The Pretty Girl Guide to Bali

Bali isn’t just beach clubs and cheap cocktails. Done right, it’s lazy mornings over strong coffee, poolside afternoons with a spritz in hand, wine bars that turn into late-night conversations, spa rituals that make you want to cancel your flight home, and jungle walks that reset your pace completely.

This guide brings you the best of both worlds — Seminyak’s buzz and Sidemen’s calm. Where to eat, sip, stretch, swim, and stay, without wasting time on the tourist traps.

And the best part? As a Pretty Privilege member, you’re already in the running to win a Bali escape with stays at Peppers Seminyak and Wapa di Ume Sidemen.

Coffee First

• Revolver Espresso (Seminyak) – Laneway café with the best flat whites in town.
• Sisterfields (Seminyak) – Bright and buzzy, perfect for a post-yoga brunch.
• Expat. Roasters (Seminyak) – Minimal interiors, locally roasted beans.
• Peppers Seminyak Café – Fresh coffee without leaving your villa.
• Wapa di Ume Sidemen Restaurant – Morning coffee on the balcony with rice field views.

Pool Days

• Mrs Sippy (Seminyak) – Oversized pool and all-day lounging.
• KU DE TA (Seminyak) – Still iconic for sunset cocktails.
• Peppers Seminyak Private Pool – Every villa comes with its own. Swim, sip, repeat.
• Wapa di Ume Sidemen Infinity Pool – Jungle views that feel completely removed from the rest of the world.

Wellness and Fitness

• Olop Iyengar Yoga (Seminyak) – A hidden gem yoga shala.
• JiVi Yoga (Seminyak) – Stylish with reformer Pilates and power yoga.
• Motion Fitness (Seminyak) – HIIT, barre, reformer, and post-class smoothies.
• Samadi Bali (Canggu/Seminyak border) – Yoga, holistic healing, and a Sunday organic market.
• Wellness at Peppers Seminyak – In-villa spa, yoga sessions, and a fitness centre.
• Wellness at Wapa di Ume Sidemen – Open-air yoga pavilion, meditation, and flower baths.
• Bali Silent Retreat (near Sidemen) – A digital detox with meditation and mindfulness.

Dinner and Drinks

• Barbacoa (Seminyak) – Latin-inspired dining with cocktails worth ordering twice.
• Mamasan (Seminyak) – Elevated Asian dining in a buzzy setting.
• Sea Circus (Seminyak) – Playful and colourful, great for tacos and margaritas.
• The Laneway at Peppers Seminyak – Modern dining inside the resort.
• Mosto (Seminyak) – Bali’s first natural wine bar, perfect for long, unplanned nights.
• The Back Room at Mason (Seminyak) – Hidden bar, moody and intimate.
• Samanvaya (Sidemen) – Slow dining with panoramic jungle views.
• Sleeping Gajah Kitchen (Sidemen) – Modern take on local flavours.
• Warung Deva (Sidemen) – Family-run and truly authentic.

Adventures

• Tanah Lot Temple (near Seminyak) – Sunset cliché, but undeniably beautiful.
• Petitenget Temple (Seminyak) – Culture right in town.
• Tegenungan Waterfall (near Ubud) – Dramatic and perfect for a day trip.
• Tukad Cepung Waterfall (Sidemen) – Hidden cave waterfall with magical light beams.
• Bukit Cinta Viewpoint (Sidemen) – The most photogenic sunrise view of Mount Agung.
• Sidemen Rice Terrace Trek – Morning walks through endless green.

Reset and Recharge

• Bodyworks Spa (Seminyak) – The OG spa with colourful tiled interiors.
• Spring Spa (Seminyak) – Sleek, modern, and airy.
• AMO Spa (Seminyak) – Nails, facials, and recovery therapies.
• Peppers Seminyak Spa – Private in-villa treatments.
• Wapa di Ume Sidemen Spa – Flower baths and open-air jungle treatments.
• Surya Shanti Spa (Sidemen) – Affordable, traditional massages in a serene setting.

Where to Stay

• Peppers Seminyak – Spacious private pool villas with lush gardens, a fitness centre, and elegant dining at The Laneway. Ideal for balancing indulgence with routine.
• Wapa di Ume Sidemen – Infinity pools, yoga pavilions, flower baths, and jungle calm. A total reset from the busier side of Bali.

Together, they’re the perfect pair: Seminyak for energy, Sidemen for serenity.

Ready to Pack Your Bags?

The only thing better than planning your Bali itinerary is knowing you could be there yourself.

Pretty Privilege is giving away a Bali escape with stays at Peppers Seminyak and Wapa di Ume Sidemen. Picture private villas, Pilates and yoga, infinity pools, spa rituals, wine bars, and rice field mornings.

As a Pretty Privilege member, you’re already in the running to win.

Giveaway ends 11:59AM AEST, August 31.Open to Australian residents (excluding ACT) only. Full T&Cs apply.

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