Villa Atas Ombak

Villa Atas Ombak is simply extraordinary: the very essence of Bali has been distilled into a single spectacular beachfront estate on Bali’s south-west coast, attracting young groups looking to party, as well as the headlines of the world’s best lifestyle magazines.

As a luxury destination villa and sought-after wedding venue, five-bedroom Villa Atas Ombak is unrivalled. Could any other villa come close to matching the infusion of island spirit and international standards in such a spell-binding beachfront location? With the best of both Seminyak and Canggu at its doorstep, this is the perfect holiday home for those visiting Bali to enjoy its nightlife and beach club culture. Villa Atas Ombak – literally ‘villa on top of the waves’ – is named after the white-crested waves that crash onto the beach just beyond the immaculate garden. Guests enjoy over 100 metres of direct beach access, and the 14-metre swimming pool is mere steps from the sand.

Set between the pool and the main villa building is an enchanting, open-sided, alang-alang thatched living and entertainment space – the villa’s social heart. Across lotus ponds, the two-storey main building houses the dining room, media room, two guest bedrooms and the master suite with its private garden plunge pool. The two ‘Ocean’ bedrooms occupy a delightfully private pavilion to the far side of the grounds, close to the beach. All of the rooms are majestic, elegantly furnished and oriented for those magnificent ocean views.

And what of the service? Exemplary, of course – the spirit of Villa Atas Ombak is reflected in the helpful and warm staff whose professionalism and training are evident in the balance they achieve between anticipating every whim and otherwise being invisible. Key to the team is the accomplished chef, who whips up astonishing meals from a suggestion menu, or according to special requests, and take care of all the provisioning (extra charge).

While the chic, Ibiza-vibe Café del Mar is right behind the villa across a small river, Tropicola Beach Club is a beach stroll away, as are the celebrated hotspots of Potato Head Beach Club and W Bali. With the charms of Seminyak not much further, it’s understandable why so many guests favour Villa Atas Ombak as their holiday home.