5 Best Places for Digital Nomads to Work Remotely in Bali

Working Remotely in Canggu and Pererenan, Bali

As a digital marketing solopreneur, a productive work environment is a must. While I’m able to work from anywhere, I still have to do exactly that- work. And Bali’s vibey coworking spaces and tranquil cafes provide the perfect setting for remote professionals to take a break from beach adventures and focus on the work that gives them the freedom, funds, and flexibility to work from such a gorgeous island.

When planning my trip to Bali, I knew I was going to have to establish a routine to help me stay on task with the social media marketing work that funds my trips. I knew it would be challenging having zero overlapping business hours (Bali is 12 hours ahead of my homebase in the Washington, D.C. area), so I was committed to joining a coworking space. 

Traveling with a fellow digital nomad who also had to work Monday through Friday and who had spent time in Bali before helped (who am I kidding, this trip wouldn’t have happened without Hollie 👯‍♀️).

So which coworking space did we both join?

Tropical Nomad: The Ultimate Coworking Space for Social Media Marketers

Tropical Nomad in Canggu quickly became my favorite coworking spot. And was clearly the favorite spot for many digital nomads and solopreneurs from around the world. 

Cost:

I love that Tropical Nomad offers a one day free trial so remote workers can experience the space before committing to a membership. From day passes, to weekend passes, to night owl and standard 30 day memberships, there are plans to meet every digital nomad’s need.

I chose the 100 hour “Power” 30 day membership, which cost 1.900.000 IDR, or about $117 USD (at the time of publication). See all membership options and peruse amenities HERE. 

Amenities:

Speaking of amenities, I love Tropical Nomad’s cafe. I would order a coffee or kombucha almost every day that I went. I also tried the veggie peanut bowl (I don’t remember what it was called but look how delicious), smoothie bowls, the cinnamon roll, french fries, and fresh coconuts. 

Now that my stomach has shared its favorite amenities, remote workers will also appreciate Tropical Nomad’s communal tables, private offices, air conditioned coworking rooms, and private phone booths. 

Tropical Nomad was my favorite place to work and where I worked from most. Because you’re paying for a membership, you know you can count on the wifi and I was more likely to go and work because I had already paid to do so.

Tropical Nomad also offers educational opportunities, including language courses, real estate investing courses, and something for every possible industry and digital nomad. While I did not take advantage of these opportunities, Hollie and I did attend a movie night and watched White Chicks on the big screen.

Tribal: Membership-Free Coworking Space with a Pool 

I didn’t visit Tribal until at least halfway through my six week stay in Bali and my apartment was only a ten minute walk down the street in Pererenan. 🤦🏼‍♀️I was doing great sticking with my work routine but I wish I had checked out Tribal sooner.

Cost:

While Tribal is a coworking space like Tropical Nomad, there is no paid membership. Instead, remote workers have to spend money on food and beverages while working from there.

Tribal’s food and vibe are 👏🏻 so 👏🏻 good 👏🏻.

I had the tempe bowl more than once and, let me tell you, I am not vegan and I loved it.

I also enjoyed their coffees and juices and that you can keep a running tab until you’re ready to leave for the day.

Amenities:

Coworking space ✅ Pool ✅ Delicious menu ✅

I never actually got in the pool but most times I was there, other digital nomads were enjoying the pool so it’s not like it was just there for looks.

They also have a bunch of board games and a foosball table.

Even with the games and pool, it never got too loud for me to concentrate on work (though I do swear by these noise canceling headphones).

If you don’t want to pay for a membership but want to work at a dedicated co-working space, Tribal is your spot.

Touché: The Cutest Cafe for Quick Work Sessions

Touché is the cutest restaurant that is great to work from in small bursts. It’s open and airy with delicious food. 

It’s not actually a coworking space, however, so you’ll want to be respectful that you’re not taking up a table for hours at a time when there are other patrons waiting for a seat. 

Cost:

The menu prices are typical for the area and I generally left paying under $10 (USD) for my breakfast and coffee. 

Some of my favorite menu items were their french toast (90K IDR or $5.52 USD), Eden’s Garden specialty coffee (40K IDR or $2.45 USD) and the truffle gnocchi (95K IDR or $5.83). 

Amenities:

Touché offers guest wifi and often has fresh flowers for sale. They also sell totes with their cute branding and I’m still kicking myself for not purchasing one.

Honey: Open and Airy Restaurant that Attracts Remote Workers

Honey is also a restaurant, not a coworking space, but there are more tables with more people working on their computers than at Touché.

Honey is even closer to Pererenan Beach and offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating is surrounded by windows for when you want to feel like you’re outside but with air conditioning.

Cost:

Menu prices are similar to Touché’s, with my favorite breakfast item being the lemon ricotta pancakes 65K (about $3.99 USD) and favorite lunch/dinner item burrata pesto fettuccini 125K ($7.67 USD).

Amenities:

In addition to the wifi and air conditioning, Honey has multiple dogs who hang out on their steps. Throughout my time at Honey, I determined that the dogs used to be human and were cursed to become dogs and protect the proprietors and patrons at Honey. 

Cactus Cafe: A Mellow Spot for Focused Work

Tribal, Touche, Honey, and Cactus Cafe are all on the same street in Pererenan and they’re open and airy while still being covered. 🙃

Cost:

Even though there were always several open tables when I visited, if I was there for more than an hour, I would order an additional coffee or something so I wasn’t just using their space without ordering.

In other words, don’t be a jerk. If you’re going to work from somewhere that isn’t a designated coworking space, order food and drinks, be polite, and don’t continue to take up a table when other people are waiting for a seat.

I adopted an, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality at Cactus. On my first visit, I ordered a breakfast bowl with poached eggs (I didn’t even know I liked poached eggs), spinach, quinoa, tomatoes, and edamame and it was so good that I ordered it on the rest of my visits. I paid 90.5K ($5.55 USD) for my breakfast bowl and 45K ($2.76) for a cappuccino.

Amenities:

Being a little further from the beach, Cactus cafe was never busy when I visited. It’s a mellow cafe with open tables, wifi, and accessible plugs for charging. 

Working from Bali was an absolute dream. There are plenty of adventures to be had when not working and the cafes and coworking spaces are beyond better than working in an office.

Working Around the World 🌏

If you’ve thought about ditching the cubicle to work around the world, my free masterclass teaches 5 things you can do TODAY to start growing your own social media marketing business that allows you to work from anywhere. Sign up here and I’ll see you on the islands! 🏝️