Destiny Boutique Hotel

Popular with vacationing couples, Destiny Boutique Hotel is housed in a modern four-story building with boutique interiors with Balinese accents such as carvings and statuary. The light-filled lobby has colorful rugs, a chandelier, and quirky modern art, while bright hues like aqua blue and orange can be found in the public spaces and rooms. It's a polished, eclectic look that sets the mood for a stay here. The star of the show at this hotel, though, just might be its rooftop lounge, which has a cool and stylish vibe plus views of Seminyak and the nearby rice paddies. The draped fabric ceiling and abundance of white hues give it a hip, romantic vibe that's particularly lovely at night when fireworks from nearby beaches can be glimpsed on occasion. The Destiny draws couples and style-conscious tourists to its boutique rooms, cool rooftop lounge, and location near shopping and dining that's not far from the beach. 

Destiny Boutique Hotel is located in central Seminyak, towards the south end of town in an area with lots of other hotels and villas. It's within a five-minute walk of boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife, and just under a 10-minute walk from Jalan Raya Seminyak, the major north-south road running through Seminyak. Seminyak Beach and the Indian Ocean are also a little under 10 minutes away on foot, while it's about a 15-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the famous Ku De Ta restaurant, known for sunset views. La Lucciola beachfront Mediterranean restaurant, Seminyak Square shopping complex, and Pura Petitenget temple will take up to 10 minutes to reach by car drive. Dream Museum Zone, which displays 3D trick art, is also a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while Waterbom Bali water park is a 20-minute drive away. Expect a 25-minute drive to Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Rooms at the Destiny Boutique Hotel are contemporary, with primarily white and brown color schemes complemented by aqua blue decorative throws and orange and aqua cushions on white cotton bedding. The look is sharp, overall, and the bright decor is complemented by whitewashed wood furniture, that gives everything just a touch of rustic-chic style. Rooms start at 237 square feet (22 square meters), so even entry-level rooms are reasonably sized (if not entirely spacious), though some lack windows. Others have balconies or patios, some with pool access or views of nearby rice paddies. All have air-conditioning, but some units may take a while to cool. Features include desks, safes, slippers, mini-fridges, electric kettles, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with movie channels. Bathrooms are stylishly designed, with round vessel sinks, granite counters, and walk-in rainfall showers. Note that while rooms are generally in good condition, there have been complaints of stained or worn sheets and towels.  

Destiny Boutique Hotel serves a buffet breakfast with hot and cold items, but it's not included in room rates and gets mixed reviews from guests. Indonesian and Western fare are served at lunch and dinner, and 24-hour room service is available. The rooftop bar and lounge offer a wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and features good views of Seminyak and the rice fields. 

The hotel has a small outdoor pool situated in a lush green garden area with trees, shrubs, and flowers. The deck has lounge chairs, peach-colored umbrellas, and a poolside bar, though the area is shaded for most of the day, so it's not great for sunbathers. The hotel does not have a fitness center, but there are gyms open to the public in Seminyak. The hotel also offers massages, meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, free hotel-wide Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is available, but spaces are limited.