CANGGU RECOMMENDATIONS
Welcome to THE WĀVE BALI villas!
We compiled a list of places to make your 'everyday life’ with us in Canggu as easy and enjoyable as possible – from where to get great coffee just a few footsteps from our villa, how to find a supermarket, where to get cash, etc.
“GoJek” (it's like Uber) – the MUST-HAVE app while in Bali! Download the app and the island will be at your fingertips for transport & restaurant deliveries to your doorstep. Besides car rides, you can opt for a scooter pick-up in the app for a quicker commute, especially in heavy traffic. We recommend selecting 'GoRide Comfort' for a more spacious scooter experience.
Getting a local sim-card, the easiest place to get it is directly at the airport upon arrival. Best provider:"Telkomsel" (red white logo) as they provide the best network.
Scooter: Bali is known for its scooter environment. While you can rely on personal drivers and GoJek taxis, we highly recommend renting your own scooter to fully experience the island in a personalized way. If you need help with renting a scooter our staff will be happy to organize it for you.
BEACH-/POOL-CLUBS
• “La Brisa” – down the road towards the beach (weekends with parties, Market every Sunday), 4 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “The Lawn Canggu” – 4 min. by scooter — Google maps -- booking
• “Mari Beach Club”, Seminyak – 15 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Lima Bay”, no min. spend for any daybeds, 3 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Valle Bali”, 3 min. by scooter, no min. spend on weekdays — Google maps
• “Le Bajo”, rice-field pool club – 8 min. by scooter — Google maps WhatsApp
• “Warung Pantai Seseh”, experience Canggu like 10 years ago, local beach club in front of the sea, relaxed vibes & great tuna! – 12 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Como”, Echo Beach, sea-front – large daybed 1,5 m min. spend — Google maps
• ”Beach House", Echo Beach, sea-front – 4 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Potato Head Beach Club”, Seminyak – 15 min. scooter/car ride — Google Maps
• “Luna Beach Club”, Nyanyi – 15 min. scooter/car ride — Google Maps
• “Waterbom”, Kuta – Bali's largest water park — Google Maps
• “Palmilla Beach Club”, Uluwatu – 1,5 hr drive (only walk-in:, min. spend of 2,7 mil./ double bed) — Google Maps
• “El Kabron”, Uluwatu – 1,5 hr drive (an option for your last day w/ late flights) — Google maps
• “Savaya” – Bali's most famous beach- & night-club (WhatsApp us for free guest list) — Google Maps
RESTAURANTS/CAFES/BARS
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• “Copenhagen” (arrive early to avoid queue) – 2 min. walk — Google maps
• “Rise & Shine” – 2 min. walk — Google maps
• “Mimpi” – 'artist' breakfast/lunch in the rice fields behind our villas (3 min. walk) — Google maps
• “Crate Café” – buzzy insta place (4 min. walk from the villa or 1 min. by scooter) — Google maps
• “Alchemy Canggu” – hip vegan (4 min. walk from the villa or 1 min. by scooter) — Google maps
• “Artista Cucina” – 2 min. walk — Google maps
• “Two Face” – 3 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Touché” – BoHo breakfast/lunch smoothie place — Google maps
• “Cafe Couch” – cozy, great breakfast, yummy Hummus platter — Google maps
• “Zai Café” – tip: "Big Breakfast Zai" — Google maps
• “The Avocado Factory” – 3 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Doppio Cafe” – breakfast or lunch (5 min.) — Google maps
• “Times Beach Warung” – breakfast on the beach, arrive early! — Google maps
• “7 am Bakers” – new large breakfast restaurant in Pererenan — Google maps
• “Sensorium” – Asian fusion breakfast — Google maps
• “Motion Cafe Pererenan” – Fitness Cafe (4 min.) — Google maps
• “The Secret Spot Canggu” – Vegan breakfast or lunch (2 min.) — Google maps
• “Milu by Nook” – rice-field restaurant (6 min. by scooter) — Google maps
• “Sand Bar” – casual daytime beach spot for a coconut to watch surfers (at Batu Bolong Beach) — Google maps
• “Natari Cafe Seseh” – French breakfast, new & located in a very tranquil green area — Google maps
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• “Seoul Soul” – spicy Korean food, good portions (1 min. walk) — Google maps
• “Muda By/Suka” – fancy dinner with lively vibes, 3 min. by scooter — Google maps
• "Santanera" - lively Spanish restaurant, 3 min. by scooter — Google maps
• "Ding Ding Hot Pot" - ask for a table with beautiful rice field view — Google maps
• “Hippie Fish Pererenan" – amazing sea-front restaurant! — Google maps
• “Sushi Ji" – sushi with sunset ocean views — Google maps
• “Ensō" – great sushi in walking distance — Google maps
• "Ina Ré" – fine dining Mediterranean & Latin Inspired fine dining — Google maps
• “Kong” – fine dining with very good service (10 min. drive) — Google maps
• “Jade” – fine dining with very good service (10 min. drive) — Google maps
• "Shun" – fine dining deluxe (Tamora Gallery), Michellin star cuisine, live cooking for very limited amount of guests, Kyoto-style preparation, needs to be booked in advance Google maps
• "Yuki" – fancy Sushi dinner (Echo Beach) — Google maps
• "Lulu" – French dinner restaurant & bar (4 min. drive) — Google maps
• "Smoke" – BBQ restaurant with lush garden (3 min. drive) — Google maps
• "Numero Quattro Echo beach" – Elevated Italian restaurant — Google maps
• “La Baracca Bali” – Italian style pizza (2 min. drive) — Google maps
• “Pizza Fabbrica” – Italian style thin pizza (2 min. drive) — Google maps
• “Shelter” – Wood fired Middle Eeastern & Mediterranean — Google maps
• “Skool Kitchen” – Modern cuisine with ocean vibes — Google maps
• “Moana Fish Eatery” – Fish restaurant — Google maps
• “Oh My Thai” – casual Thai food (2 min.) — Google maps
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• “The Shady Pig” – cocktail bar (DM password for the hidden door here to get in!) — Google maps
• “Cloak And Dagger” – hidden cocktail bar (entrance through the small restaurant on the ground up the stairs) it's a bit tricky to find ;-) — Google maps
• “Segno Bali” – elevated cocktail bar — Google maps
• “Bar Vera” – Bistro and Wine Bar — Google maps
• “The Shady Fox” – cocktail bar, low key, live music, it's very hidden on the 1st level up the wodden stairs... — Google maps
• “The Mailroom” – elevated cocktail bar — Google maps
• “The Barn Pub” – with billiard table — Google maps
• “Black Sand Brewery” – large pub — Google maps
• “Miss Fish” – nightclub (& restaurant) — Google maps
• “Bella Canggu” – restaurant that turns into a electronic music nightclub - every Wednesday ! — Google maps
• “Les Toilettes” – nightclub — DM for entry
• “Atlas Super Club” – nightclub — Google maps
• "Savaya" or "Desa Kitsuné": Need guest list? Just message and we'll arrange.
SPA/MASSAGE
• "Beach House Massage" (new spa) - 3 min. walk, 270k/60 min. — Google Maps
• „Amèlin“ – spa (2 min. scooter ride) — Google Maps WhatsApp
• “Kharista” – spa Oasis (2 min. scooter ride) with nice couple room ! — Google Maps
• “Nicki” villa service, our favorite therapist for villa massage, 250k/hour — Message us for her contact
• "sundaymood Sauna" – infrared Sauna rooms with private jacuzzi, great for couples, 3 min. drive — Google Maps
• Professionally assisted stretching: Message us to book a private session at the villa (340K/session)
• “Moiselle” – Nail art & Eye lashes, Pedicure, Manicure, (3 min. walk) — Google Maps
SUPERMARKETS & ALCOHOL DELIVERY
• 24/7 Vine & Alcohol delivery (super quick & easy, prices cheaper than in supermarkets & no delivery fee — order: online-shop
• “Bali Buda” – small farmers market style (2 min. walk) => mostly organic food — Google maps
• “Alive Wholefoods Store Canggu” – organic supermarket (3 min. by scooter) => best bread in town! — Google map or order via WhatsApp
• “Samadi Supermarket” – (2 min. drive) organic supermarket — Google maps
• 2 Large supermarkets for 'foreigners' (with plenty of choices incl. fish & meat):
• "Pepito Market" (large supermarket with plenty of choices incl. fish & meat):
— Google maps or order via WhatsApp
• "Frestive" (large supermarket with plenty of choices incl. fish & meat):
— Google maps
• “Local fruits & vegetables” – (4 min. scooter ride) — Google maps
• “Bali Direct Store Canggu” – organic supermarket (4 min. scooter ride) — Google maps
SPORTS
• “Fitness Plus”, basic gym (600 m) — Google maps
• “Wrong Gym” – professional new gym in the rice field with Sauna, ice bath and a large pool/garden. 5 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Body Craft Elements” – brand-new professional gym with Sauna, ice bath, 3 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Obsidian II” – brand-new professional gym with Sauna, ice bath, 8 min. by scooter — Google maps
• “Body Factory Canggu” – professional gym (most expensive though), with classes, Sauna, 4 min. — Google maps
• "Lions MMA": Martial Arts Gym – 4 min. — Google maps
• Fight club & classes: “SOMA fight club” – 8 min. — Google maps
• Private Muay Thai / Boxing classes at the villa (held at the shaded parking), Komang is your man – message us for his direct contact.
• "Revive + Pilates Canggu" (300 m) superb classes — Google maps
• Yoga: “Samadi Bali” (3 min. walk) –– Google maps | book your private Yoga villa trainer: here
• Surf teacher: “Putu” or "Eddy". Message us for their direct contact.
ATM/EXCHANGE
• “Maybank ATM”, cash limit 3 mil. IDR (2 min. scooter ride) — Google maps
• “BNI ATM”, cash limit 1 mil. IDR (3 min. scooter ride) — Google maps
• “BMC money changer”, cash exchange for best rates (2 min. scooter ride) — Google maps
PHARMACY/DOCTOR
• “Apotek Kiama Farma”, pharmacy (2 min. drive) — Google maps
• “Siloam Medika Canggu”, medical clinic (10 min. drive) — Google maps
• “The Medical Canggu", doctors, Batu Bolong (3 min.) — Google maps
DAYTRIPS & TOURS
To book an experience for a day (for ex. Mount Batur sunrise hike, rice field & temple daytrip, Virgin Beach, Nusa Penida & Snorkeling Tours, Dolphin watching, and many more) it can be booked through our tour operator Leo.
FLOATING BREAKFAST OR CHEF SERVICE
Enjoy the luxury of a floating breakfast or a private chef experience in the comfort of your villa.
For beautifully arranged floating breakfast options, simply contact us — we’ll be happy to connect you with our recommended provider.
If you’d simply like to use the floating tray (perhaps with your own GoJekFood delivery), we’re happy to provide it free of charge for our guests.
If you’re interested in a private in-villa dining experience, we’re happy to connect you with our favorite private chef, Eunike. Just get in touch to arrange your personalized in-villa dining.
...in case you need further recommendations feel free to message us in our WhatsApp group - we'll be happy to assist you to make your stay with us as memorable as possible.