Montigo Resorts Seminyak

This four-pearl resort offers chic, modern interiors and a breezy and beachy -- yet polished -- vibe. Palm trees, shrubbery, and lush plants cloak the grounds with green and stand out against the property's white buildings. Stepping off the busy street outside, guests are greeted in a sunny open-air lobby where an aqua-colored front desk pops against neutral hues and wooden floorboards. Other interiors feature the same type of beach-chic contemporary style; navy and white striped columns in the poolside restaurant stand out against wicker and wood chairs and tables, plus they echo the striped towels topping blue loungers around the pool. These kinds of stylish details crop up throughout the property, from funky lamps to cowhide bar stools to potted plants adding a dose of greenery inside.

Guests tend to spend a lot of their time at one of three outdoor pools: a wooden sundeck around the main pool is lined with chic blue padded loungers and umbrellas, while the Family Pool features blue and green loungers shaded by white umbrellas. An excellent set of varied features makes this resort a suitable choice for both couples and families with kids.

The hotel occupies a convenient location that's close to all the restaurants and shops lining tourist-friendly Jalan Petitenget. It's also close to the beach, which is just a five-minute walk away, while other popular beaches in the area, like Double Six Beach and Seminyak Beach, are about a 10-minute drive. Seminyak Square, a hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment, is a 12-minute walk away. Ngurah Rai International Airport is a half-hour drive from the hotel.

Rooms feature stylish contemporary decor with a polished beachy feel thanks to aquamarine accents that brighten up the neutral color scheme of the spaces. Large gray-wood headboards frame beds, which are topped with plush white bedding and patterned teal accent pillows. Sleek dark wood furniture includes desks, nightstands, and swivel TV units that act as partitions separating bedroom areas from sitting spaces. Large glass windows and sliding doors allow light to fill the spaces and open onto spacious private outdoor areas that are furnished with daybeds, tables, and chairs and act as extensions of the rooms. All rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, minibars, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Lovely bathrooms have both soaking tubs and separate walk-in rainfall showers, plus they offer bathrobes and the hotel's own brand of toiletries. Note that noise can be an issue from the pool/restaurant area, nearby construction, or the street outside. 

Features here focus mainly on restaurants and pools. There are three attractive outdoor pools to choose from that aim to satisfy various needs. Situated right by the restaurant and bar, the chic main pool is amid all the action and offers a sociable atmosphere. There's a smaller and quieter Garden Pool that's suited for a more tranquil type of relaxation, while the Family Pool caters to kids. The poolside TIIGO Restaurant serves breakfast (for a fee), lunch, and dinner as well as snacks and tapas, offering a selection of Balinese and international fare. There's also a bar with daily happy hour specials. Room service is available 24/7.

The lovely spa has nine treatment rooms as well as relaxation areas. It offers a wide menu of treatments, including massages, scrubs, and nail services. The fitness room only has a couple of machines, but it's an attractive space with large windows overlooking the pool.

There's a great kids' club for ages 3 to 12 that offers all sorts of activities and a large playroom full of toys and games. For indoor kids, there's a small screening room, as well as a PlayStation 3 and Wii. A shop sells clothes, souvenirs, local crafts, and other knickknacks. Wi-Fi is free throughout.