The Slow Kitchen and Bar

Hotel · Badung ·

The Slow Kitchen and Bar

Hotel · Badung ·

Suites with plunge pools, art gallery, cocktails, wood-fired grill

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Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.97, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia Get directions

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"This 12-room bolthole is all of Canggu distilled into an achingly cool cocktail of art, music, and interior design. Conceived by fashion designer George Gorrow and his wife Cisco, the hotel matches brutalist concrete with tropical teak wood and mid-century modern furniture, topping it off with a jealousy-inducing collection of works from Gorrow’s artistic friends. Downstairs, the restaurant dishes up comforting fare inspired by Balinese flavors and international classics, the caramelized half chicken with Sichuan salt and fermented chili mayo is a must. On the shopping front, there’s a sleek boutique with edgy T-shirts under Gorrow’s Non-Type label and a wide collection of Cisco’s beautiful ceramic-and-wood tablewares." - Chris Schalkx, Juliet Kinsman

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The Slow Kitchen and Bar

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The Slow

"Take us to the place. What's The Slow all about?It wasn’t so long ago that if you were to drive down Batu Bolong you’d pass grazing cattle and reach an organic café at the end of the street and a quirky hotel called Tugu. Now it’s packed with so many sushi joints, boutiques, and hipster-packed cafés you could almost drive straight past The Slow, which has a bar-restaurant and an adjoining gallery and concept store. Who's behind it?The Slow is the baby of George Gorrow, the founder of an Australian fashion label, and his wife, Cisco Tschurtschenthaler. Great. So let's get to the most important part: the rooms. What are they like? If we could secure one in particular, which would it be?The tropical-brutalism aesthetic blends local artisanal design and urban minimalism in 12 concrete-cast suites. Since there isn’t much in the way of facilities, it's especially important that the bedrooms nail the simple, stylish, and cool essentials. We especially loved the ready-mixed cocktails in the minibar and the big dial by the bed, which switches on a perfectly pitched retro playlist. The four ground-floor rooms have private plunge pools—and you definitely want to book one of those. How about the restaurant on site? Worth a stop, or should we look elsewhere?The roadside bar-restaurant, with hanging plants and arty photography, punches above its weight when it comes to small plates; hand-crafted tactile ceramics are filled with a fresh spin on Indonesian flavors. Pause on a sofa or barstool for a triple-distilled-arak cocktail, and you'll notice that the vibe here feels on-par with fashion-forward urban hangouts. How's the service?As low-key and laid-back as the property is, the team here stands poised to tend to your immediate needs. What kinds of people are most likely to stay here?Off-duty creative directors, drifting digital nomads, and a see-and-be-seen generation of surfer-model-influencers. Zoom out a bit. If we venture beyond the hotel grounds, what are we likely to find? What should we seek out?Canggu is made up of zig-zaggy dirt roads from Umalas, Berawa, Echo Beach, and Pererenan. At the end of the road, at the sea, hard-partying boarders flock to Old Man’s beer garden for pints of Bintang. More upmarket sundowner options are Ji, the rooftop bar at Hotel Tugu, and the Lawn, which is right on the beach. Bottom line: Why would you recommend this property?The switched-on stylings and comfortable suites do the basics well." - Juliet Kinsman

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The Slow Kitchen and Bar

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"Located inside one of Bali’s most achingly stylish hotels, Eat & Drink at The Slow is a surfer-luxe hangout that marries cool gray concrete with wood paneling. The vibe is at once bohemian and ultra-contemporary, and the food and cocktails match the bar's gorgeous looks. Chef Robbin Holmgren’s all-day menu, inspired by Asia, Europe, and South America, is a cut above. Keep things light with the likes of marinated watermelon or tuck into braised short rib and grilled baby corn. This is a swanky, versatile option for drinks and superb food after a jaunt (or surf) in Batu Bolong Beach." - Travis Levius

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The Slow Kitchen and Bar

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The Slow, a Design Boutique Hotel Canggu, Indonesia

"The Slow is set in Canggu, 500 metres from Batu Bolong Beach. Located only a 10-minute walk to Echo Beach, the boutique accommodation features local culture and eclectic art collection in every room type. Guests can enjoy all day dining and drinking. Some suites at The Slow come with a private plunge pool and native wood furnishings. Certain rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that allow natural lights, while others include views of the pool or garden. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a rain shower. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property, as well as valet parking, luggage storage and currency exchange services. The hotel also offers car hire and airport shuttle with additional charges. Echo Beach is 700 metres from The Slow, while Berawa Beach is 1.1 km from the property. Ngurah Rai International Airport is 11 km away." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

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The Slow Kitchen and Bar

Y Z

Google

Probably one of my favorite stays in canggu this time! No mistake! The location is great - close to cafes and the beach. The downstairs bakery baked is amazing!! The rooms are roomy and comfortable - no TV, no pool, but I also don’t need those so just fine. Staff was wonderful, tho didn’t interact much with them, but they helped with moving my luggage. I also like the small gesture like having Bali Belly meds / insect repelllent in room just in case! No elevator is a bit inconvenient but not a big deal. A bit noise from hallway, but overall very quiet and chill! Strongly recommend!

Dexter L.

Google

Recently stayed at The Slow Canggu and I honestly can’t recommend this aesthetic villa enough! We booked the villa with a private pool and absolutely never regretted it. The design is stunning, every corner feels thoughtfully curated and visually beautiful. The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive throughout our stay. A special shout-out to the housekeeping team who kept our villa extremely neat and tidy every single day. If there’s one thing I hope they consider improving in the future, it would be to install a card-access system for the main white door. This would make the 4-guest pool villa feel more secure, as the hallway currently feels accessible to anyone, which made us a little uneasy. Other than that, everything was perfect!

Z1375HLmariekev

Google

The rooms are spacious and wonderfully modern designed. Good mattress. The bathroom is large and includes all amenities you need (including mosquito repellent, toothbrush). This hotel has no swimming pool, but it is a 6 minute walk to the beach The only disappointing issue was that the bar/restaurant was closed as there was a disagreement between the hotel owner and the bar owner so it came across as quite deserted. Once it will open again, this could very well be the place to be.

chiara c

Google

Convenient location - short walk to the famous Gigi Susu (although we didn’t get to try ‘cos it’s forever crowded). short grab rides to any other parts of Canggu. Awesome staff - we experienced really great service from the team who is so friendly! Huge and clean room - we got the pool villa that’s huge with lots of light! Bathroom’s a comfortable size too. Overall The Slow is part of the reason why we had a great time in Canggu! If there’s a downside, it’s just the sound proofing - we could hear our neighbours stomping around like elephants upstairs.

Tyler L.

Google

Imagine you’re on your honeymoon, and after the second night you wake up just before sunrise to find an engorged bed bug crawling across the sheets. That’s exactly what happened to us at The Slow. We have photos of the bug, the bites on my body, and the rashes my wife developed. We had to leave immediately and spend significantly more money on last-minute accommodation for her safety. I gave the hotel every chance to resolve this quietly. I told them I would handle the matter discreetly if they simply refunded the unused nights. They acknowledged the issue in writing and promised a refund. It’s now been over three weeks, and despite multiple follow-ups, they have not processed anything. Support has been unresponsive. Adding to this, the advertised amenities were not even available. The Kitchen and Bar were closed the entire stay, leaving only a basic breakfast. Guests booking The Slow are misled into paying for services and an experience that are not delivered. Between the bed bugs, health risks, false advertising, and broken promises, this was the single worst hotel experience we’ve ever had. DO NOT BOOK HERE.

worldangel1337

Google

My preferred hotel for surf trips - walking distance to the beach and all the restaurants and bars in the area. The restaurant on the ground floor is under renovation though, so it's very noisy and looks bad.

Alma A.

Google

I really loved my stay at The Slow. The room was beautiful l spacious, well designed, and they were super generous with what they provided. It definitely has a great aesthetic and vibe. The only major downside was the noise. The windows have almost no sound insulation, so I could hear everything; traffic, people talking, even the reception phone ringing. Unfortunately, it made it really hard to stay asleep at night, which took away from an otherwise amazing stay with great staff that were very helpful

Emily L.

Google

The room was immaculately clean and I loved the design. The private plunge pool was also a great addition. The staff were very friendly and accommodating; storing luggage for me and getting in touch when my room was ready ahead of the advertised check in time. You are in the middle of Canggu so there is some noise from the surrounding area, this didn’t bother me but might be worth keeping in mind if you’re a light sleeper. Loved my stay here and hope to return when I’m next in Bali.