Des Indes I

Interaction with Guests

Location: Laksmana Villas, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia.

Capacity: 8 adults (4 bedrooms: 2 with king-size beds, 1 with queen, and 1 set of twin beds that can be joined to create a king)
plus extra beds for 4 additional guests (adult or children) on request (additional charge applies).

Living areas: Fan-cooled living and dining area; air-conditioned den/library/study within both master suites; bar pavilion and butler’s pantry; garden balé.

Pool: 21-metre lagoon pool. 1m-2m depth.

Staff: Villa manager; assistant manager; chef; cook; butlers/housekeeping; garden and pool staff; maintenance; security (night-time only at villa, 24-hour for estate).

Additional staff: (babysitters, masseuses) available on request.

Dining Breakfast is complimentary; priced menu of Western, Asian, vegetarian and children’s dishes for lunch and dinner; chef is also experienced in Japanese and Thai cuisine; requests accommodated (including special diets).

Communication: Fibre-optic internet with WiFi; landline for local calls (international calls charged); mobile phone coverage; phones in all rooms; laptop (and fax/printing) on request.

Entertainment: 37-inch TV with satellite channels in all four bedrooms; Bose sound system; books and magazines in every room.

For families: Villa Des Indes makes a great villa choice for families. Equipment such as baby cot, high chair, booster seat, baby monitor and pool
fence can be supplied on request for a small additional charge.

Spa: In-villa treatments selected from a comprehensive spa menu can be carried out by visiting spa therapists (extra cost applies).

Transport: 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.

Additional facilities: barbecue; back-up generator; safety deposit boxes; 2 massage beds.

Property: area 1,565 sqm (land); 783 sqm (build).

Other Things to Note

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 Mama
San, Petitenget, 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 • 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.

The Neighborhood

Villa Des Indes sits securely within the Laksmana Villas, an exclusive enclave right in the heart of Seminyak. The wide expanse of Petitenget Beach is just five minute’s walk away, as is legendary restaurant La Lucciola and sunset haven Breeze at The Samaya. A few more minutes’ walk brings you to the island’s most celebrated restaurants, including Metis, Mexicola, Mamasan and Sarong, as well as Seminyak’s many boutiques, lifestyle shops and spas. What a perfect spot!