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Josh Gray-Emmer -
6 years ago
“No Frills, Awesome Prices, Great People, Super Clean, Lovely Staff for the Win!”
I stayed here for 2 months while looking for a yearly villa to rent, and I can tell you first hand that this place is fantastic. Location, Location, Location. You'll probably end up renting a scooter from them (everyone does). But I decided to walk everywhere, and that was no problem at Bima Sakti. Located a 5 minute walk from Echo Beach and Old Man's Beach, it's really ideally situated. Deus Ex Machina is just up the street (parties there on Tuesday and Sunday), and Taco Casa is about a few hundred yards away (as authentic as Mexican food gets in Bali).
The wifi is free an stable enough for most of your internet needs (it even managed to stream my AppleTV). There's a free (super simple) breakfast every morning of fruit and jaffle (basicly toast with jam presses between the slices). The staff will help arrange anything and everything you could need, from airport pickups for friends, and laundry to food delivery. They'll clean your room upon request, and the pool is always sparkling.
The best part is the other people at the hotel. It's a great mix of expats and travelers, and many people there were repeat customers. The terrace overlooking the rice fields becomes an impromptu drinking spot at sunset, and then people break off into groups for dinner and drinks elsewhere in the neighborhood.
Prices are cheap compared to everywhere else. I paid a monthly rate of $450 (6M-IDR). It's more the less time you stay. They offer king beds and doubles for groups. The air-con is STRONG. I highly recommend Bima Sakti for anyone looking for a place to call home while in Canggu.
Room Tip: First floor rooms are the noisiest. Second floor for meeting friends. Third floor to keep to yourself