Temple Estate

Temple Estate is not a single villa but a private compound of two self-contained properties — Villa Puri Temple and Villa Puri Pura — connected by a hidden garden pathway. Spread across four buildings on three levels with seven bedrooms, two swimming pools, and over 3,000 square metres of grounds, this is one of Canggu’s most generously proportioned estates for large groups. The compound sits beside an active Balinese village temple at the end of a quiet residential lane, lending an authentic sense of place that newer builds in the area rarely achieve.

The scale here is what sets Temple Estate apart. The upper level centres on Villa Puri Temple’s 10-metre L-shaped pool with jacuzzi, a 9-foot billiards table, media room, and a sweeping first-floor balcony that looks directly over the neighbouring temple. Below, Villa Puri Pura offers its own 8-metre pool surrounded by tropical gardens, three separate open-air dining areas, and a calmer atmosphere for those wanting to read or rest. A volleyball net fits over the main pool, there’s a well-stocked bar, and the media room carries satellite TV with an extensive DVD and book library. For groups of 10 to 14, the two-villa layout means families and friends can spread out across the estate without ever feeling crowded.

The seven bedrooms include five doubles and two twins, all with en-suite bathrooms stocked with toiletries — and the estate can also be booked as a six-bedroom configuration if your group is smaller. Complimentary water, tea, coffee, beers, and wines are kept stocked in the fridges, which is a generous touch at this price point. Breakfast is included daily, and the in-house chef prepares lunch and dinner from a suggestion menu spanning Asian and Western dishes, with groceries charged transparently at market price. The full staff team — chef, butler, housekeeper, and night security — are consistently praised by guests for treating visitors like family.

Location is another strength. Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu’s main dining and café strip, is roughly 300 metres away, and Echo Beach is a 15-minute walk through the village and rice fields. Surf breaks, beach clubs, and Deus Ex Machina are all within easy reach on foot. For those wanting to explore further, the butler arranges car-and-driver hire, surf lessons, day trips to Tanah Lot or Ubud, and in-villa spa treatments.

For a large group seeking a properly equipped Canggu compound with two pools, a billiards table, in-house chef, and genuine walking access to Echo Beach and Batu Bolong’s dining strip, Temple Estate delivers serious value across seven bedrooms at a price that works out to barely over $100 per room per night.