Villa Chocolat 1 (5 bedrooms)

Villa Chocolat 1 is the five-bedroom configuration of the Chocolat estate, designed by French architect Stephane Remini and set on a quiet gang in Seminyak’s prestigious Oberoi district. The compound spans roughly 1,000 square metres of indoor-outdoor living space, built around sonoklin wood furnishings, natural stone, and an earthy palette of beige, grey, and chocolate tones that lend the property a refined warmth uncommon in Bali’s rental market. Two private swimming pools sit within manicured tropical gardens, giving ten guests more than enough room to spread out. At $805 per night for five bedrooms, the per-room rate of $161 represents solid value for an architect-designed villa within walking distance of Seminyak’s finest restaurants, beach clubs, and boutiques.

Remini’s design philosophy centres on open-plan living that blurs the boundary between indoors and out. The main pavilion features soaring ceilings, expansive glass doors, and a living and dining area furnished with his signature clean-lined sonoklin wood pieces and contemporary Balinese art. A fully equipped kitchen and American-style breakfast bar handle everything from morning coffee to group dinners, while the outdoor patio and poolside lounging areas extend the entertaining space into the gardens. The fish pond and tropical planting throughout the grounds add layers of texture and calm, creating a genuine retreat despite the urban surroundings.

The five bedrooms are all air-conditioned with en-suite bathrooms, offering proper privacy for each couple or guest. The master bedroom occupies its own standalone bungalow tucked within a private garden, complete with a generous open-air bathroom — a particularly thoughtful touch that gives at least one pair of guests a sense of seclusion from the wider group. The remaining four bedrooms sit on the upper level, where views stretch across the tropical canopy and towards Seminyak’s sunsets. Butler service runs from 7am to 11pm daily, complemented by housekeeping, 24-hour security, and a concierge who can arrange in-villa spa treatments, private chefs, and airport transfers.

Location is where Villa Chocolat 1 truly earns its keep. The estate sits less than 400 metres from the beach and roughly 300 metres from Ku De Ta, with Eat Street’s restaurants, La Favela, and Seminyak Square all reachable on foot within five to ten minutes. For a group of ten, this walkability eliminates the transport logistics that complicate holidays at more remote villas. Yet the property sits back from Jalan Kayu Aya on a quiet lane, delivering the peace of a countryside retreat while the energy of Seminyak’s best dining and nightlife waits just around the corner.

Villa Chocolat 1 distils the best of the Chocolat estate into a format that suits groups of ten. Remini’s considered architecture, dual pools, a private master bungalow, and one of Seminyak’s most walkable locations combine to deliver a villa that works as hard on practicalities as it does on aesthetics. For groups who want the energy of central Bali without sacrificing design or comfort, this five-bedroom configuration strikes the right balance.