Potato Head
Potato Head Beach Club is possibly one of the most iconic beach clubs in Bali, which is attributed to the relaxed and super-casual ambience at Potato Head and the stunning Indian Ocean views. A design featuring thousands of reclaimed antique shutters and windows is what strikes us the most about Potato Head's building, showing they cared about sustainability even before it became a trend.
The establishment of Potato Head is what makes this more than just a beach club for witnessing the sunset or attending a music/party event. Potato Head is an ecosystem consisting of: Potato Head Studios, a hotel that has been awarded as one of The World's 50 Best Hotels in 2023; several restaurants and bars; an amphitheatre, a wellness centre, and an art gallery, all in one place.
Although Potato Head has no dress code, this doesn’t mean you cannot dress up to the nines! We also learned that it’s one of the selected few places where pets are allowed. These minuscule details add to the reasons why this beach club in Seminyak is always full of people and has always been the benchmark of beach clubs in Bali.
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All You Need to Know Before Coming to Potato Head Beach Club, Bali
There is no better place to enjoy an infinity pool, sunset bar, and party in Bali than Potato Head Beach Club. So, here are a few things you need to keep in your pocket before immersing yourself in this fun world.
The Fees at Potato Head Beach Club
The best thing about the entrance fee at Potato Head Beach Club is that it's free if you arrive before 4:30 PM!
💸 Entrance Fee: Free (before 4:30 PM)
💸 Entrance Fee: 180K (4:30 ‒ 7 PM), including one drink of your choice
💸 Entrance Fee for Special Events: 250K, including one drink of your choice
💸 Lounge and Chair Seating: 500K (for 2 guests) and 1,000K (for 5 guests)
The Reservation
Many of the options at Potato Head Beach Club are on a first-come, first-served basis, including lounge and chair seating. But if you would like to secure seating in advance, you can choose one of the four daybeds or mattresses by the pool or the grass.
The Parking Space
The parking spaces at Potato Head Beach Club are quite significant as the destination not only hosts the beach club but also hotels and restaurants. So, you probably don't need to worry about not finding a parking spot here.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Potato Head Beach Club depends on whether you want to watch the sunset or simply relax. If you want to secure seating for the best sunset experience, we highly suggest that you come for after-lunch hours, as it gets busier approaching sunset. But if you want to relax, you can visit during the day for the most pleasant experience at Potato Head Beach Club.
Our Experience at Potato Head Beach Club, Bali
As one of the pioneers of the beach clubs in Seminyak and Bali, we knew in advance that our experience at Potato Head Beach Club would be one to capture for your benefit. Although it wasn't our first visit, Potato Head Beach Club maintained our expectations and gave us a similar great service as before.
Facilities at Potato Head Beach Club, Bali
Potato Head Beach Club, Bali may only have one outdoor swimming pool, but the infinity pool was never packed with people when we were there. Most people chose to sit on their daybeds or went to swim on the beach.
As we mentioned earlier, there is also the Potato Head Studio. If you wish to stay inside the Desa Potato Head ecosystem, we've heard many great things about being there. It is also home to some of the best restaurants in Bali, with six dining options: Kaum Restaurant, Dome Restaurant, Tanaman Restaurant, Beachfront Restaurant, Pizza Garden, and Ijen Restaurant.
If you're looking for a bar to drink at, Desa Potato Head has Akademi, which is an open-air cocktail bar, and Sunset Park, a rooftop bar facing the glorious Indian Ocean.
Music and Vibe
Daily, the resident DJs at Potato Head Beach Club are ready to turn up the heat by bringing down the house with selections of Balearic beats, disco, and house music for you to dance along to.
Food and Drinks Bars at Potato Head Beach Club, Bali
If there is one thing we wish we could have done during our visit to Potato Head Beach Club, it is try all the restaurants there. Alas, we only got to try the menus from Ijen and Pizza Garden, but we will definitely return for the others!
Our Recommendations from the Menu
Here are some recommendations for you and the ones that we enjoyed the most at Potato Head Beach Club.
🍽 Prawns (IDR 235K)
The best thing about Ijen is that all the seafood is fresh and without any complicated seasoning, so the prawns with shellfish mayonnaise and citrus are all that you need.
🍽 Oysters (IDR 175K for 6 pcs)
Ginger, vinegar, and tamari are the perfect blend to accompany the fresh oysters at Potato Head Beach Club.
🍽 Pepperoni Pizza (IDR 165K)
With only Balinese beef pepperoni, homemade tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella, this was one of the most delicious pizzas we've ever had!
Our Recommendations from the Bar
The cocktails at Potato Head Beach are certainly to be reckoned with, and we finally understand why!
🍸 Kookaburra (IDR 145K)
Lemongrass gin and syrup mixed with fresh mint and citrus result in this extremely fresh drink for the hottest day in Bali.
🍸 Barong Zombie (IDR 145K)
Pineapple arak with island spiced rum, cane juice, tangerine, and jackfruit made us understand why this is one of Potato Head Beach Club's signature cocktails.
🍸Flores Margarita (IDR 135K)
Pink lovers, gather up! The combination of tequila, rosella arak and syrup, pink citrus, and citrus juice combine to create this pink drink, perfect for sunset cocktails in Bali.
Events | Parties | Discounts at Potato Head Beach Club, Bali
Party Never Ends | Party Schedule
As a spot for partying in Seminyak, Potato Head Beach Club has daily DJ performances to help you get in the party mood. The events at Potato Head also occur throughout the year, and they always announce them on their Instagram and their official website.
Events for Families
Who says that beach clubs can't be part of family activities in Seminyak? Potato Head makes sure that everyone in the family is included. The grass area is perfect for kids to run and play in, while the shallow splash pool will be perfect for them to play in the water.
Discount | Special Offers
Currently, Potato Head Beach Club doesn't have any promos or special offers for any of its programs. We will keep you updated should they have any in the future!
What We Like and What We Don't Like About Potato Head Beach Club, Bali
There is a good reason why Potato Head Beach Club remains popular even when new beach clubs are popping up across Bali. But we also found a few aspects that made our overall experience a bit less spectacular.
What We Like
The options for dining are remarkable. We really love the concept of having different restaurants for different purposes, as we can have Indonesian food at Kaum and enjoy the seafood at Ijen. Those at Potato Head are some of the most exquisite!
The pets policy. Though we didn't see any pets when we were there, knowing that they allow pets to go inside the beach club is something we definitely appreciate.
The kids' splash pool is thoughtful! In a place where kids are often overlooked, having a kids' pool is another reason why this Seminyak Beach Club remains popular.
The design and the location are breathtaking. The reclaimed shutters and windows and the overall design of Potato Head are full of characters, and everything is thoroughly curated.
Desa Potato Head should be the standard everywhere in Bali. With the hotel, restaurants, bars, and beach club, we hope that this kind of ecosystem can be applied to most Bali beach clubs.
What We Don't Like
The open area means there is no dedicated space for smokers. It was hard to ignore the smoke after a while since many people were smoking, and this was the first thing that we didn't like about Potato Head Beach Club.
The service could have been better. There were a few instances where they repeated the same information, as if we didn't hear it the first time around. Maybe this was because the place was packed, but the service could have been better.
Though it is advertised that walk-ins are welcome, in reality, you still have to book in advance to get a seat. We witnessed some people feeling disappointed as they couldn't get a seat because the place was full, so we advise for you to book in advance.
Potato Head Beach Club, Bali Location + Opening Hours
Opening Hours
Monday: 9 AM ‒ 12 AM
Tuesday: 9 AM ‒ 12 AM
Wednesday: 9 AM ‒ 12 AM
Thursday: 9 AM ‒ 12 AM
Friday: 9 AM ‒ 2 AM
Saturday: 9 AM ‒ 2 AM
Sunday: 9 AM ‒ 12 AM
Expert Opinion about Potato Head Beach Club, Bali
An ecosystem like Desa Potato Head is exactly what differentiates Potato Head Beach Club from other beach clubs in Bali. This is more than just a where to dance or party in Bali place, even though we couldn't help but bop along to the beat played by the resident DJ.
Although we weren't overly impressed by the service (and we clearly weren't the only ones agreeing on this issue) and the smokes can be annoying, we still highly recommend Potato Head Beach Club to visit if you happen to be in the Seminyak area. Our advice is to book in advance to secure a seat or arrive during the day to avoid the crowd.
Even after a decade, Potato Head Beach Club has remained a pioneer in the beach club scene in Bali and is among visitors' key things to do in Seminyak. Its commitment to sustainability and consistent delivery of quality are the real foundations of Potato Head Beach Club, which maintains its status as one of the best beach clubs in Bali.
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