Puri Bawana Estate, Canggu
The Puri Bawana Estate is located in the fishing village of Canggu, within walking distance of the rugged beach, which is renowned for its world-class surf breaks. The locality is dotted with some of the most impressive villas on the island and the sweeping view is enhanced on clear days by the magical sight of the Bali’s mountains. This out of town setting offers the double attraction of being relatively close to the shops and restaurants of Seminyak, while also presenting a fascinating insight into the traditions of rural Bali. Cows are herded through the fields, rice is planted and harvested throughout year, and the sound of ritual music is carried on the breeze.
The Beach House Restaurant at the nearby Echo Beach is the place where the local community gathers in the evenings to watch the legendary sunsets. A variety of eating areas and tables spill out onto a beachside buff, and live music is complemented by seafood barbeques.
The trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of international restaurants―including the famous Kudeta, Kafe Warisan, Living Room, Hu’u, La Lucciola and Blossom ― together with a plethora of chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques, is a mere 25 minutes’ drive away.
The location offers easy access up to the mountains and rice terraces on the western slopes of the island; it is one hour from the famous cultural and artistic town of Ubud, and just twenty minutes’ drive from the Sunset Route, gateway to the eastern side of the island.
It is also convenient for all of Bali’s shopping malls and main tourist attractions. The international airport is forty-five minutes’ drive.
Easily accessible sporting amenities include the Canggu Club, offering a state-of-the art gym, a 25-metre swimming pool and a tennis & squash centre. Puri Bawana is a member of the Canggu Club and its guests are given temporary memberships and may enjoy all the facilities of the club.
The nearby Nirwana Bali Golf Course at the Le Meriden Hotel, was designed by Greg Norman, and was voted the number 1 golf course in Asia; it is situated beside the dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot. For horse lovers, the ‘Umalas Equestrian Centre’ is just a few kilometres away.
Guests staying at Puri Bawana may also enjoy visiting Hotel Tugu, situated a few minutes’ walk away, beside the beach at Canggu with good waves for surfing. The hotel is a living museum of priceless antiques and rare cultural artefacts, and it also offers the attractions of fine dining together with the facilities of a delightful spa.
