Northern side of Kuta and Legian

The next town north of Legian, Seminyak is more upmarket with mostly luxury accommodation and fashionable high-end restaurants and bars. Seminyak is also the high end spa and boutique shopping capital of Bali. Development has occurred at an astonishing pace, and as well as absorbing all green space which formerly separated Seminyak from Legian, it is now almost impossible to determine where Seminyak ends and the nearby villages of Oberoi, Petitenget, Umalas, Canggu and Kerobokan begin.
Bali’s southern part has many offerings that the northern part may not have. Obviously, these hotels are some of the finest across the length and breadth of Bali. A small village called Oberoi, located near the Seminyak village, attracts tourists owing to its cultural richness and natural beauty. Thanks to tourism developments in Bali, Oberoi has become a famous tourist spot in Bali. Not to expect city life here, you can explore the simple lives of people in the small village adjoining Seminyak. Oberoi and other villages near Seminyak thrive on Indonesian handicraft business. Unlike Kuta (which is fast paced and crowded), Oberoi is a peaceful place where you can even hear the chirp of birds clearly. Interestingly, this area has more computers than any other place in Bali.
For instance, the Pura Peti Tenget temple near Oberoi. This temple faces the ocean. The beach-side ceremonies held near the temple offer a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean. The high end hotels and lounges around Oberoi redefine luxury. It is hard to believe that this peaceful southern area of Bali has more up market hotels and accommodations than north Bali. There are two major beaches near Oberoi- Seminyak Beach and Petitenget Beach. Both these beaches have grey sand extending across miles and miles. These beaches are known to be frequented by the Who’s Who of the Fashion and Movie Industry.
Most Villas and hotels near Oberoi have in-house spa service to pamper your body. The small designer stores and boutiques of Seminyak are just a few minutes away from Oberoi. You can explore the Bintang Supermarket to find high end household commodities. The Seminyak Square is famous for designer shops, small restaurants, and bookshops. Many backpackers come to Oberoi to explore its untold stories. The beautiful plantations and handicrafts of Oberoi leave the tourists dumbstruck. Staying at Oberoi or Seminyak villas may be an expensive affair. That is why many visitors spend the day at Oberoi, and then head to Kuta to their hotels. Many hotels provide shuttle bus service between Oberoi and Kuta. Depending on your budget, you can stay at a villa in Oberoi or Kuta. However, the accommodations in Oberoi are superior compared to the ones in Kuta. The Ngurah Rai International airport is the nearest airport to Oberoi. It is an hour’s drive from Oberoi and Seminyak.