Villa Hiburan 2

Villa Hiburan 2 is one of those family villas that gets the practical things right without sacrificing style. Located in Batu Belig — the sweet spot between Seminyak and Canggu — this three-bedroom villa has a private pool with a shallow platform for kids, two interconnected bedrooms for parents who want to stay close to little ones, and a location where you can actually walk to the beach for sunset. At $327 per night, it ticks boxes that most similarly priced villas miss entirely.nnStep through the intricately carved wooden entrance doors and you find a private garden with a swimming pool, timber sun deck, white rattan lounge beds, and mature palm trees lining the garden wall. The main pavilion has a traditional high-soaring rooftop with an open-plan living room underneath — sofa, dining table, TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with a bar and high chairs. The entire colour theme runs on shades of blue, which sounds like it could be gimmicky but actually works beautifully: blue lamps, blue artwork, blue accent pieces against warm wood and tropical greenery. It gives the villa a cohesive, designed feel.nn

nnWe specifically recommend this villa for families with young children. The shallow pool platform means toddlers can splash safely while you watch from the deck or the living room. The two interconnecting bedrooms are a feature we actively look for in family villas — it means parents can keep their door open to the children’s room without sharing the same space. All three bedrooms have glass sliding doors to the pool area, air conditioning, queen-size beds, and en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers. The Batu Belig location puts you within easy reach of both Seminyak’s restaurants and Canggu’s more laid-back cafes, and the beach is walking distance.nn