Maison at C Boutique Hotel & Spa Seminyak

Maison at C Seminyak is set back from the main road, so it has a quiet setting. The hotel is housed in a French Colonial-inspired building on lush grounds with trees, shrubs, and colorful flowers. The indoor open-air lobby is an interesting and appealing space. It has a mix of French Colonial and Balinese elements, with Balinese statuary, big urns, striped and floral-print armchairs, and a wall of photos of Bali. A few quirky touches are provided by the wall covered in clocks and the front of a red London phone booth on one wall. Guests gather around the outdoor pool, surrounded by a landscaped deck with lime-green sunbeds, colorful beanbag style chairs, and a covered alcove with bright-green cushion. The hotel draws mostly couples, given its decor, spacious rooms, pool, and quiet location not far from the beach. However, it isn't great for families with children, since it has neither kids' activities nor a kid-friendly pool. 

The Maison at C is in northern Seminyak, a bit off of the main road in a quiet area. The hotel provides buggy service out to the main road -- it runs 24 hours a day upon request. There isn't as much commercial activity in this area as in other sections of Seminyak, but there are still a number of shops, restaurants, and bars within a 10-minute walk, though travelers wanting an abundance of nightlife will want to look elsewhere. The closest stretch of beach is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Petitenget Beach and the area with Pura Petitenget temple, La Lucciola restaurant, and Potato Head Beach Club is a five-minute drive or 15-minute walk from the hotel. A free hotel shuttle runs a few times daily to and from Petitenget Beach, Potato Head, and Seminyak Square. Ku De Ta restaurant on Seminyak Beach is known for its sunsets, and is a 10-minute drive. The area around Ku De Ta is home to lots of nightclubs and the Eat Street restaurants. Expect a 25-minute drive to Ngurah Rai International Airport.   

Rooms, suites, and Private Pool Villas at Maison at C have a contemporary look, with French Colonial decor with Balinese accents. Rooms have a white, beige, and brown color palette, with some rooms adding a bit of blue in the furnishings and decorative throws on the beds. Villas and some suites have colorful rugs and some bathrooms have vintage black-and-white checkerboard floors. Rooms are all quite spacious, with entry-level units starting at 301 square feet (28 square meters) and Private Pool Villas topping out at 1,722 square feet (160 square meters) of floor space. Standard features include air-conditioning, free bottled water, electric kettles for instant coffee and tea, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with movie channels and English-speaking channels. Suites have bathrobes and living areas, and some rooms have direct access to the hotel's pool. Private Pool Villas have small private plunge pools and landscaped decks with sunbeds and umbrellas. Bathrooms are spacious and stylish, and all come with slippers and rainfall showers. Some bathrooms have bathtubs.     

One of the highlights at the Maison at C Seminyak is its long outdoor swimming pool. It gets ample sun all day, good for those looking to work on their tan but not as ideal for guests who want a respite from the heat. The pool has a few umbrellas and a covered alcove but these are often occupied right away. The hotel offers daily poolside activities, including Bahasa Indonesian language lessons, Canang (Balinese prayer rituals), cocktail-making classes, and Balinese massage demonstrations. The pool has a swim-up bar, and the indoor open-air bistro restaurant and bar overlooks the pool. The restaurant serves a good-quality breakfast buffet (fee for most bookings) with a cooked-to-order egg station. Indonesian and international fare are available for lunch and dinner, and room service is offered 24/7. The spa has a small selection of Balinese massages and aromatherapy. The fitness center is limited to a plyometric ball, a few pieces of cardio equipment, and some light dumbbells, but no weight machines or extensive free weights. A free buggy runs out to the main road on request, and a shuttle runs a few times daily to and from Petitenget Beach, Potato Head Beach Club, and Seminyak Square. The hotel also has a concierge desk, meeting room, business center, motorcycle and car rental (for a fee), and free parking.