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If you want the best of both beaches and parties, staying near to Seminyak Beach is the place to be. Home to Bali’s gay-friendly hotels, the best day beach clubs and the island’s gay bars and nightclubs, Seminyak is the place to stay. None of the other resort towns in Bali come close to the vibes of Seminyak. The following gay hotels in Bali are all within an easy reach of the beach, bars and the best of Balis’s gay nightlife.
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Why we love it
♥ It’s a jungle oasis
♥ A few minutes walk to the beach
♥ Tranquil reflection pool
♥ Treehouse rooms and pool villas
Nestled in the jungle part of Bali in Tanah Lot, Nirjhara Bali spa and wellness retreat is the ideal place to unpack your body and mind. Despite its hidden location, it’s only a few minutes walk from a sandy beach and a 20-minute drive to the nightlife in Seminyak.
It’s hard to choose the best room. Do you go for the one-bedroom treehouse rooms with the private sundeck or one of the pool villas?
The pool feels like an oasis in the heart of the jungle, and it’s next to the spa, yoga shala, and 24-hour fitness center.
Why we love it
♥ Private pool villas set in tropical gardens
♥ Free shuttle bus and dedicated sun loungers
♥ Lush jungle vibes that create a real oasis
♥ True boutique resort with only 25 villas
Located in the upmarket resort of Sanur, easy access to reserved beach area on Pantai Sindhu, only few minutes by foot or a shuttle ride away. Enjoy a spectacular sunrise at the aptly names “Morning of the World”. The Pavilions Bali offers 25 private villas set back in a hidden oasis and dedicated sun loungers await resort guests. Outside the resort, Sanur is bustling with trendy options to eat, drink and shop.
The Pavilion’s gardening team needs a real shoutout as it is the lush gardens that truly make the property stand out. The classy oasis is completed by the jungle vibes that encompass the resort.
For a boutique resort with only 25 villas, nothing about The Pavilions Bali feels small. Even the entry-level Garden Villas start from a huge 120sqm but to make the most of your stay opt for the Pool Villas that come with a decent-sized 3.5mx7m private pool. All the villas come with outdoor rain showers.
Resort facilities include a main swimming pool in the heart of the resort, an open-air yoga studio, and an on-site spa specializing in all-natural wellness rituals. If after all that relaxing you are tempted to visit Bali’s gay nightlife, from here it’s a 30-minute taxi to the gay bars of Seminyak.
Why we love it
♥ Incredible Spacious Villas
♥ The Bath Tubs & Private Pools
♥ Eco-Friendly Resort
♥ Ubud iconic views
Hidden amidst the Ubud jungle, The Purist Villas’ offers a quiet and peaceful boutique resort. Contemporary villas built with natural materials create a luxuriously chic yet rustic atmosphere.
The villas come in a number of sizes and styles each elegantly decorated with traditional and modern with Balinese craftwork. The pool suite, the one-bedroom, and two-bedroom villas have their own private pools. Inside every villa, free WiFi, sofas, a flat-screen TVs and DVD players are available.
Enjoy traditional Balinese massages and body treatments, set in the divine resort gardens. There’s no onsite gym but yoga teachers can be booked in advance. The resort is located only 20 minutes walk from the heart of Ubud, and 1-hour drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Why we love it
♥ 2 PM Standard Check-Out Time
♥ Free breakfast up to 23:45
♥ Great facilities: 24-hour gym rooftop pool huge bathtubs
Sitting further back from the beach, TS SUITES Seminyak offers a fun-filled luxury hotel. The team at TS Suites have made real effort to provide useful benefits. Enjoy late checkout as standard at 2 PM, not the hotel normal of 11 am or 12 noon. Never sleep past breakfast again, the perfect benefit for partygoers, free breakfast is available until 23.45 (check when you book as breakfast isn’t included from some websites).
The hotel is situated between chic Seminyak and hip Legian. The beach or the gay nightlife in Seminyak can be reached within 15 minutes walk.
Why we love it
♥ Great rates for a 5-star hotel
♥ Only 300 meters from the beach
♥ Large entry-level rooms
Located 300 meters from Legian beach, The Bandha Hotel offers some of the cheapest rates for a 5-star hotel. With two outdoor pools, fitness, and a quality spa, the hotel comes with all the 5-star facilities you would expect. Even the smallest rooms are a spacious 47sqm.
Legian beach leads into DoubleSix beach which in turn joins Seminyak Beach. While it sounds far the hotel is only 25 minutes’ walk from the buzz of Seminyak and its gay nightlife.
Why we love it
♥ An Insta-perfect beachfront infinity pool
♥ Fully renovated at the end of 2019
♥ Award-winning spa
♥ Spectacular rooftop bar idea for sunset cocktails
Anantara Seminyak offers international 5-star luxury from its superb beachfront location. The resort was fully renovated at the end of 2019. The resort is small compared to many neighbors at only 59 suites but this allows the team to excel at personalized service.
Why we love it
♥ Good rates for prime Seminyak beachfront
♥ Huge spread at the buffet breakfast
♥ One of the most popular luxury gay hotels in Bali Seminyak
♥ Closest beachfront resort to the gay nightlife.
The Royal Beach Seminyak Bali is a 5-star beachfront resort, located in the heart of Seminyak. The resort offers 2 outdoor pools one with sea views and 3 onsite restaurants, however, with its prime location in the center of town, there are plenty of offsite bars and restaurants right on the doorstep. Guests are also provided with a free city shuttle to and from Seminyak Square.The slightly older resort offers great value and some of the cheapest rates for such a prime beachfront location. The entry-level room categories, Deluxe King Room, start from 46sqm. The gay-friendly hotel is also the closest beachfront resort to Seminyak’s gay bars at just 7 minutes walk. MGallary by Sofitel bringing Sofitel’s quality and international standards to unique hotels and resorts.
Why we love it
♥ Absolute beachfront position
♥ Five onsite restaurants and bars – plus countless more just footsteps away
♥ Ostentatious design throughout each room
♥ Great value for the size of suites and prime beachfront location
This style focused resort is located in the heart of the Seminyak fun. Surrounded by vibrant shopping, thatched-roofed beach bars, and wild nightlife. Double-Six luxury gay-friendly hotel has 146 suites that start at a huge 80sqm and are real suites with lux couches, 42in TVs and bathtubs big enough for two. The resort is directly located on Double Six beach, next to Seminyak beach and the gay nightlife of Seminyak is located 15 minutes walk from the hotel.
Why we love it
♥ Unique design and tropical oasis vibes throughout
♥ Impressive facilities including 4 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants
♥ Classic double rooms start from a huge 50sqm
♥ High-quality breakfast
Hotel Indigo Bali was the world’s first Indigo beach resort and has become a flagship for the brand. The Hotel Indigo brand is IHG’s answer for trendy design-focused hotels and resorts and this flagship does not disappoint. Opened in 2017, the resort is brimming with Balinese character and charm. With direct access to the beach and beachfront pools, the resort has a prime location. The gay nightlife of Seminyak is located just 15 minutes walk from the resort.
Why we love it
♥ Private pool villas with real pools 8×3 meters
♥ One-bedroom villas start from 140sqm
♥ Great value for the privacy and space provided
♥ Perfectly manicured tropical gardens – relax in a green oasis
The Elysian is a boutique villa resort with just 27 private pool villas located only 200 meters (2 minutes walk) from Seminyak beach. This romantic resort offers just two villa types – spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom villas. The gay bars of Bali are a 15-minute walk from the resort. The Elysian Boutique Villa are one of the most booked luxury gay hotels in Bail.
Why we love it
♥ Skinnydip in private – huge private pool villas each hidden behind a two-meter walls
♥ All villas come with a fully equipped kitchen
♥ Award-winning onsite Prana Restaurant
♥ The resort is home to one of Bali’s best reflexology spas
With fifty exclusive private pool villas, this boutique gay-friendly resort is perfect for romantic escapes and relaxed breaks. The entry-level one-bedroom villas boast 190sq meters of space plus a private pool, garden, and sunbathing area. For groups, Impiana offers ultimate privacy with its unique connecting villas concept in either 5,6 or 8 bedrooms. The 8 bedrooms connecting villa flaunts 1300sqm of luxury hidden behind a two-meter wall. The resort is located 12 minutes walk to Bali’s gay nightlife and 20 minutes walk to the beachfront.
Why we love it
♥ Uninterrupted beachfront and ocean view from select rooms
♥ Chic contemporary design throughout the resort and rooms
♥ 5 beachfront pools plus an adults-only pool
♥ Spacious rooms with the smallest starting at over 46sqm
If you are looking for chic luxury Alila Seminyak serves it in bucketloads. The beachfront resort is set on the quieter end of Seminyak beach, directly next to the world-famous Potato Head Beach Club, so don’t expect to see a sunbed or umbrella in sight. From the resort, it’s a 30-minute walk to the gay bars on Seminyak.
Why we love it
♥ Bold and colorful full of iconic W design
♥ Prime beachfront location
♥ Incredible on-site dining and bars – potentially the best brunch in Bali
♥ Outstanding facilities – 24 hour Spa & Fitness center
W Bali is everything you expect as the flagship W resort in Asia. Luxurious yet playful. The resort is set in the middle of Seminyak, Bali’s hottest beachfront and home to the island’s gay nightlife.
The Gay Passport is your complete Gay Travel Guide. Looking to Drink, Play or Sleep we have reviews to help. Award-winning & Updated 2025.