The Lazy Lama Hostel Uluwatu

The Lazy Lama is a newer hostel on a lane off Jl. Labuansait, south of Padang Padang, that pitches itself as social rather than a party hostel. Dorms are pod-style with ensuite bathrooms, and the whitewashed buildings wrap around a courtyard with a lagoon-shaped pool and a thatched lounge.

The hostel puts on dinner for guests three nights a week, which is a good way to meet people and keeps costs down. It is rated highly across booking platforms for cleanliness and atmosphere, and the quieter evenings suit travellers who want to surf early.

Padang Padang, Bingin and the Uluwatu breaks are all within ten minutes by scooter, and the hostel can help with rentals and transport. Book through the website or a hostel platform; private rooms are limited and go quickly in peak months. Common areas are designed for lounging and working, with shaded seating around the pool, and the quieter atmosphere attracts digital nomads as well as surfers.