W Bali - SeminyakvsDesa Seni
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, W Bali - Seminyak is the choice of most writers compared to Desa Seni, A Village Resort. W Bali - Seminyak is ranked #5 in Bali with endorsements from 8 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Concierge.
W Bali - Seminyak
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The high-tech W Retreat & Spa Bali sits on the best curve of the best beach on an island that has until now stressed the traditional."
Fodor's
"If you want to be part of the in-crowd in Bali, the W Seminyak is the place to make your entrance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A five-story, 237-unit hotel built around a lagoon pool on one of the best stretches of the Seminyak shoreline; 76 rooms in the main wing face the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The location on a wave-tossed stretch of sand and the views are hard to quibble with." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel, located on beautiful Seminyak Beach, provides the perfect backdrop for the W Retreat and Spa brand's hallmark of representing the earth's elements in its design." Full review
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The most requested retreats are the ocean-facing rooms with skylights.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"While W Bali – Seminyak resides in the heart of Bali’s party scene, it has become a destination for couples and families along with the revelers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"W Bali is an invigorating tropical playground in the heart of one of Bali’s most popular tourist areas." Full review
Frommer's
"What looks like a nondescript monstrosity dominating Petitenget's surf beach is actually Indonesia's first W Hotel, Starwood's flagship W Retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The accommodations are divided into 158 ocean- or garden-facing “retreat” rooms and 79 freestanding villas, fully equipped residential units with private entrances." Full review
Desa Seni
Jl. Kayu Putih #13, Pantai Berawa, Canggu, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"A short drive from Seminyak along winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A short drive from Seminyak along Bali’s winding back roads, Desa Seni is a change from the synthetic perfection of most resorts in Bali." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This eco-compound of antique Indonesian houses is surrounded by palms, tropical landscaping, and brilliant green rice fields." Full review
Fodor's
"Wellness treatments and holistic living are the big draw at Desa Seni, but even if you spurn crystal spiritual detoxification you can enjoy its serenity and style." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One person described this place as like a hippie Four Seasons, and that's not far from the truth."
The Telegraph
9.0
"You can't fail to feel calmer after a stay at this magical resort based on a traditional Indonesian village." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Desa Seni is a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique hotel in Canggu, less than a 10-minute walk from Batu Belig Beach and a 15-minute drive from Petitenget." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"What’s the vibe at this spa?
With a name that means "village of art" in Bahasa Indonesian, Desa Seni is a delight" Full review
Frommer's
"The Desa Seni (Artist's Village) is comprised of antique joglos and embellished with royal antiques and charming folk art." Full review