W Retreat & Spa

Not to be confused with its formal, strait-laced alter-ego – the W Hotel – this spa retreat is the after-hours version of Starwood Hotel Group’s popular business-hotel chain. And in any case this is exactly the avatar you’d expect in tropical Bali. Comprising of a futuristic, five-storey-high, wood and gray-stone structure built around a lagoon pool along a stunning stretch of the shoreline, the resort occupies prime property just minutes away from Seminyak’s bustling cultural and nightlife hub. All rooms are equipped with Bose surround-sound home theatre systems and 350-thread-count linen; the gymnasium on the premises offers personal trainers; and daily yoga classes in the garden are offered to guests absolutely free. And just as you’d expect from W, there’s round-the-clock service even extending to the 24-hour AWAY spa that can accommodate a relaxing foot massage to pamper your dancing feet even in the wee hours of the morning.