Review by Rachel, Marketing Consultant | Based in Bali for 4 months (2 months each location)
BWORK CANGGU Jl. Nelayan No.9C, Canggu IDR 180k/day ($11) | IDR 3.2M/month ($200-235)
I worked from BWork for two months and it's genuinely a good setup for getting work done in Canggu.
The Space:
- Large, modern facility (maybe 80+ desks)
- Strong AC throughout (necessary in Bali heat)
- Multiple zones: quiet area, collaboration area, lounge space
- Private phone booths (essential for calls)
- Standing desks available
- Meeting rooms
- On-site café
Internet Reality: This is important - internet in Bali is temperamental. BWork has:
- Multiple connections (fiber + backup)
- Generator for power outages
- Usually 50-100mbps, which handles video calls
- Occasional issues when heavy rain hits (this is Bali-wide, not BWork-specific)
I had maybe 2-3 days in two months where internet was problematic enough to go home early. Generally reliable.
Community: Mix of digital nomads (1-3 month stays) and expats (longer-term). Lots of e-commerce people, agency owners, developers. Regular social events, but not forced - you can be social or keep to yourself.
Location: Canggu is surf/beach central. This is both good and bad - beautiful environment, but also:
- Motorbike required (25+ min walk to beach areas)
- Can feel touristy/scene-y
- Traffic is rough during peak hours
Pricing: $200-235/month depending on membership level. Not cheap for Bali, but reflects the quality infrastructure.
OUTPOST UBUD Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, Gianyar
~$190/month coworking only
Completely different vibe from Canggu.
The Space:
- Part of a coliving/coworking complex
- Smaller than BWork (maybe 30-40 desk spaces)
- Open-air design (very Bali aesthetic)
- More relaxed, wellness-oriented atmosphere
- Yoga studio on-site
- Vegetarian café
Internet: Decent but not as reliable as BWork. I had more connectivity issues here - maybe once a week I'd have slow speeds or brief outages. Manageable if your work is flexible; frustrating if you have back-to-back calls.
Community: Very tight-knit. Because it's coliving + coworking, people know each other well. Lots of wellness entrepreneurs, coaches, creatives. Regular community dinners, yoga sessions, workshops.
Either you love this and make great friends, or it feels like too much forced community.
Location: Ubud is jungle/culture central:
- Rice terraces, temples, art galleries
- Healthier food scene than Canggu
- Cooler temperature (being inland/elevated)
- More tourists but different type (culture-focused vs party-focused)
THE HONEST COMPARISON:
Choose BWork Canggu if you:
- Need reliable internet for client work
- Want modern, air-conditioned workspace
- Prefer beach/surf lifestyle
- Want flexibility to be social or solo
- Need professional environment
Choose Outpost Ubud if you:
- Value community highly
- Are interested in wellness/personal development scene
- Prefer jungle/nature over beach
- Have flexible work schedule
- Don't mind occasional tech hiccups
Bali Reality Check:
Both spaces are good, but remember:
- Power outages happen island-wide
- Internet can be slow during rain
- Infrastructure is improving but not perfect
- Budget for scooter rental (~$50-70/month)
- Cost of living in tourist areas is higher than expected
I loved both locations for different reasons. BWork felt more professional and reliable. Outpost felt more like a community experience. Both are legitimate options for remote work in Bali - just choose based on your priorities and work needs.