The first thing one would associate with Canggu is its bustling streets. One might find just about anything, from Instagram-worthy cafés and eateries, vibrant nightlife destinations, sleek boutiques, bookstores, art shops, tattoo parlours, to speciality souvenir stores. With such a youthful and capricious rhythm, romantic may be the last word that couples would associate the coastal village with. However, Astera Resort & Spa Canggu challenges that perception.
Its façade may not be as grandiose as other luxury resorts, so locating it could be a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment. Past its unsuspecting veneer, though, is a collection of rooms and villas that are designed to enhance intimacy and relaxation. With no more than 23 keys, freedom from neighbouring disturbances is almost a guarantee here, allowing couples to completely retreat from the busy population outside to the idylls shaped by swaying rice fields.
With a lofted setup, the Suite Room offers plenty for couples and even their furry baby, including a separate living area with a TV, a Bluetooth speaker, a kitchenette, and a floor hammock that doubles as a skylight. But with a private pool and Jacuzzi, it would be nearly impossible to resist the temptation to upgrade one’s stay to the pool villa options, some of which accommodate an extra child for new families, providing a serene oasis where you can unwind in privacy while still feeling homely in luxury.
Dining at the resort is an experience in its own right, moving at a leisurely pace that encourages connection and indulgence. The lobby-adjacent Paed Thai Cuisine – Canggu invites guests to its dining room all day long, where faithful recreations of the neighbouring nation’s dishes are served in a chic setting. For those who prefer Western food, it’s just a couple of steps down the street to Cantina Classe Canggu. Its rustic, terracotta brick-clad tavern sets the mood for a range of Italian and Mediterranean fare, from favourites like unctuous pastas and hearty pizzas to rarities like a robust Smoked Duck Spiedini.
No honeymoon trip to Astera would be complete without a visit to Svaha Spa Padang Linjong. Here’s where guests could find solace with the healing touch of traditional Balinese treatments and serene surroundings. One that can’t be missed is the Couples’ Bliss Package, which entails a two-hour synchronised massage, followed by a sumptuous floral bath and some light refreshments. The only thing left to do is while the days away under the sun by the Infinity Marble Pool, where, as far as the eye goes, there’s nothing but verdant foliage and rustling leaves.
Still, if one’s idea of a honeymoon itinerary includes catching some waves, tanning on a sandy beach, eating out to their heart’s desire, and ending the night with a DJ-led bash, this prime location more than accommodates. Though it might not be as extravagant as other resorts of its calibre, Astera Resort & Spa Canggu offers a combination as rare as any in the neighbourhood, one where tranquillity and exuberance coexist with easy accessibility.
Asia Dreams Volume 59
Astera Resort & Spa Canggu
Jalan Canggu Padang Linjong, Canggu
Bali 80361, Indonesia
T: (+62) 81139607338
E: info@asteracanggu.com
W: inivie.com/asteraresortcanggu
IG: @asteracanggu
