Overview
Feel the vibrant beat of Bali right at your doorstep. This luxurious villa is in a sensational central location, affording guests with a penchant for nightlife and entertainment, immediate access to Bali's famed beach clubs and restaurants.
Des Indes Villas sits securely within the Laksmana Estate, an exclusive enclave right in the heart of Seminyak. The villas are not immediately next door to each other, but are just 300-metres apart and easily reached via the estates private road. Bali's most stellar beach area, the wide expanse of Petitenget Beach, is a mere five-minute walk away. Many of the island's most celebrated restaurants and bars are a short stroll away, including Ku De Ta, Metis, Sarong and Potato Head. No need to take a taxi to reach Seminyak's many boutiques, lifestyle shops and spas either. What a perfect spot!. .
Accommodation
Welcome to Des Indes Villas an exceptional pair of fully staffed luxury
villas set within the ultra-exclusive gated Laksmana Estate in
Seminyak's most sought-after locale, moments from Petitenget Beach.
Named
after Holland's legendary Hotel Des Indes from the Dutch East Indies
era, each heritage-meets-contemporary-chic villa comprises a series of
individual living and sleeping pavilions set in tropical gardens with
swimming pools, balés, sun decks and koi ponds.
At the heart of
the four-bedroom Des Indes Villa I is a centuries-old teak joglo, once
the residence of a Javanese aristocrat and reassembled in Bali. Today,
with its elaborately sculpted pillars and intricately carved panels,
this heritage building believed to be the best preserved joglo on the
island , commands centre-stage as an open-sided, open-plan living space
circled by a 21-metre lagoon-style swimming pool and ornamental koi
pond.
In both villas,
the bedroom suites are impeccably proportioned, with floors of polished
teakwood and Palimanan stone under vaulted, teak ceilings. An eclectic
collection of colonial-style furniture, prized antiques, precious Asian
ceramics and artefacts, oriental rugs and art books adorn every room.
Expect more contemporary luxuries too top-range King Koil mattresses,
crisp cotton bed linen, large TVs with satellite channels in every
bedroom, and statement bathtubs in marble-lined bathrooms.
Out of
sight but always on hand are the villa butlers, ready to meet your
every whim ? whether an espresso served on your bedroom veranda, an
ice-cold Bintang by the pool, silver service afternoon tea in the joglo
or living pavilion.
Each day is magical here. Start with an
energy-boosting tropical breakfast then pick up one of the many books
lying around, and retreat to an antique daybed or poolside balé. Take a
siesta on a sun lounger then cool off in the pool. Stroll to Ku De Ta
for sunset cocktails, then return home for a gourmet candle-lit dine
created by your accomplished chef. Finally, retreat to the
air-conditioned comfort of your spacious bedroom, sink into a
petal-strewn bathtub and finally retire to your four-poster bed. Repeat
the next day!
With warm heartfelt service, wonderful
surroundings, and a stellar beach-in-five Seminyak location, Des Indes
Villas are perfect for five-star-seeking, fun-loving families and
friends.
Des Indes Villas sits securely within the Laksmana
Estate, an exclusive enclave right in the heart of Seminyak. The villas
are not immediately next door to each other, but are just 300-metres
apart and easily reached via the estates'private road. Bali's most
stellar beach area, the wide expanse of Petitenget Beach, is a mere
five-minute walk away. Many of the island's most celebrated restaurants
and bars are a short stroll away, including Ku De Ta, Metis, Sarong and
Potato Head. No need to take a taxi to reach Seminyak?s many boutiques,
lifestyle shops and spas either. What a perfect spot!. .
Accommodation
at Villa Des Indes I is spread across a series of pavilions encircling
the well-established tropical garden. From the main entrance, steps lead
across a large koi pond into the intricately carved antique teakwood
joglo the villa's centrepiece. Across the lagoon pool that curves
around this elegant living space lie two master bedroom bungalows.
Tucked to one side of the garden, a two-storey building houses two guest
suites. On the other side is another pavilion with guest bar, guest
cloakroom and, behind, the kitchen and service area.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1
Master suite, on an aged teakwood floor under a vaulted pavilion ceiling, sits an oversized four-poster bed, with King Koil mattress dressed in fine cotton bedding. Antique furniture and heritage artefacts enrich every surface, along with art books, magazines, and a 37-inch satellite-channel TV. An elegant dressing area leads to an enormous air-conditioned bathroom with twin basins, bathtub, walk-in shower and garden shower. Each master has its own air-conditioned den/library, with a fascinating collection of fiction and non-fiction, and a plushly upholstered sofa that doubles as an extra bed. All three rooms (bedroom, bathroom and den) open onto a wide veranda of Palimanan stone, where a marble-topped table and cane-backed chairs, planters chairs and comfortably cushioned steamer chairs provide yet more choice for private lounging.
Occupying a separate two-level building are the two beautifully furnished air-conditioned (and fan-cooled) guest bedroom, with a four-poster bed (which can be configured as two singles in the upper level room), a window-seat that doubles as a spare bed, and colonial-style seating set before a 37-inch TV. Both rooms open onto a veranda, and also have a walk-through dressing area and ensuite bathroom (the downstairs room with alfresco shower and bathtub). The upper level bedroom has its own entrance across the koi pond, and can also be accessed from the garden bedroom; useful for families who prefer inter-connecting rooms.
Bedroom 4
Occupying a separate two-level building are the two beautifully furnished air-conditioned (and fan-cooled) guest bedrooms, with a four-poster bed (which can be configured as two singles in the upper level room), a window-seat that doubles as a spare bed, and colonial-style seating set before a 37-inch TV. Both rooms open onto a veranda, and also have a walk-through dressing area and ensuite bathroom (the downstairs room with alfresco shower and bathtub). The upper level bedroom has its own entrance across the koi pond, and can also be accessed from the garden bedroom; useful for families who prefer inter-connecting rooms.
Living & Dining Areas
Further living spaces are found within the sleeping pavilions: an air-conditioned den/library in the master pavilions, and verandas off the guest rooms provide private corners for repose away from the crowd.
Within the garden is a cushioned balé that invites lengthy afternoon siestas. Even within the lagoon pool, there are places to sit, semi-submerged with a cocktail or good book.
Comfort & Amenities
| Children | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Baby crib |
Baby equipment |
High chair |
| Confort | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Air-conditioning |
Bed linen |
Ceiling fan |
Pool towels |
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Toiletries |
Towels |
| Equipments | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Coffeemaker |
dishwasher |
Full Kitchen |
Hair dryer |
|
Iron/ironing board |
Juicer |
Oven |
Washer |
| High-Tech | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Satellite TV |
Stereo |
TV |
Wi-Fi access |
| Outdoor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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BBQ |
Beach chair |
Beach umbrella |
Garden |
|
Massage bed |
Outdoor dining |
Outdoor furniture |
| Security | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Safe |
| Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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24-hour, multilingual Concierge |
Cocktail on arrival |
| Services extra | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Activities and excursions |
All meals |
Bicycles |
Car |
|
Cost of food and beverages |
Driver |
Laundry services |
Massages |
|
Meals |
Moto |
Restaurant |
Scooter |
|
Services and amenities for younger guests |
Spa treatment |
Transfers |
Transfers between airport and chalet |
|
Villa pre-stocking |
Wine card |
Yoga |
| Staff | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Chef |
Concierge |
Gardener |
Maid Service |
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Pool Attendant |
Security guard |
Villa Manager |
| Staff extra | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Baby sitter |
Coach |
Masseuse |
Private chauffeur |
|
Skipper |
Yoga |
Staff & Services
One of the delights of staying in a private villa is the personalised service accorded to guests. The well-trained and gracious staff that serve both Des Indes Villas will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality, and know how to be on hand when needed while keeping discreetly out of sight when not.
Villa manager
The manager and assistant manager at Des Indes Villas are responsible for the overall operation of the villas. Their job is to oversee and coordinate the staff to meet the expectations of the guests, as well as to assist guests during their stay.
Chef/cook
Des Indes Villas' skilled chef and cook will happily prepare anything from the reasonably priced menu of Western and Asian dishes, as well accommodate special requests and dietary requirements.
Butlers
Our butlers deliver five-star service to ensure that guests have whatever they need. They serve meals and beverages throughout the day, help with excursions, and attend to daily housekeeping.
Garden & pool
A gardener maintains the swimming pools, ponds and gardens.
Security
Guests are kept safe and secure by the villa?s night-shift security as well as the Laksmana Estate?s 24-hour team.
Pool
21-metre lagoon pool. 1m-2m depth.
Location
The Laksmana Estate, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
Des Indes Villas sits securely within the Laksmana Estate, an exclusive enclave right in the heart of Seminyak. The villas are not immediately next door to each other, but are just 300-metres apart and easily reached via the estates private road. Bali's most stellar beach area, the wide expanse of Petitenget Beach, is a mere five-minute walk away. Many of the island's most celebrated restaurants and bars are a short stroll away, including Ku De Ta, Metis, Sarong and Potato Head. No need to take a taxi to reach Seminyak's many boutiques, lifestyle shops and spas either. What a perfect spot!
- Petitenget Beach 0.40 km
- Seminyak Square Shopping Mall0.40 km
- Ku De Ta Restaurant 0.70 km
- Kuta7 km
- Echo Beach 9 km
- Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) 12 km
- Jimbaran Bay 15 km
- Sanur 17 km
- Ubud 33 km
Activities
Des Indes Villas' manager has a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Chat to the staff too; many have been attached to the villa for some time and are a great source of insider information. In the meantime, here's a taste of the many and varied activities on offer within reach of the villa.
- Fashionistas, trendies and shop-a-holics should hot-foot it down to Seminyak, Bali's most cosmopolitan enclave. Here, you can indulge for hours in the glut of stylish, chic boutiques. There is a wide choice of fine dining, mid range, and cheap 'n cheerful restaurants in Seminyak too: fine dining venues include Sarong, the famous Ku Dé Ta, Mama San, La Lucciola, Petitenget, Merah Putih, Sardine and Métis.
- It's possible to walk the sands of Seminyak's Petitenget Beach all the way to Kuta in the south, or north to Canggu. The beach is more popular with locals than tourists (not safe for swimming in most sections), but is a great spot for building sandcastles or to watch the sunset as you sip a cocktail from one of the many beachside bars.
- A nice sunset alternative is to head down to Echo Beach (9km) where a number of cafes offer good sunset views and cold beer. Note that the beach here is dark sand and the waters are better suited to surfing, having a pronounced swell and rip, rather than children's swimming. Hotel Tugu, a very stylish and eclectic boutique hotel a few minutes further down the coast is also a good sunset spot, or try Old Man's, a more casual café across the road for alfresco all day dining
- Des Indes I is close to the famous temple at Tanah Lot (18 km), although in peak season a few too many tourists may transform a sunset visit into more of a heaving photo opportunity than a moving experience. Visiting early in the morning (8-9am) provides a better idea of the power of the location and the chance to see it undisturbed apart from perhaps an offering ceremony.
- Drive westwards to explore the charming Tabanan regency, revealing terraced rice fields of emerald green, volcanic mountains and black-sand beaches dotted with fishing communities. Or head north to explore the volcanic lakes near the mountain town of Bedugul, including Lake Bratan with its photogenic and stunningly positioned Pura Ulun Danu ? one of Bali?s most important temples.
- The most exclusive Bali trekking tour promises breath-taking vistas and heart-warming encounters while supporting sustainable social change in the once-forgotten villages of Muntigunung. Elite Havens is a proud partner of Muntigunung Community Social Enterprise.
- Bali Treetop Adventure Park is near the town of Bedugal in northern central Bali (next to Lake Bratan). Five adventure circuits, with heights ranging from two to 20 metres, challenge all level and ages on suspended bridges, spider nets, Tarzan jumps and 12 flying foxes.
- Covering 3.8 hectares of tropical parkland in Kuta, Waterbom Bali has 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360 degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. A great family day out, but go early to beat the crowds.
Services included
Additional Notes
Families
Villa holidays are an excellent option for families, who can enjoy the villas? private facilities with the freedom to use them whenever you want. Knowing that the kids can play independently and safely, without you having to worry about them disturbing other guests, is a real plus ? and one that means parents are certain to have a more relaxed holiday too.Both Des Indes Villa I and Des Indes Villa II are suitable for a large family or a couple of families holidaying together, thanks to the configuration of bedrooms and multiple private spaces across different pavilions within the gardens. For guests travelling with a crowd, the villas ? which are a two-minute walk away from each other in the same estate ? can be booked together, providing a total of nine bedrooms and three swimming pools.
Those with toddlers will need to be vigilant, however, due to the unfenced swimming pools and ponds (though it is easy to keep an eye on children from the comfort of the living areas.
The staff will make children feel as welcome as adults, and having these willing helpers on hand gives guests plenty of flexibility and freedom to do their own exploring beyond the villa grounds (full-time babysitting incurs a small extra cost).
Although the equipped kitchens in each villa allows you to prepare meals for fussy eaters or babies with ease, staff will be happy to do this for you ? just talk through your requirements and meal schedules with the villa manager or chef and they will take care of the rest.
Don't worry about packing all that cumbersome kids? equipment for your stay. Just let us know what you need, and anything we don?t have in-house (villa facilities include a baby cot, highchair, car seat and games) we can hire on your behalf (click here to see list of available hire items).
And when the excitement of exploring the villa starts to wear off, check out our Things to do page ? there?s plenty in the area to keep all the family amused throughout your holiday.
Dining
Spa
Feel like a body scrub or massage? Just ask our staff to bring the spa to you! We can recommend deluxe treatments carried out in the privacy of your villa by fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa (extra charges will apply). Here's a sample of what?s on the menu:Massage
Release built up tension with a traditional Balinese massage. Using a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure and aromatherapy oils to stimulate the flow of blood, oxygen and energy around your body, you will feel totally relaxed in no time.
Foot reflexology
Foot reflexology is a natural healing art based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet corresponding to every part of the body. Through application of pressure on these reflexes tension is relieved and circulation improved leaving you feeling balanced.
Body scrub
A full body scrub will exfoliate and hydrate your skin leaving it soft and smooth. A rejuvenating scrub combines an abrasive material such as salt, coffee, rice bran or pecan hulls with essential oils to remove any impurities and make your skin glow.
Manicure/pedicure
The villa's central Seminyak location places many attractions within easy walking distance. If transport is required, the villa staff will happily call one of the island's safe and reasonably priced metered taxis, or organise the hire of a car and driver for day trips further afield.
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