Planta Boutique Resort

We often prefer boutique properties for the more personalised service and Planta didn’t disappoint in this respect. We loved the understanding to request a room change and had a wonderful 5 days overlooking the rice fields, having breakfast in bed and enjoying the bath. There are mini marts, cafes and restaurants all within 2-5 minutes’ walk and even a small pharmacy. Staff were friendly and always helpful. Though there’s wear and tear as expected of properties through the years, you can see the thoughtful and elegant design of Planta.

Mosquitoes but manageable.

Beautiful location just off central Canggu. A jungle oasis away from busy streets. Room (MAGA) was delightful and right by the pool. The staff, particularly Harry who greeted us at check in & spoke with us daily were a credit to Planta - exceptional.

Only downside was building works taking place next door so slightly killed the morning wildlife as we woke. This, however, was something they couldn’t control.

Simple , nice, feels like home to you.

The lighting was very low inside the rooms

We really enjoyed the resort because it’s peaceful and surrounded by beautiful nature, with lots of plants and trees. The room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfasts were tasty, and they could be easily adjusted to suit our preferences. The staff were very kind, often offering tea or coffee, and always ready to help. They were attentive and thoughtful. Even on the day we were leaving, we spent more time in the common areas and they made sure we felt comfortable until the end.

Unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience on our first morning. We had arrived late at night, past midnight, and after breakfast we asked for a pillowcase to be changed. Within a few minutes, a young staff member (the youngest of the team, always dressed in black) came into our villa and changed the pillowcase on my side of the bed. Shortly after he left, I noticed that the 205 AUD I had beside my bed was missing. At first, I thought maybe I had misplaced it or moved it without realising, so we searched everywhere carefully, but it never appeared. I was certain it had been there, as we were preparing to exchange it into local currency that morning. This situation was very upsetting, not only because of the money, which I had saved with effort for our holiday activities, but also because it delayed our plans and, most importantly, made me lose trust in a place that was supposed to feel like our safe and relaxing space in Bali. From that moment, every time we left the villa we locked everything carefully and even took photos of our belongings, because the feeling of security was gone. When my partner spoke to the receptionist, we were told there wasn’t much they could do, and to “trust karma,” which left us even more disappointed. The second issue is the construction going on around the villas. During the day, the noise of cranes and hammering is very noticeable. If you plan to spend most of your time outside exploring, it won’t affect you much, but if you’re expecting to fully relax and rest at the villa during the day, it can be a big disturbance.