Wayang Retreat

The only good thing about the place is decoration and garden. The rooms are authentic Balinese style. It is in a quiet area, far from beaches and center of Canggu.

the dog of the property starts barking at 5 am every morning and nobody does anything. The bathroom has no ventilation, so airless and humid (making it smell really bad), especially entering from an airconditioned room it is like a sauna. We knew there was no breakfast, however with all the added unfortunate things it’s certainly not worth the money. You can get a much nicer place for the same money in Canggu. The place has high potential, however not managed accordingly.

Wayang Retreat is beautiful! Very green and well taken care of. And all staff are really warm and helpful. Check-in process was smooth (credit card terminal on-site, no Amex to my knowledge, so if that's your payment method, you better ask the property). I messaged the villa and they arranged for a driver to pick me up at the airport (400 IDR paid in cash, directly to the driver). Even though I arrived around 9h00 am I was able to use the facilities until check-in time (actually earlier that that, just as soon as the room was ready) which was great because I was quite tired after my overnight flight. My bungalow was spotless, the bed super comfy, the wall-to-ceiling window lets light in in the morning and provides an outdoor feel, and the shower overlooking a stone garden is a nice touch. You will find balinese wooden furniture in the room: a small seating area, a huge desk, and a very large bookshelf -filled with "real-book" reading opportunities :)- make you feel right at home. I had no issues with the wifi in the room, which is by the way equipped with a Netflix set-up TV (Wayang's account). The pool area is also very comfortable for sunbathing and swimming, and there is a small gazebo with bean bags where you can read sheltered from the sun or have drinks in the evening. The shared living room, dining room and truly fully-equipped kitchen are fantastic! Ground Bali coffee and black tea are available round the clock, and there's a small coffee machine (to be honest, you don't really need it because the coffee is finely ground). There's freshly-cut fruit available as well, which I did not expect: staff are around the living room every morning, and if you show up, they will prepare a colorful plate of fruit for you! Last but not least, there are furry friends on-site: a dog (super sweet, quite shy) and a very social cat!

Nothing comes to mind.

Homelike atmosphere, beautiful garden & room. Above all the incredibly kind and helpful staff.

Beautiful location ! Beautiful houses set in a glorious well tended lush ,green garden surrounded by a lovely pool. The houses ( I stayed in 2) are furnished with stunning Indonesian furniture,art works and antiques. The bathrooms are huge! The communal space is as tastefully designed and decorated with a great kitchen and everything you could need for full for scale entertaining. The sound of running water and koi carp in the pond create a calming and almost spiritual atmosphere . It's an oasis of peace and quiet in the midst of the madness of Canggu and getting around from there is easy . The staff are really attentive and very friendly.

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the staff, operation, maintenance, good taste in decoration

room can feel a little damp but that’s just how it is in Bali

I so enjoyed my stay at Wayang retreat. The beautiful garden, pool and outdoor area truly feel like a retreat from busy Canggu life. Everyone of the staff was so welcoming & caring and always with a smile on their face. The room was spacious and beautiful & the bathroom too. I will be back for sure!

The WiFi didn't work very well in my room & had some glitches. Probably wouldn't bother someone who just comes for travel but since I had to take some Zoom calls I had to go to a coworking to take these calls.