Villa Alto Berawa

True to its name — “alto” meaning high in Italian — this two-bedroom loft villa in Berawa is defined by a dramatic double-height living space walled almost entirely in glass. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open directly onto a private pool and teak sun deck, erasing the line between indoors and out and flooding the ground floor with natural light from morning until dusk. The architecture is contemporary minimalist: polished concrete floors, warm timber cabinetry, stone countertops, and a restrained neutral palette that lets the proportions and materials speak for themselves. For couples, a pair of friends, or anyone who values clean design over ornamental excess, Villa Alto delivers a genuinely considered retreat at the heart of one of Bali’s most exciting neighbourhoods.

The open-plan ground floor brings kitchen, dining, and living together beneath the soaring void. A plush cream sofa and a black ribbed coffee table anchor the lounge, while a solid teak dining table surrounded by wishbone-style chairs sits beneath a sleek linear pendant light. The kitchen is compact but thoughtfully fitted — gas hob, full-size fridge-freezer, stone-topped counters, and enough crockery and cookware for self-catered meals — and flows seamlessly into the dining area. With the glass doors drawn back, the pool terrace becomes an extension of the living space, and the green-tiled plunge pool fringed by banana palms is never more than a few steps away.

Upstairs, both bedrooms are king-bedded, air-conditioned, and finished with the same warm-timber aesthetic: backlit headboard niches, built-in wardrobes in honey-toned wood, and large windows that let in treetop greenery. One room opens onto a balcony with a Juliet railing overlooking the canopy; the other sits across the landing with its own en-suite bathroom, desk, and garden-facing window. A dedicated mezzanine workspace between the two bedrooms — a long timber desk with a pair of mid-century rattan chairs — is a welcome bonus for remote workers. The two bathrooms feature textured render walls, backlit mirrors, vessel basins, wall-mounted black tapware, and walk-in rain showers behind glass screens — simple, well-made, and satisfyingly hotel-calibre.

Berawa has matured into one of Canggu’s most desirable pockets, combining a genuine village atmosphere with a density of excellent cafes, restaurants, and beach clubs that rivals Seminyak. Berawa Beach is a short scooter ride away, Finns Beach Club and Atlas Beach Fest are both within easy reach, and the cafe scene — from Butterman’s croissants to Milk and Madu’s all-day brunch — keeps getting better. Daily housekeeping, a welcome drink, bath towels, high-speed WiFi, and an in-room safe are included. The concierge team can arrange airport transfers, car or scooter hire, in-villa massages, restaurant bookings, surf lessons, and day trips across the island.

Villa Alto Berawa is the kind of place that rewards travellers who care about architecture and design as much as location. Its double-height glass living room, minimalist material palette, and private pool terrace create a space that feels far more considered than its nightly rate suggests — and with Berawa’s cafes, beach clubs, and surf breaks on the doorstep, you are never short of reasons to venture out or stay in.