Why We Recommend Villa Alami
Villa Alami is a four-bedroom retreat in central Seminyak that consistently earns outstanding guest reviews — and the reason comes down to one word: Kadek. The villa’s long-serving housekeeper and cook is singled out in virtually every review as exceptionally warm, attentive, and a genuinely talented chef. Low season rates start from US$385 per night for the full four-bedroom villa, working out to under US$97 per room — and that includes daily breakfast, an airport pickup, and full staff.
The design is contemporary Balinese with an open-plan living pavilion that flows directly onto a private swimming pool with a shallow section for young children. Two ground-floor master bedrooms open straight onto the pool deck with king beds, while two upstairs bedrooms have flexible twin-to-king configurations and private terraces overlooking the tropical garden. The villa sits on Gang Bima in Seminyak, about a kilometre from Petitenget Beach and within walking distance of Made’s Warung, Bintang Supermarket, and Merah Putih restaurant.
A flexible 3-bedroom configuration is also available at a lower rate (US$330/night in low season) — one bedroom is simply locked off. This makes Villa Alami work equally well for couples, families, and groups of friends.
Our Favourite Features
- Kadek — the star of every review — the villa’s housekeeper and cook is rated 10/10 by guests and described as “incredible,” “the kindest, most caring lady,” and reason enough not to eat out. She cooks breakfast daily (included) and can prepare lunch and dinner on request.
- Pool with shallow section for children — the 8m x 4m pool has a dedicated shallow area for toddlers, making this one of the more genuinely family-friendly villas in Seminyak. Pool fence, baby cots, and high chairs are all available.
- Two poolside master bedrooms — both ground-floor bedrooms open directly to the pool deck with king beds, en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs, and tropical garden views. Step out of bed and into the pool.
- Complimentary airport pickup and daily breakfast — an air-conditioned car meets you at the airport and breakfast is cooked fresh every morning, both included in the rate. Most competitors charge extra for at least one of these.
- Walkable to everything — Made’s Warung is 650m, Bintang Supermarket 700m, and Merah Putih restaurant 500m. You can leave the car behind for most errands and meals.
Good To Know
- 1km to the beach, not beachfront — Petitenget Beach is about a 10-minute walk. The villa trades beachfront for a quieter residential setting with more space and greenery. Potato Head and other beach clubs are a short drive away.
- Chef available on request, not included — Kadek cooks breakfast daily (included), but lunch and dinner are at extra cost (groceries plus cooking fee). Given her outstanding cooking reviews, we’d recommend booking at least one dinner in.
- 4 bedrooms, 4 en-suite bathrooms — every room has its own bathroom with rain shower. The two ground-floor masters also have bathtubs. Upstairs rooms have private terraces.
- Flexible 3BR or 4BR pricing — book as 3BR from US$330/night or 4BR from US$385/night. The locked bedroom reduces the price without changing the villa experience.
- Check-in from 2pm, checkout by 12pm — standard times. Early check-in and late checkout can be arranged subject to availability. The included airport transfer makes arrival smooth.