Locally inspired design and world-class guest offerings unite at this elegant coastal hideaway.

A long-standing beacon of Indonesian luxury and sophistication, The Legian Seminyak, Bali has graced southern Bali’s scenic shores since 1996. The chic all-suite-and-villa hotel is the flagship property for independent hospitality brand and lifestyle company LHM, and it owes its understated, classic-contemporary appearance to the late Indonesian interior designer Jaya Ibrahim, who trained for two decades with Anouska Hempel before establishing his own practice. Combined with the superb location and the genuine warmth of the staff, the timeless elegance of The Legian makes it a favorite among returning high-end travelers.

The main resort comprises 66 spacious sea-facing suites and a three-bedroom pool villa named The Beach House, which offers direct access to Seminyak Beach (a rarity for villas in the area). These are complemented by the 13 standalone pool villas at sister property The Club by The Legian Seminyak, Bali, located directly across the road from the hotel entrance. Guests at the latter will be treated to dedicated butler service, not to mention daily afternoon tea, cocktails, and canapés served in the exclusive Club Lounge beside a communal 30-meter pool.

Perched above the hotel’s three-tiered infinity pool, The Restaurant plates up fine Indonesian and regional Asian cuisine prepared with island-grown seasonal ingredients from organic farms; it doubles as the setting for sumptuous Rijsttafel dinners every Tuesday and grilled seafood nights on Fridays that showcase the freshest catch from the surrounding waters. The Pool Bar specializes in relaxed lunches and sundowners, while The Ocean Bar does cocktails accompanied by live jazz on weekends.

Wellness-minded holidaymakers will be spoiled for choice when it comes to relaxation. The Spa at The Legian offers an extensive selection of Asian therapies, be it Balinese and Javanese massages or Tibetan healing rituals. Aside from the six beachfront treatment rooms, there are also hydrotherapy pools, saunas and steam rooms, a gym, and lounges for manicures and pedicures; outdoor activities range from complimentary yoga classes held every morning to surfing and other watersports. The Legian is an ideal base for exploring the myriad sights of southern Bali and beyond, with knowledgeable concierges on hand to arrange enriching cultural excursions into the island’s bucolic interior.

For more information, visit lhm-hotels.com.

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