Wide Sands Beach Retreat

EVERYTHING! Staying alone while my partner was doing a week of yoga in Ubud. I chose to travel far- nearly 2 hours taxi- from touristy Seminyak and Ubud to really 'Get Away'- and I wasn't disappointed! The area is still recovering from covid and finance problems, so has many derelict properties around- which I loved to explore - and litter pick. The farming has reclaimed a lot; cows on the beach and on 'previously Surf Shack resort' ground. The surviving Surfer Dude place nearby had bike hire at £3.00 per DAY- it is: 'Crazy cheap rates; dependable brakes; good insurance: Choose one'... there is better bike hire also nearby, I believe. A great experience was up some rickety stairs to the first floor Massage Platform: £5.25 for an hour of Balinese or relaxing massage- with the enormous surf sound as perfect therapy! SUNSETS: this and the surf is what the West coast is all about. North of Echo Beach - remember the song; 'Watch the sun go down'-I took many pics- and 26 videos of surf!- but won't post, as many are already visible online. The difference for me is that the main people around the beach are a few surfers, and mainly locals- fishing in the surf, and young families coming to drive on the sand- the beach is 2.7 Km, I believe- and enjoy the sunsets. Felt much more IN Bali than elsewhere. Inland- great little roads around rice terraces, jungle ravines, villages; no tourists. Along the coast- Fishing boat repair beach; other hotels with restaurants (not tried); local shops- Had great fun pointing at items and miming 'Headphone cable but not headphones' to shop workers who had no English. Fascinating timber industry- plus other rustic works- on the roadside. Challenge with ATMs- 'credit' and 'debit' titles were reversed... So good I returned for 2 days with my wife- she also loved it! Staff superb; food great. Happy customers; We'll be back!

Nice ambience for chilling. Nice outlook with plenty of flowers and bushes which gave privacy. Nice and quiet.

Great property

We stayed for night nights., and now wished it was longer. The staff were exceptional! We wanted to adopt our driver as our own son. Reception was the most welcoming we’ve ever experienced - and we’ve travelled a lot. The service, maintenance and housekeeping teams were wonderful. Then there is the proximity to the ocean. The sound of which lulled me to sleep. We stayed in a cabana and it was very comfortable. The property was amazing, well kept grounds. We had the best massage ever - at a very reasonable price. Food was super, we especially enjoyed the fresh fruit in the morning- breakfast included of course. I cannot say enough good things about Wide Sands Beach Retreat. Well done!,

This resort is amazing. I can not vault this place. Rooms were lovely and clean with comfy beds. The staff were fantastic, nothing was an issue for them. Food was sublime, a little pricey, but you expect that from a resort. If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind for a couple of days, then Wide Sands is the place to do it. Infinity pool overlooking the ocean? Tick, seating areas to enjoy diner and watch the sunsets? Tick. You'll need scooters if you want to see the sites as it's a bit further out. Loved our 2 night stay here.