Villa Anjali Purple

In Sanskrit, anjali means a greeting of pressed palms — a gesture of welcome that sets the tone for this intimate one-bedroom retreat on Jalan Cendrawasih in Seminyak’s Petitenget neighbourhood. Designed by French architect Laurence Dugue in partnership with a local Balinese master builder, Villa Anjali Purple is the smallest and most romantic of the four colour-themed villas in the Anjali complex, and at $135–$195 per night for a private pool villa with daily housekeeping, airport transfer and taxes included, it is also the most affordable. That makes it one of the best-value propositions in Petitenget — a postcode where a standard hotel room without a pool routinely costs more.

Step through the traditional aling-aling spirit gate and you enter a walled tropical garden where a 3×6-metre pool glints between frangipani branches, white river stones and full-length mirrors set into the garden wall to make the space feel twice its size. The open-plan living pavilion sits directly beside the pool under a soaring alang-alang thatched roof, its marble floors, bamboo shutters and hand-selected Asian artwork reflecting the Franco-Balinese aesthetic that runs through the entire complex. Purple and magenta accents are woven into the walls, furnishings and ikat-print bed linen, giving the villa a distinctive character that photographs beautifully and feels warmer than a generic neutral palette.

Where its two-bedroom sister Villa Anjali Green suits travelling companions who want separate floors and a larger pool, Purple is purpose-built for couples. The king-size bedroom opens directly onto the garden through glass doors, and the en-suite bathroom extends outdoors to a rainfall shower surrounded by tropical greenery — a detail that guests mention again and again. A four-seat timber dining table, a well-equipped kitchen and a plush sofa lounge complete the living space, while two dedicated staff handle housekeeping, pool maintenance and security so you can spend your days alternating between the sun lounger and the restaurant strip a short walk away.

Villa Anjali Purple is proof that a private pool villa in one of Bali’s most sought-after neighbourhoods does not have to come with a large price tag. For couples who value thoughtful architecture, genuine privacy and the freedom to walk to the beach, the restaurants and the boutiques, it remains one of the smartest bookings in Seminyak. From $135/night.