COMO Canggu Hotel Guide

COMO Canggu is a 119-key beachfront resort on Echo Beach, on Bali's south-west coast, at Jalan Pantai Batu Mejan in Canggu. Surf peaks break directly in front of the property. It combines 52 hotel rooms and suites with 67 residences and penthouses, a 115-metre lagoon pool, COMO Beach Club and COMO Shambhala Canggu. Ngurah Rai International Airport is around 45 minutes away by car.

Key facts about COMO Canggu

COMO Canggu has 119 rooms and residences across twelve categories, on the beach at Echo Beach in Canggu. It is the largest of COMO's three Bali properties and the only one on the coast.

Who COMO Canggu is best for

The resort suits four kinds of traveller. Each section states what the stay offers and who would be better served elsewhere in the COMO portfolio.

Surfers

Surf peaks break directly in front of the resort, which is unusual at this level of accommodation. Tropicsurf runs tuition on site for every standard, from balance training in the lagoon pool to in-water instruction, and arranges day trips to harder breaks elsewhere in Bali. Boards can be hired at the resort. The Canggu coastline is Bali's busiest surf scene, and guests reach the water without a car.

Best for: surfers of any standard who want to be in the water before breakfast. Not ideal for: anyone wanting calm swimming water — the south-west coast has strong surf and currents.

Families

Scale is the point here. The COMO Penthouses are three-bedroom duplexes of 400 sq m with their own 10-metre rooftop pool; the Three-Bedroom and Two-Bedroom Residences give families kitchenettes, living rooms and separate bedrooms. The 115-metre lagoon pool runs through the centre of the resort, and ten Lagoon Pool Residences open directly onto it. Babysitting is available.

Best for: families wanting apartment-style space and a pool at the door. Not ideal for: families wanting a quiet inland setting — consider COMO Uma Ubud.

Couples

Couples are better served by the upper categories than the entry rooms. One-Bedroom Seaview Residences sit on the third floor with panoramic ocean views from the balcony; Uma Pool Residences have their own 10-metre pool; the COMO Penthouses look straight down the Indian Ocean. COMO Beach Club runs live acoustic sets and DJ sets into the evening, and the resort's sacred temple can host a blessing.

Best for: couples who want a beach, sunsets and somewhere to go in the evening. Not ideal for: couples wanting seclusion and quiet — consider COMO Uma Ubud.

Longer stays and remote work

Sixty-seven of the 119 units are residences with kitchenettes, living rooms and dining areas, which makes stays of a week or more practical in a way a hotel room does not. Wi-Fi runs throughout, business equipment is delivered to the room on request, and 24-hour business services are available. Canggu has the deepest concentration of cafes and co-working in Bali within a few minutes of the resort.

Best for: guests staying a week or longer who want to cook occasionally and work from the room.

What makes COMO Canggu different from other Canggu resorts

Canggu has a large number of beachfront hotels and villa complexes. These are the specific, checkable things that set COMO Canggu apart.

• Surf peaks in front of the property. Echo Beach breaks directly off the resort, with Tropicsurf tuition on site for every level and off-site trips to harder breaks.
• A 115-metre lagoon pool. It runs through the centre of the resort, and twenty-three residences open onto it or onto their own pool.
• Residences rather than only rooms. Sixty-seven of the 119 units have a kitchenette and a living room, from 90 sq m one-bedroom residences to 400 sq m three-bedroom penthouses with a private rooftop pool.
• A dedicated fitness and wellness floor. COMO Shambhala Canggu has eight treatment rooms, two yoga studios, two Pilates studios and a 250 sq m fitness centre with TRX and CrossFit stations — larger than most beachfront resorts carry.
• COMO Beach Club. A modern take on the surf shack with a wood-fired grill, live acoustic musicians and original DJ sets, open all day.
• 96 per cent local sourcing. More than 96 per cent of ingredients in the bars and restaurants come from Balinese producers, and the resort holds EarthCheck Silver certification for three consecutive years.
• Part of a three-property group in Bali. Guests can combine the coast here with COMO Uma Ubud inland or a wellness programme at COMO Shambhala Estate.

In short, COMO Canggu combines a working surf break with residence-scale accommodation and a full wellness floor — a combination uncommon on this stretch of coast.

How COMO Canggu compares to COMO's other Bali properties

In short: choose COMO Canggu, the largest of the three at 119 keys, for the beach, surf and a livelier stay; choose COMO Uma Ubud for culture and jungle within reach of Ubud town; choose COMO Shambhala Estate if a structured wellness programme is the reason for the trip. COMO Canggu is the closest of the three to the airport.

Getting to COMO Canggu

From the airport

COMO Canggu is around 45 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), a distance of roughly 13 km. Traffic through Kerobokan and Canggu lengthens this considerably at peak times, so allow longer for a departure. Airport transfers are arranged through the resort.

Getting around Canggu

You do not need a car for the beach or the Canggu strip. Echo Beach is in front of the resort, and the cafes, shops and restaurants along Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong are a short walk or a few minutes by car. A car and driver is worth arranging for Seminyak, Tanah Lot or a day trip inland, and the concierge can organise this.

Driving times to other parts of Bali

Canggu sits on the south-west coast, which puts the southern beaches within reach and the interior at a greater distance. Seminyak is a short drive south. Tanah Lot lies 12 km to the north-west. Ubud and the central highlands are a full-day excursion, as is Uluwatu at the southern tip of the island. The concierge arranges private cars and drivers for all of these.

Where COMO Canggu is located

COMO Canggu sits on Jalan Pantai Batu Mejan at Echo Beach, on Bali's south-west coast, around 13 km north-west of the airport and a short walk from the Canggu cafe and surf strip.

Echo Beach is in front of the resort and the Canggu cafe strip at Batu Bolong is a 20-minute walk. Tanah Lot, 12 km to the north-west, is the closest major temple and the resort runs a sunset tour there. Seminyak and the airport are both south along the coast road. Ubud and Uluwatu are full-day trips.

Rooms and residences at COMO Canggu

COMO Canggu has 119 rooms and residences. Fifty-two are hotel rooms and suites; sixty-seven are residences and penthouses with kitchenettes and living areas, suited to longer stays and families. Every room has complimentary Wi-Fi, individually controlled air conditioning, a 48-inch LED television, an electronic safe sized for a laptop, a Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities, sateen cotton bed linen, a multimedia hub, a yoga mat, a private bar, a walk-in rain shower, COMO Shambhala amenities, and cotton bathrobes and slippers. Garden Patio Rooms and all suites also have a bathtub.

Hotel rooms and suites

The smallest hotel category is the 36 sq m Canggu Room and the largest is the 150 sq m Batu Mejan Suite, the resort's single headline suite.

Residences and penthouses

Twenty-nine of the 67 residences either open onto the lagoon pool or have a private pool of their own. The largest category is the 400 sq m COMO Penthouse, a three-bedroom duplex with its own rooftop pool. Residences add IPTV, a wireless surround-sound system and a media hub cabled to the television speakers.

Restaurants and bars at COMO Canggu

COMO Beach Club

COMO Beach Club is a modern take on the traditional surf shack, which sets it apart from the other beachside venues in Canggu. It is open all day, serving an eclectic global menu to a soundtrack of live acoustic musicians and original DJ sets. Fresh regional ingredients drive a simple, modern kitchen with an authentic wood-fired grill. The club has a 25-metre lap pool.

glow Juice Bar

A healthy grab-and-go juice and salad bar for guests wanting something light before hitting the waves. Open daily from 07:00 to 16:00.

Lagoon pool service

Beverage service and food are available at the 115-metre lagoon pool, with lounge chairs along its length.

In-room dining

In-room dining is available from 07:00 to 23:45.

Wellness and spa at COMO Canggu

COMO Shambhala Canggu specialises in hands-on healing and holistic treatments, with classes including yoga and Pilates. Treatments use carefully selected products and COMO's own signature blends, and the menu covers a variety of massages and facials.

Facilities

• Eight treatment rooms — six single, two double
• 250 sq m fitness centre with four-metre floor-to-ceiling windows, dedicated TRX Suspension Training and CrossFit stations; personal trainers on request
• Two Pilates studios, 51 sq m and 36 sq m
• Two yoga studios, 56 sq m and 46 sq m
• Lagoon pool, 115 metres
• Lap pool at COMO Beach Club, 25 metres
• Surfing tuition led by Tropicsurf

Surfing at COMO Canggu

The Canggu coastline, lined with rice paddies, is Bali's busiest surf scene, where local boarders mingle with their international counterparts. The resort's beachfront position lets guests get into the waves each morning without travelling, and surf tuition is run by Tropicsurf.

Tropicsurf guides cater for every standard — from fundamental balance training in the resort's lagoon pool through to expert in-water instruction. They also arrange off-site day visits to some of the toughest breaks in Bali. Surfboard rental is available at the resort.

Facilities and services at COMO Canggu

• 24-hour manager on duty
• Butler service
• Concierge
• Travel and tour assistance
• Airline reservation service
• Multilingual hotel staff
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Valet parking
• Airport transfers
• Babysitting services
• Foreign exchange
• Laundry and pressing service
• Daily housekeeping and turndown service
• Complimentary fruit and water daily
• Surfboard rental
• 24-hour business services, with computer and printer delivered to the room on request
• Worldwide courier service and audio-visual equipment

Activities and excursions at COMO Canggu

• Surfing with Tropicsurf, from beginner balance training to expert instruction and off-site day trips
• Tanah Lot Temple Tour — a sunset drive to the sea temples standing on tide-shaped rocks 12 km north-west of the resort
• Tanah Lot E-Bike Tour — an e-bike ride along the southern coast, past beaches and rice fields, to Pura Tanah Lot
• Water Purification Ceremony at Tirta Empul — a guided Hindu purification ceremony at the 1,000-year-old temple in north-east Ubud, covering offerings, prayers, temple attire and the holy water ritual
• Biking and culture tours through the rice fields behind the coast

Events and weddings at COMO Canggu

Several venues across the property can be booked privately. The COMO Penthouses suit parties of up to 30, with two floors for entertaining and a private rooftop pool. COMO Beach Club suits celebrations of up to 100 on the coast. Every wedding has the full-time support of the resort's events coordinator, who can also arrange a blessing at the resort's sacred temple.

Sustainability at COMO Canggu

More than 96 per cent of the ingredients used in the bars and restaurants are supplied by Balinese producers, which supports the local economy and reduces the resort's carbon footprint. Native planting across the resort is increased by 10 per cent each year, and the team takes part in local beach cleans and other sustainability initiatives. COMO Canggu has achieved Silver certification from EarthCheck for three consecutive years.

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