Kalapa Resort and Yoga Retreat, Canggu, Bali: A Review

(Formerly known as Kalapa Resort & Spa — you may still see it listed under this name, or as “Kalapa Villa Resort,” on some booking sites.)

Kalapa Resort & Yoga Retreat was a real delight for our time in Canggu. There’s really an overwhelming number of affordable accommodation options in Bali, particularly in the popular areas of Canggu and Seminyak. You can find so many villas in Bali with private pools on websites such as booking.com or Airbnb, as well as amazing luxury hotels.

On each trip to Bali, I always find it so hard to decide where to stay in Bali. However, this time we stumbled across this beautiful hotel in Canggu online and I thought I’d write up on our stay, as we couldn’t have enjoyed this little retreat more!

If you’re looking somewhere offering typical Balinese architecture and a luxurious stay near to the main areas of Canggu and Seminyak, but quiet enough to feel completely restful, I completely recommend Kalapa! And best of all, it’s a great rate at around £71 per night for a luxury villa (AUD 135/USD 97). Read on for my review of Kalapa Resort & Yoga Retreat here.

Kalapa Resort, Canggu: My Review

Location

Kalapa Resort is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Canggu. It’s about a 10 minute drive to the main area, but completely surrounded by rice paddies, giving a real feeling of seclusion and serenity. The retreat is located in a small local village, offering a simple yet luxurious stay within lush landscaping.

The resort offers a complimentary one-off airport transfer for guests booking 3+ nights directly through their website (paid transfers are available otherwise, priced around IDR 400,000–450,000 each way). They can also arrange transfers to Echo Beach area and surrounds easy, or I recommend hopping in a Grab taxi.

The Villas

Kalapa has a handful of beautiful Balinese villas, each elegant yet simple, named after Balinese and Javanese concepts — Vana, Shambala, Samsara, Deluxe, Joglo, Peranakan, Tekuklulang and Limasan among them. There’s also now a dedicated private pool villa, Moksa, for anyone wanting their own plunge pool rather than sharing the resort’s two main pools.

Each villa is different and so gorgeous, each adorned with Balinese or Javanese art or sculptures. The villas have wooden floors and walls, together with vaulted ceilings and shuttered windows, all made from natural and recycled materials. Our room was one of the smaller villas, but we had a huge comfortable four poster bed with soft white drapes hanging down.

We had a large wooden wardrobe with a safe, together with things like soft white dressing gowns, slippers, pool shoes and a rattan woven basket to take to the pool.

The bathroom outside was gorgeous and fairly typical of the style you’ll find in villas around Bali. Outdoor bathrooms are so amazing and showering under the stars is always special! There were also ‘his and her’ sinks, together with a huge stone bathtub set into the ground. This space was complete bliss!

At the front of the villa, there was a huge terrace with giant sofas to lounge on and a hammock.

Dining

Breakfast, included in the room rate, is served right next to the rice paddies at Rasa Restaurant (serving Balinese, Thai, Indonesian and international dishes), or it can be served in your room. The menu changes daily, and guests can choose between a number of options each day. Your order is taken the previous evening so everything can be prepared for the next morning.

The resort’s team serve food all day long poolside, and I highly recommend the satay chicken! You’ll also be offered a complimentary daily afternoon tea (herbal tea and Balinese snacks) wherever you’d like to take it, so of course we opted poolside.

Yoga, Spa and Wellness

Kalapa Resort has a really wonderful wellness offering and this theme runs through every element of your stay.

From a truly calming and secluded location among the rice paddies, to the two serene and peaceful pools, just being at the resort is soothing for the senses. They also offer daily complimentary yoga, with a different flow or practice each day led by a local qualified instructor. You can find out more about their yoga offering here.

The resort’s spa, Sva, offers treatments either in-villa or at the spa centre at the heart of the property, ranging from reflexology or a coconut scrub to a volcanic body mask — not to mention the signature Balinese massages, possibly my favourite massage technique in the world.

I opted for a one hour Balinese massage, which was a really deep stimulation of my muscles. I walked out like I was gliding on air, feeling undoubtedly the most relaxed and rejuvenated I have in a long time.

There are also a number of places to sit back and relax with a book, and with so few villas, you can be sure you’ll find a quiet spot to make your own.

The resort now also offers themed packages if you want to build a stay around something specific — options include a Surfing package, a Honeymoon package, a Family & Friends package, and a Balinese Ritual package.

The Pools

Hotels and villas in Bali have some of the most beautiful pools in the world, and Kalapa Resort is no exception.

Kalapa offers two pools, the first nearer the first few villas, with a covered canopy seating area and a handful of sun loungers.

The second pool is bordered on one side by rice paddies, with tropical foliage surrounding the others.

Giant sunbed loungers and umbrellas make for another gorgeous spot, with the only noise being friendly chirping birds.

Kalapa Resort & Spa Canggu Bali Review

Overall, Kalapa Resort & Spa was a fabulous spot to stay at as a base for exploring the area – it is definitely one of the best hotels in Canggu to stay in. Tucked away from the busy streets and scooter carnage, Kalapa Resort offers a true retreat with charming local hospitality.

The resort itself is simple and calm, and I could have easily whiled away a week here, simply reading, eating, snoozing and swimming!

I hope this post has been useful for anyone visiting Bali and who is looking for a beautiful serene hotel to stay in Canggu. Book your stay at Kalapa Resort & Yoga Retreat in Canggu here!

I hope this post has been useful for anyone visiting Bali. Do make sure to check out my other Bali guides here too!

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• Intercontinental Bali Resort in Jimbaran: The Best Luxury Family-Friendly Hotel in Bali
• The Best Beach Clubs in Bali – Updated Jan 2026
• Two Must-See Temples in Bali: Tirta Empul and Uluwatu Temples
• Arkamara Dijiwa in Bali: A Magical Stay near Ubud

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Disclaimer: This visit to Canggu, Bali was entirely paid for by myself. There was no involvement from the tourism board or the hotel. This is an independent guide

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