Mr & Mrs Smith One Eleven Bali

In the heart of buzzy Seminyak, One Eleven is on a quiet backstreet surrounded by villas and neighbourhood restaurants. It’s a short walk to the stylish clothes and interiors boutiques on Jalan Laksmana, and the tranquil stretch of beach dotted with enticing restaurants, glitzy clubs, and, yes, the occasional surfing posse too. Beyond the villas’ walls, Bali’s an island for the curious, active, and downright restless; whether you choose to brave the Ayung river’s white water, gallop on black-sand beaches or catch the swaying of kecak dancers in clifftop temples, the hotel can assist with excursions near and far. About 45 minutes away on the road to Ubud, the Bali Purnati Centre for the Arts is a blissful artists’ retreat set in lush tropical gardens, where traditional Balinese dance, music and arts are studied and taught. Look out for T’ai chi and yoga retreats, as well as performances, Hindu blessing ceremonies and craft workshops. A short stroll along the shore past Ku de Ta will take you to the long strip of beach that stretches from Legian to Kuta, where the gentle morning swells make taking those first few paddles a slightly less daunting affair. The area has well-established surf schools such as Rip Curl School of Surf; for more tailored one-to-one instruction, ask your butler for a recommendation.