Feeling agitated and ruffled seeing cozy accommodations in the soul of Bali like Kuta or Ubud listed online and fully booked up? To anticipate your trouble, you’d be better to look for a place to stay in the less popular Tabanan, a peaceful regency in the west of Gianyar (a 90-minute drive from Kuta). There are plenty of places in the area. You can opt for tranquil cottages within lush surroundings to splendid villas with complete facilities.
Here are 8 best spots to stay in Tabanan from Booking.com, Airbnb, and VRBO:
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 29, 2024.
1. Amarta Beach Retreat - by Karaniya Experience (from USD 102)
Seeking a spot within a secluded beach facing the Indian Ocean? Amarta Beach Retreat - by Karaniya Experience would be a winning option. The beachfront boutique resort, just 15 minutes away from Butterfly Park, highlights an outdoor pool where you can be impressed by the exotic view of the golden sundown while having their refreshing signature cocktail. Furthermore, the authentic Balinese design on the building’s details will captivate everyone’s eyes. Don’t miss the spa service – the Balinese massage is excellent.
Amarta Beach Retreat by Nakula
Address: Banjar Pasut, Desa Tibubiu, Kerambitan
8.77 km (5.5 mi) from Tanah Lot
2. Soori Bali (from USD 1333)
Soori Bali, sitting elegantly on the rice terraces and facing the mesmerizing Indian Ocean, offers deluxe villas with an outdoor pool to see the sun dipping over the ocean. The area is dotted with a cozy pavilion, two-story restaurant serving an assortment of world-class foods ranging from Continental to Japanese, a spa center featuring natural Balinese spa treatments, and the private beach named Cabanas for getting sun-kissed skin. The rooms with a touch of Balinese accents are the ultimate places for rest.
Soori Bali
Address: Banjar Dukuh, Desa Kelating, Kerambitan
6.17 km (3.9 mi) from Tanah Lot
3. Alami Luxury Villas & Resort (from USD 168)
Alami Luxury Villas & Resort is definitely fascinating for either beach or rice field escapes. The pet-friendly resort, set beautifully on the southern coast of Tabanan, covers large rooms with a blend of modern and traditional architecture, and back-to-nature bathrooms (bathrobes and bed linen are indeed provided), ideal for visitors seeking comfort and style. Feeling hungry and thirsty? Be sure to have a bite at the on-site restaurant, then continue your walk to the bar to enjoy a glass of cold beer or wine.
Alami Boutique Villas & Resort
Address: Banjar Kebon, Desa Tangguntiti, Kerambitan
9.76 km (6.1 mi) from Tanah Lot
4. Luxury 6 BR villa with an 18 meter long pool! (from 563 USD)
An updated villa, a mere 5-minute walk from the popular Tanah Lot, covers all types of conveniences you need to try out. A wide choice of entertainment would make your day so alive – billiards, a home theater or cinema room to enjoy the most recent box-office movie, a bar for your lively night in, and a large 18 meter (59 foot) pool. Additionally, the villa has a BBQ so that your family could enjoy a never ending barbecue party. The spacious bedrooms have an accent wall and complete amenities are indeed great for having a chill.
Luxury 6 BR villa with 18 meter long pool!
Price: from 563 USD
Number of Guests: 12
5. to 10 bedroom High Luxury Villa
Looking for a plush villa for your big family? Don’t miss out the Villa les Rizieres, situated in Tanah Lot, and close to the Nirvana Golf Course. The large dwelling, applying a mix of contemporary and ethnic architectural design, includes seven vast air-conditioned rooms along with balconies, private bathrooms, and dressing rooms. Other facilities you need to have are two swimming pools, a wellness center, tennis court, gazebo-spa, and bungalow overlooking the lush paddy field scenery.
8 to 10 bedroom High Luxury Villa
Price: from 1,929 USD / 25,709,712.00 IDR
Number of Guests: 16
6. Umasari Rice Terrace Villa (from USD 35)
Umasari Rice Terrace Villa is just situated a 15 minute drive from Taman Ayun, Marga, Tabanan. It boasts spacious rooms with ethnic touches on every detail (the wall, floor, and furniture are made of wood). The property is so special as you can delight in the exquisiteness of gardens and rice terraces. Most people give the delightful accommodation a high rating since it offers a pool with magnificent views of nature, varied delicious breakfast from halal to vegetarian, and a great location.
Umasari Rice Terrace Villa
Address: Jalan Raya Ume Abian - Marga
13.92 km (8.7 mi) from Tanah Lot
7. Alam Balian Hidden Paradise
Alam Balian Hidden Paradise is such an impeccable spot to enjoy the green scenery. Situated in the hub of paddy fields and only few minutes away from the exotic sandy beach, this pet friendly accommodation can hold up to two people and also offers delicious a breakfast. Yet, if you want to prepare your own foods, you can use the kitchen. It also has a space for occasional events such as weddings, parties, or family reunions. Are you a smoker? Don’t get distressed as the property provides a smoking area.
Bali, Indonesia
18.15 km (11.3 mi) from Tanah LotTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we slept like babies with the sounds from the fan and the animals in the rice paddiesthe breakfast is caffe or tes butter toast and fresh fruits deliciousthe room was brand new had a lovely bed and important; a mosquito netthe bed is very comfortable has a mosquito net and the shower has hot water and powerfulHost:
wayan is the perfect hostwayan is the perfect hostwayan was very helpful and accommodating and he made us a great breakfast every morningthe host is fantastic and balian is a nice relaxed villagekind and warm folk who are there when you need themRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely stay in balian great location just a short distance from the beachthe beautiful house is set on amazingly green rice paddies a short 5 minute walk from the beach
8. Matekap Lodge (from USD 225)
Matekap Lodge is a teak timber house where you can feel the placid atmosphere and rustic charm in the middle of a paddy field overlooking the majestic mountain. Not far from that sits a beautiful sandy beach, ideal for soaking up the sun. Although the family-friendly dwelling takes a lot of inspiration from nature and the traditional village, the facility offers modern appliances such as a hair dryer, flat-screen TV, and iron. If you work as a digital nomad or travel writer, a laptop friendly space is provided.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
definitely a taste of old bali with all the creature comforts of the new (without the ubiquitous wifi)5 star recommandation (and breakfast's great )stunning pad stunning walk down to beach and the bed it's hugeCleanliness:
delicious breakfast and local market food hot-water shower clean and crisp linen bedif you are looking for calm clean cozy desing and inspiring place this is the exact oneclean quality smelling sheets not often come across travelingHost:
staff was really friendlyspencer and his wife were lovely hosts very helpful and really nice peoplespencer and his staff were both welcoming and also respectful of privacyour hosts were incredibly welcoming and friendlyexcellent value & lovely owners who really care about the important things in lifeRead more reviewsLocation:
this location is really greatgreat location on a hill overlooking the long deserted beach which is just 5 minutes walk awaybeautiful accommodation in a stunning location that is off the beaten trackthe secluded location is to be treasured as a real taste of old bali lifethe location looking over both rice paddy fields and deserted beach is unbelievably beautiful and unique
Tabanan's cozy accommodations with rice paddy and sea views
If you think Kuta or Ubud is too crowded to be occupied, then escaping to Tabanan is absolutely an excellent pick. It’s where you can have a pleasantly quiet accommodation that often comes with superb views of rice terraces as well as the ocean.
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