Villa Chocolat 2

Villa Chocolat 2 is the full eight-bedroom configuration of the Chocolat estate, located in the Oberoi district of central Seminyak. Designed by French architect Stephane Remini, the complex is built around sonoklin wood, natural stone, and an earthy palette of beige, grey, and chocolate tones that give it a warmth and character rarely found in large-format villas. The dual-pavilion layout spreads eight bedrooms across separate buildings connected by tropical gardens, which means a group of sixteen can share the estate without feeling crowded. At the base rate of $1,280 per night, that works out to $160 per bedroom or $80 per guest — genuine value for an architect-designed property in one of Bali’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

The outdoor spaces are what hold a large group together here. Two private swimming pools sit within manicured gardens, providing enough room for everyone to spread out rather than competing for a single sun lounger. The open-plan living and dining pavilion seats the full group comfortably, with a gourmet kitchen and American-style breakfast bar for informal meals. Remini’s design prioritises indoor-outdoor flow: high ceilings, expansive glass doors, and open-air corridors invite the tropical breeze through the communal spaces, creating an atmosphere that feels spacious and airy rather than enclosed.

Each of the eight bedrooms functions as its own private suite, with king-sized beds, air conditioning, and en-suite bathrooms featuring semi-open designs with quality fixtures. Upper-level rooms offer views across the grounds and towards Seminyak’s sunsets. The full-time staff team — villa manager, housekeepers, butlers, gardeners, pool attendants, and security — handle the daily logistics of hosting sixteen guests, from freshly cooked breakfasts each morning to arranging in-villa massages and private dinners.

The location is one of the strongest arguments for Villa Chocolat 2. Sitting less than 400 metres from the ocean and roughly 300 metres from Ku De Ta, the estate is within walking distance of Eat Street’s restaurants, La Favela, Trattoria, and Seminyak’s best boutiques and beach clubs. For a group of sixteen, having nightlife, dining, and shopping all on foot eliminates the transport coordination that plagues large groups staying further afield. Yet the villa itself sits back from the main road on a quiet gang, delivering a peaceful retreat that belies its central position.

Villa Chocolat 2 pairs an architect’s eye for design with the practical space a large group demands. Two pools, eight private suites, a full staff team, and one of Seminyak’s most walkable locations — all at a per-person cost that keeps the budget conversation simple. For groups wanting central Bali without sacrificing quality or character, this estate delivers on both counts.