Loved our stay. In the hustle and bustle that canggu has become, Masmara is a pleasant refuge. Beautiful grounds, very friendly staff that made us feel like family, and well thought out interior design. I think a lot other hotels forget they are in the tropics and design what might be more appropriate for northern europe. The marble flooring and reclaimed wood combination in our room did wonders for keeping things cool. We rarely used the a/c, but when we did it pretty quickly created a microclimate for those who are keen on sleeping under the doona. The pool was comfortable and clean. Big enough to feel you have privacy, small enough to have a chat with fellow guests if you are up for it. Location wise you are a short walk from one of the premier surfing beaches of not only bali but the world. A right at the river mouth and a left at echo beach. If it gets too big, its great to watch some of the more talented locals and tourists take it on. That's if you choose to walk left, which also offers plenty of bars and a beach club in the form of La Brisa. If you walk right instead to Pantai Lima, you'll feel like you stepped back 10 years - local beach warungs and if the winds are up, I do recommend watching the local kids play with the kites. Super chilled. Once the sun is the down you can walk up the other way to many other small shops, cafes and restaurants serving local and international cuisine. Otherwise you are 2mins from batu bolong, and another 5mins down to berawa if you want to check out there. Thoughtful touches beyond the aesthetic appeal: - Big wardrobes were you can actually unpack - Two curtains, privacy and night time block outs - Nicely stocked mini bar, we enjoyed the red wine - Board storage - Ample vanity space in the bathroom - Plenty of power sockets - Strong wifi The restaurant out front 'KIlo' was also quite the vibe, but I'll do a separate review for that. Once again, super happy with the stay and would recommend to couples for the deluxe room or families for the multi bedroom offering which I heard also has a kitchen. Cheers Masmara team, see you in bali next time!
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