Puri Taman Sari Resort

Everything was really great. The staff were attentive, kind and helpful. The layout of the hotel is wonderful. The surroundings are picturesque and peaceful. It was quiet, private and absolutely beautiful. Waking up to the rice fields and the rich history was a delightful start to the day. The room we had was amazing, with an outdoor bathroom and an indoor toilet, a large room with an amazing intricate wooden roof. Tile floors and a day bed, with an outdoor area, there was definitely a comfortable amount of space for my children and I.

Remote resort, where rooms a scattered over a authentic Balinese village amidst the ‘Sawah’ (rice terraces). Very safe vibe, beautiful rooms and gorgeous nights on the porch listening to all the Balinese evening sounds. Frogs, tokeh, cikcak and on the background a bit of traffic noise from the main road a few kilometers away. We enjoyed the peacefulness a lot. Restaurant is good as usual the breakfast. Rooms are spacious and have a nice romantic canopy bed with mosquito net. Airconditioning works great. From your veranda you can stroll through the rice fields. In an adjacent forest plot there is an natural water source and temple used for spiritual cleansing. Short walk. Overall peaceful and spiritual place. Bring a good book and the pool and surroundings do the rest. Lot of things are offered on this resort. Cooking classes, massages, spiritual cleansing, Balinese marriage. 2-3 nights will do as it is quite remote

We were super fortunate to have the whole of the lower grounds to ourselves. The pool was refreshing, the views stunning, with beautiful ceremonial grounds at the end of the path. The sounds of frogs and other wildlife was a bonus at night time. And the staff always smiley and friendly, and willing to help! We would definitely return to stay here. The location is in a traditional Balinese village, and away from the crowds that are overtaking the peace in the south.

Simply exceptional! It’s a very pity that the photos can’t show the actual atmosphere… We were incredibly surprised about the place. Amazing pool surrounded by an amazing garden. A lot of employees and all incredibly kind. Room and restaurant were fantastic!

The special thing about Puri Taman Sari is how closely it is part of village life: Dinner at the nearby Mengwi Night markets with the locals; cycling through hidden rice fields and villages with a local, Wayan, who, when my husband came off his bike into a water channel alongside a rice field whilst taking a selfie, treated his cut traditionally with banana tree bark; being invited to Wayan’s family compound, home to 9 relatives’ families; Hearing the village gamelan orchestra practising on evening and when we went to watch, being invited to join in….These sorts of experiences are not common on holiday in Bali…. On top of all this, the hotel is lovely- really tranquil with beautiful traditional buildings. Staff friendly and helpful, manager Donny happy and able to arrange anything.