Villa Lanai

Hidden down a quiet lane in the heart of Seminyak, Villa Lanai is a sleek two-bedroom hideaway that proves you don’t need a sprawling estate to feel utterly spoilt. Polished stone floors, dark timber and sculptural art set a sophisticated tone, while candlelit evenings by the pool give it a romantic glow. Step outside the gate and Eat Street’s restaurants are about five minutes away on foot, with Seminyak Beach and its sunset cafés an easy walk beyond.

The pool is the star of the show, curving through the garden beside a covered timber terrace, with a stone water feature at one end and a round woven daybed for lazy afternoons. An alfresco table seats four for breakfast in the sunshine, and inside, the open-plan living room has a deep angled sofa and widescreen TV, with a glass-topped dining table beside a modern kitchen.

Both bedrooms are true master suites, each with a king bed, a deep soaking bathtub and a rain shower, and both open straight out to the terrace and pool. Breakfast is included every day, an onsite chef can prepare Balinese and international dishes on request, and housekeeping, a pool attendant and gardener take care of the rest. It is an ideal base for two couples or a small family who want to be right in the middle of Seminyak.