Guests staying here will have an exclusive and unique experience of learning about Bali's art and culture from a common Balinese household.  Situated inland on the idyllic island of Bal, this authentic Indonesian getaway will appeal to travelers in search of accommodation with an added dimension.

Puri Taman Sari incorporates traditional designs following ancient architectural techniques and aesthetics.  The compound consists of a number of pavilions, with a family temple and a traditional kitchen situated around a beautiful and well-maintained yard.  Some of the pavilions have been created with outdoor space where guests can relax on their personal porch, overlooking the rice fields. 

Visitors to the resort can join in the village's daily activities and learn about Bali's fascinating culture and tasty cuisine.  From walking through the lush green paddy fields to strolling along one of the rivers running past the resort, the local environment welcomes those in search of a retreat.  The complicated movements and secrets of traditional Balinese dance are revealed as a local talented lecturer will assist in the basics and complicated details.  Guests can also learn how to play traditional Balinese instruments or study the techniques and materials needed to make decorative offerings.

Puri Taman Sari features an open dining area that overlooks the surrounding tropical gardens.  Guests can head over to the restaurant's traditional style kitchen and try their hand at cooking Balinese delicacies.

For an authentic Balinese village atmosphere, there is no other place on the island like Puri Taman Sari.  For travelers looking for a unique and unusual stay away from the bustle of the big towns and commercial areas, The Puri Taman Sari will be a welcome addition to their Indonesian holiday.

Facilities:

• Traditional Balinese music and dance lessons

Dining:

• Puri Taman Sari Restaurant - Open dining area with traditional Balinese style kitchen

Room type:

• Standard room
• Deluxe room
• Family deluxe room
• Suite

Puri Taman Sari hotel address in Bali: Bali Dusun Umabian, Desa Peken, Kecamatan Marga, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia.

Puri Taman Sari is 1.5 hours drive from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and 15 minutes to Taman Ayun Temple.

Who should go?
Our advice: the Puri Taman Sari hotel is an ideal getaway for those looking to combine an authentic Balinese stay while on holiday in the island.  The resort lacks certain amenities and facilities found in higher end accommodation but more than makes up for it with the resort's attentive detail in incorporating its guests into authentic Balinese village life.

When to go?
Bali is located about 8 degrees south of the equator, so there isn't much variation in temperature averaging about 32 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Bali's dry season is from April to October and is the best time to visit. The wet season is from November to March and coincides with the southern hemisphere's summer, so certain parts of Bali can be a little loud with tourists and parties during this time. December and January are the most humid and rainy months in Bali with about 85% humidity and 290 millimeters of monthly rainfall. April and May are the best months to visit as the weather is the most bearable and coincides with the end of the low season.

Where is it?
Puri Taman Sari is located in Umabian Village in the Marga district of Tabanan Regency in South Central Bali.  Taman Ayun Temple is a 15 minute transfer from the resort while Ngurah Rai International Airport is a 90 minute drive away.

What's not to be missed?
Take part in the resort's many lessons such as cooking, dancing and instrument playing.  Visit Taman Ayun Temple.  Cycle or trek around the nearby rice fields.

What's cooking?
Guests can enjoy a true Balinese culinary experience from the resort's open dining area overlooking the nearby rice paddies.  Guests can head over to the restaurant's traditional style kitchen and try their hand at cooking Balinese delicacies.