Best Clifftop Ocean View Stays in Canggu

Sokkool Coliving and Coworking is designed for digital nomads rather than families, so parents with young children may find it an odd fit. A family with teenagers who need a desk could still manage: rooms are air-conditioned with a balcony, sea views, a fridge and a TV, and there is a games room, a lounge and a garden. The restaurant handles vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets, and Berawa Beach is a 6-minute walk away.

IZE Canggu by LifestyleRetreats is a four-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms, sea views and balconies, including family rooms and sofa beds that suit a family sharing a room. There is a modern restaurant with local and international cuisine, a year-round outdoor pool, a sun terrace and a garden. Pererenan Beach is a short walk away. A 9.1 rating from 490 reviews is strong.

Sunny Aparts 2 gives every unit a kitchenette and a balcony or terrace with sea views, which I find practical for families who want to prepare simple meals. The rooms were recently renovated and are air-conditioned. The infinity pool keeps children busy, while parents can use the spa, sauna, steam room, fitness centre or yoga classes. Free bicycles are handy in Canggu, where the surf beaches are better for watching than swimming with young children.

Wasabi in Canggu is a three-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and a balcony or terrace looking over the garden or the sea. There is an infinity swimming pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden. The family-friendly restaurant serves Japanese, Korean and local dishes, which is unusual and handy for a family with mixed tastes. Pererenan Beach is an 8-minute walk away. A 9.0 rating from 883 reviews is strong.

The Expansive Loft suits families who want their own kitchen and room to spread out, about 200 metres from the sand at Canggu. Family rooms come with air-conditioning, private bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens, so breakfasts and early dinners for children are easy to manage. Free WiFi and private parking help if you rent a car for trips around the coast. There is no pool or kids' club listed, so the beach is the playground. The 9 score rests on one review only.

SAU Bali Beach House is a beachfront house in Canggu with direct access to the sand, a lush garden and a spacious terrace with sea views. Air-conditioned rooms have private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, minibars and free WiFi. An on-site restaurant serves Indonesian cuisine and there is a cosy bar. The 7.4 rating from 148 reviews is modest, so I would read recent reviews first.