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Desa Potato Head Bali

Desa Potato Head Bali

Seminyak, Bali

Opened 2010   Renovated 2020   $$$

“Zero-waste creative village”

Social Design Local
Lively

MICHELIN Guide

“Most people’s vision of a Balinese hotel doesn’t involve a modern red-brick structure that soars higher than the tree line.” 
MICHELIN Guide
Desa Potato Head Bali — vibe

Vibe

A buzzing oceanfront creative village where zero-waste ethos meets live radio broadcasts, beachfront daybeds, and late-night sets at Klymax Discotheque.

“Zero-waste creative village”

Social

Four distinct venues including an oceanfront amphitheater beach club, rooftop sunset lounge, and subterranean Klymax Discotheque.

Design

Architecture by OMA and Andra Matin featuring reclaimed teak shutters and hand-pressed terracotta temple bricks.

Local

Immersive cultural workshops from ikat weaving to ceramic craft, alongside regional archipelago dining at Kaum.

Lively

Beachfront along Petitenget Beach in Seminyak, surrounded by buzzing beach clubs, boutiques, and restaurants.

Desa Potato Head Bali — rooms

Rooms

Suites pair reclaimed teak and hand-poured terrazzo with hand-pressed terracotta temple bricks, while studios feature upcycled plastic fixtures and ocean-facing balconies.

Desa Potato Head Bali — wellness

Wellness

Desa Spa pairs ancestral Balinese healing rituals and immersive sound baths with open-air yoga, breathwork sessions, and an oceanfront infinity pool.

Desa Potato Head Bali — backstory

Backstory

Founder Ronald Akili enlisted architects Rem Koolhaas and Andra Matin to shape a sustainable cultural compound built from millions of handcrafted bricks.

Desa Potato Head Bali — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Dining ranges from wood-fired line-caught seafood at Ijen and plant-based dishes at Tanaman to natural wines beneath the OMA-designed Dome.

The neighborhood

Set directly along Petitenget Beach, the compound is steps from Seminyak's bustling stretch of boutiques, surf breaks, and coastal dining spots.

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