Puri Taman Sari Resort in Tabanan (Bali), Bali

Puri Taman Sari Resort offers 24 guestrooms including Deluxe Rooms, Suites, and Bamboo Houses spread across a traditional village setting. Each room is set amidst private gardens and ponds, with outdoor bathrooms and spacious interiors that include a seating area, cable TV, and air-conditioning. The Bamboo House provides an open-air experience surrounded by rice fields and jungle, while the Suite offers extra space with a veranda overlooking the tropical landscape.

Guests can join daily walking tours through the rice paddies, participate in a Balinese cooking class, or cycle through hidden villages with a local guide. The hotel arranges themed dinner nights, temporary art galleries, and tours about local culture, including visits to a nearby village to help plant rice. Bicycle rental, bike tours, and walking tours are offered on-site, and the staff can organize river rafting trips outside the property.

The on-site restaurant serves both local Balinese dishes and Western cuisine, with outdoor dining available by the garden overlooking rice fields. Breakfast is served on the veranda and includes à la carte options such as fresh fruit, juices, and traditional Balinese specialties. Wine and champagne are available, and the hotel can arrange themed dinner nights and private dining experiences with local music.

The spa offers Balinese massages, massage chair treatments, and spa/wellness packages that can be delivered in the room or in a dedicated open-air treatment area. An outdoor swimming pool with a view of the rice fields is open all year, and guests can join yoga classes or use the open-air bath. The property also provides a foot bath and a relaxation area in the garden.

Puri Taman Sari is located in Umabian Village within Tabanan's Marga District, surrounded by rice fields and coconut groves. Taman Ayun Temple and Mengwi Royal Palace are less than 15 minutes by car away, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle service from Ngurah Rai International Airport (1 hour 30 minutes). Guests have direct views of the world's largest coral restoration project from the resort, and the hotel can arrange car hire and tours to local waterfalls and temples.

Rooms: 24 traditional Balinese cottages and suites with outdoor bathrooms

Activities: Rice planting, cooking class, cycling, walking tours, river rafting

Wellness: Balinese massages, massage chair, open-air bath, yoga classes

Dining: On-site restaurant with Balinese and Western menu, breakfast on veranda

Location: 15 min from Taman Ayun Temple, views of coral restoration project

Family: Kids' meals, babysitting, bicycle rental, family-friendly grounds