Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak
A Seminyak hotel with plunge pool rooms, cold air conditioning, and quick access to the beach.
The verdict
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Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak provides a relaxed stay steps from the beach with plunge pool room options and rooftop dining at Moonlight Kitchen and Bar. Reviewers praise the effective air conditioning, smooth king beds, and large rain showers. However, guests report frustrations with weak hair dryers, broken lifts, and difficulties securing late check-out. 1713102
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What travelers noticed
- Air conditioning controls go all the way down to 16, keeping the rooms very cold and crisp. 1615
- King beds and immaculately clean bedding offer great sleep quality in noise and light-proof rooms. 10516
- Bathrooms are clean and well-divided with clean bathtubs and huge rain showers. 81715
- The location puts guests right near Seminyak Beach with easy access to metered taxis, motorcycle riders, and eateries. 121817
The catch
Who it's for
- — Guests wanting cold rooms and plunge pool access
- — Travelers prioritizing comfortable king beds
- — Visitors who want to be steps from Seminyak Beach
Skip it if
- — Anyone needing a powerful in-room hair dryer
- — Loyalty members expecting effortless late check-out perks
Seen on camera
24 moments · 4 videos · Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak
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“Good sized restaurant there.”
youtube.com30:11“Oh, it's a smooth bed. I love it. I think it's a very cool king size, right?”
youtube.com2:25“well toilet is good good enough not so big okay”
youtube.com1:27“I'll show you guys that very soon. It does have a huge king bed. Really nice king bed. I love it. Really cool.”
youtube.com2:26“So there is a working desk over in the corner here with lots of power including ethernet and heaps of international powe…”
youtube.com2:57“Now, firstly, cool part is that every single room when you book here at the Grand Seminyak, it's going to include breakf…”
youtube.com35:37“Okay, so as soon as we step foot inside the la la Look at that. You have a view straight down into the swimming pool dow…”
youtube.com0:16“So, we have some doors in the base there for cabinets. Just coming back up to the top, we have a nice immaculately clean…”
youtube.com9:44“So, we have my mango juice here. Yeah, that's good. Nice and refreshing. Very thick mango juice.”
youtube.com21:40“Coming out of here, you come down the hallway. You're then going to have the bathroom. The bathroom is beautiful. Look a…”
youtube.com4:33“So guys, this is all available here at Moonlight Kitchen and Bar. It's going to be at the rooftop of the Grand Seminyak…”
youtube.com26:55“So, just on this side, we have like a big log acting as a table. Very nice, that actually.”
youtube.com8:49“And then oh la la, look at that. You have a view straight down into the swimming pool down below there. Very nice.”
youtube.com11:50“Yeah, so the omelet's got quite a nice taste inside. It's got pepper inside it as well. Yellow pepper I've just tasted.…”
youtube.com22:36“Oh, all fruit is usually very good in Bali. So so fresh. Papaya. And I have the watermelon. Yeah, that's good.”
youtube.com24:59“Enjoyed the buffet breakfast provided.”
youtube.com30:13“And then check out the bath. The bath is huge. Huge bath inside, another jacuzzi outside. Wow, that's so cool. Big big b…”
youtube.com5:00“Come on to outside, guys, and look at this incredible view from my balcony. Wow. This is the beauty of having an ocean v…”
youtube.com6:34“I quite like this garden room because it's very quiet. The soundproof is amazing.”
youtube.com14:25“And then the shower is a beast. Check out the shower. This is a rain shower you're going to get. It is huge. Standard sh…”
youtube.com5:12“And the TV's a smart TV as well. It does everything.”
youtube.com5:50“Begin your day with an unforgettable breakfast spread. It's a very good breakfast. Think steak and eggs for breakfast, g…”
youtube.com11:37“So, you can come here all night and get food and drinks and enjoy the amazing sunset you can see over here. We've got th…”
youtube.com16:40“Soft shell crab, which honestly, guys, I've never seen so much crab in one dish. Look at this. This is meant to be a bab…”
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How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97Food
92- “For a magical evening, the rooftop sunset lounge, MoonLite Kitchen & Bar, steals the show. Dining here is a delight, with a fresh seafood focus, it's the perfect spot to have a delicious dinner and sip on sunset cocktails while taking in breathtaking panoramic views.” 2
- “Now, firstly, cool part is that every single room when you book here at the Grand Seminyak, it's going to include breakfast, which is very exciting because they have a great breakfast menu.” 1735:37
Location
97Noise
87Room
96- “We are beachside right here at Seminyak Beach. And the hotel is literally on the doorstep. You can walk out of your room, you can come down here to the Ocean Grand Beach, straight out onto the beach, and you can swim straight to the ocean. It's so simple and easy.” 1728:05
- “Come on to outside, guys, and look at this incredible view from my balcony. Wow. This is the beauty of having an ocean view room.” 176:34
Service
97- “This is very much a Bali 5-star property when it comes to staff, and their service is out of this world. Everyone at this resort wants you to have an amazing time in Bali.” 10
- “So guys, this is all available here at Moonlight Kitchen and Bar. It's going to be at the rooftop of the Grand Seminyak Lifestyle Boutique Bali Resort. It's in a beautiful place, beautiful view, an incredible team. Everything is amazing here.” 1726:55
Bed & Sleep
95Value
95- “If you are staying here, breakfast is included in the room rate. So, you can also enjoy an amazing breakfast, which you'll see later in the video. They do like an ala carte as well as like a semi-buffet. It's very, very nice.” 17
- “Seminyak has become famously pricey over the years, and you're not going to find too many hostel-level properties here; however, this 5-star family resort is incredible value for money for this location.” 10
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 12 points above the modest median of 84, across 612 hotels in the same bracket. In Bali it sits 2 points above the local median of 94.
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 84
- Index median
- 88
Based on 612 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “Over here is going to be your royal throne. The royal throne does feature a very nice area, a huge royal throne area, and a double barrel there with a handheld bidet that is very strong, a lot of pressure.” 17
- “well toilet is good good enough not so big okay” On camera141:27
- “The classic bathroom has a great tub; other rooms have a "rain-shower experience" option.” 12
- “The bathroom was equipped with a separate tub and a soothing rain shower.” 2
- “And then the shower is a beast. Check out the shower. This is a rain shower you're going to get. It is huge. Standard shower head there as well.” On camera175:12
- “The bathroom is also really clean and well-divided, with all the amenities you need.” 15
- “Oh, let me check the tower. Let me see whether the tower is clean or not. Okay, everything is clean. Even those at the bathtub is very clean. Lovely.” On camera165:07
- “So, there's a wash basin and just on the opposite side, we have a glass divide between the wash basin and we have a good size walk-in shower.” On camera510:53
- “Coming out of here, you come down the hallway. You're then going to have the bathroom. The bathroom is beautiful. Look at this. Double vanity, two vanities, huge mirror.” On camera174:33
- “Very good service and value for money” 18
- “Highly recommend this place, very happy with the service and facilities they have to offer, suitable for everybody, very good value for money” 18
- “In hindsight you get what you pay for. I'd guess most rooms are $130AUD a night so it reflects that value well.” 7
- “Tried both pool access and plunge pool rooms. Both are good, but the plunge pool is worth it, especially when the hotel is busy.” 9
- “I like the haven hotel in seminyak - cheap and ive always found it nice! They run a shuttle bus every 20-30 mins to the beach too” 4
- “Horison is good. 5 min walk to beach. Cheap but great service. Def recommend.” 4
- “Seminyak has become famously pricey over the years, and you're not going to find too many hostel-level properties here; however, this 5-star family resort is incredible value for money for this location.” 10
- “Horison is good. 5 min walk to beach. Cheap but great service.” 4
- “I like the haven hotel in seminyak - cheap and ive always found it nice!” 4
- “If you are staying here, breakfast is included in the room rate. So, you can also enjoy an amazing breakfast, which you'll see later in the video. They do like an ala carte as well as like a semi-buffet. It's very, very nice.” 17
- “I can recommend the villa complex we stayed at if you want, we booked directly through them and got a great deal.” 20
- “Desamuda village is unreal, we stayed there for our honeymoon and ends up being pretty cheap with a good deal.” 4
- “Uluwatu sounds good the hotel owened by louis vuitton but price is friendly :) is located entrance of Uluwatu.” 20
- “Breakfast refills can be slow, especially for things like bacon and pancakes.” 9
- “Good sized restaurant there.” On camera530:11
- “Breakfast has a good spread with plenty of options.” 9
- “The onsite bars and restaurants are decent 5-star fare, and you will enjoy the breakfast. However, we can't imagine anyone coming here just for the food, either.” 10
- “Wow. This is one of the dessert options. This here is the strawberry crepe. It's toasted almond, strawberry jam, pastry cream and fresh passion fruit. Looks amazing.” 17
- “Now, firstly, cool part is that every single room when you book here at the Grand Seminyak, it's going to include breakfast, which is very exciting because they have a great breakfast menu.” On camera1735:37
- “For my eight nights, the lifts never worked. We also gave up on breakfast as it was just a poor offer, I'd really advise the team to eat elsewhere to get inspiration of how you could improve.” 7
- “Oh you are not party person but Kuta's Poppies is very cute hotel and nice breakfast and lovely pool and has long established restaurant next door” 20
- “Oh, yeah. That's our chicken parmy there, guys. Oh, very hot. Mhm. The ham is very smokey. You actually see on the plate how smokey that ham is. Wow. Mhm. It's good. And chippies? Cheers. Wow. A meal fit for a king.” 17
- “Enjoyed the buffet breakfast provided.” On camera530:13
- “So, very cool, full extensive menu here for the breakfast is ala carte offering and you can order as much as you want.” On camera1737:16
- “Now the first Grand Mercure hotel has launched in Bali, giving you another reason to escape to the Island of the Gods. Best yet, it's just a stone's throw from Double Six Beach and near all the chic and eclectic boutiques, quirky cafés, contemporary galleries, hip bars and stylish restaurants.” 8
- “If you've missed earlier in the video, you would also see they've had the dinner here, which is really, really nice. They've got amazing dishes.” On camera1737:51
- “For a magical evening, the rooftop sunset lounge, MoonLite Kitchen & Bar, steals the show. Dining here is a delight, with a fresh seafood focus, it's the perfect spot to have a delicious dinner and sip on sunset cocktails while taking in breathtaking panoramic views.” 2
- “Begin your day with an unforgettable breakfast spread. It's a very good breakfast. Think steak and eggs for breakfast, guys.” On camera1711:37
- “For dinner, I enjoy a crab and mango entree, barramundi woku main and a passionfruit-mango kulfi dessert. All on-song.” 12
- “Breakfast is a standout: from bagels to bulgogi, omelettes to kimchi or cornflakes, no one gets out of here hungry.” 12
- “So, you can come here all night and get food and drinks and enjoy the amazing sunset you can see over here. We've got the Seminyak Beach, which is looking absolutely beautiful.” On camera1716:40
- “The single restaurant, 180-seat Batur overlooks the pool (with swim-up bar) and serves an impressive range of cuisines from Balinese and Indonesian to Korean, Chinese and Western.” 12
- “So your main courses everything from like a roast duck curry. You also got massaman. Nice dishes there for the lunch which is very good.” 17
- “Experience a culinary adventure like never before at Moonlight Kitchen and Bar. You're going to see that very soon. I love that restaurant.” On camera1711:10
- “So here's the breakfast. I surprisingly I think that the breakfast is very good.” On camera1613:55
- “Oh, it's a smooth bed. I love it. I think it's a very cool king size, right?” On camera162:25
- “I'll show you guys that very soon. It does have a huge king bed. Really nice king bed. I love it. Really cool.” On camera172:26
- “They do fix things pretty quickly, though, if an issue is flagged. We were really impressed with the quality of our sleep at Grand Mercure Bali. The rooms are noise and light-proof, and there's no doubt that the beds are first-rate.” 10
- “The bed. Okay. I have a very good sleep quality. Like every morning I try to it's very hard to drag myself up to get up.” On camera1615:11
- “Beautiful material headboard behind the bed. Just zooming back down to the bed. Immaculately clean bedding.” On camera55:40
- “Location is excellent. Easy to walk around Legian and even towards Seminyak.” 9
- “Another positive is the location which is well served by local restaurants and bars.” 7
- “Seminyak is a popular location because there's so much to see and do nearby. It's a very safe area, and there are plenty of bars, restaurants, shops, etc. within walking distance.” 10
- “And as I stated at the beginning, this has a very premium location here in the Seminyak area and very close proximity to the major tourist street of Jalan Camplung Tanduk and also the street of Jalan Kayu.” On camera530:15
- “Vouching for Kamaniiya. Nice clean hotel located on a good street with a lot of restaurants, convenience stores, etc. nearby.” 4
- “Getting around is easy: within 30 seconds of wherever you stand, a metered taxi or motorcycle rider awaits you. This very well-priced and well-located resort is unpretentious and fun.” 12
- “Located just minutes from Bali's Double Six Beach, Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak revels in a prime, central location while also enjoying close proximity to the popular entertainment attractions and shopping outlets of both Legian and Seminyak.” 13
- “Avoid Viva Dash, it has a very good location but incredibly noisy at night + not very clean.” 4
- “Sleek bathrooms come with a rain shower and separate bathtub, while every Deluxe Room and Junior Suite features a balcony with tropical garden views.” 8
- “The room has a big balcony and the view of the pool from the room balcony is really nice.” 15
- “Come on to outside, guys, and look at this incredible view from my balcony. Wow. This is the beauty of having an ocean view room.” On camera176:34
- “My suite featured a lovely balcony with a day bed and jacuzzi.” 2
- “so this time we check our room here at the Grand Mercure so 348 is our room number Sal Dear Mr Baron welcome to Grand Mercure Valley Sak yes thank you okay well not so big good enough comfortable for two people at least” 14
- “The deluxe room is about 37.5 square meters, so it is quite spacious for two adults, but if you want a slightly larger room, you can stay in a suite.” 15
- “In most hotel rooms, there's nowhere to lie down except the bed, so it was very convenient to have a separate sofa to lie down, use my phone and relax.” 15
- “A standout feature was the expansive walk-in dressing room, offering lots of space and my little luggage almost felt a bit lost in it.” 2
- “So there is a working desk over in the corner here with lots of power including ethernet and heaps of international power points there, USB as well as HDMI if you want to connect up to the TV and a little desk lamp. Very nice.” On camera172:57
- “We are beachside right here at Seminyak Beach. And the hotel is literally on the doorstep. You can walk out of your room, you can come down here to the Ocean Grand Beach, straight out onto the beach, and you can swim straight to the ocean. It's so simple and easy.” On camera1728:05
- “So, we have a stool sitting in the base there. It's a wooden desk. Beautiful decorative lamp there. Very, very nice, the lamp.” On camera58:05
- “So, we have my mango juice here. Yeah, that's good. Nice and refreshing. Very thick mango juice.” On camera521:40
- “So, we have some doors in the base there for cabinets. Just coming back up to the top, we have a nice immaculately clean wash basin.” On camera59:44
- “The hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, the AC worked great, housekeeping cleaned the room well and the location was great.” 7
- “Check-in and check-out here are both perfectly acceptable. You may have to wait a little if a big group turns up, otherwise you will soon be in your rooms after arrival.” 10
- “We thought that the cleaning staff did an excellent job of keeping things neat and tidy, and that, mostly, we couldn't find anything they'd missed.” 10
- “So, just on this side, we have like a big log acting as a table. Very nice, that actually.” On camera58:49
- “Yeah, so the omelet's got quite a nice taste inside. It's got pepper inside it as well. Yellow pepper I've just tasted. It's very nice.” On camera522:36
- “The daily turndown service added a touch of luxury, ensuring a cozy and inviting ambiance each evening.” 2
- “This is very much a Bali 5-star property when it comes to staff, and their service is out of this world. Everyone at this resort wants you to have an amazing time in Bali.” 10
- “However, there's no doubt that this is an older resort, and the maintenance team has its work cut out to keep ahead of the curve. They do fix things pretty quickly, though, if an issue is flagged.” 10
- “It's very nice. Just have some of these noodles. Oh, that's nice. Very nice. Yeah, that's very very good.” On camera522:44
- “Staff are amazing. Genuinely warm and welcoming, which made a big difference.” 9
- “The only unpalatable taste comes when my waiter needs me to rate their performance on a survey - "high, please?" Their service had been flawless but imposing these competitive evaluations on employees - and guests - is demeaning.” 12
- “I had just checked out of my previous hotel and arrived a little early for check-in time, but they were kind enough to check me in.” 15
- “The bathrooms are good, though not the best we've ever seen. You will find them big enough, and the provided toiletries are OK. The towels were a little on the small side but not inadequate either.” 10
- “Horison is good. 5 min walk to beach. Cheap but great service.” 4
- “I like the haven hotel in seminyak - cheap and ive always found it nice! They run a shuttle bus every 20-30 mins to the beach too” 4
- “So, you can get everything from pancakes to strawberry crepes. They also got a banana wrap, which is really nice. Comes with some ice cream on the side and apple also the apple French toast, which is amazing.” On camera1736:59
- “The finishing of the rooms aren't professional.” 7
- “All right, we have nice, fantastic views. Thank you for watching.” On camera66:01
- “Good value, great location, and really friendly staff. Would stay again.” 9
- “Horison is good. 5 min walk to beach. Cheap but great service. Def recommend.” 4
- “So guys, this is all available here at Moonlight Kitchen and Bar. It's going to be at the rooftop of the Grand Seminyak Lifestyle Boutique Bali Resort. It's in a beautiful place, beautiful view, an incredible team. Everything is amazing here.” On camera1726:55
- “Check-in is straightforward: the normal protocols, helpful suggestions (pools, gym, restaurant) and a stroll to my room with suitcase soon delivered.” 12
- “Traveling solo, I was warmly welcomed by the staff who offered me a drink. I had the pleasure of relaxing in one of the spacious sofa chairs near the reception, enjoying the refreshing ocean breeze blowing from the Indian Ocean.” 2
- “Now, this one is actually my favorite. It is the satay Angus beef satay macadamia. And you can put some lemon on it as well, but I won't be. And let's try. The meat's beautiful. So nice. So juicy. It's amazing.” 17
- “with the view of the swimming pool while having breakfast W good service here in Grand Mercure thank you Amna” On camera144:28
- “The staff and team do care and their service is attentive and thoughtful.” 7
- “I quite like this garden room because it's very quiet. The soundproof is amazing.” On camera1614:25
- “A bit far from the beach and main Seminyak street but I liked the quiet.” 4
- “There's also live music on certain nights of the week with a band that's set up. It can get a bit loud when staying in a suite facing the ocean, but they stop around 10 pm so it's not bad and overall I felt like there was no other noise from nearby bars or venues that disturbed my sleep.” 2
- “Avoid Viva Dash, it has a very good location but incredibly noisy at night + not very clean.” 4
- “Cons: Breakfast refills can be slow, especially for things like bacon and pancakes. It can get noisy at times. Not a dealbreaker for everyone, but I needed earplugs some nights or just ran the AC fan for white noise.” 9
- “It has excellent amenities and a wonderful view over the Seminyak Beach area. You're also nicely positioned to go and explore the island if you want to, from here.” 10
What we still don't know
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- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 13 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 12Bargain resort has everything you need in a Bali breaksmh.com.auReview site2026-06-09Current8 quotes used
“The classic bathroom has a great tub; other rooms have a "rain-shower experience" option.”
Read originalsmh.com.au - 9Mercure Bali Legian review : r/HotelsAsiareddit.comForum thread2026-04-18Current7 quotes used
“Breakfast refills can be slow, especially for things like bacon and pancakes.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10Grand Mercure Bali Review, Seminyak, Bali - Best Resorts Balibestresortsbali.comReview site2026-02-25Current10 quotes used
“The onsite bars and restaurants are decent 5-star fare, and you will enjoy the breakfast. However, we can't imagine anyone coming here just for the food, either.”
Read originalbestresortsbali.com - 4Seminyak hotel : r/balireddit.comForum thread2025-01-27Ageing14 quotes used
“I like the haven hotel in seminyak - cheap and ive always found it nice! They run a shuttle bus every 20-30 mins to the beach too”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Grand Seminyak: Review of Bali's Popular Beachfront ...breathingtravel.comReview site2024-01-23Ageing9 quotes used
“The spacious rooms are fitted with contemporary Balinese design and offer a range of settings to cater to couples, families and solo travelers.”
Read originalbreathingtravel.com - 7Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak : r/balireddit.comForum thread2024-01-06Ageing11 quotes used
“In hindsight you get what you pay for. I'd guess most rooms are $130AUD a night so it reflects that value well.”
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