and Alya Maisarah
Edited by Candice Neo

When I think of Bali, I think about paradise. My idea of island life is definitely one where I bask under the sun while sipping on a freshly squeezed fruit mocktail as I nibble on tapas before refreshing myself in an infinity pool or best yet, the stunning blue waters of the Indian Ocean lying before me. I mean, nothing quite says you’re on holiday like drinking a mojito as you lounge on a sunbed at 1pm, right?

And not that we’re complaining – Bali has seen a rash of new beach clubs, hidden bars, quirky cafes and unique restaurants that are chic and sleek or even rustic and homey. These venues let you party and relax from day to night!

So after several trips gallivanting through the best beach clubs around the island, here’s a well- crafted 4D3N itinerary to party in style and swim to infinity with sherbet-coloured cocktails by your side. Now, here’s how to soak up the inimitable atmosphere of Bali as you hop from one beach club to the next!

Overview

Getting to Bali

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Direct flight (total cost from SGD $217)

Take Scoot, AirAsia, Jetstar, Batik Air or Singapore Airlines from Singapore Changi Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. (Flight time: ~2h 40 mins)

Direct flight (total cost from RM 581)

Take Malindo Air, AirAsia or Malaysia Airlines from Kualar Lumpur International Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. (Flight time: ~3h)


Direct flight (total cost from AUD $403)

Take Batik Air, Lion Air, Malindo Air or Virgin Australia from Perth to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. (Flight time: ~3h 40 mins)

Day 1

Chill out at a spa and party till late!

Start the day off with a relaxing spa experience after you check into your gorgeous villa, and hit Bali’s largest beach club just in time for sunset!

Check out Day 1 route here

📍Check into your private pool villa, straight out of Pinterest — Villa Daenerys

What could be better than starting your Bali getaway by checking into your own amazing private pool villa? We’ve found you a real gem smack dab in the middle of everything, with killer ratings (9.4/10 on Agoda) that won’t even dent your wallet!

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Check out those chill rattan roofs giving off serious IG-worthy Bali vibes. With wooden floors, cosy furniture, and tons of greenery all around, this place puts you right into vacay mood!

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And wait till you see the living room straight out of a Pinterest mood board!

Right in the heart of central Seminyak, you’re only a quick 15-minute drive from all the beach clubs and bars, so you can party all night long! Convenience stores are also just a 5-minute walk away.

Villa Daenerys

Price: From USD $154 per night for a 3-bedroom villa (approximately Rp. 2,422,058). Minimum two nights stay required.
Location: Gg. Wayang 20, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact: +62 822 3685 2696

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Looking for more exciting accommodation options in Seminyak? Check out Seminyak’s trendiest private pool villas, resorts and boutique hotels!

📍Wonderland spa experience – Udara Bali Yoga Detox & Spa

Ever wonder what’s it like to be Alice in Wonderland? Udara Spa has got it all figured out.

Experience Wonderland in its most relaxing form here, where enormous mystical tree roots and magical animal statues surround the hot and cold plunge pools and relaxation cave. The herbal steam sauna even comes with colourful glass balls gleaming on the wall – how cool is that?

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Udara Spa also offers a Water Healing Treatment, where a therapist gently supports and stretches your body while you float in their Warm Water Watsu pool.

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If you’re up for a serious detox challenge, they offer a 5-day detox program that involves fasting, different treatments, therapies, and activities to get your mind, body, and soul in sync (without staying in). The package also allows you to make use of the spa facilities and join yoga classes for free!

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Udara Spa

Price: From Rp. 300,000 (Approximately USD $21.30) for a 75-minute Traditional Balinese Massage
Address: Jl. Pura Kramat, Seseh 80351 Bali, Indonesia
Opening hours: Mon – Sun, 8am – 7pm (last treatment)
Contact: +62 878-7779-9970 (Reservation number) / +62 877-6537-7313 (Front Office WhatsApp) / +62 361-906-7555 (24-hour Front Office Telephone)

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📍Start your partying at the world’s largest beach club — Atlas Beach Club

Now that you’ve refreshed yourself at the spa, it’s time to get the party started – the very reason why you’re in Bali!

Start your club-hopping journey at Atlas Beach Club, the largest in the world with a compound spanning 2.9 hectares (yes, you read that right!).

Get yourself (and your gang) one of their oceanfront daybeds, and you have a whole line-up of day-to-night music, promising good music and great vibes all around. Listen to the crashing waves and watch the sun go down, as you sip on cocktails and enjoy magnificent performances and beats long into the night!

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When it comes to food, Atlas Beach Club doesn’t disappoint. Look forward to their stellar menu offering Balinese and Western cuisine. Signature dishes include Nasi Goreng Jutawan and the decadent 1.25kg Wagyu MB5 Tomahawk steak that instantly melts in your mouth!

And this is just the beginning – head on to Atlas Super Club (Bali’s largest nightclub) after dinner to continue the party (read on below)!

Atlas Beach Club

Price: From Rp 150,000 for a one-day pass (approximately USD $9.60). Or minimum spend of Rp 1,500,000 for a Lagoon Daybed for 4 pax
Menu prices: Bites from Rp 45,000 (approximately USD $2.90), Mains from Rp 125,000 (approximately USD $8), Drinks from Rp 65,000 (approximately USD $4.10)
Address: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.88, Canggu, Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Opening hours: 10 am – 12 am
Contact: +62 811-1908-2168 (Whatsapp)

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📍Party the night away on a massive dance floor — Atlas Super Club

If you’re an ultra night-lifer, you’re going to love Atlas Super Club. Located within the same compound, Atlas Super Club is the biggest nightclub in Bali, offering you the best time you’ll ever have.

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Think massive dance floor, high-quality entertainment including Canggu Fight Nights, hype music and delicious cocktails. You can also look forward to famous DJs as guest appearances, including Agents of Times and Joseph Gettright!

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General admission fees apply. But ladies, we’ll let you in on a secret — females enter for free!

Atlas Super Club

Minimum spend: Rp 150,000 for Fridays to Saturdays (approximately USD $9.60), Rp. 200,000 for Thursdays to Sundays (approximately USD $12.70), Free entry for ladies.
Menu prices: Bites from Rp 55,000 (approximately USD $3.50), Drinks from Rp 60,000 (approximately USD $3.80)
Address: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.88, Canggu, Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Opening hours: 9pm – 3am
Contact: +62 811-1908-2168 (Whatsapp)

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Day 2

Join a perfume-making workshop, go for a relaxing massage and chill with good music

Everything to get you hyped up for the ultimate Bali experience!

Check Day 2 route here

📍Formulate your signature scent — Our Projects

Can’t seem to find your signature scent? Why not try making one yourself — from scratch! This perfume-making workshop has been trending on TikTok for good reason.

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In this masterclass, learn how different scents pair well together and what makes for a good base, middle and top-layer scent. Let the experts guide you on how to mix, experiment and layer the different fragrances to concoct your very own signature scent of your choice!

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Are you a fan of musky, masculine scents? Or do you gravitate towards the cirtsuy and florals?

At the end of the class, take back your fragrance in a 50ml bottle along with your bespoke recipe so you can always come back to order it again!

Our Projects

Price: From USD $48 for a 2-hour class
Address: Jl. Canggu Padang Linjong No.47d, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Class Schedules: 9.30am-11.30am  /  2pm-4pm  /  5.30pm-7.30pm
Contact: +62 821 4656 0491 (WhatsApp)

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📍Satisfy your Nasi Campur craves – Warung Sika

If there’s something locals come here for, it sure is their Nasi Campur – a colourful and exotic traditional delicacy that is a must-try in Bali!

You’ll find it all in a plate – chicken, boiled egg, mixed vegetables, rich curry sauce, topped with peanuts and delicious sambal. The Nasi Campur here is known to be legendary and you can judge by yourself once you get to see people at other tables gulping down their plates of rice in a matter of minutes.

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From the counter, you get to choose from a selection of pre-prepared food items and fill your plate with pure goodness including crispy chicken skin, with tender flesh topped with spicy red sambal, a soft boiled egg that has soaked up the red sauce, fresh veggies, crunchy peanuts on the side. Rest assured, vegetarian options are abundant!

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Warung Sika

Price: From Rp. 25,000 (Approximately USD $1.60)
Address: Jl. Tanah Barak No.45, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Contact: +62 813 3787 4958 (WhatsApp only)
Opening hours: Mon – Sun 9am – 9pm

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📍That iconic pink spa on everyone’s social media feed – Bodyworks Spa

Do any simple search on spa in Bali and you will spot this Bodyworks Spa’s iconic colourful interiors on social media. Their orange-pink Moroccan architecture, aqua-blue hues in the spa rooms and chill vibes make for a splendid place to slow down and take a well-deserved break.

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Bodyworks offers Thai and Shiatsu massages, along with hair services and other body treatments, including pedicures and manicures. If you want to experience the power of traditional Indonesian healing techniques, this is the place to go.

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Their all-time famous Thai and Shiatsu massages involve a vigorous and energising finger pressure penetration of key points, aimed at dispersing excess energy.

This helps to stimulate the immune system and to top it all off, customers will also be reinvigorated with a gorgeous warm soak in a flower-filled bath. And if there’s anything we know, a one-time visit is sure to keep you hooked for more.

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Bodyworks Spa

Price: From Rp. 320,000++ for a 55-minute foot massage (Approximately USD $20.40).
Address: Jalan Lebak Sari No.3, Petitenget, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Phone: +62 8781 5299 000 (Whatsapp) / +62 361 733 317 / +62 361 735 058 / +62 361 934 7220
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am to 10pm

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📍Where culture, creativity, culinary and music meet — Mari Beach Club

Culture, creativity, culinary and music combine to create an exciting atmosphere at Mari Beach Club. The exclusive venue sits on Bali’s golden mile of Batu Belig Beach. Inside, everything pays tribute to the real Bali.

At the entrance, The Dome with its majestic height, allows arriving guests to journey through a cosmos of artful bamboo installations resembling the majestic Gunung Agung. Rice terraces have also been a significant source of inspiration for the beach club’s landscape. A series of layered steps create the intentional and dynamic Terrace Lounge.

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There’s also pure Balinese hospitality to be enjoyed at their relaxed dining destination, Solé. From lunch and dinner, to crafted local-inspired cocktails, the venue opens to a terrace overlooking the coastline with an iconic river-shaped infinity pool.

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Mediterranean and Japanese delicacies are the highlights of the menu. Signature salt-crusted seabass in lemon and soy mayo, grilled mackerel in XO sauce, and lobster tail in miso butter are all whipped up by Swedish native, Chef Martin Loving, who’s worked at some of the most prestigious fine dining restaurants throughout the world.

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Mari Beach Club

Minimum spend: Starts from Rp. 250,000 (Approximately USD $15.90) for the Main Bar Table area
Menu: Bites from Rp 65,000 (approximately USD $4.10), Mains from Rp. 140,000 (Approximately USD $8.90), Drinks from Rp. 35,000 (Approximately USD $2.20)
Address: Jl. Batu Belig No.66, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact: +62 819-5916-6645
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat – Sun 12pm-11pm

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📍Your all-day hangout spot in Seminyak – SugarSand at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach

You really can’t go wrong with a date at SugarSand. Beautiful al-fresco spaces, mood-setting ambience and breathtaking ocean views (especially at sunset) get things off to a perfect start, before the dishes even begin to arrive.

Head over to this gorgeous beachfront venue located at Hotel Indigo in the heart of Seminyak to celebrate love along with some of the finest food and drinks on the island.

SugarSand has recently undergone a delightful transformation, reimagining its essence with a fresh perspective. The unveiling of a new menu was carefully curated for both lunch and dinner by their Japanese specialty chef, Syamsul Rizal, who added a touch of culinary magic to the ambience.

Embracing an intimate and romantic allure, the dining venue now beckons with Japanese Izakaya-style cuisine in an atmosphere that seamlessly blends sophistication with warmth.

Among the culinary treasures awaiting discovery on their revamped menu, the Yakimeshi Wagyu stands out as a crown jewel. This main course masterpiece tantalises tastebuds with the succulence of Wagyu Beef, the crispiness of garlic, and the harmonious combination of cabbage, shimeji mushroom, corn, edamame, and rice crackers. The menu also boasts an extensive array of maki rolls, each a delightful journey of flavours and textures.

As the sun sets and SugarSand transitions into the evening, the excitement only intensifies with the addition of tantalising wok dishes to the dinner menu.

To conclude the evening on a sweet note, you can revel in the luscious temptation of a matcha sundae or the exquisite indulgence of a yuzu cheese tart along with one of their Japanese-inspired cocktails, right by the pool. How’s this for romance?!

SugarSand at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach

Menu: Bites from Rp 45,000 (approximately USD $2.90), Mains from Rp.180,000 (Approximately USD $12),  Drinks from Rp. 130,000 (Approximately USD $8)
Address: Jalan Camplung Tanduk No. 10, Seminyak, Bali 80361 Indonesia. Pedestrian access from Jalan Double Six, Seminyak Beach
Contact: +62 361 2099 999
Opening hours: Daily, 7am – 11pm

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Day 3

Grab a cuppa, enjoy fresh seafood and sip on cocktails into the night

Start the day by indulging in yummy bakes for breakfast, and head over to one of Jimbaran’s best-kept secrets — Locca Sea House for great food and cocktails.

Enjoy a fresh seafood dinner by Jimbaran beach where you can watch the waves hit the shores, and end the night at the epic Rock Bar!

Check Day 3 route here

📍Grab a cuppa and choose from quirky baked delights – Living Stone Bakery

“Where people can commune daily over fresh baked goods, a cup of good coffee, and a warm homey breakfast.”

Another incredibly photogenic café with delicious food and quirky baked goodies – a trip to Living Stone is bound to make your day.

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With many lovely spots around the lofty 2-storey building (beautiful spots both inside and out!) – settle in with a coffee, a good book, your choice of baked goodie, and you’re all set for the day.

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Whether you’re here to read, or here for brunch with friends, Living Stone’s picturesque setup is great for those chill days where there’s nothing to do but sit back and relax.

P.S. Try their range of unique coffees when you’re here — Choco Berry Cookie Coffee, Lemon Grass Honey Coffee, Caramel Orange Coffee and more, all going at Rp, 55,000.

Living Stone Bakery

Price: Mains from Rp. 40,000 (Approximately USD $2.85)
Address: Jl. Petitenget No.88X, Kerobokan, Bali 80361.
Opening hours: Daily, 7 am – 10 pm
Contact: +62 361 473 5949

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📍Groove to chill vibes in Jimbaran and experience local culture – Locca Sea House

On the quieter side of the island, in Jimbaran, you’ll find Locca Sea House which has become an endlessly talked-about beach club in Bali.

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To put things into perspective, it’s more than just a place to chill – the venue aims to combine local culture and arts to provide an experience like never before.

At the forefront of what they do is social sustainability – the creation of Locca itself was led by a group of local artists including musicians and painters. At the restaurant, centuries-old recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation are brought back to life with a modern twist.

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The best bit? Their Nusantara cocktails – the perfect combination of Nusantara spices and liquors turned into delicious colourful concoctions.

Sun-seeking visitors are invited to pre-book one of their daybeds by the swimming pool – the best seat in the house for spectacular sunset views. Their all-day soundtrack is a blend of groovy beats meet world music.

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And while Locca Sea House can’t claim to be the most glitzy beach club on the island, it is definitely revolutionizing the party scene by making it all the more meaningful.

Locca Sea House

Minimum spend: None for specific areas (Terasering, Main Hall and Sunset Bar), Rp. 1,500,000 for daybed area from Mondays to Wednesdays (approximately USD $98, half off before 4pm)
Menu price range: Bites from Rp. 50,000 (approximately USD $3.20), Mains from Rp. 100,000 (approximately USD $6.40); Drinks from Rp. 50,000 (approximately USD $3.18)
Address: Jl. Jimbaran Hijau Segara, Tegal Wangi, Jimbaran, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Contact: +62 812 6888 8681
Opening hours: Daily 12am – 10pm

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📍Fresh seafood by Jimbaran beach — Made Bagus Cafe

If you are looking for fresh seafood along Jimbaran beach, but are unsure which restaurant will not charge you so much of a “tourist price”, Made Bagus Seafood Cafe is a reliable value-for-money tried-and-tested option.

Dining is entirely alfresco, so you can feel the sand on your toes and the sea breeze in your hair while indulging in freshly caught seafood.

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Think grilled prawns so juicy they practically burst with flavour, lobster tails that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance, and fish so fresh it practically swam onto your plate.

Some of their highly-rated dishes include the red snapper, king prawns, mud crab and clams!

After dinner, you can take a walk by the beach and soak in the gorgeous view of the sea and horizon — and a great way to let your food digest, because trust me, you’ll be stuffed after you’re done!

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Made Bagus Cafe

Price: Mains from Rp. 100,000 (approximately USD $6.40); Drinks from Rp. 20,000 (approximately USD $1.30)
Address: Jl. Bukit Permai, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact: +62 813 5334 3451 (Whatsapp), +62 361-701 858 (Information and reservation)
Opening hours: Daily 8am-10pm

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📍Stay and dance away the night alongside the colours of the sky — Rock Bar, AYANA

In what I would consider the most unique bar in Bali, you can experience luxury, style, and romance. Rock Bar hangs over a cliff, allowing you to get as close to the horizon as you can, giving you unrivalled views of the sun dipping under the waves as day turns to night.

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It’s perfect for experiencing one of Bali’s magnificent sunsets, a place where you can watch the colours of the sky dance and change, from clear blue to the most dazzling hues of pink, purple, and orange. You may even be so mesmerised that you almost forget to take photos! Make sure you capture this once-in-a-lifetime moment, and share it with all your friends.

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A soft sea spray against the rocks, coupled with music from an array of different international DJs means you’ll be able to dance with the world whilst your skin is soothed from the cool salty air.

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And since you’ve successfully paired the views with cocktails and snacks, you might want to stay longer and indulge in their exclusive Mediterranean menu with a selection of mouth-watering seafood dishes. Regulars favour their Grilled Octopus and their King Prawns but the Lamb Loin does not go unnoticed either.

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As the final moments of light finally leave you, you’ll find yourself being enveloped by the soft glow of hundreds of candles dotted around the tables! Truly an experience you can’t miss.

Rock Bar at AYANA Bali

Price: Bites from Rp. 100,000 (approximately USD $6.40), Mains from Rp. 230,000 (approximately USD $14.87), drinks from Rp.120,000 (approximately $7.76)
Address: Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, AYANA Resort and Spa, BALI
Contact: +62 361 702 222 / +62 811 3810 0083 (WhatsApp)
Opening Hours: Daily 4pm to 12am

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Day 4

Enjoy the sun, sea, sand and shop till you drop!

Hit two famous beach clubs in a day, and spend some time browsing through Bali-esque furniturand decor to Bali-fy your home!

Check Day 4 route here

📍Ibiza in Bali – Café Del Mar Bali

Hailing from Ibiza, the beach party capital of the world, Cafe Del Mar entered Bali’s beach club scene with what can be described as nothing less than a loud bang.

Featuring an all-white exterior that allows the gorgeous light blue swimming pool to pop, it makes for some striking photos! Not only that; their sunken lounges are the perfect spot for an evening cocktail or a delicious Mediterranean meal!

Every inch of this gorgeous beach club exudes luxury, and it does so without excluding any party! If you do feel like you’re in need of something exclusive, or you and a group of friends want a little privacy to have uninhibited fun, Cafe Del Mar offers the option of renting a Master Suite! Decked out with its own private pool, and inside area, it’s essentially a villa in a beach club!

Its sprawling lands mean that you definitely don’t feel like you’re stuck in a massive crowd whilst relaxing here, and its equally massive swimming pool allows everyone to enjoy it without feeling claustrophobic!

The best part about hanging out in a place that’s so established – their entertainment is off the charts. Having multiple different performances throughout the month means you’ll never get bored here (read; international DJs)!

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One of the most spectacular times of day becomes even more impressive at Cafe Del Mar. At sunset, vibrant orange light completely encompasses the white walls, and drinks never tasted so good than overlooking the majestic ocean as day turns to night.

Café Del Mar Bali

Minimum spend: From Rp. 500,000 for sun lounger (Approximately USD $32)
Menu: Bites from Rp. 30,000 (Approximately USD $1.90), Mains from Rp. 130,000 (Approximately USD $8.30), Drinks from Rp. 35,000 (Approximately USD $2.23)
Address: Jl Subak Sari, Canggu, Tibubeneng, North Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact: +62 811 3811 8181 (WhatsApp)
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11am – 10pm, Friday to Sunday 11am – 11pm

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📍Bring Bali home –  Kara Home Living

There’s something about the way villas, hotels, and your favourite Canggu cafes are decorated. It’s boho, it’s charming, and it’s (for lack of a better word) just so “Bali”. It’s no wonder that when it comes to interior design, more and more people are turning to Bali as their source of inspiration!

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Now you can bring back a piece of decor that will transform an area in your home into the Bali that you experienced and grew to love. Kara Home Living is the perfect place to pick up a few of these trinkets.

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Rattan placemats will remind you of that one sunset you experienced whilst having dinner overlooking a pristine beach, and woven baskets will remind you of the endless rows of paddy fields you encountered. The ultimate memoir!

Kara Home Living

Price: From Rp. 90,000 (Approximately USD $5.80)
Address: Jl. Tangkuban Perahu No.310, Br.Pengipian, kerobokan Kelod, Kerobokan, Kuta, Denpasar City, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact: +62 853 3883 3889
Opening hours: Mon – Sat, 9am – 5pm

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📍Catch one last oceanfront sunset before returning home — Alila Seminyak Beach Bar

Nestled right by the beach with killer views of the ocean, it’s basically a slice of paradise with a side of cocktails. The best time to come here is during the evening at round 5pm, as you’ll able to catch the most gorgeous views of Bali’s iconic sunsets.

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Imagine sipping on cocktails, vibing to the live music and soaking in picturesque views on a comfy beanbag — truly the perfect way to end your trip in Bali.

And let’s talk about the food here. They serve up a wide variety of Mediterranean and Indonesian dishes, including

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Alila Beach Bar

Minimum spend: From Rp. 650,000 (Approximately USD $41.30),
Price: Bites from Rp. 85,000 (Approximately USD $5.40), Mains from Rp. 130,000 (Approximately USD $8.30), Drinks from Rp. 85,000 (Approximately USD $5.40),
Address: Alila Seminyak, Jl. Taman Ganesha Jl. Petitenget No.9A, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Contact: +62 361 302 1888
Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 9pm

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Best time to travel to Bali

  • Bali has a reliable, warm and tropical climate all year round, with temperatures averaging from 26°C to 28°C. Locations at high altitude, such as Bedugul, enjoy chillier weather.

  • The dry season is generally from May to September, and the wet season from October to April.

  • Peak season in Bali is from July to August, as well as during Easter holidays, Christmas and New Year.

  • In May, June and September (non-peak period), accommodation is 30% to 50% cheaper than peak season rates. Plus, you still get great dry season weather most of the time.

  • If you enjoy watersports, such as surfing, the waves are great during April and October. While slight rain showers are expected, you’ll also see plenty of sunshine. These are also great months to travel with children as most theme parks and attractions are less crowded, making getting around stress-free!

Note: Nyepi is the day of silence that falls on the Balinese New Year. All attractions will be closed, and everyone observes a day of fasting and silence. It’s an inspiring spectacle to be part of, but please respect the local rules and culture, and stay indoors while remaining quiet.

How many days is enough for Bali?

If you’re travelling from Singapore or Malaysia, the recommended days you should visit here would be about 4-5 days — it’s the perfect amount of time here to get to know what Bali has to offer, and since prices are generally affordable, it wouldn’t be money wasted for a short trip!

But if you’re travelling from elsewhere in Asia (outside Southeast Asia), a week in Bali would be perfect.

For travellers coming from outside of Asia: If you’re coming from Australia, USA or Europe, you might want to stay here for about 8-10 days to fully immerse yourself in Bali’s culture. Try hitting the beach clubs, going for water sports, trekking up Mount Batur or Mount Agung, indulging in gorgeous massages and immersing yourself in Balinese dances and performances!

And don’t forget about the hearty food that Bali has to offer!

Getting around Bali

Since you’re on your first trip to Bali, it’s definitely much more convenient to either stick to the ever-reliable Bluebird taxis, Grab and Go-Jek, or simply opt for reliable car rental options with a driver and/or guide. If you’re absolutely confident about driving in Indonesia, then skip the driver/guide!

Our recommendation: Renting a car with private driver

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a. Klook all-in private car charter

Price: From Rp. 420,670 per day for 6 hours (group of 4) (approximately USD $28.17)

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b. Pak Wayan (local driver)

Price: From Rp. 650,000 (approximately USD $43.53) per day depending on the type of vehicle (include parking fees, drinking water and petrol)
Contact: +62-812 3673 3969

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Please book at least 1 week in advance to ensure car availability

2. For the pros: Renting a car without driver

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Bali Nusa Rent Car

Contact: 0361 9073841 (local call), +62 361 9073841 (International call) / 081 246 706 706 (local), +62 81 246 706 706 (International) (WhatsApp)
Price: From Rp. 384,000 per day (Toyota Agya) (Approximately USD $25.72) 

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Please book at least 1 week in advance to ensure car availability

Travel Budget – Estimated Cost Breakdown

For travellers from Singapore and Malaysia

Flight cost: ~S$220/pax from Singapore, ~RM 580/pax from Kuala Lumpur

Activities and Shopping: ~S$140 / RM 493 per pax

Transport: ~S$50 / RM 165 per pax

Food: ~S$300 / RM 1,056 per pax

Accommodations: ~S$222 / RM 782 per pax

Estimated total per pax from Singapore: ~S$940

Estimated total per pax from Malaysia: ~RM 3,310

Get ready to conquer all the beach clubs (some with free entry!), and experience all things fun, hipster and cultural in Seminyak!

PLEASE NOTE: All the above information is correct at the date of publication. If you come across any changes or updates, please let us know and we will update the information accordingly. Thank you!
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