La Cabane Bali

La Cabane is a boutique hotel on the Balangan road with a handful of bungalows and a villa built from natural stone with thatched roofs. An infinity pool looks out over the Indian Ocean, and the small scale keeps the atmosphere relaxed and personal.

The hotel offers yoga classes and can organise surf lessons on Balangan's reef break, which is a short walk away, along with Balinese cooking. The beach below has a row of casual warungs for lunch and sunset drinks, and Dreamland and Bingin are both within 15 minutes by scooter.

With so few rooms it books up quickly in the dry season (roughly May to September), so reserve early. The access road is narrow and the area is quiet at night, which suits couples and surfers more than those who want nightlife on the doorstep. Book directly via the website or Instagram for the best chance of a specific bungalow, and pack reef shoes for the rocky entry at Balangan.