COMO Uma Canggu

One of Bali’s newest and most exciting hotels, Como Uma Canggu can be found on the island’s southwest coast between Seminyak and Tanah Lot Temple. Sited between verdant rice paddies on one side and a fantastic surfing beach on the other, the hotel’s designers have cleverly integrated Asian style with Italian touches to create a stunning and stylish building, landscaped to provide a seamless transition between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Como Uma Canggu comprises 52 rooms and suites, 55 one and two-bedroom residences, as well as 12 three-bedroom duplex penthouses. The accommodation is light and airy, with stylish minimalist interiors in a neutral palette and all the 21st century hi-tech gadgetry you could wish for. Rooms have the option for balconies or private courtyards with outdoor showers, while the spacious suites have the option for a separate living area. The one and two-bedroom residences also offer the chance to have a private pool. But for the ultimate in luxury, the three-bedroom penthouses boast rooftop pools, floor-to-ceiling windows, an entertaining space and the services of a private butler.

For dining, the Como Beach Club serves up fresh seafood to the accompaniment of live acoustic musicians and DJ sets in the beach surf spirit and guests can grab a healthy juice from the Glow Juice bar. The 115-metre swimming pool is a feature of the hotel which undulates and meanders through the grounds to resemble the cascading waves of the surf and the Como Shambhala Retreat specialises in hands-on healing and holistic treatments inspired by Eastern tradition and modern-day science. To take advantage of the great surfing here, the hotel has partnered with Tropicsurf to be able to offer surfing lessons to guests of all abilities.

When to go

Bali enjoys a warm tropical climate all year round, with a distinct wet and a dry season. Bali’s dry season spans from April to September, with the wet season starting in October and generally lasting until March. Characterised by hot temperatures and clear skies, the dry season is considered to be the best time to visit Bali. In particular, months at the start or the end of the dry season benefit from fewer crowds and slightly cooler temperatures than often present during July and August. Bali’s wet season is characterised by bursts of tropical downpours interspersed with sunny spells, as opposed to constant torrential rain. Those visiting Bali during the wet season can benefit from reduced crowds at major sites, as well as cooler temperatures and less humidity in the central highlands.