W Bali - Seminyak

“Couldn't fault a thing at this stunning resort 🌴”

We stayed at the W Seminyak Bali recently to celebrate our anniversary, this was our second time staying here as we also stayed at W for our honeymoon. We only had a short stay the first time so were very excited to come back and fully enjoy the resort for a longer period this time, and we are so h… more

We stayed at the W Seminyak Bali recently to celebrate our anniversary, this was our second time staying here as we also stayed at W for our honeymoon. We only had a short stay the first time so were very excited to come back and fully enjoy the resort for a longer period this time, and we are so happy that we did. During this stay we opted to stay in one of the villa rooms with a private pool and the room was absolutely stunning, we have stayed in many hotels all around Bali over the years and we were both in agreeance that this was our favorite room so far. Continuing to impress us with the same quirky, beautiful room design and small touches we fell in love with the first time we stayed. Including a special welcome card and sweet treat for our anniversary set up in our room when we arrived. Breakfast every morning was amazing, with two options, sat either by the ocean in a stunning open air space at Starfish Bloo or in the equally beautiful, more intimate FIRE restaurant. Both were buffet style breakfasts and we looked forward to it each morning. We were also lucky to experience some of the special dinner events in the evenings such as the BBQ FIRE Friday night dinner and also the seafood BBQ dinner the following night by the ocean (the food was sensational and even we couldn't quite finish everything as there was so much delicious food). For our final night we ate at FIRE steakhouse again and were completely spoilt for our anniversary. Room and food aside (although I could talk about the food all day) the beachside resort itself is stunning with a huge pool area overlooking the ocean, the perfect spot to lounge for the day and sip on cocktails and bintangs. And last but certainly not least we would like to thank and shout out all of the amazing staff members at W, every single person we came into contact with during our stay, whether it was someone helping us to our room, driving us in the buggy to the main street, assisting us during check in/out or in any of the bars/restaurants, everyone could not be more welcoming, friendly and helpful. A special shoutout has to go to our friend Adi, who helped book us into some of the evening events but was also just there to help us throughout our whole stay with anything that we needed. Also a big thank you to Eldo the assistant manager at FIRE who we met on day one and ensured we were well looked after during all of our visits to this beautiful restaurant. We rarely stay in the same place in Bali twice, but I am certain that with W Bali we will be breaking our own rule again and visiting a third time very soon! Thank you for an incredible stay 🌴❤️

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“Good but extremely busy due to events”

It's a nice hotel. The room was comfy, service was good and breakfast spread was big. The pool was nicely landscaped too. However, there were a couple of drawbacks. The room did appear a little dated and in need of a refurbishment. Secondly, and this is the main issue, it was extremely crowded due… more

It's a nice hotel. The room was comfy, service was good and breakfast spread was big. The pool was nicely landscaped too. However, there were a couple of drawbacks. The room did appear a little dated and in need of a refurbishment. Secondly, and this is the main issue, it was extremely crowded due to two separate events, one corporate and one wedding, with half the hotel closed off for works or for hosting this event. With these spaces fenced off, it made the public areas feel much smaller, and some communication beforehand would have been appreciated as it may have made us reconsider our stay for a quieter hotel further along the coast.

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“Disappointed”

The service was pleasant from check-in to check-out. The beachfront area is very nice, although we were not able to swim because the waves were extremely high. However, the hotel has a nice nearby seating area with drink and food service. Regarding the room, the furniture was a bit outdated. The ou… more

The service was pleasant from check-in to check-out. The beachfront area is very nice, although we were not able to swim because the waves were extremely high. However, the hotel has a nice nearby seating area with drink and food service. Regarding the room, the furniture was a bit outdated. The out door area in the villa itself also did not get enough sunlight, and the location of the sunbeds was not practical or comfortable. The villa pool was very disappointing and not clean at all. It did not seem to have a proper pumping or filtration system, and we could see all kinds of dirt in the water. When I asked them to clean it, they brought a manual cleaning tool, but I could still see a layer of oil on the surface. On the other hand, the hygiene level in the villa was very low. The shower area was not cleaned properly during our entire stay. I also asked for an extra blanket, but they brought me a very old one. Breakfast was neat, and they have two restaurants for breakfast: one mostly outdoors and the other indoors. Another positive point is that there is a shopping street and several restaurants nearby, which makes the location convenient. There is no ATM and no currency exchange available at the property. Overall, the hotel has some strong points. However, the cleanliness, villa pool maintenance, room hygiene, and overall room condition need serious improvement to match the expected standard.

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“Great staff and villas, but renovation transparency is lacking”

We stayed at W Bali – Seminyak recently. Staff were very friendly as always, and the villa itself (aside from wear on the wooden decks) remains in very good condition. Breakfast at Starfish Bloo was enjoyable, though consistently busy. Unfortunately, the ongoing renovation significantly impacts th… more

We stayed at W Bali – Seminyak recently. Staff were very friendly as always, and the villa itself (aside from wear on the wooden decks) remains in very good condition. Breakfast at Starfish Bloo was enjoyable, though consistently busy. Unfortunately, the ongoing renovation significantly impacts the experience. Construction noise was not overbearing but constantly present, and the atmosphere around the pool was affected. What disappointed us most was the lack of proactive communication: despite inquiring directly after booking after we read some posts online, we were given shifting timelines for Woobar’s reopening, and no clear information before arrival. On property, a simple “apologies for the inconvenience” is not enough for a luxury brand. We even cancelled our second stay and moved to another Seminyak property because of this. W Bali will likely be excellent again once renovations are complete, but until then, guests should proactively check with the hotel shortly before arrival to understand the current situation and decide if it suits them.

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