TANDJUNG SARI in Bali - Hotel Review with Photos

Essentials
• Location: Jalan Danau Tamblingan, Sanur.
• Hotel website: tandjungsarihotel.com
• Hotel phone: +62 (0)361 288 441
• Check prices for Tandjung Sari Hotel

Tandjung Sari faces the scenic public beach and guests can find several options for lounging as well as many cafes and bars close by.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – Oozes tradition and charm in a top-notch location.

Built way back in 1962, the ‘Cape of Flowers’ is one of the very first hotels in Bali. It was designed to resemble a Balinese village, so all buildings are low-level, and mossy paths meander past ponds of goldfish and stone bowls filled with lotus flowers. With all rooms away from the main street, it is peaceful and serene, but still within a brief stroll to endless cafés and shops. Bungalows are separate and secluded behind lofty stone walls and feature an elegant and often, individual design that marries the traditional (e.g. four-poster beds) with the modern (e.g. sunken baths). The twin-level viewing area overlooks the captivating seaside path and divine beachfront pool.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – The Location

Area: Prime location about halfway along Sanur. Faces the beach and is surrounded by cafés and other facilities along the road.
Address: Jalan Danau Tamblingan No 41. Set back 100m from the main road through Sanur, a more relaxed resort region in southern Bali.
How to Get There: The only way to/from the airport is by metered taxi or chartered car with a driver. This takes about 30 minutes (15 km), depending on traffic.
Handy to: Speedboats to Nusa Lembongan island and Gili Islands. Golf course.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – The Basics

Guests: The setting overwhelmingly attracts couples, while the seclusion and old-style charm appeals more to older travelers.
Beach: Very scenic beach and abundant shade. Like all others in Sanur, it’s not private and can get crowded.
Views: Almost all accommodations are too far for any sea views. And many bungalows are secluded behind stone walls, although those on 2 levels offer some ocean views from the loft.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: Not expected or provided at this sort of old-fashioned boutique resort in Sanur.
Parking: Limited free and secure parking, but think long and hard before driving anywhere in Bali.
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +62 (0)361 288 441
Email: info@tandjungsarihotel.com
Website: tandjungsarihotel.com

Tandjung Sari Hotel – Amenities

Pool: The shady, saltwater pool facing the sea is charming, although not that secluded from the public walking along the beachside path.
Spa: None.
Fitness Center: Impressive for a mid-sized boutique hotel.
Activities: Yoga classes.
Other Facilities: Gift shop. Reading room.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – Food and Drink

Restaurant & Bar: The hotel restaurant boasts an adorable beachside setting. Every week or so, there are Indonesian buffets with traditional dance/music by students sponsored by the hotel. Also, regular live jazz, and romantic tables on the sand. Transforms into a ‘food market’ at night on weekends.
Breakfast: Included in all rates.
Room Service: Available during restaurant hours of about 7 am to 9.30 pm.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – Rooms

Room Types: Village Bungalow • Two Storey Bungalow • Garden Seaview Bungalow • Beach Front Bungalow • Family Bungalow • South Garden Bungalow • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: Strict policies, so check with the management before lighting up.
Best Room: The most adorable of many are the twin-level Beach Front Bungalows with sea views from the upper floor. Surrounded by thriving private gardens and enticing patios.
For Families: The 2-bedroom Family Bungalows comfortably accommodate 4, but the hotel is not really suitable for those with children.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – Local Transport

Walking & Cycling: Walking around Sanur is more pleasant than in most places in southern Bali. With flat roads and minimal traffic, cycling is also popular, and bikes can be rented from the hotel. Walking and cycling are ideal along the beachside path that stretches over 6 km, almost the entire length of Sanur.
Public Transport: Sanur is unique within southern Bali as local bemos (decrepit minivans with bench seats) ply the main street, but won’t go further north than the golf course. Fares are set but invariably inflated for tourists.
Cars, Motorbikes, & Taxis: Driving anywhere in Bali is not recommended, but renting a car is possible at agencies all over Sanur. Motorbikes are also easy to rent and useful for getting around Sanur – less so for elsewhere in southern Bali. Taxis are plentiful, cheap, and comfortable, and the best way to go anywhere in southern Bali. For longer trips, charter a car with a driver. This can be arranged at any travel agency or better, through the hotel.
Shuttle Bus: To reach any town outside of southern Bali and one that is popular with tourists (e.g. Ubud), buy a ticket at a travel agency for a shuttle bus. Some companies pick up guests from their hotels, but services for Perama, the only island-wide operator, leave from its inconvenient office on Jalan Hang Tuah on the other side of the golf course in northern Sanur. The Kura-Kura Bus company links Sanur with Ubud and the rest of southern Bali, but schedules are convoluted and routes, confusing.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – What’s Nearby?

Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars

The Wicked Parrot – Nightly music (often Irish-themed), shady setting, and friendly service.
The Porch Café – Quasi-1920’s décor for coffee, pastries, healthy sandwiches, tapas, and several vegetarian options. The burgers are big and service, attentive. Opposite The Wicked Parrot.
Three Monkeys – Attracts the same crowd night after night for wine, pizza, grills, salads, pasta, and funky live music. Just past The Porch.
Retro Kitchen & Bar – Indonesian specials, desserts, pizza, and children’s menu in an attractive setting. 400m south of the hotel.

Nearby Shops

Numerous minimarts are present in all directions.

Uluwatu – Very elegant boutique selling gorgeous things made from lace. Barely 100m south down the street from the hotel.
Hardy’s – Supermarket with a few other shops attached, but very modest compared to Kuta. About 650m south along the main street.

Nearby Attractions

Bali Beach Golf Course – This massive 18-hole course dominates northern Sanur, about 1.5 km away.
Jet-skiing and parasailing, among other fun activities, can be arranged at counters along the beach nearby, but the choice is better at Tanjung Benoa.

Tandjung Sari Hotel – The Hotel

The hotel is located in the relaxed and fabulous region of Sanur.

The Tandjung Sari Hotel is in a fabulous location, about halfway along Sanur, a more relaxed region in southern Bali.

The lobby and rooms are located away from the noisy main road.

The hotel lobby is set back about 100m from the main street, ensuring that no rooms suffer from traffic noise.

The hotel is one of the first built anywhere in Bali.

The ‘Cape of Flowers’ hotel was one of the very first built anywhere in Bali.

The scenic beach in front of the hotel has plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Abundant lounge chairs and umbrellas are set up for guests on the scenic stretch of beach in front of the hotel.

The hotel restaurant touches the public beachside path running through Sanur.

The hotel restaurant stretches out to the beachside path that links the hotel with the rest of Sanur in both directions.

The traditionally-designed restaurant faces the sea.

The hotel restaurant features a traditional design and perfect position facing the sea.

Bicycling along the lovely beachside path is a great way to explore Sanur.

A splendid way to explore Sanur and reach nearby restaurants is by bicycle along the lovely beachside path that stretches almost the entire length of Sanur.

The hotel features a lovely traditional design.

The Tandjung Sari contains lovely traditional structures, such as this Balinese-style bale hut.

Also very appealing is the reading room at the hotel.

The pool is small but adequate for the number of guests.

The pool seems smallish, but is a reasonable size considering the limited number of guests.

The hotel gardens are sprinkled with traditional gazebos which are perfect for relaxing.

Stone paths lead to bungalows among the beautiful gardens.

Bungalows are among divine gardens and accessible via stone paths.

The lush gardens feature lots of palms and ponds.

The gardens are flourishing, with abundant palms and ponds.

Superior bungalows feature high walls and private gardens.

The superior bungalows are secluded behind walls and feature extended private gardens.

The porch attached to every bungalow is substantial.

The bright bungalows feature lots of traditional furniture.

Bungalows are brightly decorated, with plenty of space for traditional furniture.

One exceptional feature of each bungalow is the exquisite bathroom.

Some bungalows feature open-air bathrooms with standalone bathtubs.

Some bungalows feature an open-air bathroom with a stylish tub.

Each bungalow also has a 4-poster bed.

Bungalows are spacious enough for sizable desks.

The Porch Café nearby is popular for coffee, sandwiches, and tapas.

Also within a few minutes’ walk south of the hotel, The Porch Café is ideal for coffee, sandwiches, and tapas.

Three Monkeys near The Porch is also very good.

Just down from The Porch is the inviting Three Monkeys.

The Wicked Parrot hosts lively music every night.

Opposite The Porch is The Wicked Parrot, which hosts lively music every night.

The Retro is a top-notch place to take the family. About 400m south of the hotel.

Hardy's supermarket and souvenir stalls are within walking distance.

About 650m south down the main street is Hardy’s, with a supermarket and several souvenir stalls. Check rates and availability: Tandjung Sari Hotel

Tandjung Sari Hotel in Sanur, Bali

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