Villa Kayajiwa

Stunning four-bedroom luxury Villa Kayajiwa in Canggu oozes contemporary chic. If modern edgy design is your thing, you won’t find a better backdrop for entertaining and impressing friends and family. Villa Kayajiwa’s 25-metre pool, large tropical garden and beautiful interior make it a perfect oasis both inside and out. The master bedroom and three guest bedrooms reflect a sleek taste in design and have plenty of character. Located in Canggu’s Batu Bolong district, Villa Kayajiwa sits at the heart of one of the trendiest and most up and coming areas in Bali.

The villa’s architecture can best be described as contemporary chic. Its volcanic stone cladding and sharp lines give it a minimalist feel and make it very ‘Instagrammable’. The interior design reflects the owner’s desire to fuse Balinese art with splashes of colourful South East Asian influences. This results in lovely warm spaces which ooze style and ‘feng shui’ but without ever being over the top.

Villa Kayajiwa oozes the kind of glamour and design chic that graces the covers of magazines. It’s the perfect Canggu luxury villa for a family or group of friends with a love for contemporary design and a desire to experience Bali in style.

Cool and breezy during the day while mellow and cosy at night, the villa’s extraordinary combination of dark wood, volcanic stone, splashes of colour and Eastern traditional art reflect the Singaporean owner’s keen eye for modern architecture and design. And with a 25-metre pool and large tropical garden Villa Kayajiwa’s outdoor spaces are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, entertaining and playing.

The villa has four luxurious bedrooms: the large master suite and two spacious guest bedrooms – both with semi-open-air bathrooms – are on the ground floor; a smaller bedroom, which shares its bathroom with the massage room, is upstairs.

Villa Kayajiwa epitomises the concept of yin and yang. The moment you step outside your room, you cross a little moat – a feature that provides the whole outside area with the calming sound of flowing water. Yet it also comes with its very own purpose-built karaoke room, guaranteeing endless hours of fun.

The professional and discrete staff team will tend to your every need, while the chef takes pride in cooking a perfect fusion of Indonesian and Western meals from the villa’s suggestion menu.

You’re only a three-minute walk away from Batu Bolong – the famous road that gives the local area its name and which is at the centre of Bali’s eco-conscious and healthy living movement. It’s an easy 20-minute walk to the beach, passing dozens of boutiques, vegan eateries and juice bars along the way. The area becomes a little less high-minded at night, when it transforms into a hotspot for the young and fabulous. The closer you get to the beach, the greater the variety of cocktail bars, restaurants and beach parties.

The wall panels in Villa Kayajiwa’s living and dining space can be opened up entirely for a tropical-living experience overlooking the pool (although the space can equally be closed and air-conditioned if a cooler environment is preferred).

The dining room is furnished with a stunning solid wood table which can easily seat twelve, while the warm tones of the living room, combined with the colourful sofas and the beautiful ornaments (including a very impressive Balinese wedding crown), give this space a very authentic Eastern feel.

The kitchen is across the corridor from the living room and has all modern comforts and appliances, including a very large fridge and worktop. The chef prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner here, but guests are also welcome to make use of it as they please.

The Karaoke machine in the purpose-built karaoke room is stocked with all the Western ballads and Asian K-pop you’ll need to sing the night away. Furnished with two comfortable sofas, this room doubles as a home cinema and has its own bathroom.

Upstairs, the massage room is furnished with a treatment table and shares a bathroom with the adjacent twin guest bedroom.

Villa Kayajiwa is perfectly set up for outdoor living. Four comfortable loungers are arranged on the sun deck and a large jacuzzi flows into the 25-metre swimming pool, while a spacious balé makes a great spot for an afternoon snooze.The large tropical garden is bordered by a moat, and the sound of running water throughout the villa’s outdoor spaces creates a relaxing oasis.

Upstairs is a large roof terrace with a barbecue pit and stunning rice-field views. Furnished with two all-weather sofas, this is the perfect sun trap during the day and a great spot for cocktails at sunset.

One of the highlights of staying in a private luxury villa in Bali is the personal service provided by a team of professionally trained staff. The staff at Villa Kayajiwa will tend to your every need with the charm and friendliness for which the Balinese are so well known. Just let your villa manager know how much staff presence you’re comfortable with – for example, at mealtimes only, or on hand to serve iced drinks throughout the day – and service can be tailored to suit your preferences. Villa Kayajiwa’s private chef curates a menu of gastronomic treats, including home-style Asian and international dishes, and prepares daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. Among the many tempting local dishes, be sure to try the rendang (beef stew) and martabak (savoury stuffed pancake). The chef is always happy to adapt his meals and take into account additional dietary requirements. Groceries and beverages are charged at market price (plus a 20% handling fee which is subject to service and tax at the prevailing rate). Guests will be requested to provide grocery money in advance, and the staff will do the shopping and keep the receipts for reference. To make the most of the kitchen and give staff time to shop, it is a good idea to plan meals the evening before.

Villa Kayajiwa has its own spa room with massage table. Depending on your mood you can either open the beautifully crafted Balinese doors to enjoy views of the nearby rice fields, or keep things cool and subdued to experience the esoteric magic of the room. Alternatively, enjoy a treatment outdoors by the pool or on the roof terrace.We recommend a number of deluxe treatments carried out by the fully trained therapists from a reputable local spa (extra charges will apply).