Tara Basro

Desa Potato Head

  • Where:
  • Why:Long overdue vacay
  • When:Supposed to be "sunny season" if it weren't for climate change
  • Who:Me and my partner in crime

"Once you’re in Potato Head you wouldn’t want to leave"

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Desa Potato Head Enjoying Jamu a delicious Indonesian herbal drink

Enjoying Jamu a delicious Indonesian herbal drink

Desa Potato Head Beautiful material choices. This is the entrance to our suite

Beautiful material choices. This is the entrance to our suite

Desa Potato Head An installation displayed in the lobby, the piece is a collab between Balinese master weaver/artist Pak Gus Ari, and Contemporary French-Javanese artist Ines Katamso. The artists explore regeneration as a theme, pulling influences from the story of the three Naga (dragons)

An installation displayed in the lobby, the piece is a collab between Balinese master weaver/artist Pak Gus Ari, and Contemporary French-Javanese artist Ines Katamso. The artists explore regeneration as a theme, pulling influences from the story of the three Naga (dragons)

Desa Potato Head Yep that's it! THE BED

Yep that's it! THE BED

Desa Potato Head Tried making my own in-room cocktail

Tried making my own in-room cocktail

Desa Potato Head I am most drawn to the pattern of the terrazzo and choice of color

I am most drawn to the pattern of the terrazzo and choice of color

Desa Potato Head Handwoven and naturally dyed upholstery dotted across our suite

Handwoven and naturally dyed upholstery dotted across our suite

Desa Potato Head A green pocket inside the room divides the dining area and the closet

A green pocket inside the room divides the dining area and the closet

Desa Potato Head Your adventure kit made of all-natural products and smells amazing

Your adventure kit made of all-natural products and smells amazing

Desa Potato Head This is where we had our delicious breakfast

This is where we had our delicious breakfast

Desa Potato Head The famous Potato Head cookie!

The famous Potato Head cookie!

Desa Potato Head This place is so tasteful, everything looks like a work of art

This place is so tasteful, everything looks like a work of art

Highs & Lows

  • BEST BED! Haven’t slept this well in a long time!

  • All the products used are natural and contained in refillable vessels, which is very important and thoughtful

  • Everywhere we go, smells amazing

  • The staff is knowledgeable, and the service is on point. Everyone we interacted with made us feel at home

  • The Potato Head draws into many aspects of Balinese culture but reimagines it with a contemporary twist adding sophistication to the Desa. The furniture is by Faye Toogood

  • The Potato Head offers endless and various things to do and attracts so many inspiring people too

  • In-room dining could have more varieties

  • From our suite, you can hear music from the beach club next door

The Barometer

  • Design
  • Location
  • Future Forward
  • Night's Sleep
  • Service
  • Amenities
  • Takeable Treats
  • Refer a Friend
  • Overall Value
  • Life Changing
Total: 49/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Lifestyle hotel and rural retreat

  • Vibe

    Salty Hair, lounging in the hammock overlooking the sea, breathtaking sunset

  • Location

    Oceanfront on the island of Seminyak

  • Rooms

    168 guestrooms

  • Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience

    Few days before the arrival we received a confirmation email for the booking

  • Future Forward

    Zero waste, plastic free, they even have their own R&D workshop, sweet potato lab where you can see how they process their waste for upcycling

  • Music

    House, disco, eclectic, space funk

  • Year Opened

    2020

  • Designed By

    OMA partook in an immersive design workshop for two weeks with Jakarta-based architect Andra Matin

  • Health & Wellness

    The Potato Head offers yoga, meditation, group workout, and an extensive gym. You can relax and decompress in the spa or do your breath-work, and ice bath dips near the pool, and the sound healing sessions were delicious

  • Food

    Fresh and local, zero waste they use every single thing! Making broth from waste, even teas from seeds

  • Bar, Events & Nightlife

    Many events are going on, from art performances, installations, and local and international DJs, to concerts. Sunset Park is the rooftop bar that is best for cocktails and good convos while, of course, enjoying the sunsets

  • Minibar & Retail

    The Potato Head take its minibar very seriously; each suite has its own ice well, custom cocktail tools, house-infused spirits, natural syrups, aromatic bitters, and a cocktail recipe book from award-winning mixologist Dre Masso

  • Accessibility

    Accessible parking and rooms

  • Pet Friendly

    The Desa is dog-friendly but not at Sunset Park and Studios, and they must always remain on a lead. Legally recognized service animals have access across the Desa

  • Children

    Yes!

  • Price

    It is one of the best places to be in Bali, so it's an excellent value to trade for a unique and memorable experience

  • Tel.

    +62 361 4737979

  • Website

    Visit website

Desa Potato Head

Desa Potato Head

Desa Potato Head, Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan Kelod, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

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Tanaman

Desa Potato Head, Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan Kelod, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

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Desa Potato Head, Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan Kelod, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

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