“An exclusive Lifestyle Retreat in Umalas, 15 minutes from Seminyak. Eleven spacious private pool villas with massive bathrooms, in-room spa treatments, restaurant or in-villa private dining. The perfect choice of hideaway for a unique Balinese experience. A home away from home for all ages.”

Hotel review

As with all of the Lifestyle Retreats properties, most of the family of staff are from Bali itself and all have been trained and worked at one of the other properties within the group resulting in exceptional personal service. The eleven villas at The Santai are contemporary in design with comfy king-size beds and massive bathrooms featuring rainfall showers as well as a large bath. The five two bedroom villas have a 10m pool and are a favourite with friends and families with younger children as there' a fully-equipped kitchen as well as a living and dining area. The six three bedroom villas are huge and have a 16m pool with sundeck. All of them boast a complimentary mini bar of soft drinks, handmade soaps, free WiFi, home theatre system including iPod docking stations, 24-hour butler service, and a coffee machine.

Specialising in Asian dishes Gong Restaurant includes favourites from Indonesia, South East Asia and other parts of the world, all using locally sourced ingredients, local growers and farmers. Breakfast is made to order and if there's something special you feel like just let the team know the day before and they'll cook it up for you at breakfast the following day. The restaurant has an all day dining menu.

Lulu Townsend
Lulu Townsend Review published: 2024-10-21

Recommended for

  • Families

    • Book a two- or three-bedroom villa with pool for a fun-filled family trip - there are kids' activities galore
  • Cooking classes

    • Balinese cooking classes are a hotel speciality and the perfect way to delve into local flavours and culture
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Kids' activities include balinese cooking or dance classes, coconut weaving, towel art & face painting
  • Hideaway

    • Private pool villas are perfect for hiding away in blissful tranquility as a couple or family
  • Child friendly

    • Kids Activities including, Balinese Cooking or Dance Class, Coconut Weaving, Towel Art, Paracord Bracelet, Face Painting
  • Quiet

  • Less £

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Designer

  • Yoga

  • Trekking

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Local markets

  • Private Pool

  • Beach nearby

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Honeymoons

  • Romantic

  • On an island

  • Wellbeing

  • Contemporary

  • Charming

  • Intimate

  • Birdwatching

Facilities

  • Rooms

    11 rooms in this hotel
  • Child friendly

    Kids Activities including, Balinese Cooking or Dance Class, Coconut Weaving, Towel Art, Paracord Bracelet, Face Painting
  • Private chef / butler

    Private dining can be arranged including romantic dinners and BBQ
  • Satellite / Cable TV

    Playstation available on request
  • Massage

    In-room spa treatments.
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bicycles available

  • Bath robes

  • In room DVD

  • Outdoor dining

  • Cots available

  • Private dining room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Laundry

  • Private Pool

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Safe

  • Private villas

  • Concierge

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Cooking classes

    • Balinese cooking classes are a hotel speciality and the perfect way to delve into local flavours and culture
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • Kids' activities include balinese cooking or dance classes, coconut weaving, towel art & face painting
  • Yoga

  • Trekking

  • Local markets

  • Great walks

  • Cycling

  • Birdwatching

Map & Location

See what they say

Why do people love staying in your hotel? Guests love staying at The Santai because the resort offers a truly peaceful and private Balinese experience that makes every guest feel like they are at their very own 'home' in Bali. The spacious and exclusive retreat, nestled in a quiet neighbourhood but only a short 15-minute drive from the shops, restaurants and buzzing nightlife of Seminyak makes The Santai the perfect place for guest who are looking for tranquillity but are still close to the lively neighbourhood of Seminyak. Another reason why our guest love staying at The Santai is the highly personalised service that is offered by our warm and welcoming staff Family who will pamper you from the moment you check in.

What is there to do in the area or on site? The Santai offers various activities on site for the guests and they include: Balinese Cooking Class, Private Dining, Romantic Dinner, Spa, Cycling, and Kids Activity (Balinese Dance Class, Balinese Cooking Class, Coconut Weaving, Towel Art, Paracord Bracelet, Pop-Up Card, Face Painting). For activities around the area, guests can hang out in the nearby beach club (Finns Beach Club), Shop at the malls (Seminyak Village & Seminyak Square) and visit a historical Hindu temple (Tanah Lot Temple).

What kind of breakfast do you offer? The Santai offers à la carte western cuisine and Asian cuisine.

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Yes, we have Gong Restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. If guests would prefer to go to other places nearby, our restaurant recommendations are Nook Umalas, Monsieur Spoon Umalas, Made’s Warung Berawa, and Sarong Restaurant.

Which is your most popular room, and why? The most popular room at The Santai is the Three-Bedroom Villas, because the 600sqm Three-Bedroom Villas are perfect for a larger group of friends or a larger family. The spacious Three-Bedroom Villas has two elegant bedrooms with king-sized beds and a third room with a twin-bed, furnished with a fully equipped kitchen with adjacent living and dining areas. The Three-Bedroom Villas also has a bigger pool and it truly makes the Three-Bedroom Villas the best accommodation for you and your family.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms?Being a family friendly retreat, The Santai has various facilities for children that includes inflatable floats, kids toys box, baby cot, and baby chair. Also, extra bed is available at The Santai.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? Feel right at home when you stay at The Santai, a place for you to spend quality time and create unforgettable memories with your family and close friends.

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