Potato Head Suites & Studios, Seminyak (Bali)

Potato Head Suites & Studios - A 5-star oceanfront hotel with a zero-waste philosophy, beach club access, and Rem Koolhaas-designed architecture

Potato Head Suites & Studios offers 168 rooms designed by Rem Koolhaas’ OMA, featuring recycled brick construction and driftwood-cast concrete. Accommodations include Oceanfront Studios with Indian Ocean views, Family Suites with twin beds, and the 320 sqm Katamama Suite with a private rooftop jacuzzi. Amenities include bio slippers made from coconut husks, refillable toiletries, and circular basketry crafted from recycled materials. The hotel houses four restaurants, including Kaum, which serves archipelago-inspired dishes like wood-fired fish in banana leaf and squid otak-otak. Guests have access to Potato Head Beach Club’s infinity pool, lawn, and amphitheater hosting DJ sets. Located on Petitenget Street, the property is a 5-minute walk from Pantai Batubelig beach and 1.5 km from Seminyak Square. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Potato Head Suites & Studios.

Pros

The beach club features an infinity pool, daybeds, and regular DJ performances.

Kaum restaurant highlights rare Indonesian dishes using traditional cooking techniques.

Rooms include zero-waste amenities like recycled plastic furniture and volcanic glassware.

The 320 sqm Katamama Suite has a private rooftop garden with ocean views.

Daily activities include yoga, beach cleanups, and mangrove conservation programs.

Cons

Petitenget Street’s busy atmosphere may not suit guests seeking complete tranquility.

The unshaded amphitheater seating can be uncomfortable during midday sun.