Villa Shantika (3 Bedrooms)

Villa Shantika is a three-bedroom Seminyak villa built in the traditional Balinese open-pavilion style, and it has genuine architectural character that most modern villa builds lack. The soaring roof, hand-carved teak furniture, tribal artwork, and a chandelier over the dining table all create an atmosphere that feels curated and special rather than generic. The 14-metre swimming pool is a proper length for laps, and the mature garden with its established trees provides shade and privacy that newer properties with young landscaping simply cannot match.

The open-concept living pavilion lets the tropical breeze move through the space naturally, and there’s a mezzanine level that adds an extra dimension to the layout. From the living area you can walk directly into the pool — there’s no barrier between indoor and outdoor, which is exactly how Balinese architecture is meant to work. The garden has a manicured lawn for children to play on, sun loungers, and large rattan daybeds for afternoon lounging.

All three bedrooms have king-size beds, air conditioning, and private open-air en-suite bathrooms. The master suite stands out with a free-standing terrazzo bathtub that’s positioned for open-air stargazing — the kind of detail that makes a stay memorable. The villa is fully staffed with daily housekeeping and personal guest assistance, and you’re moments from Seminyak’s restaurants, beaches, and nightlife.

Why We Recommend Villa Shantika

At $403 per night for three bedrooms, Villa Shantika works out to about $134 per room — a fair price for a traditional Balinese villa in Seminyak with a 14-metre pool and this level of architectural detail. What sets it apart from similarly priced modern villas is the craftsmanship: the hand-carved teak furniture and tribal artwork are not decorative afterthoughts, they’re integral to the design. The mature garden is another advantage — established tropical trees and lush greenery create the kind of privacy and ambiance that takes years to develop. For families, the combination of a proper-length pool, garden lawn, and open-air layout makes this one of the more practical and enjoyable Seminyak villas to spend a full day in.

Our Favourite Features

• 14-metre swimming pool is long enough for proper laps — a genuine advantage over the plunge pools common in Seminyak villas
• Hand-carved teak furniture and tribal artwork throughout give the villa real artistic character, not a mass-produced feel
• Open-air master en-suite with free-standing terrazzo bathtub — stargazing from the bath is one of those quintessential Bali experiences
• Mature tropical garden with established trees provides natural shade and privacy that newer villas cannot match
• Open-pavilion design with soaring roof and mezzanine creates a genuinely impressive sense of space

Good To Know

• The open-pavilion design is beautiful but means the living area is open-air rather than fully enclosed — perfect in dry season, though some guests prefer enclosed living spaces during rainy months
• Open-air en-suite bathrooms are a luxury experience but not for everyone — expect tropical ambiance including occasional garden visitors (geckos, insects)
• Three king bedrooms means this sleeps six adults comfortably — for larger groups, look at villas with more rooms
• The 14-metre pool and garden lawn make this particularly good for families with children who need space to play and swim
• Central Seminyak location means restaurants and beach are close, but also means some traffic noise during peak hours on surrounding roads

For a Seminyak villa with genuine Balinese architectural character, a proper-length pool, and a mature garden that provides real privacy, Villa Shantika offers something that clean-lined modern villas simply cannot replicate — soul, craftsmanship, and atmosphere.