Imagine answering emails to the sound of waves crashing nearby, spending your lunch breaks poolside, and your afternoons soaking up a slower pace of living… Yep, with WFH quickly becoming the new norm in even the most corporate environments, we now have the freedom to work from anywhere – which means you can jet off to Bali and still do your job.
And where better to base yourself than the island’s ever-growing digital nomad neighbourhood of Canggu? To help get you started, we’ve rounded up five dreamy ‘island offices' – complete with poolside desks, sun-soaked interiors and plenty of tropical vibes; so that you can get the most out of your trip – and stay in your boss's good books. Now that’s the life.
Picture this: you’ve just clocked off, the sun has started setting and you’re sitting poolside with a cocktail in hand. If you want a workation with all the added extras – private jacuzzis, epic amenities, a blissful spa and a space that oozes tropical elegance – Astera Canggu has your name on it. Set up your office overlooking the infinity pool, take your Zoom calls in the cabana and kickstart your creative brainstorming session with Bali’s iconic ricefields as your backdrop. And, when it’s time to venture out, it’s just a short 10-minute drive to the beach and some of the area’s hottest attractions. What more could you want?
If you’re looking to refuel in between meetings, you’re in luck – the resort is home to two of our fave Canggu restaurants. Load up on rustic Italian classics at Cantina Classe, or treat your tastebuds to the mouthwatering flavours of Thailand at Paed Thai. Each plate is sure to satisfy, whether with an authentic pizza, flavourful Pad Thai Goong, Truffle Carbonara, or all of the above. With great Wi-Fi, power, desk space and charging points, you can have a change of scenery with minimal hassle – and feed your soul while you’re at it.
If a private villa sounds more like your vibe, Teratai Villa Canggu’s stylish one and two-bedroom abodes have everything you need and then some. Seamlessly blending modern Japanese and Balinese styles and featuring luxe furnishings, breezy pool decks and fully equipped kitchens, these private pool villas are your island home-away-from-home. Spend your days floating in your pool between meetings, Netflix-ing in the air-con, and destressing with a spa treatment. Then, when you’re ready to call it a day, you’ll find Canggu’s best shopping, wining, dining and beaches right on your doorstep. Sounds amazing, right?
If you find yourself getting distracted and want to ditch your hotel’s four walls, you're in luck. When it’s time to get down to business, and all you want is a bright space with a cafe, outdoor area, comfy chairs and a good Wi-Fi connection, Workmates has you covered. Take your pick from private cubicles and breezy benches, or get comfy on a sunlounger to soak up some of those island vibes. And it doesn’t end there – there are yoga sessions, epic events and most importantly cocktails – ‘cause it’s all about that work/life balance right? Plus, with a vibrant community of freelancers and entrepreneurs, you’re bound to make some news pals to sink some sundowners with post-work. We’ll cheers to that.
So what are you waiting for? It’s time to charge your laptop, fire up that productivity playlist and slap on some sunscreen – working from home has never looked so good!
Written by Rae-Anne Gouyette
