Petitenget Bali, Indonesia
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Social Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Potato HeadOceanfront creative citadel
A beachfront creative village where daily DJ sets meet oceanfront daybeds, live radio broadcasts, and late-night dancing at Klymax Discotheque.
“As such, a sprung dancefloor, four-speaker stacks and a fully isolated, floating DJ booth now set the tone…”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Six on-site venues include an oceanfront amphitheater beach club, sunset rooftop, and subterranean discotheque.
Remarkable
Brutalist elevated architecture by OMA and Andra Matin incorporating millions of hand-pressed terracotta temple bricks.
Notable
Ancestral Indonesian recipes at Kaum, Balinese arak cocktails, and textiles dyed by local studio Tarum.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Southeast Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, Softer Volumes, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
More than just a hotel, Desa Potato Head is a ‘creative village’ that also serves as a gathering and events space for the local community…
“The whole complex is an architecturally striking affair, with recycled and upcycled materials utilised across the property on the back of Founder Ronald Akili's motto.”
“A variety of wellness programs, including yoga classes, spa treatments, and holistic therapies, are available to enhance guest relaxation and well-being.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along Petitenget Beach, the compound puts you steps from Seminyak's bustling stretch of boutiques, surf breaks, and coastal nightlife.
The rooms
Suites showcase hand-pressed terracotta temple bricks and mid-century teak, while oceanfront studios feature recycled plastic furniture and breezy balconies.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An oceanfront infinity pool meets the beach, and a separate lap pool sits quietly within the terracotta courtyard.
The spa and gym
Desa Spa uses warm shells and Balinese techniques for bodywork, and the gym is equipped with Concept2 rowing machines.
Restaurant
Potato Head Beach Club
Antique wooden shutters cover the lounge ceiling, where guests gather for all-day dishes and cocktails overlooking the beach.
The courtyard designed by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA firm is an imposing colossus of textured concrete and chunky terrazzo.
Dome Restaurant
Natural wines and seasonal sharing plates are served around a circular stainless-steel island bar beneath a skylit dome.
At the table
Sunset Park pours sundowners on the rooftop deck, and Kaum serves ancestral Indonesian recipes under woven paper lanterns.
How it began
What began in 2010 as an oceanfront beach club evolved into a circular, zero-waste compound built from salvaged temple bricks.
“The resort’s mantra of ‘good times, do good’ speaks to its mission of using tourism to improve the community and environment…”
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.